EXHIBIT 16.1 August 10, 2000 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, DC 20549 Dear SEC, Crouch, Bierwolf & Chisholm agrees with the following statement as contained in the form 8-K report dated August 10, 2000 for NextPath Technologies, Inc.: During the Company's two most recent fiscal years, there have not been any disagreements with Crouch, Bierwolf & Chisholm on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosures, or auditing scope or procedures. Sincerely, /s/ Crouch, Bierwolf & Chisholm Crouch, Bierwolf & Chisholm