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<LEGEND>
The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Company's
balance sheet as of September 30, 1998 and the  Statements of Operations for the
year ended  December  31, 1998 and is  qualified in its entirety by reference to
such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME>                     Pathnet, Inc.
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