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The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Company's
balance sheet as of June 30, 2000 and the  Statements of Operations  for the six
months ended June 30, 2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME>                     Pathnet Telecommunications, Inc.
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