AboveNet to Present at the Thomas Weisel 2010 Technology and Telecom Conference

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., January 25, 2010 -- AboveNet, Inc. (NYSE: ABVT), a leading provider of high-bandwidth connectivity solutions, will present at the Thomas Weisel 8th Annual Technology and Telecom Conference on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. The conference is being held at The Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, California.

Bill LaPerch, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to give a presentation at 11:30 AM PT, 2:30 PM ET. A live presentation webcast and replay will be available in the investor relations section of AboveNet’s website.

About AboveNet, Inc.
AboveNet, Inc. provides high bandwidth connectivity solutions for business and carriers. Its private optical network delivers key network and IP services in and among top U.S. metro markets and globally. AboveNet's network is widely used in demanding markets such as financial services, media, health care, retail and government.

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This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause or contribute to such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic and business conditions, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, and various other factors beyond the Company’s control. This also includes such factors as are described from time to time in the SEC reports filed by AboveNet, Inc., including the most recently filed Form 8-K.