Covad's Angela Simpson Elected President of VON Coalition

Covad Communications Group, Inc. (AMEX:DVW), a leading national provider of integrated voice and data communications, announced today that Angela Simpson, Covad’s Director of Government Affairs, has been elected President of the Voice On the Net (VON) Coalition. The VON Coalition is a non-profit organization that represents and promotes the interests of the Internet Telephony/IP Telephony industry worldwide. "This organization is driven by innovative companies who are changing the telecom landscape with new products and services,” said Angela Simpson. "As President, I’ll continue working to limit government restrictions that could hinder the IP telephony market while helping decision-makers gain a broader understanding of the potential in the industry.” The VON Coalition also elected Caitlin Clark-Zigmond of New Global Telecom as its Chair of the Board, Kathleen Ham of T-Mobile as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Staci Pies of Skype as Vice President of State Affairs, and Paul Kenefick of EarthLink as Treasurer. The Coalition also re-elected Jamie Hedlund of Yahoo! as Vice President of Legislative Affairs; and Kevin Minsky of Microsoft as Vice President of International Affairs. Jim Kohlenberger, the VON Coalition's Executive Director said, "As VoIP continues to transform the way we communicate, I am delighted the VON Coalition will have such an impressive group of forward-thinking industry leaders helping to shape the future. On the horizon are improvements in the way we communicate that harness the power of the Internet to deliver new voices, choices, and services. These leaders recognize that with the right policy framework, emerging Internet-based voice communications can boost broadband demand, make talking more affordable, businesses more productive, communications more accessible, and Americans more safe and secure.” About Covad Covad is a leading nationwide provider of integrated voice and data communications. The company offers DSL, Voice Over IP, T1, Web hosting, managed security, IP and dial-up, wireless broadband, and bundled voice and data services directly through Covad's network and through Internet Service Providers, value-added resellers, telecommunications carriers and affinity groups to small and medium-sized businesses and home users. Covad broadband services are currently available across the nation in 44 states and 235 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and can be purchased by more than 57 million homes and businesses, which represent over 50 percent of all US homes and businesses. Corporate headquarters is located at 110 Rio Robles San Jose, CA 95134. Web Site: www.covad.com.