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e-district.net PLC 7 November 2000 E-DISTRICT SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH NTL e-district.net plc, a leading provider of global interactive entertainment services and related applications, today announced that it is to provide entertainment content for ntl's internet and interactive TV services. e-district is the owner of the popular LeisureDistrict entertainment service and the operator of the global LeisureDistrict Network. Under the terms of the agreement, users will be able to access the LeisureDistrict Network through ntl's Interactive TV Service and the ntlworld ISP. e-district will provide a comprehensive selection of content, including games, virtual pets, virtual flowers and a virtual library. ntl is the latest in a series of high profile organisations to partner with e- district to provide interactive entertainment to its users through the LeisureDistrict Network. Similar agreements have recently been signed in the UK with Telewest plc, Bush Internet, Planetweb, Freeserve and in the US with Worldgate Communications Inc. Steve Laitman, Chief Executive of e-district.net plc, said: 'We are delighted to announce this partnership with ntl, which, together with today's announcement of our partnership with Freeserve's internet TV portal, proves that we are the preferred supplier of services for interactive and internet TV providers. With this agreement, we now provide services to nearly all the major players in the interactive and internet TV markets. This partnership further establishes e-district as a key player in the digital marketplace and our innovative approach ensures that we are well positioned to maximise advertising and e-commerce revenues.' NOTES TO EDITORS: About e-district.net plc e-district.net plc is quoted on the Alternative Investment Market. e-district is a leading provider of global interactive entertainment services and related applications, delivered through convergent technologies. e-district has developed and operated the LeisureDistrict online entertainment service since 1997, providing the basis for the development of the LeisureDistrict Network. The LeisureDistrict Network brings together technically and geographically diverse user bases, drawn from distribution partnerships and e-district's own end-user services. By joining the LeisureDistrict Network, cable companies, ISPs and other service operators are able to rapidly provide their audiences with cross-platform entertainment content and access to the global LeisureDistrict community, all delivered under their own branding. The LeisureDistrict Network continues to attract significant numbers of new registered users. As at 30 September 2000, there were a total of 2.71 million global registered users, 61.7% of which are in North America, 29.5% in the UK with the balance in continental Europe and around the world. The original LeisureDistrict PC service is accessible on the Web at http://leisuredistrict.net. More information on e-district.net plc is available through the company's web site at http://www.e-district.net. About ntl ntl's broadband network delivers telephone, TV, Internet and interactive services to Irish & UK homes and businesses. Up to 22 million homes can watch ITV, C4 and C5 thanks to ntl's broadcast transmission network and about 12 million homes are within its broadband cable network, making it one of the largest cable operators in the UK and Ireland. ntl helped pioneer digital TV and is involved in digital terrestrial, cable and satellite. It launched the UK's first interactive service in March 1999. ntl's national network carries such names as Virgin, Orange and AT&T. ntl is increasingly a significant broadband player in Europe with businesses in Ireland, France, Germany and Switzerland, as well as South-East Asia and Australia. In May 2000, ntl completed its acquisition of the consumer and direct business operations of Cable Wireless Communications. ntl's headquarters are located in Hook, Hampshire, UK. It has 20,000 employees and is listed on NYSE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: e-district.net plc 020-8515-2800 Frank Lewis, Chairman Steve Laitman, Chief Executive Gavin Anderson & Company Graham Prince 020-7496-1469 Victoria Jackson 020-7496-1451

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