Holding in Company

Viking Internet PLC
15 May 2001

For immediate release



                 VIKING INTERNET PLC - ORDINARY SHARES OF 1p

The Company was informed on 15 May 2001 of the following transaction, which
needs to be disclosed in accordance with Rule 15 of the AIM Rules.

On 14 May 2001 Hoblyn Internet PLC purchased 1,000,000 shares, and now holds
4,000,000 shares representing 3.08% of the issued share capital of the
Company.


Date: 15 May 2001