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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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                                    FORM 10-K

(MARK ONE)

       [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
                              EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                  FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000

       [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
                     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]

            FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ___________ TO ___________

                         COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-27401
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                                INTERSPEED, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

           DELAWARE                                    04-3333365
(State or other jurisdiction of            (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

              39 HIGH STREET
      NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS                                    01845
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)                           (Zip Code)

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)             (978) 688-6164

           Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

TITLE OF EACH CLASS                   NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTERED
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      None                                              N/A

           Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

             COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.01 PER SHARE (Title of Class)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]

As of December 31, 2000, 11,049,172 shares of $0.01 par value Common Stock of
the registrant were outstanding. The approximate aggregate market value of the
voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant based upon the closing
price of $0.28 per share for the registrant's Common Stock, as reported on the
NASDAQ National Market System as of December 31, 2000, was $1,329,000.

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                                     PART I

ITEM 1.  BUSINESS

OVERVIEW

         Interspeed, Inc. (the "Company" or "Interspeed") (www.interspeed.com)
designs, develops and markets advanced high-speed broadband communications
equipment based on Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology. Interspeed offers a
highly scalable family of DSL Access Routers - the EdgeSpeed 1000, EdgeSpeed
800, EdgeSpeed 500, and the EdgeSpeed DART. The Company's EdgeSpeed(TM) products
are designed for use by communications service providers that deploy Internet
services "in-building," or in Multi-Tenant Units (MTU's), to their business
customers. All four products include complete DSL aggregation; Layer 2
switching, IP Routing (Layer 3), and VPN functions in a single device.

         The Company was incorporated as a Massachusetts corporation and a
wholly owned subsidiary of Brooktrout, Inc. ("Brooktrout") in 1996. It commenced
operations in March 1997, and was reincorporated as a Delaware corporation in
June 1999. Interspeed, Inc. became a public company in September 1999 through
its initial public offering.

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW


CURRENT DATA COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE--THE LAST MILE BOTTLENECK

         DSL technology represents one approach to providing high speed data
transmission capabilities to end users. While telecommunications network
backbones can support data speeds up to 10 gigabits per second, communication
speeds over the last mile connection between the service providers' central
office and the end user are often limited because data must travel over existing
copper wire infrastructure equipment that was built to handle analog voice
rather than bandwidth intensive data. This last mile connection often results in
significant bottlenecks that limit high-speed data transmission. Over 140
million copper lines are installed in businesses and homes in the United States
and over 700 million copper lines are installed worldwide.

HIGH SPEED DATA ACCESS ALTERNATIVES

         A number of options are used to provide last mile connectivity,
including analog modems and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), cable
modems and T-1. However, each of these alternatives suffers from significant
drawbacks, particularly for small to medium sized businesses and MTUs. Analog
modems and ISDN operate at speeds of 56 Kilobits per second, or Kbps, and 128
Kbps, respectively, which Interspeed believes are inadequate for many business
users. Cable, operating at an average speed of 1,000 Kbps, offers higher speed
but is not generally available to business users. In addition, cable is
inherently susceptible to security breaches. T-1 service, operating at 1,500
Kbps, offers higher speed and security but requires expensive infrastructure
modification resulting in high monthly charges.

DSL TECHNOLOGY

         DSL technology, which was specifically developed to take advantage of
existing copper infrastructure, provides dedicated high speed data access up to
2,320 Kbps at a competitive cost to end users. The two dominant forms of DSL
technology are asymmetric DSL, or ADSL, and symmetric DSL, or SDSL. ADSL
transmits data at high speeds only downstream to the subscriber and is best
suited for the residential market where consumers typically download large
quantities of data but send limited data upstream. In contrast, SDSL supports
the two-way exchange of data at high speeds, and is better suited to business
users.

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         DSL TECHNOLOGY - IMPORTANT BENEFITS

         -     HIGH SPEED. DSL technology offers high-speed data access at
               speeds ranging from 150 Kbps to several million bits per second
               at distances up to 23,000 feet, or approximately 4.3 miles,
               dependent upon several line characteristics.

         -     LOW COST. DSL is relatively inexpensive to deploy because it
               takes advantage of the widely available existing copper wire
               infrastructure.

         -     SECURE DEDICATED CONNECTIONS. Service providers can maintain high
               levels of performance and security even as new subscribers are
               added to the system because DSL connections are dedicated to each
               individual user.

CURRENT STATUS OF DSL MARKET

         The DSL equipment industry, in general, has been experiencing a
slowdown of overall sales and significant devaluation in the financial markets.
We believe that this slowdown is not indicative of the relative demand for DSL
and other broadband services. We believe that the combination of multiple
factors are currently being felt in the marketplace including:

         -     Service providers have had difficulty provisioning services to
               the level of customer demand.

         -     Service providers have had difficulty deploying critical and more
               profitable value added IP services in addition to basic network
               connectivity.

         -     Not anticipating these and other problems, service providers have
               generally purchased equipment in excess of their current capacity
               needs.

Although we believe that these issues are barriers that will be overcome by the
industry and that the overall consumer and business demand for broadband
services remains strong, a continuation of this slowdown will jeopardize our
ability to execute on our business plan.


DSL TECHNOLOGY--IMPLEMENTATION

         Implementation of DSL involves the installation of specialized
equipment at the point where the copper wire interfaces with the data
communications backbone. This point may be at the service provider central
office or another communications hub such as the equipment room of a building or
a campus. This specialized equipment performs several important functions,
including:

         -     SIGNAL CONCENTRATION. The concentrator receives the data signals
               from many DSL lines and consolidates them into single higher
               bandwidth signal for uplink over high-speed transmission lines.

         -     ROUTING. Routers are required to process the data signals from
               the concentrator and direct them to their appropriate
               destinations. Routers or other equipment may also support
               additional functions such as authentication, encryption and
               firewall.

         -     SYSTEM MANAGEMENT. Typically, each piece of equipment contains a
               software controlled management system enabling the user to manage
               system functionality and coordinate with other network equipment.

         Historically, performance of these functions has been accomplished by
purchasing, installing and managing individual equipment components, including
DSL access multiplexors, or DSLAMs, routers and switches. A DSLAM is a device
that aggregates data from multiple sources into a single signal for output. A
complete DSL system is comprised of the aforementioned equipment in conjunction
with customer premise equipment, or CPE. CPE is a DSL modem, which connects to
the central office equipment. This configuration can have some significant
drawbacks, including additional capital and operating costs, space requirements
and interoperability issues.

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         In a typical configuration based on current technology, DSL central
office products are essentially concentrators, combined with a separate but
compatible router and/or switch to provide security and authentication functions
and to process the data and forward it to its destination. This multiple product
configuration is not only expensive to install, but also must undergo
complicated interoperability testing to ensure that all combinations and
configurations work. The necessary maintenance and training associated with this
multiple product configuration can be costly and time consuming, thus increasing
the service providers' total cost of ownership.

THE INTERSPEED TECHNOLOGY

         Interspeed provides a scalable "single-box" solution with integrated IP
functionality.

INTEGRATED DSLIP(TM) SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE. Interspeed's DSLip architecture
combines the necessary functional elements to deliver DSL network functionality
-- DSL Access Multiplexing (traditional DSLAM functionality), Layer 3 IP
Routing, Layer 2 Switching-Bridging, and Virtual Private Networking -- in a
single unit.

SUPPORT FOR VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS. Interspeed's DSLip Architecture offers the
ability to provide completely independent virtual private networks (VPNs). Each
VPN can have its own distinct mode of operation (i.e. router, bridge, DSLAM, or
mixed mode), its own policy management and its own privacy.

ADVANCED NETWORK MANAGEMENT. Interspeed's EdgeSpeed(TM) Access Routers include
Interspeed Speedview(TM), a powerful, graphical tool that enables remote
administration and management via a standard Web browser. Speedview enables the
user to configure routing destinations on a port-to-port basis and fine tune and
monitor system wide-configuration parameters, port configuration, transmission
speed selection and more. Speedview(TM) provides detailed, user-specific
configuration information, displays module types within the chassis, and
provides status information for each port in the system. The EdgeSpeed(TM)
platform also supports management via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
and Command Line Interface (CLI).

EDGESPEED(TM) PRODUCT FAMILY

EDGESPEED DART
         The EdgeSpeed DART is Interspeed's most compact and lowest-cost access
router. It is targeted at low-density MTU deployments, including retail strip
malls, small commercial office and residential buildings.

EDGESPEED 500
         The EdgeSpeed 500 is specifically designed and engineered for DSL
network deployments to provide high-speed data and voice services. It is
targeted at Building Service Providers (BSPs) and Internet Service Providers
(ISPs) seeking to install DSL in MTU buildings, retail malls, residential and
hospitality properties, and campus environments.

EDGESPEED 800
         The EdgeSpeed 800 is specifically designed and engineered for DSL
network deployments worldwide requiring high port densities in a standard
19-inch rack mount chassis. It is targeted at BSPs, ISPs, Competitive Local
Exchange Carriers (CLECs), and Independent telephone companies seeking to deploy
DSL in high-density MTU buildings, including residential buildings, offices and
hotels, as well as Central Office co-location.

EDGESPEED 1000
         The EdgeSpeed 1000 is specifically designed and engineered for
demanding high-density networks, where DSL service offerings are delivered to
large number of subscribers. It is targeted at BSPs, ISPs, and Independent
telephone companies seeking to deploy DSL in high-density MTU buildings,
including residential buildings, offices and hotels, as well as Central Office
co-location.

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CURRENTLY AVAILABLE HARDWARE MODULES

         -     LM21. A subscriber line concentration module supporting
               twenty-four G.Lite ADSL ports for both data and analog voice
               applications. Supports speeds of up to 1.5 Mbps downstream and
               512 Kbps upstream.

         -     LM02. A subscriber line concentration module supporting up to
               sixteen SDSL ports. Each port can be individually configured to
               operate at one of several speeds ranging from 192 Kbps to 2.3
               Mbps.

         -     MM01. The Media Module provides enhanced serviceability by
               allowing customers to replace line modules without disturbing the
               DSL wiring.

         -     SM01. An Ethernet switch/router module with five Ethernet ports.
               This module operates as a full-featured IP router and supports
               industry standard protocols including RIP1, RIP2, and OSPF.
               Alternatively, it can be configured to operate as a Layer 2
               switch.

         -     SM02. Similar to the SM01 except it has one multi-mode fiber
               optic Ethernet port.

         -     SM11. An ATM switch/router module with one DS3 port over dual
               coaxial cable and an Ethernet port. This module operates as a
               full-featured IP router or Layer 2 switch and supports industry
               standard ATM protocols.

         -     SM12. Similar to the SM11 except it has one OC-3 fiber optic port
               and an Ethernet port.

         -     SM21. A T1/E1 switch/router module with three WAN ports with
               built in CSU/DSU and an Ethernet port. This module operates as a
               full featured IP router or Layer 2 switch and supports industry
               standard protocols such as PPP and Frame Relay.

CUSTOMERS

Our customers consist of service providers, value added resellers and system
integrators. Sales to our three largest customers accounted for approximately
61%, 16% and 13%, respectively, of our total revenues for the year ended
September 30, 2000. We do not expect revenues from our largest customer,
Cabletron Systems, Inc. to be significant in the future, which will have a
significant negative impact on our future results of operations.

SALES AND MARKETING

Our primary sales strategy will incorporate the establishment of indirect
strategic sales channels. These channels are and will continue to be selected by
their strength and reputation in the industry and their general alignment in the
DSL marketplace. These sales channels are value added resellers, original
equipment manufactures, and system integrators. Additionally, we have a direct
sales force headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts. The direct sales
force is responsible for establishing relationships with key accounts. Key
accounts are generally classified as data service providers, such as the RBOCs/
ILECs, CLECs, ISPs, or more strategic indirect sales channels discussed above.
We have also initiated limited channel and marketing activities in Europe and
the Pacific.

In addition to our customer specific efforts, our marketing activities include
attendance at industry trade shows and conferences, advertising of our products
in industry trade journals, operating a web site, and ongoing communications
with potential customers, industry analysts and the trade press.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Our technical support staff provides pre- and post-sales support including
installation and technical assistance. Additionally, they participate in and
provide support for joint sales presentations and cooperative trade show
activities with our customers, channels, and, partners. Our support services are
available to our customers both on site and by telephone and remote access seven
days a week on a 24-hour a day basis. Our sales and support staff provide
customer feedback to our product design engineers with regard to our customers'
evolving requirements. To supplement the efforts of our technical support staff,
we have entered into partnership agreements with multiple professional services
organizations capable of providing extensive installation maintenance services
on an outsourced or referral basis.

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Warranties on our products extend for 12 months. We have a variety of hardware
maintenance and support programs tailored to our customers' specific
requirements that are available for products no longer under warranty. These
programs vary from agreements to provide service on a time and materials basis
to annual service contracts based on a percentage of the cost of the product. To
date, revenues attributable to customer service and support services have been
immaterial.

BACKLOG

At September 30, 2000, the Company does not have a significant backlog of
unshipped orders.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Our research and development team includes qualified engineers with data
communication industry experience that transitioned the Interspeed EdgeSpeed
1000/500 products from the product definition stage to final beta testing in
only 18 months and continues to develop enhancements to, and extensions of, that
product family, including the EdgeSpeed DART and EdgeSpeed 800. During the
fiscal years ended September 30, 2000, 1999 and 1998, we spent approximately
$7.5 million, $5.3 million and $3.2 million, respectively, on research and
development.

COMPETITION

Our competitors are generally divided into two segments. One segment focuses on
selling equipment to data communications service providers that target the
business user end market. The other segment focuses on selling equipment to data
communications service providers that target the MTU market. Generally,
customers must purchase and interconnect individual equipment components from
numerous suppliers to achieve the functionality of our DSL access router or
DSLAR products. We compete directly with Lucent Technologies Inc.; Copper
Mountain Networks, Inc., Paradyne Networks, Inc.; and Tut Systems, Inc.

The principal competitive factors in our market include:

        -      system reliability, performance and features;
        -      technical support and customer service;
        -      ease of installation and use;
        -      total cost of ownership;
        -      size and stability of operations;
        -      brand recognition; and,
        -      price per port.

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Our current financial position has had a material adverse effect on our ability
to compete.

MANUFACTURING

We currently outsource the majority of our manufacturing to contract
manufacturers. We currently perform final test, assembly and packaging of our
products at our facility in North Andover, Massachusetts. We use a small number
of independent manufacturers to manufacture printed circuit boards, chassis and
subassemblies for our products. In addition, we use a combination of standard
parts and components in our products, which are generally available from more
than one vendor. Some components are obtained from a sole or single source and,
should supply of these components cease, would require redesign of our products.
While we work closely with some well-established vendors, we have no supply
commitments from our vendors and we generally purchase components on a purchase
order basis, rather than entering into long-term agreements with our vendors. To
date, we have generally been able to obtain adequate supplies in a timely manner
from our current suppliers. We have identified alternate vendors should current
vendors be unable to fulfill our needs. However, a reduction or interruption in
supply or a significant increase in the price of components would materially and
adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We have a non-cancelable inventory purchase commitment for raw materials and
finished goods with our principal contract manufacturer, which at September 30,
2000, totaled approximately $2.8 million. We expect that we will be required to
purchase this inventory during the first six months of fiscal 2001. During the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2000, we recorded a provision of $1 million for
expected losses related to this commitment. There can be no assurance that
additional provisions will not be necessary if the Company's sales plans are not
achieved.

Our manufacturing floor follows industry standard electro-static discharge
procedures and we use a materials resource system to control product flow. Our
product is built to meet or exceed current Institute for Interconnecting and
Packaging Electronic Circuits, or IPC, standards.

Quality control and quality assurance are carefully monitored. Key metrics,
which we measure, include supplier on-time delivery, inventory level, order to
delivery time and customer installation failure rate. All metrics are measured,
tracked and improved through root cause failure analysis, containment and
corrective action implementation.

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

We rely on a combination of copyright, trademark, trade secret and other
intellectual property laws, nondisclosure agreements with our employees and
third parties and other protective measures to protect our proprietary rights.
We have filed a patent application covering aspects of the design of our single
platform DSL hardware solution. We do not yet have any issued patents, and it is
unclear whether any patents will be issued in the future. Although we employ a
variety of intellectual property assets in the development and manufacturing of
our products, we believe that none of such intellectual property is individually
critical to our current operations. Although we are not aware that our products
infringe on the proprietary rights of third parties, there can be no assurance
that others will not assert claims of infringement in the future or that, if
made, such claims will not be successful. Litigation to determine the validity
of any claims, whether or not such litigation is determined in favor of us,
could result in significant expense and divert our efforts from daily
operations. In the event of any adverse ruling, we may be required to pay
substantial damages, discontinue the sale of infringing products, expend
significant resources to develop non-infringing technology or obtain licenses to
use infringing or substituted technology. From time to time, we may desire or be
required to renew or to obtain licenses from others in order to further develop
and market our products effectively. There can be no assurance that any
necessary licenses will be available on commercially reasonable terms.

EMPLOYEES

As of December 31, 2000, we had 53 full time employees. The Company's value,
continuation and success will depend, to a considerable extent, on the
contributions of our employees, and on the Company's ability to retain and
attract qualified employees. In light of our cash liquidity issues, we have
emphasized the award of stock options as a means to retain our talented
personnel. There is considerable uncertainty if this incentive will be
successful.

ITEM 2. PROPERTY

We are headquartered in a facility consisting of approximately 36,000 square
feet in North Andover, Massachusetts, under a lease expiring in 2004.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Shareholder class action suits have been filed against us, which if determined
or settled in a manner adverse to us could adversely affect us. The shareholder
class action suits, all of which are pending in the United States District Court
for the District of Massachusetts, each arise out of the same alleged conduct
and pertain to disclosures made by the Company in a press release dated October
6, 2000. Each of the actions alleges that the defendants, which include
Interspeed, our former President and Chief Financial Officer, as well as two of
our former Vice Presidents, violated Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, or the 1934 Act, in connection with our historical recognition of
our revenues. In addition, each complaint alleges that the individual defendants
are controlling persons of the Company under Section 20(a) of the 1934 Act, and
as such caused the Company to engage in conduct which purportedly violated
Section 10(b) of the 1934 Act. The plaintiffs seek damages in an undisclosed
amount. We are currently reviewing the allegations in these lawsuits. The
defense of these lawsuits could involve significant litigation-related expenses.
In the event that any of the claims set forth in the class action complaints are
determined or settled in a manner adverse to us, then such determinations or
settlements could adversely affect our financial position, results of operations
or ability to continue as a going concern. The outcome of these lawsuits cannot
presently be determined. Accordingly, no provision for any loss that might
result therefrom has been made in the financial statements.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

        No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the
fourth quarter of fiscal year 2000.

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                                     PART II


ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK AND DIVIDEND POLICY

The Company's Common Stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under
the symbol "ISPD." The following table sets forth for the periods indicated the
high and low sale prices per share of the Common Stock on the NASDAQ National
Market System, as reported by NASDAQ. The Company's initial public offering (the
"IPO") of its Common Stock at $12.00 per share occurred on September 24, 1999.

                                                       HIGH             LOW
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        FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

        Quarter ended September 30, 1999               $24.88        $16.88

        FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000

        Quarter ended December 31, 1999                $25.13        $10.00
        Quarter ended March 31, 2000                   $39.94        $15.63
        Quarter ended June 30, 2000                    $23.25        $10.25
        Quarter ended September 30, 2000               $22.63        $ 6.50

The Company has never paid cash dividends on its Common Stock. The Company
presently intends to retain earnings for use in the operation and expansion of
its business and, therefore, does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in
the foreseeable future.

On December 18, 2000, there were 85 holders of record of the Company's Common
Stock.

RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES

Set forth in chronological order below is information regarding the number of
shares of capital stock issued by Interspeed during the past three years.
Further included is the consideration, if any, received by Interspeed for such
shares. We believe that the transactions described below with respect to option
grants to our employees are exempt from the registration requirements of the
Securities Act by reason of Section 4(2) and Rule 701 promulgated thereunder.


(1)     In October, 1998, pursuant to incentive stock option agreements, we
        granted options to purchase up to an aggregate of 36,000 shares of
        common stock to employees at an exercise price of $.13 per share in
        reliance upon the exemption from registration under Rule 701 promulgated
        under the Securities Act.

(2)     In December, 1998, pursuant to incentive stock option agreements, we
        granted options to purchase up to an aggregate of 68,000 shares of
        common stock to employees at an exercise price of $.13 per share in
        reliance upon the exemption from registration under Rule 701 promulgated
        under the Securities Act.

(3)     In January, 1999, pursuant to incentive stock option agreements, we
        granted options to purchase up to an aggregate of 20,000 shares of
        common stock to employees at an exercise price of $.13 per share in
        reliance upon the exemption from registration under Rule 701 promulgated
        under the Securities Act.

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(4)     In February, 1999, pursuant to incentive stock option agreements, we
        granted options to purchase up to an aggregate of 26,000 shares of
        common stock to employees at an exercise price of $.13 per share in
        reliance upon the exemption from registration under Rule 701 promulgated
        under the Securities Act.

(5)     In March, 1999, pursuant to an incentive stock option agreement, we
        granted options to purchase up to an aggregate of 20,000 shares of
        common stock to employees at an exercise price of $.67 per share in
        reliance upon the exemption from registration under Rule 701 promulgated
        under the Securities Act.

(6)     In April, 1999, pursuant to incentive stock option agreements, we
        granted options to purchase up to an aggregate of 20,000 shares of
        common stock to employees at an exercise price of $.80 per share in
        reliance upon the exemption from registration under Rule 701 promulgated
        under the Securities Act.

(7)     In May, 1999, pursuant to incentive stock option agreements, we granted
        options to purchase up to an aggregate of 147,000 shares of common stock
        to employees at an exercise price of $.80 per share and pursuant to a
        non-qualified stock option agreement, options to purchase up to an
        aggregate of 300,000 shares of common stock to an employee at an
        exercise price of $.13 per share in reliance upon the exemption from
        registration under Rule 701 promulgated under the Securities Act.

(8)     In June, 1999, pursuant to incentive stock option agreements, we granted
        options to purchase up to an aggregate of 24,000 shares of common stock
        to employees at an exercise price of $.80 per share in reliance upon the
        exemption from registration under Rule 701 promulgated under the
        Securities Act. In addition, pursuant to non-qualified stock option
        agreements, we granted options to purchase an aggregate of 80,000 shares
        of common stock to directors at an exercise price of $2.50 per share.

(9)     In January, 2000, we granted a warrant to purchase up to 50,000 shares
        of common stock to a customer at an exercise price of $18.75 per share
        in reliance upon the exemption from registration under Section 4(a) of
        the Securities Act of 1933.

(10)    In February, 2000, we granted a warrant to purchase up to 5,000 shares
        of common stock to a customer at an exercise price of $21.25 per share
        in reliance upon the exemption from registration under Section 4(a) of
        the Securities Act of 1933.

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ITEM 6  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

                             SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

                      (in thousands, except per share data)

The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified
in its entirety by, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations," the Financial Statements of Interspeed and the Notes
to those statements and the other financial data included elsewhere in this
report.

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                                                For the period
                                               October 23, 1996
                                                (inception) to    YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                 September 30,   --------------------------
                                                    1997         1998        1999      2000
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Statements of Operations Data:
Revenue before sales discounts - warrants......  $    --         $  --     $  1,978  $  6,419
Sales discounts -warrants......................       --            --        --          (99)
                                                 --------------------------------------------
Net revenue....................................       --            --        1,978     6,320

Cost of revenue (1)............................       --            --        1,365     7,183
                                                 --------------------------------------------

Gross profit (loss)............................       --            --          613      (863)
                                                 --------------------------------------------

Operating expenses:
Research and development (1)...................      878            3,204     5,329     7,491
Sales and marketing (1)........................       --              401     1,673     7,530
General and administrative (1).................      165              689     1,738     3,023
Stock compensation and warrant charges.........       --               19     2,345     2,085
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Total operating expenses.......................    1,043            4,313    11,085    20,129
                                                 --------------------------------------------

Loss from operations...........................   (1,043)          (4,313)  (10,472)  (20,992)
Interest Income................................       --            --            3       551
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Loss before income taxes.......................   (1,043)          (4,313)  (10,469)  (20,441)
Income tax expense.............................       --            --          --        --
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Net loss.......................................  $(1,043)      $  (4,313)  $(10,469) $(20,441)
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Net loss per share-basic and diluted...........  $ (0.24)      $   (0.54)  $  (1.29) $  (1.89)
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Shares used to compute net loss per
share-basic and diluted........................    4,364           8,000      8,141    10,838
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(1)      Excludes non-cash amortization of stock-based compensation and warrant
         charges as follows:

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         Cost of revenue................                       $       3   $     24  $     36
         Research and development.......                              14        184       213
         Sales and marketing............                               2         80       953
         General and administrative.....                               -      2,057       883
                                                              ----------  ---------  --------
            Totals......................                       $      19   $  2,345  $  2,085
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                                                     SEPTEMBER 30,
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                                          1997     1998      1999      2000
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Balance Sheet:
Cash ..................................  $  21   $  132    $ 21,227  $   612
Working capital.........................  (155)     213      21,042    2,578
Total assets............................   348    1,227      25,880   12,891
Long term note payable-due Brooktrout...   206    5,038         --       --
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)....   (42)  (4,336)     22,170    4,482

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONS AND
        RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

         THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AND NOTES TO THOSE STATEMENTS INCLUDED ELSEWHERE IN THIS ANNUAL
REPORT. THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CERTAIN STATEMENTS THAT ARE "FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS" AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LEGISLATION
REFORM ACT OF 1995 AND RELEASES ISSUED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION. THE WORDS "BELIEVE," EXPECT," "ANTICIPATE," "INTEND," "ESTIMATE,"
AND OTHER EXPRESSIONS, WHICH ARE PREDICTIONS OF OR INDICATE FUTURE EVENTS AND
TRENDS AND WHICH DO NOT RELATE TO HISTORICAL MATTERS, IDENTIFY
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INVOLVE KNOWN AND
UNKNOWN RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER FACTORS, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ACTUAL
RESULTS, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE COMPANY TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM
THE ANTICIPATED FUTURE RESULTS, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED BY SUCH FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, RISKS RELATED TO MARKET GROWTH, PRODUCT
ACCEPTANCE AND PRODUCT DEMAND, RAPID CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY, THE IMPACT OF
COMPETITION, RISKS RELATED TO THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL POSITION AND LIQUIDITY,
THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF THE ANNOUNCED RESTATEMENT ON INTERSPEED'S STOCK PRICE,
THE OUTCOME OF THE STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE PROCESS AND THE ABILITY OF THE
COMPANY TO CLOSE A STRATEGIC TRANSACTION OR RAISE ADDITIONAL CAPITAL, THE
UNCERTAINTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECENTLY FILED LITIGATION, THE IMPACT OF
SUBSEQUENT MANAGEMENT REVIEWS AND OTHER RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE FACTORS DESCRIBED UNDER "RISK FACTORS." THE READER
SHOULD CAREFULLY REVIEW ALL OF THESE FACTORS, AND SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THERE
MAY BE OTHER FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE THESE DIFFERENCES. WE DO NOT UNDERTAKE
TO UPDATE ANY FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE UNDERLYING
ASSUMPTIONS OR FACTORS, NEW INFORMATION, FUTURE EVENTS OR OTHER MATERIAL
CHANGES.

OVERVIEW

We design, develop, and market advanced high speed data communication solutions
based on DSL technology. Our products enable data communications service
providers such as competitive local exchange carriers, Internet service
providers, and owners of multi-tenant units, to utilize the existing copper wire
infrastructure to deliver high speed data access to their customers. We believe
we offer the only single platform system that integrates the principal
components required to offer DSL service, including signal concentration,
routing, switching and network management. Unlike traditional DSL products, our
DSLAR offers a highly scalable and flexible solution to our customers, at a
lower total cost of ownership.

Since we commenced operations in March 1997, we have focused our efforts and
resources on research and development and the formation of a corporate
infrastructure. We announced general availability of our Interspeed 1000 and
Interspeed 500 DSLARs in February 1999, and of our Interspeed DART in October
1999.

Our continuation as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to generate
sufficient cash flow to meet our obligations on a timely basis, to obtain
additional financing as may be required, and ultimately to attain successful
operations. We are continuing our efforts to obtain additional funds and reduce
cash outflows, by among other things, reducing headcount and curtailing certain
marketing activities. Subsequent to September 30, 2000, our majority
stockholder, Brooktrout, agreed to provide us a revolving line of credit under
which we may request advances up to $2.5 million. Advances under this line of
credit are at Brooktrout's sole discretion . We have engaged Broadview
International, LLC to assist with the review of strategic alternatives,
including a possible sale of the Company. If we are unable to complete a
strategic transaction, secure additional sources of financing, or achieve
positive cash flow from operations, we may be required to significantly curtail
operations or cease doing business as a going concern.

REVENUE BEFORE SALES DISCOUNTS - WARRANTS. Our revenue is generated primarily
from sales of our products and related maintenance services to data
communications service providers and their customers. Revenue from product sales
is recognized when the product has been shipped, the customer's obligation is
fixed and collectibility is considered probable. No revenue is recognized on
either products shipped on a trial basis or products shipped under consignment
type arrangements. Our products generally carry a one year warranty from the
date of purchase. We estimate sales returns and warranty costs at the time the
product revenue is recognized. Customers may contract for support services over
and above that provided by our warranty

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policy. Revenue from such contracts and from the extended warranty contracts is
recognized ratably over the service period. We do not recognize revenue on beta
units until beta testing on such units is complete and all other requirements
for revenue recognition are met.

SALES DISCOUNTS - WARRANTS. We have granted to certain customers warrants to
purchase up to 150,000 shares of our common stock that vest in installments as
the customers attain certain revenue milestones over the terms of the
agreements, with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the common
stock at the time of vesting. We are accounting for these warrants as a sales
discount. As revenue is recognized on sales to these customers, we are recording
a sales discount based on the relationship of the customers' sales to date to
the specified revenue milestone. The amount of the discount is being estimated
by valuing the warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model at the end
of each quarter. The value of the warrants is being adjusted in each quarter
until the revenue levels are attained and the warrants vest. The exercise price
of the warrants is the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the
date that the warrants vest.

COST OF REVENUE. Cost of revenue consists of direct product costs such as
standard parts and components for our products and the cost of third party
products purchased for resale, salaries and employee benefits for manufacturing
personnel, overhead such as equipment and facility costs, provisions for excess
and obsolete inventory, and losses on noncancelable purchase commitments.

GROSS PROFIT. Our gross profit is affected by many factors including pricing,
product mix, cost factors such as component prices, internal and external
manufacturing costs. Gross profit is also impacted by provisions for excess and
obsolete inventory, and losses on noncancelable purchase commitments.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. Research and development expenses consist primarily of
salaries and employee benefits for engineering personnel and costs relating to
prototypes including components, non-recurring engineering charges and tools.
Product enhancements and new features are key objectives.

SALES AND MARKETING. Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries,
employee benefits, trade shows, public relations, marketing materials, travel
and other marketing expenses. Future sales and marketing activities will involve
additional costs related to the expansion of the sales and sales engineering
organization, product branding, advertising and public relations costs.

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. General and administrative expenses consist of
personnel costs for executive officers, administrative and support activities
including payroll administration, workers' compensation and general liability
insurance, accounting and finance, legal, tax, human resources and transaction
processing.

STOCK COMPENSATION AND WARRANT CHARGES. Stock options have been granted with
exercise prices that were less than the estimated fair value of our common
stock. Compensation cost associated with these options is the difference between
the fair value of the stock and the exercise price.

In consideration for entering into certain long-term reseller agreements, we
granted to the customers vested warrants to purchase 55,000 shares of our
common stock at the market value of our stock on the dates the warrants were
granted. The value of the warrants was calculated by applying the
Black-Scholes option pricing model using the fair market value of our common
stock on the date the agreements were executed. The value of the warrants has
been charged to expense as a component of stock compensation and warrant
charges in the statement of operations.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE. Prior to our IPO, we had been included in Brooktrout's
consolidated income tax filings and these losses have been used to reduce the
group's taxes payable. Brooktrout has not and does not intend to reimburse us
for the value of the net losses used to reduce Brooktrout's consolidated taxable
income. Accordingly, we have not recorded any benefit related to these losses.
We are no longer included in Brooktrout's consolidated income tax filings. We do
not anticipate recognizing any benefits from losses generated in the short term
due to our limited operating history.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999

REVENUE BEFORE SALES DISCOUNTS - WARRANTS. Gross revenue for the year ended
September 30, 2000 was $6,419,000, an increase of $4,441,000 from gross revenue
of $1,978,000 for the year ended September 30, 1999. This increase was due to
significantly greater shipments to a major customer during fiscal year 2000.
This customer accounted for 61% and 75% and of revenue in the years ended
September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively. We do not expect revenues from this
customer to be significant in the future. Sales for the first quarter of fiscal
2001 totaled less than $50,000. See additional discussion in Recent
Developments.

SALES DISCOUNTS-WARRANTS. During the year ended September 30, 2000, we
recognized $99,000 of sales discounts related to warrants granted to certain
customers. Since these equipment purchase contracts were executed during fiscal
year 2000, no such sales discounts were recorded in prior fiscal years.

COST OF REVENUE. Cost of Revenue increased to $7,183,000 for the year ended
September 30, 2000, from $1,365,000 for the year ended September 30, 1999, due
to increased revenue volumes during fiscal year 2000, a $2 million provision for
excess and obsolete inventory, and a $1 million provision for loss on a
noncancelable purchase commitment, both recorded in, and due to events occurring
in, the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000.

GROSS PROFIT. Gross Profit decreased to a loss of $863,000 for the year ended
September 30, 2000, from gross profit of $613,000 for the year ended September
30, 1999. This decrease in gross profit was primarily due to the $2 million
provision for excess and obsolete inventory and the $1 million provision for
loss on a noncancelable purchase commitment, as described above.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. Research and development expenses increased by 41% in
fiscal year 2000 from $5,329,000 for the year ended September 30, 1999 to
$7,491,000 for the year ended September 30, 2000. This increase was due
primarily to increases in payroll-related expenses from the year-to-year growth
in the number of engineering employees, and to third-party consulting expenses
for specific development projects during fiscal 2000. We expect that research
and development expenses will decrease in fiscal year 2001 as a result of a
decrease in the number of our engineering employees caused by our financial
condition.

SALES AND MARKETING. Sales and marketing expenses increased by 350% in fiscal
year 2000 from $1,673,000 for the year ended September 30, 1999 to $7,530,000
for the year ended September 30, 2000. This increase was due primarily to
payroll-related expenses, travel, advertising/marketing and trade show expenses
associated with the build-up in sales and marketing staff and activities. We
expect that sales and marketing expenses will decrease in fiscal year 2001 as a
result of our financial condition.

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. Prior to our IPO, we had relied on Brooktrout to
provide the majority of general and administrative services. Upon the effective
date of our IPO on September 24, 1999, we entered into a transition services
agreement with Brooktrout, pursuant to which Brooktrout continued to provide us
with certain services during the transitional period. The agreement called for
fees to be paid in connection with the continuation of administrative and
support services. Such services were phased out by December 31, 1999.

General and administrative expenses, including the cost of services provided by
Brooktrout, increased by 74% in fiscal year 2000 from $1,738,000 for the year
ended September 30, 1999 to $3,023,000 for the year ended September 30, 2000.
This increase was due primarily to costs associated with building a stand-alone
general and administrative function, including expenses relating to the
implementation of our financial systems. We expect that general and
administrative expenses will decrease in fiscal year 2001 as a result of our
financial condition.

STOCK COMPENSATION AND WARRANT CHARGES. In prior fiscal years, stock options
were granted with exercise prices that were less than the estimated fair value
of our common stock. Compensation cost associated with these options was
determined as the difference between the fair value of the stock and the
exercise price. Stock compensation costs decreased to $1,236,000 in fiscal year
2000, from $2,345,000 for the year ended September 30, 1999.

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Compensation cost for the year ended September 30, 1999 included $548,000
related to grants to two directors that were 100% vested on the date of grant
and $1,186,000 related to a grant to the Company's former president that vested
40% on June 18, 1999 upon the initial filing of a registration statement with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. The unvested options under this grant
were canceled in October 2000 upon the resignation of the former president.

During the year ended September 30, 2000, we recognized $849,000 in warrant
charges related to certain long-term reseller agreements. Since the equipment
purchase contracts containing the warrant grant provisions were executed during
fiscal year 2000, no such charges were recorded in fiscal year 1999.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE. Prior to our IPO, we were included in Brooktrout's
consolidated income tax filings and these losses have been used to reduce the
group's taxes payable. Brooktrout has not and does not intend to reimburse us
for the value of the net losses used to reduce Brooktrout's consolidated taxes.
Accordingly, we have not recorded any benefit related to these losses. We are no
longer included in Brooktrout's consolidated tax filings. We do not anticipate
recognizing any benefits from losses generated in the short term due to our
limited operating history.

NET LOSS. Net loss increased by $9,972,000 in fiscal year 2000 from $10,469,000
for the year ended September 30, 1999, to $20,441,000 for the year ended
September 30, 2000. This increase is due to the provisions for excess and
obsolete inventory and loss on a noncancelable purchase commitment, and
increases in operating expenses, offset by a decrease in stock compensation and
warrant charges, as described above.

YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998

REVENUE. Revenue for the year ended September 30, 1999 was $1,978,000, as
compared to $0 for the year ended September 30, 1998. This increase was due to
the transition from the development stage to the commencement of commercial
operations and the general release of our first products, the Interspeed 1000
and Interspeed 500, in February 1999.

COST OF REVENUE. Cost of Revenue increased to $1,365,000 for the year ended
September 30, 1999 from $0 for the year ended September 30, 1998, due to direct
manufacturing costs and expenses coinciding with the general availability of
product and initial shipments during fiscal year 1999.

GROSS PROFIT. Gross Profit increased to $613,000 for the year ended September
30, 1999, from $0 for the year ended September 30, 1998. Gross margin percentage
for fiscal year 1999 was 31%. This increase in gross profit was due to the
recognition of revenues for the year ended September 30, 1999.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. Research and development expenses increased by 66% in
fiscal year 1999 from $3,204,000 for the year ended September 30, 1998 to
$5,329,000 for the year ended September 30, 1999. This increase was due
primarily to increases in payroll related expenses from headcount growth,
increasing from 16 engineers at September 30, 1998 to 36 engineers at September
30, 1999, and consulting expenses for specific development projects.

SALES AND MARKETING. Sales and marketing expenses increased by 317% in fiscal
year 1999 from $401,000 for the year ended September 30, 1998 to $1,673,000 for
the year ended September 30, 1999. This increase was due to payroll, travel and
trade show expenses associated with year-to-year increases in sales and
marketing headcount from 4 at September 30, 1998 to 15 at September 30, 1999.

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. Prior to our IPO, we had relied on Brooktrout to
provide the majority of general and administrative services. Upon the effective
date of our IPO on September 24, 1999, we entered into a transition services
agreement with Brooktrout, pursuant to which Brooktrout will continue to provide
us with certain services during the transitional period. The agreement calls for
fees to be paid in connection with the continuation of administrative and
support services, with such services to be phased out by December 31, 1999.

General and administrative expenses, including the cost of services provided by
Brooktrout, increased by 152% in fiscal year 1999 from $689,000 for the year
ended September 30, 1998 to $1,738,000 for the year

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ended September 30, 1999. This increase was due primarily to costs allocated to
us using methodologies primarily based on headcount and services rendered. These
cost allocations amounted to $1,078,000 for the year ended September 30, 1999
compared to $668,000 for the year ended September 30, 1998.

STOCK COMPENSATION. Stock options have been granted with exercise prices that
were less than the estimated fair value of our common stock. Compensation cost
associated with these options was determined as the difference between the fair
value of the stock and the exercise price. Stock compensation costs increased
$2,326,000 in fiscal year 1999, from $19,000 for the year ended September 30,
1998 to $2,345,000 for the year ended September 30, 1999.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE. Prior to our IPO, we were included in Brooktrout's
consolidated income tax filings and these losses have been used to reduce the
group's taxes payable. Brooktrout has not and does not intend to reimburse us
for the value of the net losses used to reduce Brooktrout's consolidated taxes.
Accordingly, we have not recorded any benefit related to these losses. We are no
longer included in Brooktrout's consolidated tax filings. We do not anticipate
recognizing any benefits from losses generated in the short term due to our
limited operating history.

NET LOSS. Net loss increased by $6,156,000 in fiscal year 1999 from $4,313,000
for the year ended September 30, 1998 to $10,469,000 for the year ended
September 30, 1999. This increase is due to the increases in operating expenses
and stock compensation charges, as described above, more than offsetting gross
profit from revenue resulting from the commencement of commercial operations
during the fiscal year.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

From inception through the IPO, our operations had been funded through
contributions of capital and loans from Brooktrout. Subsequent to the IPO, our
operations have been funded through the proceeds from the IPO.

Cash decreased by $20,615,000 from $21,227,000 at September 30, 1999 to $612,000
at September 30, 2000. The decrease in cash is due primarily to a $7,118,000
increase in inventory and the net loss for the year ended September 30, 2000,
being partially offset by non-cash operating charges and a net increase of
$4,629,000 in current liabilities.

The increase in inventory was due to the increased inventory under consignment
type arrangements and the expectation of increased shipment volumes during
subsequent quarters. We anticipate that a significant portion of our inventory
under consignment type arrangements will be returned to us. We have had limited
sales during the first quarter of fiscal 2001. Further, during the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2000 we recorded a provision of $2 million for excess and
obsolete inventory. We believe that this provision reduces the inventory to its
net realizable value; however, there can be no assurance that additional
provisions will not be necessary if our sales plans are not achieved. For the
years ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, we purchased fixed assets of
approximately $1,657,000 and $1,014,000, respectively. We currently have no
material commitments for additional capital expenditures.

We have non-cancelable inventory purchase commitments for raw materials and
finished goods with our principal contract manufacturer, which at September 30,
2000, totaled approximately $2.8 million. During the fourth quarter of fiscal
2000, the Company recorded a provision of $1 million for expected losses related
to this commitment. We believe that this provision provides for the expected
losses on this commitment; however, there can be no assurance that additional
provisions will not be necessary if our sales plans are not achieved. We expect
that we will be required to purchase this inventory during the first six months
of fiscal 2001.

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For the year ended September 30, 2000, our cash decreased by $20,615,000,
resulting in a cash balance of approximately $612,000 as of September 30, 2000.
Subsequent to September 30, 2000, we have continued to use significant amounts
of cash in operations. We have taken actions to reduce cash outflows by, among
other things, reducing headcount and curtailing certain marketing activities.
Subsequent to September 30, 2000, the Company's majority stockholder,
Brooktrout, Inc. ("Brooktrout"), agreed to provide the Company with a revolving
line of credit under which the Company may request advances up to $2.5 million.
Advances under this line of credit are at Brooktrout's sole discretion and as of
December 31, 2000, the Company has drawn down approximately $1.7 million. There
can be no assurance that Brooktrout will continue to fund up to the maximum.

We have engaged Broadview International LLC to assist us with the review of
strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the Company. We are
actively considering all of our strategic alternatives, including a sale or
merger of the Company, sales of certain of our assets, or a potential
restructuring, recapitalization or bankruptcy reorganization of the Company. At
this time, however, we cannot predict the success of any of these alternatives.
If we are unable to complete one of the above mentioned strategic transactions
or secure additional sources of financing, we may have to significantly curtail
our operations or cease doing business.

Shareholder class action suits have been filed against us, which if determined
or settled in a manner adverse to us could adversely affect us. The shareholder
class action suits, all of which are pending in the United States District Court
for the District of Massachusetts, each arise out of the same alleged conduct
and pertain to disclosures made by the Company in a press release dated October
6, 2000. Each of the actions alleges that the defendants, which include
Interspeed, our former President and Chief Financial Officer, as well as two of
our former Vice Presidents, violated Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, or the 1934 Act, in connection with our historical recognition of
our revenues. In addition, each complaint alleges that the individual defendants
are controlling persons of the Company under Section 20(a) of the 1934 Act, and
as such caused the Company to engage in conduct which purportedly violated
Section 10(b) of the 1934 Act. The plaintiffs seek damages in an undisclosed
amount. We are currently reviewing the allegations in these lawsuits. The
defense of these lawsuits could involve significant litigation-related expenses.
In the event that any of the claims set forth in the class action complaints are
determined or settled in a manner adverse to us, then such determinations or
settlements could adversely affect our financial position, results of operations
or our ability to continue as a going concern. The outcome of these lawsuits
cannot presently be determined. Accordingly, no provision for any loss that
might result therefrom has been made in the financial statements.

We do not believe that inflation has had a significant effect on our operations
to date.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

For the quarter ended December 31, 2000, our sales totaled less than $50,000,
and we expect to report a significant loss for the quarter. We have taken
significant additional steps to reduce cash outflows, including a reduction
in headcount of 39 employees, or 42% of the workforce, from 93 employees at
September 30, 2000 to 53 employees at December 31, 2000. As discussed above,
we are continuing to explore strategic alternatives.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board released Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No. 133, as amended, establishes new
standards of accounting and reporting for derivative instruments and hedging
activities and will be effective for the Company in fiscal 2001. Management has
evaluated the effect of adopting SFAS No. 133 on the financial statements and
does not believe that the adoption will be material to the financial statements.

In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") released
Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements." It has subsequently issued implementation guidance in the form of a
"Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) document. SAB No. 101 and the FAQ summarizes
certain of the SEC's views in applying generally accepted accounting principles
to revenue recognition in financial statements and will be effective for the
Company in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001 and will be applied retroactively
to the first quarter of fiscal 2001. Management does not believe that the
adoption of SAB No. 101 will be material to the financial statements.

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                                  RISK FACTORS

YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING RISK FACTORS AND THE OTHER
INFORMATION IN THIS ANNUAL REPORT. OUR BUSINESS, FINANCIAL CONDITION OR RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS COULD BE HARMED BY ANY OF THE FOLLOWING RISKS.

WE MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT LIQUIDITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN

For the year ended September 30, 2000, our cash decreased by $20,615,000,
resulting in a cash balance of approximately $612,000 as of September 30, 2000.
Subsequent to September 30, 2000, we have continued to use significant amounts
of cash in operations. We have taken actions to reduce cash outflows by, among
other things, reducing headcount and curtailing certain marketing activities.
Subsequent to September 30, 2000, the Company's majority stockholder,
Brooktrout, Inc. ("Brooktrout"), agreed to provide the Company with a revolving
line of credit under which the Company may request advances up to $2.5 million.
Advances under this line of credit are at Brooktrout's sole discretion and as of
December 31, 2000, the Company has drawn down approximately $1.7 million. We
have engaged Broadview International, LLC, a global merger and acquisition
advisor, to assist us with the review of strategic alternatives, including a
possible sale of the Company. If we are unable to sell the Company, secure
additional sources of financing, or achieve positive cash flow from our
operations, we may be required to significantly curtail our operations or cease
doing business.

IF CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS RECENTLY FILED AGAINST US ARE DETERMINED OR SETTLED IN
A MANNER ADVERSE TO US, IT MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION, RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS OR ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN

Shareholder class action suits have been filed against Interspeed, which if
determined or settled in a manner adverse to us could adversely affect us. The
shareholder class action suits, all of which are pending in the United States
District Court for the District of Massachusetts, each arise out of the same
alleged conduct and pertain to disclosures made by the Company in a press
release dated October 6, 2000. Each of the actions alleges that the defendants,
which include Interspeed, our former President and Chief Financial Officer, as
well as two of our former Vice Presidents, violated Section 10(b) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the 1934 Act, in connection with our
historical recognition of our revenues. In addition, each complaint alleges that
the individual defendants are controlling persons of the Company under Section
20(a) of the 1934 Act, and as such caused the Company to engage in conduct which
purportedly violated Section 10(b) of the 1934 Act. The plaintiffs seek damages
in an undisclosed amount. We are currently reviewing the allegations in those
lawsuits. The defense of these lawsuits could involve significant
litigation-related expenses. In the event that any of the claims set forth in
the class action complaints are determined or settled in a manner adverse to us,
then such determinations or settlements could adversely affect our financial
position, results of operations or ability to continue as a going concern.

IF WE ARE UNABLE TO COMPLETE A STRATEGIC TRANSACTION, IT MAY HAVE A MATERIAL
ADVERSE AFFECT ON OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION OR OUR ABILITY TO CONTINUE DOING
BUSINESS.

We have engaged Broadview International LLC to assist us with the review of
strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the Company. We are
actively considering all of our strategic alternatives, including a sale or
merger of the Company, sales of certain of our assets, or a potential
restructuring, recapitalization or bankruptcy reorganization of the Company. At
this time, however, we cannot predict the success of any of these alternatives.
If we are unable to complete one of the above mentioned strategic transactions
or secure additional sources of financing, we may have to significantly curtail
our operations or cease doing business.

WE HAVE A HISTORY OF LOSSES AND ANTICIPATE FUTURE LOSSES

We have accumulated losses of approximately $36.3 million since inception in
October 1996 through September 30, 2000 and expect to incur net losses in the
future. Losses were approximately $20.4 million and $10.5 million for the years
ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively. We anticipate continuing to
incur significant sales and marketing, research and development and general and
administrative expenses and, as a result, we will need to generate higher
revenues to achieve and sustain profitability. We cannot be certain we will
realize sufficient revenues to achieve profitability.

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BECAUSE OF OUR LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY IT IS DIFFICULT FOR US TO PREDICT
FUTURE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

We commenced operations in March 1997 and our first product became generally
available in February 1999. Due to our limited operating history, it is
difficult for us to predict future results of operations. You should consider
our business and prospects in light of the risks typically encountered by
companies in their early stages of development, particularly those in rapidly
evolving markets such as the data communications equipment market. We cannot be
certain that we will successfully address these risks.

OUR OPERATING RESULTS ARE LIKELY TO FLUCTUATE SIGNIFICANTLY AND CAUSE OUR STOCK
PRICE TO BE VOLATILE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT IN OUR
COMPANY TO DECLINE

Our quarterly or annual operating results are likely to fluctuate significantly
in the future due to a variety of factors, many of which are outside of our
control. If our operating results do not meet the expectations of securities
analysts, the trading price of our common stock could significantly decline
which may cause the value of your investment in our company to decline. In
addition, the value of your investment could be impacted by investor perception
of the Internet and emerging data communications sectors generally, independent
of the operating performance of our company or other similar companies. Some of
the factors that could affect our quarterly or annual operating results or
impact the market price of our common stock include:

         -     our ability to develop, manufacture, market and support our
               products and product enhancements;

         -     the timing and amount of, or cancellation or rescheduling of,
               orders for our products, particularly large orders from key
               customers;

         -     our ability to retain key management, sales and marketing and
               engineering personnel;

         -     announcements, new product introductions and price reductions in
               products offered by our competitors;

         -     our ability to obtain sufficient supplies of sole or limited
               source components for our products;

         -     a decrease in the average selling prices of our products;

         -     changes in costs of components which we include in our products;
               and

         -     the mix of products that we sell and the mix of distribution
               channels through which they are sold.

Due to these and other factors, quarterly or annual revenues, expenses and
results of operations could vary significantly in the future, and
period-to-period comparisons should not be relied upon as indications of future
performance.

THE LOSS OF ANY SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMER COULD CAUSE OUR REVENUE TO DECLINE

If we are unable to replace our major customer, our revenue will decline and
thus have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and
results of operations. Our products became generally available in February 1999
and to date we have only sold products to a limited number of customers. Unless
and until we diversify and expand our customer base, our future results will
significantly depend upon a limited number of customers.

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FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY DEVELOP OUR SALES CHANNELS COULD CAUSE OUR REVENUE TO
DECLINE

We sell our products directly through our sales force and indirectly through
original equipment manufacturers, value added resellers and system integrators.
Our failure to adequately develop these sales channels may cause our revenue to
decline and, thus, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations. We are currently continuing to develop
these sales channels and expect to expend significant resources in this area. To
the extent we are able to enter into agreements with additional original
equipment manufacturers, value added resellers or systems integrators, the
amount and timing of resources which they devote to the sale of our products may
not be within our control, and they may not perform their obligations as
expected.

IF WE ARE UNABLE TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE AN EFFECTIVE CUSTOMER SUPPORT
ORGANIZATION, SALES OF OUR PRODUCTS MAY BE REDUCED

Purchasers of data communications equipment assign significant weight in their
purchasing decisions to a vendor's capabilities and reputation in supporting its
products. We will be required to expend significant resources and management
attention on developing and operating a customer support organization. If our
level of customer support does not satisfy customer expectations, our reputation
and future sales could be adversely affected. Accordingly, we have emphasized
customer support in our business strategy and marketing. Because our products
were recently introduced for sale, we have limited experience in operating a
customer support program.

IF THE SLOWDOWN IN THE DSL EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY CONTINUES, WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO
CONTINUE OUR OPERATIONS

The DSL equipment industry has generally been experiencing a slowdown of overall
sales and significant devaluation in the financial markets. We believe that the
combination of multiple factors are currently being felt in the marketplace
including:

         -     Service providers have had difficulty provisioning services to
               the level of customer demand.

         -     Service providers have had difficulty deploying critical and more
               profitable value added IP services in addition to basic network
               connectivity.

         -     Not anticipating these and other problems, service providers have
               generally purchased equipment in excess of their current capacity
               needs.

If the slowdown in the DSL equipment industry continues, we may not be able to
continue our operations.

IF OUR TARGET CUSTOMERS DO NOT ACCEPT DSL TECHNOLOGY, WE MAY BE UNABLE TO
SUSTAIN OR GROW OUR BUSINESS

Our future results are substantially dependent upon whether digital subscriber
line, or DSL, technology gains widespread market acceptance by data
communications service providers and the small to medium sized business users to
whom they market their services. In the event that our customers or potential
customers adopt technologies other than DSL, we may be unable to sustain or grow
our business. Our business strategy and current products are focused on DSL
technology. Various alternative technologies, including T-1, cable and broadband
wireless, are currently available to deliver high speed data communications, and
each of the alternatives has comparative advantages and disadvantages. Data
communications service providers continually evaluate alternative high speed
data access technologies and may at any time adopt technologies other than DSL.

IF OUR PRODUCTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED BY THE MARKET, OUR REVENUES MAY DECLINE

We have recently introduced our products to the market. Market acceptance of our
products is critical to our future results. Factors that may affect the market
acceptance of our products include:

         -     market acceptance of DSL technology;

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         -     the features, performance, price and total cost of ownership of
               our products;

         -     the availability of competing products and technologies;

         -     the success and development of our direct sales force and
               distribution channels;

         -     the quality of our customer service and support of our products;
               and

         -     the breadth and depth of our product offerings.

Failure of our existing or future products to achieve and maintain meaningful
levels of market acceptance would materially adversely affect our business,
financial condition and results of operations.

BECAUSE WE CURRENTLY DEPEND ON A SINGLE FAMILY OF PRODUCTS, ANY DECLINE IN
DEMAND FOR THOSE PRODUCTS MAY HARM OUR OPERATING RESULTS

We expect to derive substantially all of our revenues from our DSL access
routers, or DSLARs, product family and related modules for the foreseeable
future. The market may not continue to demand our current products, and we may
not be successful in marketing any new or enhanced products. Any reduction in
the demand for our current products or our failure to successfully develop or
market and introduce new or enhanced products could materially adversely affect
our business, financial condition and results of operations.

UNLESS WE ARE ABLE TO KEEP PACE WITH THE EVOLUTION OF THE DATA COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT MARKET WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GROW OR SUSTAIN OUR BUSINESS

The data communications equipment market is characterized by:

         -     rapid technological advances;

         -     evolving industry standards;

         -     changes in end-user requirements;

         -     frequent new product introductions; and

         -     evolving offerings by data communications service providers.

We believe our future prospects will depend, in part, on our ability to
anticipate or adapt to such changes and to offer, on a timely basis, products
that meet customer demands. We intend to continue to invest significantly in
product and technology development. The development of new or enhanced products
is a complex and uncertain process requiring the anticipation of technological
and market trends. We may experience design, manufacturing, marketing and other
difficulties that could delay or prevent our development, introduction or
marketing of new products and enhancements and result in unexpected expenses.
The introduction of new or enhanced products also requires that we manage the
transition from older products in order to minimize disruption in customer
ordering patterns and ensure that adequate supplies of new products can be
delivered to meet anticipated customer demand. Our inability to develop on a
timely basis new products or enhancements to existing products, or the failure
of such new products or enhancements to achieve market acceptance, could have a
material adverse effect our business, financial condition and results of
operations.

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IF WE LOSE KEY PERSONNEL, WE MAY BE UNABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY OPERATE OUR BUSINESS

Our prospects depend to a significant degree upon the continued contributions of
our principal management, engineering and sales personnel, many of whom perform
important management functions and would be difficult to replace. We do not have
employment contracts with our key personnel. Because of recent business
reversals, retention of our employees has been more difficult. The loss of the
services of any key personnel could materially adversely affect our business,
financial condition and results of operations.

IF WE ARE UNABLE TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN ADDITIONAL QUALIFIED PERSONNEL, WE MAY BE
UNABLE TO SATISFY CUSTOMER DEMANDS, WHICH MAY CAUSE OUR REVENUES TO DECLINE

We have at times experienced, and continue to experience, difficulty in
recruiting qualified personnel. Recruiting qualified personnel is an intensely
competitive and time consuming process. We may not be able to attract and retain
the necessary personnel to accomplish our business objectives, and we may
experience constraints that will adversely affect our ability to satisfy
customer demand in a timely fashion or to support our customers and operations.
Because of recent business reversals, retention of our employees has been more
difficult. We have lost a number of personnel, particularly in engineering, due
to our uncertain future, and continue to experience resignations. In addition,
companies in the data communications industry whose employees accept positions
with competitors frequently claim that such competitors have engaged in unfair
hiring practices. We could incur substantial costs in defending ourselves
against any such litigation, regardless of the merits or outcome of such
litigation.

INTENSE COMPETITION IN THE MARKET FOR HIGH SPEED DATA ACCESS EQUIPMENT MAY
PREVENT US FROM ACHIEVING OR SUSTAINING PROFITABILITY

The market for data communications equipment is highly competitive,
particularly in the emerging DSL equipment market. If we are unable to
compete effectively in the market for high speed data access equipment, our
results of operations could be materially adversely affected. We compete
directly with Lucent Technologies Inc.; Copper Mountain Networks, Inc.;
Paradyne Networks, Inc.; and Tut Systems, Inc. Many of our current and
potential competitors have significantly greater selling and marketing,
technical, manufacturing, financial, and other resources. Moreover, our
competitors may foresee the course of market developments more accurately
than we do and could in the future develop new technologies that compete with
our products. The strength and capabilities of our competitors may be
increased as a result of the trend toward consolidation in the data
communications market. Capitalizing on and maintaining our technological
advantage will require a continued high level of investment in research and
development, marketing and customer service and support. Due to the rapidly
evolving markets in which we compete, additional competitors with significant
market presence and financial resources may enter those markets, thereby
further intensifying competition. We may not have sufficient resources to
continue to make the investments or achieve the technological advances
necessary to compete successfully with existing competitors or new
competitors.

IF WE ARE UNABLE TO DEVELOP INTERNATIONAL MARKETS FOR OUR PRODUCTS, OUR SALES
MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED

Our strategy emphasizes the development of international markets for our
products. We may be unsuccessful in marketing, selling and distributing our
products in foreign markets. Conducting business outside of the United States is
subject to risks, including:

         -     longer accounts receivable collection cycles;

         -     possible foreign currency exchange risk and conversion issues;

         -     difficulties in managing operations across disparate geographic
               areas;

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         -     difficulties associated with enforcing agreements and collecting
               receivables through foreign legal systems;

         -     changes in a specific country's or region's political or economic
               conditions;

         -     trade protection measures;

         -     import or export licensing requirements;

         -     potential adverse tax consequences;

         -     unexpected changes in regulatory requirements; and

         -     reduced or limited protection of our intellectual property rights
               in some countries.

We cannot be certain that one or more of such factors will not have a material
adverse effect on our future international operations, and consequently, our
business, financial condition and results of operations.

OUR DEPENDENCE ON SOLE AND SINGLE SOURCE SUPPLIERS AND INDEPENDENT MANUFACTURERS
EXPOSES US TO SUPPLY INTERRUPTIONS THAT COULD RESULT IN PRODUCT DELIVERY DELAYS

Although we generally use standard parts and components for our products, some
key components are purchased from sole or single source vendors for which
alternative sources are not currently available. Our inability to obtain
sufficient quantities of these components may result in future delays or
reductions in product shipments which could materially adversely affect our
business, financial condition and results of operations. We currently purchase
proprietary components from Conexant and Motorola for which there are no direct
substitutes. These components could be replaced with alternatives from other
suppliers, but that would involve redesign of our products. Such redesign would
involve considerable time and expense. We currently enter into purchase orders
with our suppliers for materials based on forecasts, but have no guaranteed
supply arrangements with these suppliers.

In addition, we currently use a small number of independent manufacturers to
manufacture printed circuit boards, chassis and subassemblies to our design. Our
reliance on independent manufacturers involves a number of risks, including the
potential for inadequate capacity, unavailability of, or interruptions in access
to, process technologies, and reduced control over delivery schedules,
manufacturing yields and costs. If our manufacturers are unable or unwilling to
continue manufacturing our components in required volumes, we will have to
transfer manufacturing to acceptable alternative manufacturers whom we have
identified, which could result in significant interruption of supply. Moreover,
the manufacture of these components is extremely complex, and our reliance on
the suppliers of these components exposes us to potential production
difficulties and quality variations, which could negatively impact cost and
timely delivery of our products. We currently enter into purchase orders with
independent manufacturers of materials based on forecasts, but have no
guaranteed arrangements with these manufacturers. Any significant interruption
in the supply, or degradation in the quality, of any component would have a
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations.

OUR ARRANGEMENT WITH OUR PRINCIPAL CONTRACT MANUFACTURER MAY REQUIRE US TO
PURCHASE INVENTORY IN EXCESS OF OUR CURRENT REQUIREMENTS.

We have non-cancelable inventory purchase commitments for raw materials and
finished goods with our principal contract manufacturer, which at September 30,
2000, totaled approximately $2.8 million. We expect that we will be required to
purchase this inventory during the first six months of fiscal 2001. We have no
current need for this inventory.

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OUR LIMITED ABILITY TO PROTECT OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MAY PREVENT US FROM
RETAINING OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Our results and our ability to compete are dependent, in part, upon our
proprietary technology. Taken as a whole, we believe our intellectual property
rights are significant and any failure to adequately protect our proprietary
rights could result in our competitors offering similar products, potentially
resulting in loss of a competitive advantage and decreased revenues. In
addition, the laws of many foreign countries do not protect our intellectual
property to the same extent as the laws of the United States. Also, it may be
possible for unauthorized third parties to copy or reverse engineer aspects of
our products, develop similar technology independently or otherwise obtain and
use information that we regard as proprietary. Furthermore, policing the
unauthorized use of our products is difficult. Litigation may be necessary in
the future to enforce our intellectual property rights, to protect our trade
secrets or patents that we may obtain, or to determine the validity and scope of
the proprietary rights of others. Such litigation could result in substantial
costs and diversion of resources and could have a material adverse effect on our
future operating results.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CLAIMS AGAINST US CAN BE COSTLY AND RESTRICT OUR BUSINESS

The data communications industry is characterized by the existence of a large
number of patents and frequent litigation based on allegations of patent
infringement. As the number of entrants in our market increases and the
functionality of our products is enhanced and overlaps with the products of
other companies, we may become subject to claims of infringement or
misappropriation of the intellectual property rights of others. Any claims
asserting that our products infringe or may infringe proprietary rights of third
parties, if determined adversely to us, could have a material adverse effect on
our business, financial condition or results of operations. Any claims, with or
without merit, could be time-consuming, result in costly litigation, divert the
efforts of our technical and management personnel, cause product shipment delays
or require us to enter into royalty or licensing agreements, any of which could
have a material adverse effect upon our operating results. Legal action claiming
patent infringement may be commenced against us. We cannot assure you that we
would prevail in such litigation given the complex technical issues and inherent
uncertainties in patent litigation. In the event a claim against us was
successful, and we could not obtain a license to the relevant technology on
acceptable terms or license a substitute technology or redesign to avoid
infringement, this could have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations.

CHANGES TO REGULATIONS AFFECTING THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY COULD REDUCE
DEMAND FOR OUR PRODUCTS

Any changes to the legal requirements relating to the telecommunications
industry, including the adoption of new regulations by federal or state
regulatory authorities under current laws or any legal challenges to existing
laws or regulations relating to the telecommunications industry, could have a
material adverse effect upon the market for our products. Moreover, our
distributors or customers may require, or we may otherwise deem it necessary or
advisable, that we modify our products to address actual or anticipated changes
in the regulatory environment. Our inability to modify our products or address
any regulatory changes could have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial condition or results of operations.

STOCK OWNED BY BROOKTROUT MAY LIMIT STOCKHOLDERS' ABILITY TO INFLUENCE THE
OUTCOME OF MATTERS REQUIRING STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL

At September 30, 2000, Brooktrout owned approximately 55% of the outstanding
shares of our common stock. Accordingly, Brooktrout will be able to control or
significantly influence matters requiring approval by our stockholders,
including the election of directors and the approval of mergers or other
business combination transactions. This concentration of ownership could have
the effect of delaying or preventing a change in our control or otherwise
discouraging a potential acquiror from attempting to obtain control of us, which
in turn could have a material adverse effect on the market price of our common
stock or prevent our stockholders from realizing a premium over the market
prices for their shares of common stock.

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SUBSTANTIAL FUTURE SALES OF OUR COMMON STOCK IN THE PUBLIC MARKET COULD CAUSE
OUR STOCK PRICE TO FALL

The market price of our common stock could fall as a result of future sales of a
large number of shares of our common stock in the public market. As of December
31, 2000, we had approximately 11,049,172 shares of common stock outstanding,
and of which approximately 4,724,140 shares are freely transferable without
restriction or registration under the Securities Act of 1933, unless such shares
are held by our affiliates. The remaining 6,325,032 shares of common stock held
by existing stockholders and 154,367 shares subject to outstanding options
vested as of December 31, 2000 are restricted securities and may only be sold in
the public market if registered or if they qualify for an exemption from
registration under the Securities Act; 126,928 shares subject to outstanding
options vested as of December 31, 2000 are freely transferable without
restriction or registration under the Securities Act of 1933. Under specified
circumstances and subject to customary conditions, Brooktrout has the right,
with respect to 6,075,000 shares of common stock, to require us to register its
shares of common stock under the Securities Act, and Brooktrout will have rights
to participate in any future registrations of securities by us.

WE DO NOT INTEND TO PAY DIVIDENDS

To date, we have never declared or paid any cash dividends on shares of our
common stock. We currently intend to retain our earnings for future growth and
development of our business and, therefore, do not anticipate declaring or
paying any dividends in the foreseeable future.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market risk is the potential change in a financial instrument's value caused by
fluctuations in interest and currency exchange rates and equity and commodity
prices. Our operating activities expose us to many risks that are continually
monitored, evaluated, and managed. Proper management of these risks helps reduce
the likelihood of earnings volatility.

At September 30, 2000, we are not a party to any derivative arrangement and we
do not engage in trading, market-making or other speculative activities in the
derivatives markets. At September 30, 2000, we had no outstanding foreign
currency exchange contracts, and no short-term or long-term debt obligations.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

                                INTERSPEED, INC.
                          INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                                             PAGE

Independent Auditors' Report................................ 29
Balance Sheets.............................................. 30
Statements of Operations.................................... 31
Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)................ 32
Statements of Cash Flows.................................... 33
Notes to Financial Statements............................... 34
Schedule II................................................. 44

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

To the Board of Directors of
Interspeed, Inc.
North Andover, MA


        We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Interspeed, Inc., a
subsidiary of Brooktrout, Inc., as of September 30, 2000 and 1999 and the
related statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2000. Our audits
also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 14.
These financial statements and the financial statement schedule are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements and the financial statement schedule based
on our audits.

        We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.

        In our opinion, the 1999 financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the Company at September 30,
1999, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the
two years in the period ended September 30, 1999 in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedule for the two years
ended September 30, 1999, when considered in relation to the related basic
financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material
respects the information set forth therein.

        The accompanying financial statements and the financial statement
schedule for the year ended September 30, 2000 have been prepared assuming
that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to
the financial statements, the Company's recurring losses from operations and
difficulty in generating sufficient cash flows to meet its obligations and
sustain its operations and, as discussed in Note 13, certain class action
complaints filed against the Company and certain other parties, raise
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Management's plans concerning these matters are described in Note 1. The
financial statements and the financial statement schedule do not include any
adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

        Because of the possible material effects of the uncertainty referred
to in the preceding paragraph, we are unable to express, and we do not
express, an opinion on the financial statements and the financial statement
schedule for 2000.



Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
November 10, 2000

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                                INTERSPEED, INC.

                                 BALANCE SHEETS

                       (in thousands, except share data)


                                                                AS OF
                                                            SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                      ------------------------
                                                         2000          1999
                                                      ------------------------
Assets
Current assets:
Cash................................................  $      612   $    21,227
Accounts receivable (less allowances of $497
  and $49 in 2000 and 1999, respectively)...........         555           808
Inventory...........................................       5,058         2,445
Inventory consigned to others.......................       4,505            --
Prepaid expenses and other..........................          83           168
                                                      ----------   -----------

Total current assets................................      10,813        24,648
Property and equipment, net.........................       2,078         1,178
Other assets........................................         --             54
                                                      ----------   -----------

Total assets........................................  $   12,891   $    25,880
                                                      ==========   ===========

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable....................................  $    6,146   $     2,789
Accrued expenses....................................       2,017           662
Short-term note payable - due Brooktrout............          --           129
Deferred revenue....................................          72            26
                                                      ----------   -----------
Total current liabilities...........................       8,235         3,606
Deferred rent.......................................         174           104
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 1, 5, 12
   and 13)

Stockholders' equity:
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share;
  1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares
  issued or outstanding.............................          --            --
Common stock, $.01 par value, 30,000,000
  shares authorized, 10,998,926 and 10,702,658
  shares issued and outstanding in 2000
  and 1999, respectively ...........................         110           107
Additional paid-in capital..........................      42,256        41,995
Accumulated deficit.................................     (36,266)      (15,825)
Deferred compensation...............................      (1,618)       (4,107)
                                                      ---------    ----------

Total stockholders' equity..........................       4,482        22,170
                                                      ----------   -----------

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity..........  $   12,891   $    25,880
                                                      ==========   ===========

                       See notes to financial statements.

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                                INTERSPEED, INC.

                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                      (in thousands, except per share data)

                                                        YEAR ENDED
                                                       SEPTEMBER 30,
                                             ------------------------------
                                                2000        1999     1998
                                             ------------------------------
Revenue before sales discounts - warrants..  $  6,419    $  1,978   $    --
Sales discounts-warrants...................       (99)         --        --
                                             ------------------------------
Net revenue................................     6,320       1,978        --
Cost of revenue (1)........................     7,183       1,365        --
                                             ------------------------------
Gross profit (loss)........................      (863)        613        --
                                             ------------------------------
Operating expenses:
Research and development (1)...............     7,491       5,329     3,204
Sales and marketing (1)....................     7,530       1,673       401
General and administrative (1).............     3,023       1,738       689
Stock compensation and warrant charges.....     2,085       2,345        19
                                             ------------------------------
Total operating expenses...................    20,129      11,085     4,313
                                             ------------------------------
Loss from operations.......................   (20,992)    (10,472)   (4,313)
Interest income............................       551           3        --
                                             ------------------------------
Loss before income taxes...................   (20,441)    (10,469)   (4,313)
Income tax expense.........................        --          --        --
                                             ------------------------------
Net loss...................................  $(20,441)   $(10,469)  $(4,313)
                                             ==============================
Net loss per share-basic and diluted.......  $  (1.89)   $  (1.29)  $ (0.54)
                                             ==============================
Shares used to compute net loss per
  share-basic and diluted..................    10,838       8,141     8,000
                                             ==============================

(1)   Excludes non-cash amortization of stock-based compensation and
      warrant charges as follows:
      Cost of revenue......................  $     36    $     24   $     3
      Research and development.............       213         184        14
      Sales and marketing..................       953          80         2
      General and administrative...........       883       2,057        --
                                             ------------------------------
         Totals............................  $  2,085    $  2,345   $    19
                                             ==============================

                       See notes to financial statements.

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                                INTERSPEED, INC.

                  STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

                                 (in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                              ADDITIONAL
                                               COMMON STOCK     PAID-IN    ACCUMULATED    DEFERRED
                                           SHARES      AMOUNT   CAPITAL      DEFICIT    COMPENSATION   TOTAL
                                         ---------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                      <C>           <C>    <C>          <C>          <C>           <C>
Balance, October 1, 1997...............     8,000       $ 80    $  921      $(1,043)     $    --     $    (42)
Unearned compensation related to
stock options..........................        --         --       470           --         (470)          --
Amortization of unearned compensation..        --         --        --           --           19           19
Net loss...............................        --         --        --       (4,313)          --       (4,313)
                                         ---------------------------------------------------------------------

Balance, September 30, 1998............     8,000         80     1,391       (5,356)        (451)      (4,336)
Contribution of long-term note payable
  by Parent............................        --         --    13,598           --           --       13,598
Common stock issued, net of offering
  costs of $3,225 .....................     2,000         20    20,775           --           --       20,795
Unearned compensation related to
  stock options........................        --         --     6,001           --       (6,001)          --
Stock options exercised................       703          7       230           --           --          237
Amortization of unearned compensation..        --         --        --           --        2,345        2,345
Net loss...............................        --         --        --      (10,469)          --      (10,469)
                                         ---------------------------------------------------------------------

Balance, September 30, 1999............    10,703        107    41,995      (15,825)      (4,107)      22,170
 Unearned compensation related to
  forfeited stock options..............        --         --    (1,253)          --         1,253          --
Stock options exercised................       296          3       323           --            --         326
Amortization of unearned compensation..        --         --        --           --         1,236       1,236
Warrants issued to customers...........        --         --       948           --            --         948
Adjustment of accrued offering
  costs................................        --         --       243           --            --         243
Net loss...............................        --         --        --      (20,441)           --     (20,441)
                                         ---------------------------------------------------------------------

Balance, September 30, 2000............    10,999      $ 110   $42,256     $(36,266)      $(1,618)    $ 4,482
                                         =====================================================================

</TABLE>

                        See notes to financial statements

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                                INTERSPEED, INC.

                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                 (in thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                          SEPTEMBER 30,
                                                                ------------------------------
                                                                  2000         1999      1998
                                                                ------------------------------
<S>                                                             <C>         <C>        <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss......................................................  $(20,441)   $(10,469)  $(4,313)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used for
  operating activities:
     Depreciation ............................................       757         326       199
     Stock compensation and warrant charges...................     2,184       2,345        19
     Expenses allocated from parent to the Company............        --       1,087        --
     Expenses paid by parent on behalf of the Company.........        --       1,020        --
  Increase (decrease) in cash from:
     Accounts receivable......................................       253        (808)       --
     Inventories..............................................    (7,118)     (1,859)     (587)
     Prepaid expenses and other...............................        85        (151)      (11)
     Accounts payable.........................................     3,357       2,440       232
     Accrued expenses.........................................     1,598         487       109
     Deposits.................................................        54         (54)       --
     Deferred revenue.........................................        46          26        --
     Deferred rent............................................        70         104        --
                                                                ---------   ---------  -------

Net cash used for operating activities........................   (19,155)     (5,506)   (4,352)
                                                                --------    --------   -------

Cash flows used for investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment...........................    (1,657)     (1,014)     (369)
                                                                --------    --------   -------

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuances of common stock, net..................       326      21,033        --
Proceeds from long term debt-due Brooktrout...................        --       6,582     4,832
Repayment of long term debt-due Brooktrout....................      (129)         --        --
                                                                ---------   ---------  -------

Net cash provided by financing activities.....................       197      27,615     4,832
                                                                ---------   ---------  -------

Net increase (decrease) in cash...............................   (20,615)     21,095       111

Cash, beginning of year.......................................    21,227         132        21
                                                                ---------   ---------  -------

Cash, end of year.............................................  $    612    $ 21,227   $   132
                                                                =========   =========  =======

Supplemental Disclosure of non-cash financing activities:
     Contribution of long-term note payable by parent.........  $     --    $ 13,598   $    --

</TABLE>

                       See notes to financial statements.

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                                INTERSPEED, INC.

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1. NATURE OF THE BUSINESS, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT
   ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NATURE OF THE BUSINESS

Interspeed, Inc. (the "Company" or "Interspeed") was founded in October 1996 and
began operations in March 1997. At September 30, 2000, the Company is a 55%
owned subsidiary of Brooktrout, Inc. ("Brooktrout"). The Company designs,
develops, and markets advanced high-speed data communications solutions based on
digital subscriber line, or DSL, technology. The Company's products enable data
communication service providers such as competitive local exchange carriers,
Internet service providers, and owners of multi-tenant units ("MTUs") to deliver
high speed data access solutions to their customers utilizing existing copper
wire infrastructure.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern
basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of
liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the financial
statements, during the years ended September 30, 2000, 1999 and 1998, the
Company incurred net losses of $20,441,000, $10,469,000, and $4,313,000,
respectively, and used cash for operating activities of $19,155,000, $5,506,000
and $4,352,000, respectively. At September 30, 2000, the Company's cash balance
was $612,000. The Company has non-cancelable inventory purchase commitments for
raw materials and finished goods with its principal contract manufacturer, which
at September 30, 2000, totaled approximately $2.8 million. The Company expects
that it will be required to purchase this inventory during the first six months
of fiscal 2001. Also, as discussed in Note 13, certain class action complaints
have been filed against the Company and certain other parties, including certain
former officers and directors of the Company. These factors, among others, may
indicate that the Company will be unable to continue as a going concern for a
reasonable period of time.

The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the
recoverability and classification of recorded assets amounts or the amounts and
classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be
unable to continue as a going concern. The Company's continuation as a going
concern is dependent upon its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet
its obligations on a timely basis, to obtain additional financing as may be
required, and ultimately to attain recurring profitability from operations.

Management is continuing its efforts to obtain additional funds and reduce cash
outflows by, among other things, reducing headcount and curtailing certain
marketing activities. Subsequent to September 30, 2000, the Company's majority
stockholder, Brooktrout, agreed to provide the Company with a revolving line of
credit under which the Company may request advances up to $2.5 million. Advances
under this line of credit are at Brooktrout's sole discretion. The Company has
engaged Broadview International LLC to assist with the review of strategic
alternatives, including a possible sale of the Company. The Company is actively
considering all of the strategic alternatives, including a sale or merger of the
Company, sales of certain of the assets, or a potential restructuring,
recapitalization or bankruptcy reorganization of the Company. At this time,
however, management cannot predict the success of any of these alternatives. If
the Company is unable to complete a strategic transaction, secure additional
sources of financing, or achieve positive cash flow from operations, the Company
may be required to significantly curtail operations or cease doing business.

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Prior to fiscal 2000, the Company's operating expenses included allocations of
general corporate overhead expenses related to Brooktrout's corporate
headquarters and common support activities, including payroll administration,
workers' compensation and general liability insurance, accounting and finance,
legal, tax and human resources. These costs amounted to $668,000 and $1,077,800
for the years ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively, and were
allocated to the Company using methodologies primarily based on headcount and
usage. Although the Company believes the allocations were reasonable, the costs
of these services to the Company may not have been indicative of the costs that
would have been incurred if Interspeed had been a stand-alone entity. The
Company entered into a Transition Services Agreement with Brooktrout, pursuant
to which Brooktrout continued to provide certain services to the Company during
a transition period that ended December 31, 1999. See Note 11.


SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.

REVENUE

Revenue from product sales is recognized when the product has been shipped, the
customer's obligation is fixed and collectibility is considered probable. No
revenue is recognized on products shipped on a trial basis or on products
shipped under consignment type arrangements. Products generally carry a one-year
warranty from the date of purchase. Estimated sales returns and warranty costs
are recorded at the time product revenue is recognized. Customers may contract
for support services over and above that provided by the warranty policy.
Revenue from such contracts and from extended warranty contracts is recognized
ratably over the service period. Revenue on beta units is not recognized until
beta testing is complete and all other requirements for revenue recognition are
met.

INVENTORY AND INVENTORY CONSIGNED TO OTHERS

Inventory and inventory consigned to others is stated at the lower of cost
(first-in, first-out basis) or market.

ADVERTISING EXPENSES

The Company expenses advertising costs in the period in which they are incurred.
Advertising cost for the years ended September 30, 2000, 1999 and 1998 was
$802,000, $89,000 and $2,000, respectively.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment is carried at cost and depreciation is provided over the
estimated useful lives of the related assets using the straight-line basis.
Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of the lease term or the
estimated useful life of the improvement. The Company reviews its long-lived
assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that
the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Research and development costs, other than software development costs, are
expensed as incurred. Software development costs are capitalized following
attainment of technological feasibility. To date, no development costs that
qualify for capitalization have been incurred.

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INCOME TAX EXPENSE

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between
financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured
using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences
are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are established to reduce deferred
tax assets to the amounts that are expected to be realized.

Through the completion of the initial public offering on September 24, 1999 (the
"offering"), the Company was included in the consolidated tax returns of
Brooktrout and Brooktrout has realized or will realize the tax benefits
associated with the Company's operating losses through that date.

NET LOSS PER SHARE

Basic net loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding during each period. Outstanding stock options have been
excluded from the computation of diluted per share amounts since the effect
would be antidilutive. Had the impact of stock options, using the treasury stock
method, been included in the computation, weighted average shares would have
increased by 804,236, 1,099,343 and 1,126,385 for the years ended September 30,
2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Compensation expense associated with awards of stock options to employees is
measured using the intrinsic value method described in Accounting Principles
Board Opinion No. 25.

WARRANTS

Warrants granted to customers are accounted for in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation" and Emerging Issues Task Force Consensus No. 96-18, "Accounting
for Equity Instruments That Are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or
in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services." The fair value of the options
is determined using the Black-Scholes model.

CASH FLOWS

There were no cash payments of interest or taxes for any of the years presented.

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

There was no difference between the Company's net loss and its total
comprehensive loss for any of the years presented and there was no accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss).

SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company currently operates in one business segment: designing, developing
and marketing advanced communications products which enable service providers to
deliver high speed data access to small and medium sized businesses,
multi-tenant units ("MTUs"), and other organizations.

CONCENTRATIONS OF RISK

The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally
requires no collateral. At September 30, 2000, 95% of the receivable balance was
comprised of balances due from three customers.

The Company relies on contract manufacturers and some single source suppliers of
materials for certain product components. As a result, should the Company's
current manufacturers or suppliers not produce

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and deliver inventory for the Company to sell on a timely basis, operating
results could be adversely impacted.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company's financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable and
accounts payable, are carried at cost, which approximates their fair value
because of the short-term nature of these instruments.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") released
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS 133, as amended,
establishes new standards for accounting and reporting for derivative
instruments and hedging activities and will be effective for the Company in
fiscal year 2001. Management has evaluated the effect of adopting SFAS No. 133
on the financial statements and does not believe that the adoption will be
material to the financial statements.

In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") released
Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements." It has subsequently issued implementation guidance in the form of a
"Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) document. SAB No. 101 and the FAQ summarizes
certain of the SEC's views in applying generally accepted accounting principles
to revenue recognition in financial statements. SAB No. 101 will be effective
for the Company in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001 and will be applied
retroactively to the first quarter of fiscal 2001. Management does not believe
that the adoption of SAB No. 101 will be material to the financial statements.

2.      INVENTORY

Inventory consisted of the following (in thousands):

                                             SEPTEMBER 30,
                                       ------------------------
                                       2000                1999
                                       ------------------------

Raw material.......................  $ 2,201             $  1,622
Work in process....................      117                    5
Finished goods.....................    2,740                  818
                                     ----------------------------

Total..............................  $ 5,058             $  2,445
                                     ============================


Inventory consigned to others......  $ 4,505             $     --
                                     ============================

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000, the Company recorded a provision of $2
million for excess and obsolete inventory. In addition, the Company recorded a
provision of $1 million for expected losses related to a noncancelable purchase
commitment for additional inventory (see Notes 4 and 5). The Company believes
that these provisions reduce the inventory to its net realizable value and
provide for losses on outstanding inventory purchase commitments; however, there
can be no assurance that additional provisions will not be necessary if the
Company's sales plans are not achieved.

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3.      PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):

                                                        SEPTEMBER 30,
                                       ESTIMATED    ------------------
                                      USEFUL LIFE   2000          1999
                                      --------------------------------

Office equipment..................       5 years  $   638       $   342
Computers and software............       3 years    1,544           786
Test equipment....................       5 years      992           513
Leasehold improvements............ up to 5 years      238           114
                                                  ---------------------

Total.............................                  3,412         1,755
Less accumulated depreciation.....                  1,334           577
                                                  ---------------------

Total.............................                $ 2,078       $ 1,178
                                                  =====================

4.      ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accrued expenses consisted of the following (in thousands):

                                            SEPTEMBER 30,
                                        --------------------
                                          2000        1999
                                        --------------------

Compensation..........................  $   346     $    580
Estimated loss on purchase
  commitment (Notes 2 and 5)..........    1,000           --
Other.................................    1,671           82
                                        --------------------
Total.................................  $ 2,017     $    662
                                        ====================

5.      COMMITMENTS

The Company has non-cancelable operating leases for office, manufacturing and
warehouse space which expire in March 2004.

Minimum future lease payments under all non-cancelable operating leases at
September 30, 2000 are as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal Year:
2001.........................................  $    495
2002.........................................       519
2003.........................................       544
2004.........................................       235
2005 and thereafter..........................        --
                                                --------
                                                $ 1,793
                                                ========

Rent expense for the years ended September 30, 2000, 1999 and 1998 was $656,000,
$360,000 and $80,000, respectively.

The Company has non-cancelable inventory purchase commitments for raw materials
and finished goods with its principal contract manufacturer, which at September
30, 2000, totaled approximately $2.8 million. The Company expects that it will
be required to purchase this inventory during the first six months of fiscal
2001 (see Note 2).

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6.      INCOME TAXES

Through September 24, 1999, the Company was included in the consolidated tax
returns of Brooktrout and Brooktrout has realized or will realize the tax
benefits associated with the Company's operating losses through that date.
Accordingly, the Company does not have available any net operating loss
carryforwards nor has it recognized any tax benefits afforded Brooktrout by
these net operating losses. Subsequent to September 24, 1999, the Company is no
longer included in the consolidated return of Brooktrout and any taxes due will
be the responsibility of the Company and any benefits associated with losses
will inure to the Company.

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of
the Company's deferred tax assets at September 30, 2000 are as follows:

                                                         2000
                                                     -----------
Net operating loss carryforwards...................   $ 5,505
State net operating loss carryforwards.............     1,523
Research and other tax credit carrforwards.........       314
Accrued expenses...................................       624
Warrant expenses not currently deductible..........       422
Reserves not currently deductible..................     1,129
                                                      -------
     Total.........................................     9,517
Less valuation allowance...........................    (9,517)
                                                      -------
     Deferred tax assets, net......................   $    --
                                                      =======

A reconciliation of the U.S federal statutory rate to the effective tax rate is
as follows:

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<CAPTION>

                                                         2000         1999         1998
                                                     -----------   ----------   ----------
<S>                                                  <C>           <C>          <C>
Statutory Federal income tax benefit...............       (34.0)%      (34.0)%      (34.0)%
State income tax benefit...........................        (6.3)%       (6.3)%       (6.3)%
Tax and other credits..............................        (1.6)%        --           --
Valuation allowance................................        41.9%        40.3%        40.3%
                                                     -----------   ----------   ----------
Income tax provision...............................        --  %         -- %         -- %
                                                     ===========   ==========   ==========

</TABLE>

Management of the Company has evaluated the positive and negative evidence
affecting the realizability of its deferred taxes. Based on the weight of the
available evidence, it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax
assets will not be realized, and accordingly, the deferred tax assets have been
fully reserved. Management re-evaluates the positive and negative evidence on a
quarterly basis.

At September 30, 2000, the Company has federal net operating loss
carryforwards of approximately $15,900,000, which expire in 2014, and federal
research and development credit carryforwards of approximately $200,000,
which expire in 2014. At September 30, 2000, the Company also has available
state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $15,860,000, which
begin to expire in 2005, and state research and development and investment
tax credit carrforwards of approximately $140,000, which expire in 2005. Of
the total net operating loss carryforwards, approximately $1,400,000 is
attributable to the exercise of stock options and the tax benefit from these
items will be credited to additional paid-in capital, if realized

7.      STOCK OPTION PLANS

In April 1997, the Company's Board of Directors adopted and the stockholders
approved the 1997 Stock Option Plan (the "1997 Stock Plan"), under which the
Company may grant both incentive stock options and non-qualified options to
employees. The 1997 Stock Plan allows for the granting of options to purchase up
to 1,988,000 shares of common stock. The stock options are generally granted
with vesting periods of five years and have an expiration date of ten years from
the date of grant. At September 30, 2000, 972,179 shares had been exercised, and
695,637 shares are outstanding.

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7.      STOCK OPTIONS PLANS (continued)

In June 1999, the Company adopted, and the stockholders approved, the Interspeed
1999 Stock Option and Grant Plan (the "1999 Stock Plan"), under which the
Company may grant both incentive stock options and nonstatutory stock options to
employees, consultants and directors. Options issued under the 1999 Stock Plan
can have an exercise price of not less than 85% of the fair market value, as
defined under the 1999 Stock Plan, of the stock at the date of grant. The 1999
Stock Plan provides for the issuance of up to 1,012,868 shares of the Company's
common stock. At September 30, 2000, 686,846 shares have been granted, of which
12,765 shares had been exercised, and 326,022 shares were available for future
grant.

In May 2000, the Company's Board of Directors adopted and approved the
Interspeed 2000 Non-Qualified Stock Option and Grant Plan (the "2000 Stock
Plan"), under which the Company may grant non-statutory stock options to
non-officer employees. Options issued under the 2000 Stock Plan can have an
exercise price of not less than the fair market value, as defined under the 2000
Stock Plan, of the stock at the date of grant. The 2000 Stock Plan provides for
the issuance of up to 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock. At September
30, 2000, 100 shares had been exercised, 230,633 shares have been granted and
are outstanding, and 269,267 shares were available for future grant.

Prior to fiscal 2000, certain options were granted with exercise prices which
were less than the estimated fair value of the Company's common stock at the
date of grant. Compensation cost associated with these options, determined as
the difference between the fair value of the stock and the exercise price,
totaled $6.5 million. This cost was recorded as deferred compensation and is
being charged to expense over the vesting period. Compensation expense was
$1,236,000, $2,345,000 and $19,000 for the years ended September 30, 2000, 1999
and 1998, respectively. During fiscal 2000, the deferred compensation balance
was reduced by $1,253,000 to reflect the unearned compensation on stock options
that were forfeited during fiscal year 2000.

Compensation cost for the year ended September 30, 1999 included $548,000
related to grants to two directors that were 100% vested on the date of grant
and $1,186,000 related to a grant to the Company's former president that vested
40% of the shares on June 18, 1999 upon the initial filing of a registration
statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The unvested options
under this grant were canceled in October 2000 upon the resignation of the
former president.

Activity under the 1997 Stock Plan, 1999 Stock Plan and 2000 Stock Plan is
summarized as follows:

                                                                   WEIGHTED
                                                                    AVERAGE
                                                  NUMBER OF        EXERCISE
                                                   SHARES            PRICE
                                                ---------------------------

Outstanding at September 30, 1997..........        962,400          $ 0.13
Granted....................................        381,600          $ 0.13
Exercised..................................             --              --
Forfeited..................................        (52,000)         $ 0.13
                                                 ----------

Outstanding at September 30, 1998..........      1,292,000          $ 0.13
Granted....................................        946,000          $ 2.57
Exercised..................................       (702,658)         $ 0.34
Forfeited..................................        (70,135)         $  .13
                                                 ----------

Outstanding at September 30, 1999..........      1,465,207          $ 1.60
Granted....................................        858,170          $17.28
Exercised..................................       (282,386)         $ 0.65
Forfeited..................................       (440,640)         $ 5.26
                                                 ----------

Outstanding at September 30, 2000..........      1,600,351          $ 9.17
                                                 =========

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7. STOCK OPTION PLANS (continued)

The following table sets forth information regarding stock options outstanding
at September 30, 2000:

                                             WEIGHTED    WEIGHTED
 RANGE OF                                     AVERAGE     AVERAGE
 EXERCISE                        NUMBER      EXERCISE    REMAINING     NUMBER
  PRICES                        OF SHARES      PRICE   LIFE (YEARS)  EXERCISABLE
---------                       ------------------------------------------------

$0.13.....................        618,503    $  0.13        7.40       109,882
$0.67 - $2.50.............         77,134    $  1.21        8.60        36,234
$9.35 - $ 12.88...........        464,825    $ 11.07        9.31        88,181
$13.25 - $33.00...........        439,889    $ 21.27        9.28        57,736
                               ----------                             --------
                                1,600,351                              292,033
                                =========                              =======

The following information concerning the Company's stock option plan is provided
in accordance with SFAS 123.

The fair value of each option grant has been estimated on the date of grant
using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Weighted average assumptions used
in determining the fair value of grants for the years ended September 30, 2000,
1999 and 1998 include risk-free interest rates of 5.9%, 4.75% and 5.5%,
respectively, expected volatility of underlying stock of 138%, 89% and 0%,
respectively and an expected life of 5 years. Dividend yields are not considered
in the minimum value calculation.

The weighted average fair value of options granted for the years ended September
30, 2000, 1999 and 1998 was $15.53, $6.38 and $1.20 per share, respectively.

Had compensation expense for stock options been determined based on fair value
at the grant date in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123, pro forma
net loss and pro forma net loss per share would have been as follows (in
thousands except per share data):


                                        FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                        2000          1999          1998
                                   ---------------------------------------------

Pro forma net loss...............     $(22,749)    $(10,484)     $ (4,340)
Pro forma net loss per
  share-basic and diluted........     $  (2.10)    $  (1.29)     $  (0.54)

8.      EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN

The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "ESPP"), under which all
eligible employees are entitled, through payroll deductions of amounts up to 10%
of their total compensation, to purchase shares of the Company's common stock at
85% of the lesser of the market price at the offering commencement date or the
offering termination date. The ESPP provides that up to 200,000 shares are
available for purchase. At September 30, 2000, 13,882 shares had been purchased
under the ESPP.

9.      RETIREMENT PLANS

The Company has a 401(k) retirement plan available to qualified employees.
Employees are allowed to contribute up to 18% of their salary to the plan. The
Company, at its discretion, matches contributions equal to $.25 per dollar
contributed up to a maximum of 6% of a participant's salary. The Company
contributed $0, $53,000 and $18,000 to the plan for the years ended September
30, 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.

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10.     SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

For the years ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, sales to United States
customers amounted to $5,927,000 and $1,873,000, and export sales amounted to
$492,000 and $105,000, respectively. One customer accounted for 61% and 75% of
revenue for the years ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Two
customers accounted for 13% and 16%, respectively, of revenue for the year ended
September 30, 2000, and another customer accounted for 15% of revenue for the
year ended September 30, 1999. At September 30, 2000 and 1999, the Company had
no significant long-lived assets located outside of the United States.

11.     RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS


The following is an analysis of the intercompany accounts with Brooktrout:

                                             YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
                                          ---------------------------------
                                           2000         1999         1998
                                          ---------------------------------
Beginning balance......................   $ (129)    $ (5,038)    $   (206)
Expenses allocated from Brooktrout.....      (43)      (1,078)        (668)
Cash transfers.........................      172       (6,582)      (3,775)
Expenses paid by Brooktrout on behalf
  of the Company.......................       --       (1,020)        (389)
Capital contribution...................       --       13,589           --
                                         ----------------------------------
Ending balance.........................  $    --     $   (129)    $ (5,038)
                                         ==================================

        At the time of the offering, the Company and Brooktrout entered into a
Transition Services Agreement (the "Agreement"). The Agreement outlined certain
services that would be performed on behalf of the Company by Brooktrout through
December 31, 1999. The Agreement called for these services to be phased out over
the period from October 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999. The services called
for in the Agreement included payroll processing and administration, human
resources, benefits, marketing, information technology and telecommunications,
accounts receivable, accounting and finance and order entry. The fees for such
services were on an "as used" basis and were included in the agreement. During
the three months ended December 31, 1999, fees for such services totaled
$43,000.

12.     WARRANTS

During fiscal year 2000, in consideration for entering into certain long-term
reseller agreements, the Company granted to the customers fully vested warrants
to purchase 55,000 shares of the Company's common stock at the market price of
the Company's common stock on the dates the warrants were granted. The value of
the warrants was calculated by applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model
using the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date the
agreements were executed. The value of the warrants, $849,000, has been charged
to expense as a component of stock compensation and warrant charges in the
statement of operations.

The Company also granted to the customers warrants to purchase up to 150,000
shares of the Company's common stock that vest in installments as the customers
attain certain revenue milestones over the terms of the agreements. The Company
is accounting for these warrants as a sales discount. As revenue is recognized
on sales to these customers, the Company is recording a sales discount based on
the relationship of the customers' sales to date to the specified revenue
milestone. The amount of the discount is being estimated by valuing the warrants
using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The value of the warrants is being
adjusted at the end of each quarter until the revenue levels are attained and
the warrants vest. The exercise price of the warrants is the fair market value
of the Company's common stock on the date that the warrants vest. At September
30, 2000, none of the revenue milestones had been achieved and accordingly, none
of the warrants had vested.

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13.      CONTINGENCIES

Shareholder class action suits have been filed against the Company, which if
determined or settled in a manner adverse to the Company could adversely affect
the Company. The shareholder class action suits, all of which are pending in the
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, each arise out
of the same alleged conduct and pertain to disclosures made by the Company in a
press release dated October 6, 2000. Each of the actions alleges that the
defendants, which include Interspeed, the former President and Chief Financial
Officer, as well as two former Vice Presidents, violated Section 10(b) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the 1934 Act, in connection with the
historical recognition of revenues. In addition, each complaint alleges that the
individual defendants are controlling persons of the Company under Section 20(a)
of the 1934 Act, and as such caused the Company to engage in conduct which
purportedly violated Section 10(b) of the 1934 Act. The plaintiffs seek damages
in an undisclosed amount. The Company is currently reviewing the allegations in
these lawsuits. The defense of these lawsuits could involve significant
litigation-related expenses. In the event that any of the claims set forth in
the class action complaints are determined or settled in a manner adverse to the
Company, then such determinations or settlements could adversely affect
financial position, results of operations or the ability of the Company to
continue as a going concern. The outcome of these lawsuits cannot presently be
determined. Accordingly, no provision for any loss that might result therefrom
has been made in the accompanying financial statements.

14.      QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

The following table shows selected results of operations for each of the
quarters during the years ended September 30, 2000 and 1999. During the fourth
quarter, the Company recorded a provision of $2 million for excess and obsolete
inventory and a provision of $1 million for expected losses related to a
noncancelable purchase commitment for additional inventory (see Notes 2, 4 and
5).

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                                        SEPT. 30,   JUNE 30,   MAR. 31,   DEC. 31,  SEPT. 30,  JUNE. 30,  MAR. 31,   DEC. 31,
                                          2000       2000       2000       1999       1999       1999       1999       1998
                                        ---------  --------   ---------  --------   --------  ----------  --------   --------
<S>                                     <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>       <C>          <C>
Net revenue ..........................  $ 1,149    $   473    $ 2,706    $ 1,992    $   637    $   950   $   327      $    64
Gross profit (loss)...................   (2,539)        (8)       948        736         98        436        51           28
                                        -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net loss..............................  $(8,395)   $(4,578)   $(4,275)    (3,193)   $(3,395)   $(3,725)  $(1,726)     $(1,623)
                                        =====================================================================================
Net loss per share-basic and diluted..  $ (0.77)   $ (0.42)   $ (0.40)   $ (0.30)   $ (0.49)   $ (0.20)  $ (0.36)     $ (0.24)
                                        =====================================================================================

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                                                         Schedule II


                                INTERSPEED, INC.
                        Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
       For each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2000

                                 (in thousands)

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                                            BALANCE AT         CHARGED                             BALANCE
                                             BEGINNING       TO COSTS AND        DEDUCTIONS-       AT END
DESCRIPTION                                   OF YEAR          EXPENSES          CHARGE OFFS       OF YEAR
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                         <C>              <C>                 <C>              <C>
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Year ended September 30, 1998.........      $    --          $     --           $   --          $     --
Year ended September 30, 1999.........             --                49               --                49
Year ended September 30, 2000.........             49               448               --               497

Inventory - excess and obsolescence
Year ended September 30, 1998.........             --                36               --                36
Year ended September 30, 1999.........             36                73               --               109
Year ended September 30, 2000.........            109             2,094               70             2,133

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
        FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

        Not applicable.


                                    PART III

ITEM 10.       DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

        The information called for by Item 10 is incorporated herein by
reference to the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2001 Annual
Meeting.

ITEM 11.       EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

        The information called for by Item 11 is incorporated herein by
reference to the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2001 Annual
Meeting.

ITEM 12.       SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

        The information called for by Item 12 is incorporated herein by
reference to the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2001 Annual
Meeting.

ITEM 13.       CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

        The information called for by Item 13 is incorporated herein by
reference to the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2001 Annual
Meeting.


                                     PART IV

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(1)     Financial Statements

        The financial statements filed as part of the report are listed on the
Index to Financial Statements on page 28.

(2)     Financial Statement Schedules

        Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts.

        (b) Reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended September 30, 2000. The
        registrant filed the following Current Reports on Form 8-K during the
        quarter ended Sept 30, 2000:

        1.     On July 28, 2000, the Company filed a Current Report on Form
        8-K, disclosing its results of operations for the quarter ended
        June 30, 2000.

        (c)    Exhibits:

(3)     Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws:

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        3.1    The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the
               Company is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
               Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities
               and Exchange Commission on December 29, 1999 ("1999 10-K").

        3.2    The Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company are incorporated
               herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the 1999 10-K.

(10)    Material Contracts

        10.1   1997 Stock Option Plan incorporated herein by reference to
               Exhibit 10.1 to Amendment No. 3 to the Company's Registration
               Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 333-81071, filed with the
               Securities and Exchange Commission on August 23, 1999 ("Amendment
               No. 3 to the Form S-1") to the Form S-1.

        10.2   First Amendment to Interspeed, Inc. 1997 Stock Option Plan
               incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's
               Registration Statement on Form S-8, Registration No. 333-91809,
               filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 30,
               1999.

        10.3   1999 Stock Option and Grant Plan incorporated herein by reference
               to Exhibit 10.2 to Amendment No. 3 to the Form S-1.

        10.4   Employee Stock Purchase Plan incorporated herein by reference to
               Exhibit 10.3 to Amendment No. 3 to the Form S-1.

        10.5   2000 Stock Option and Grant Plan for Non-Officer Employees
               incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's
               Registration Statement on Form S-8, Registration No. 333-44408,
               filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 24,
               2000.

        10.6   Transition Services Agreement, dated as of September 23, 1999, by
               and between Interspeed and Brooktrout, Inc. incorporated herein
               by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Amendment No. 3 to the Form S-1.

        10.7   Authorized Reseller Agreement, dated as of May 21, 1999, by and
               between Interspeed and Cabletron Systems, Inc. incorporated
               herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Amendment No.3 to the Form
               S-1.

        10.8   Stockholder Rights Agreement, dated as of August 9, 1999, by and
               between Interspeed and Brooktrout, Inc. incorporated herein by
               reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Amendment No. 3 to the Form S-1.

        10.9   Capitalization Agreement, dated as of June 17, 1999, by and
               between Interspeed and Brooktrout, Inc. incorporated herein by
               reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Amendment No. 3 to the Form S-1.

        10.10  Capitalization Agreement, dated July 23, 1999, by and between
               Interspeed and Brooktrout, Inc. incorporated herein by reference
               to Exhibit 10.8 to Amendment No. 3 to the Form S-1.

        10.11  Product Reseller Agreement, dated January 26, 2000, by and
               between Interspeed and Cabletron Systems, Inc. is incorporated
               herein by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Quarterly
               Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000,
               Commission File No. 0-27401, filed with the Securities and
               Exchange Commission on May 15, 2000.

(23)    Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP is filed herewith as Exhibit 23.

(27)    Financial Data Schedule is filed herewith as Exhibit 27.

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                                   SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                                      INTERSPEED, INC.


                                      By: /s/ RAJEEV AGARWAL
                                          -------------------------------------
                                            Rajeev Agarwal
                                            President & Chief Executive Officer

                                      Date:  JANUARY 10, 2001
                                            -----------------------------------

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

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SIGNATURE                      TITLE                                  DATE
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<S>                            <C>                                    <C>
/s/ RAJEEV AGARWAL             President, Chief Executive Officer     January 10, 2001
--------------------------     and Director  (principal executive
Rajeev Agarwal                 officer)


/s/ LEROY O. MOYER             Senior Vice President-Finance and      January 10, 2001
--------------------------     Chief Financial Officer
Leroy O. Moyer                 (principal financial officer)


/s/ STEVEN E. SARTOR           Vice President-Finance and             January 10, 2001
--------------------------     Controller
Steven E. Sartor               (chief accounting officer)


/s/ ERIC R. GILER              Director                               December 28, 2000
--------------------------
Eric R. Giler


/s/ ROBERT G. BARRETT          Director                               December 29, 2000
--------------------------
Robert G. Barrett


/s/ PAUL J. SEVERINO           Director                               January 10, 2001
--------------------------
Paul J. Severino
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