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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.39

                              AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO
                                       TO
                     BIZNESSONLINE.COM, INC. LOAN DOCUMENTS

                (To Restructure Various Aspects of the Facility)

     THIS AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO BIZNESSONLINE.COM, INC. LOAN DOCUMENTS (as may
be amended, modified and otherwise supplemented from time to time hereafter,
this "Amendment") is made and effective as of December 31, 2001 (the "Amendment
Number Two Closing Date"), BY AND AMONG BIZNESSONLINE.COM, INC.
("BiznessOnline"), AND each direct and indirect Subsidiary of BiznessOnline,
including any successor or permitted assignee thereof (each a "Borrower" and
collectively the "Borrowers"), AND EACH FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THAT FROM TIME TO
TIME IS A "LENDER" UNDER THE LOAN DOCUMENTS (each, a "Lender"; collectively, the
"Lenders"), AND MCG CAPITAL CORPORATION (as assignee of MCG Finance Corporation,
AND including any successor, transferee, participant, pledgee and assignee
thereof, "Administrative Agent"), as a Lender and as administrative agent for
the Lenders.

                                 R E C I T A L S

     WHEREAS, Borrowers, Administrative Agent and Lenders have entered into a
certain Credit Facility Agreement dated as of March 16, 2000 (as amended and
modified prior to the date hereof, including as amended by that certain
Amendment Number One to BiznessOnline.com, Inc. Loan Documents dated as of
December 13, 2000 (as amended from time to time, "Amendment One"), the "Original
Credit Agreement"; as amended hereby and as may be further amended and modified
hereafter, the "Credit Agreement") pursuant to which Borrowers have borrowed
$17.0 million from Lenders on a senior secured basis under a term loan
arrangement; AND

     WHEREAS, Borrowers desire and have requested Lenders to convert and
exchange $5.0 million of the term loan indebtedness and all of the existing
warrants issued to Lenders (but not any of the common stock actually owned by
any of the Lenders) to purchase a new series of preferred stock and warrants and
to otherwise restructure various aspects of the Term Loan Facility; AND

     WHEREAS, to facilitate the foregoing, each Borrower desires to
correspondingly amend and modify the Credit Agreement and the various related
loan documents -- INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, the promissory note, the
security agreements, and the other agreements and documents executed in
connection therewith (collectively, as amended and modified prior to the date
hereof, the "Original Loan Documents"; as amended hereby and as may be further
amended and modified hereafter, the "Loan Documents"); AND

     WHEREAS, each Borrower has determined that it is in its best interest to
execute this Amendment inasmuch as each such Borrower will derive substantial
direct and indirect benefits from the amendments contemplated hereby; AND

     WHEREAS, Administrative Agent and Lenders are willing to accommodate
Borrowers upon and subject to the terms, conditions and provisions of this
Amendment;

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     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and agreements contained
herein and in the other Loan Documents, and other good and valuable
consideration (receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged), and
intending to be legally bound hereby, each Borrower, Administrative Agent and
each Lender hereby agree as follows:

               ARTICLE 1: THE EXTENSION, AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENT

     1.1. PARTIAL CONVERSION OF OBLIGATIONS TO PREFERRED STOCK. Notwithstanding
any restrictions set forth in the Credit Agreement, Administrative Agent and
Lenders hereby consent to the exchange and conversion of $5.0 million of the
Obligations and all of the existing warrants issued to Lenders into a new series
of preferred stock and new warrants pursuant to the terms and conditions set
forth in that certain Preferred Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement between
BiznessOnline and MCG Capital Corporation dated as of the date hereof (as
amended from time to time, the "Purchase Agreement"; such conversion, the
"Conversion"). Upon execution of the Purchase Agreement (and satisfaction or
waiver of each condition precedent thereunder), Borrowers shall be deemed to
have made a $5.0 million payment of the principal balance of the Obligations.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, (a) if for any reason such purchase or Conversion
is at any time unwound, cancelled or otherwise voided for any reason, THEN such
deemed payment under this Section 1.1 shall be similarly unwound, cancelled or
otherwise voided AND such Obligations (including interest thereon) shall be
automatically reinstated as though no such payment had ever occurred, AND (b) if
any shares of Preferred Stock owned by any Lender are at any time exchanged for
debt in accordance with Section 7 of the Certificate of Designation of Rights
and Preferences of Senior Preferred Stock of BiznessOnline, THEN such deemed
payment under this Section 1.1 shall be cancelled to the extent of the Exchanged
Debt (as defined in such Certificate of Designation) AND such Obligations
(including interest thereon) shall be automatically reinstated to the extent of
the amount of such Exchanged Debt as though no such payment had ever occurred.

     1.2. AMENDED CREDIT LIMIT. Upon execution of the Purchase Agreement (and
satisfaction or waiver of each condition precedent thereunder), the phrase "Term
Loan Commitment" (as defined in the Original Credit Agreement) shall
automatically be amended to mean $14.25 million, of which $13.5 million shall be
designated as TRANCHE A AND $750,000 shall be designated as TRANCHE B. In
addition, all references in the Original Loan Documents (including the Original
Credit Agreement, the promissory note and the security agreements) to the amount
of "principal" available, guaranteed or otherwise secured in connection herewith
and therewith is hereby similarly amended to mean $14.25 million (which amount
hereafter shall be automatically increased to the extent that any Obligations
under the Original Loan Documents are hereafter reinstated in accordance with
Section 1.1 hereof).

     1.3. TERM LOAN MATURITY DATE - REVISED. The phrase "Term Loan Maturity
Date" (as defined in the Original Credit Agreement) is hereby amended to mean
June 30, 2004 (as may be extended from time to time in Lenders' sole and
absolute discretion).

     1.4. USE OF PROCEEDS - REVISED. Section 1.1.3 of the Original Credit
Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

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          "1.1.3. USE OF PROCEEDS. The funds advanced under this Term Loan
     Facility may be used exclusively as follows:

                  a. To renew, continue, and restructure on the Amendment Number
     Two Closing Date (using Tranche A) the indebtedness owed by Borrowers to
     Lenders under the Credit Agreement (INCLUDING payment to Lenders of accrued
     but unpaid Deferred Interest in the amount of $572,459.84 AND payment to
     Lenders of accrued but unpaid Current Interest in the amount of
     $957,071.27), AND

                  b. Up to $500,000, to fund (using Tranche B) negotiated
     settlements with certain vendors and to pay certain accounts payable,
     SUBJECT TO the prior consent and approval of the Required Lenders (in their
     sole and absolute discretion); AND

                  c. Up to $250,000, to pay (using Tranche B) current interest
     due under the Loan Documents, as advanced monthly and from time to time as
     required in the sole discretion of the Required Lenders (the "Interest
     Reserve"); AND

                  d. The balance of the Available Credit Portion (if any) to pay
     (i) for fees and expenses associated with consummating and documenting the
     transactions contemplated by this Amendment, AND (ii) for such other items
     as specifically authorized hereunder or in writing by Required Lenders (in
     their sole and absolute discretion)."

     1.5. RATE MARGIN-REVISED. Section 1.1.5.5 of the Original Credit Agreement
is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

          "1.1.5.5. APPLICABLE RATE MARGINS. The Current Interest Rate Margin
     and the Deferred Interest Rate Margin applicable to the Term Loan Facility
     will be established as of the Amendment Number Two Closing Date, AND as of
     July 1, 2002, AND as of January 1, 2003.

          The CURRENT INTEREST RATE MARGIN shall be (1) 1% for amounts accruing
     at an Adjusted LIBO Rate AND 0% for amounts accruing at the Prime Rate from
     the Amendment Number Two Closing Date through June 30, 2002, AND (2) 3% for
     amounts accruing at an Adjusted LIBO Rate AND 2% for amounts accruing at
     the Prime Rate from July 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002, AND (3) 8.75%
     for amounts accruing at an Adjusted LIBO Rate AND 7.75% for amounts
     accruing at the Prime Rate as of and after January 1, 2003.

          The DEFERRED INTEREST RATE MARGIN shall be (a) 7.75% from the
     Amendment Number Two Closing Date through June 30, 2002, AND (b) 5.75% from
     July 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002, AND (c) 0% as of and after
     January 1, 2003."

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     1.6. INTEREST PAYMENTS - REVISED. Section 1.1.6.1 of the Original Credit
Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

               "1.1.6.1. INTEREST PAYMENTS.

                        a. PAYMENT OF CURRENT INTEREST. Current Interest accrued
     under the Term Loan Facility is due and payable monthly in arrears on the
     last calendar day of each month and also, at the option of Administrative
     Agent, on the last calendar day of each Interest Period for any Portion
     accruing interest at an Adjusted LIBO Rate. Upon prior written notice of at
     least 30 calendar days from Administrative Agent to Borrowers,
     Administrative Agent may change the date during a month on which such
     payments are due and payable. Administrative Agent, at the election of the
     Required Lenders, may at any time apply an Advance under Tranche B from the
     Interest Reserve to pay current interest due unless Borrowers shall make
     payment thereof as and when due and payable.

                        b. PAYMENT OF DEFERRED INTEREST. The accrued Deferred
     Interest (including all interest thereon) shall be due and payable in full
     in one lump sum upon the earliest occurrence of any of the following
     events: (a) the Term Loan Maturity Date, OR (b) the date that all the
     Obligations hereunder are paid in full and the Loan Documents are
     terminated, OR (c) the occurrence of any Event of Default, OR (d) the
     acceleration of the Obligations."

     1.7. ADJUSTMENT TO AMORTIZATION.

          a. Section 1.1.6.2 of the Original Credit Agreement is hereby amended
     and restated in its entirety as follows:

          "1.1.6.2. RESERVED. [Payment of entire remaining principal balance is
     due and payable on the Term Loan Maturity Date under Section 1.1.6.4.]"

          b. Section 1.1.6.3 of the Original Credit Agreement is hereby amended
     and restated in its entirety as follows:

          "1.1.6.3. PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS - EXCESS CASH FLOW SWEEP. A quarterly
     principal prepayment equal to 50% of Excess Cash Flow for the immediately
     preceding fiscal quarterly is due and payable in its entirety in
     immediately available funds on or before each February 15th, May 15th,
     August 15th and October 15th of each year, commencing with May 15, 2003,
     AND such prepayments shall be applied to the outstanding principal balances
     in the inverse order of maturity."

     1.8. FINANCIAL AND OPERATING COVENANTS - REVISED. Section 4.1 of the
Original Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as
follows:

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     "4.1. FINANCIAL AND OPERATING COVENANTS AND RATIOS. As of the end of each
month -- beginning with the month ending January 31, 2002 -- Borrowers will
satisfy each of the following financial and operating ratios and
characteristics, each of which will be determined using GAAP consistently
applied, except as otherwise expressly provided:

           4.1.1. MINIMUM MONTHLY REVENUE. Revenue (as defined and calculated in
accordance with GAAP) for the relevant month of AT LEAST the following amounts
(WHICH covenant shall be measured as of the last day of each month and shall be
reported monthly under Section 4.2.1):

<Table>
<Caption>
              -----------------------------------------------------
                    PERIOD                            AMOUNT
              -----------------------------------------------------
                <S>                                 <C>
                 January 2002                       $1,450,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2002                      $1,450,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2002                        $1,450,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2002                        $1,450,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2002                         $1,500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   June 2002                        $1,500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   July 2002                        $1,500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  August 2002                       $1,500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                September 2002                      $1,550,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 October 2002                       $1,550,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 November 2002                      $1,600,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 December 2002                      $1,600,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 January 2003                       $1,650,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2003                      $1,650,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2003                        $1,700,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2003                        $1,700,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2003                         $1,750,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   June 2003                        $1,750,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   July 2003                        $1,800,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  August 2003                       $1,800,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                September 2003                      $1,850,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 October 2003                       $1,900,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 November 2003                      $1,900,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 December 2003                      $1,900,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
</Table>

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<Table>
<Caption>
              -----------------------------------------------------
                    PERIOD                            AMOUNT
              -----------------------------------------------------
                <S>                                 <C>
                 January 2004                       $2,000,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2004                      $2,000,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2004                        $2,000,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2004                        $2,050,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2004                         $2,050,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                June 2004 (and                      $2,050,000
                  thereafter)
              -----------------------------------------------------
</Table>

          4.1.2. MINIMUM MONTHLY VOICE REVENUE. Voice Revenue for the relevant
month of AT LEAST the following amounts (WHICH covenant shall be measured as of
the last day of each month and shall be reported monthly under Section 4.2.1):

<Table>
<Caption>
              -----------------------------------------------------
                    PERIOD                            AMOUNT
              -----------------------------------------------------
                <S>                                  <C>
                 January 2002                        $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2002                       $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2002                         $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2002                         $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2002                          $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   June 2002                         $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   July 2002                         $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  August 2002                        $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                September 2002                       $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 October 2002                        $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 November 2002                       $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 December 2002                       $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 January 2003                        $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2003                       $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2003                         $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2003                         $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2003                          $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   June 2003                         $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   July 2003                         $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  August 2003                        $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                September 2003                       $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
</Table>

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<Table>
<Caption>
              -----------------------------------------------------
                    PERIOD                            AMOUNT
              -----------------------------------------------------
                <S>                                  <C>
                 October 2003                        $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 November 2003                       $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 December 2003                       $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 January 2004                        $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2004                       $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2004                         $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2004                         $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2004                          $500,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                June 2004 (and                       $500,000
                  thereafter)
              -----------------------------------------------------
</Table>

          4.1.3. MINIMUM MONTHLY COLLABORATIVE REVENUE. Collaborative Revenue
for the relevant month of AT LEAST the following amounts (WHICH covenant shall
be measured as of the last day of each month and shall be reported monthly under
Section 4.2.1):

<Table>
<Caption>
              -----------------------------------------------------
                    PERIOD                            AMOUNT
              -----------------------------------------------------
                <S>                                  <C>
                 January 2002                        $ 40,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2002                       $ 40,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2002                         $ 40,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2002                         $ 50,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2002                          $ 60,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   June 2002                         $ 70,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   July 2002                         $ 80,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  August 2002                        $ 90,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                September 2002                       $ 95,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 October 2002                        $100,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 November 2002                       $105,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 December 2002                       $110,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 January 2003                        $120,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2003                       $130,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2003                         $140,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2003                         $160,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2003                          $180,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   June 2003                         $200,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
</Table>

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<Table>
<Caption>
              -----------------------------------------------------
                    PERIOD                            AMOUNT
              -----------------------------------------------------
                <S>                                  <C>
                   July 2003                         $220,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  August 2003                        $240,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                September 2003                       $260,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 October 2003                        $280,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 November 2003                       $300,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 December 2003                       $320,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 January 2004                        $340,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2004                       $360,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2004                         $380,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2004                         $400,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2004                          $420,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                June 2004 (and                       $440,000
                 thereafter)
              -----------------------------------------------------
</Table>

          4.1.4. MINIMUM GROSS PROFIT MARGIN. Gross Profit Margin (as defined
and calculated in accordance with GAAP) of AT LEAST the following percentages
during each of the following months (WHICH covenant shall be measured as of the
last day of each month and shall be reported monthly under Section 4.2.1):

<Table>
<Caption>
              -----------------------------------------------------
                    PERIOD                          PERCENTAGE
              -----------------------------------------------------
                <S>                                     <C>
                 January 2002                           46%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2002                          46%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2002                            47%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2002                            47%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2002                             49%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   June 2002                            49%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   July 2002                            50%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  August 2002                           50%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                September 2002                          51%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 October 2002                           51%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 November 2002                          52%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 December 2002                          53%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 January 2003                           53%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2003                          54%
              -----------------------------------------------------
</Table>

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<Table>
<Caption>
              -----------------------------------------------------
                    PERIOD                          PERCENTAGE
              -----------------------------------------------------
                <S>                                     <C>
                  March 2003                            54%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2003                            55%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2003                             55%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   June 2003                            55%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   July 2003                            56%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  August 2003                           56%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                September 2003                          57%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 October 2003                           58%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 November 2003                          58%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 December 2003                          58%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 January 2004                           59%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2004                          59%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2004                            59%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2004                            60%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2004                             60%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                June 2004 (and                          60%
                  thereafter)
              -----------------------------------------------------
</Table>

          4.1.5. MINIMUM VOICE GROSS PROFIT MARGIN. Voice Gross Profit Margin
(as defined and calculated in accordance with GAAP) of AT LEAST the following
percentages during each of the following months (WHICH covenant shall be
measured as of the last day of each month and shall be reported monthly under
Section 4.2.1):

<Table>
<Caption>
              -----------------------------------------------------
                    PERIOD                          PERCENTAGE
              -----------------------------------------------------
                <S>                                     <C>
                 January 2002                           25%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2002                          25%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2002                            25%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2002                            25%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2002                             30%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   June 2002                            30%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   July 2002                            30%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  August 2002                           31%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                September 2002                          32%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 October 2002                           33%
              -----------------------------------------------------
</Table>

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<Table>
<Caption>
              -----------------------------------------------------
                    PERIOD                          PERCENTAGE
              -----------------------------------------------------
                <S>                                     <C>
                 November 2002                          34%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 December 2002                          35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 January 2003                           35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2003                          35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2003                            35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2003                            35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2003                             35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   June 2003                            35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   July 2003                            35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  August 2003                           35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                September 2003                          35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 October 2003                           35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 November 2003                          35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 December 2003                          35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 January 2004                           35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2004                          35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2004                            35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2004                            35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2004                             35%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                June 2004 (and                          35%
                  thereafter)
              -----------------------------------------------------
</Table>

          4.1.6. MINIMUM COLLABORATIVE GROSS PROFIT MARGIN. Collaborative Gross
Profit Margin (as defined and calculated in accordance with GAAP) of AT LEAST
the following percentages during each of the following months (WHICH covenant
shall be measured as of the last day of each month and shall be reported monthly
under Section 4.2.1):

<Table>
<Caption>
              -----------------------------------------------------
                    PERIOD                          PERCENTAGE
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 <S>                                    <C>
                 January 2002                           75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2002                          75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2002                            75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2002                            75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2002                             75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   June 2002                            75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
</Table>

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<Table>
<Caption>
              -----------------------------------------------------
                    PERIOD                          PERCENTAGE
              -----------------------------------------------------
                <S>                                     <C>
                   July 2002                            75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  August 2002                           75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                September 2002                          75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 October 2002                           75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 November 2002                          75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 December 2002                          75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 January 2003                           75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2003                          75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2003                            75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2003                            75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2003                             75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   June 2003                            75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   July 2003                            75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  August 2003                           75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                September 2003                          75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 October 2003                           75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 November 2003                          75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 December 2003                          75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 January 2004                           75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 February 2004                          75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  March 2004                            75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  April 2004                            75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   May 2004                             75%
              -----------------------------------------------------
                June 2004 (and                          75%
                  thereafter)
              -----------------------------------------------------
</Table>

          4.1.7. MINIMUM DIAL-UP CUSTOMER COUNT. AT LEAST the following number
of Dial-Up Customers as of the end of each relevant month (WHICH covenant shall
be measured as of the last day of each month and shall be reported monthly under
Section 4.2.1):

<Table>
<Caption>
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   PERIOD                      NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS
              -----------------------------------------------------
                <S>                                  <C>
                January 2002                         24,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                February 2002                        24,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 March 2002                          24,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
</Table>

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<Table>
<Caption>
              -----------------------------------------------------
                   PERIOD                      NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS
              -----------------------------------------------------
               <S>                                   <C>
                 April 2002                          24,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  May 2002                           24,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  June 2002                          24,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  July 2002                          24,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 August 2002                         24,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
               September 2002                        24,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                October 2002                         24,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                November 2002                        24,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                December 2002                        24,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                January 2003                         25,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                February 2003                        25,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 March 2003                          25,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 April 2003                          25,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  May 2003                           25,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  June 2003                          25,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  July 2003                          25,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 August 2003                         25,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
               September 2003                        25,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                October 2003                         25,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                November 2003                        25,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                December 2003                        25,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                January 2004                         26,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                February 2004                        26,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 March 2004                          26,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                 April 2004                          26,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
                  May 2004                           26,000
              -----------------------------------------------------
               June 2004 (and                        26,000
                 thereafter)
              -----------------------------------------------------
</Table>

          4.1.8. MINIMUM EBITDA. EBITDA for the relevant months of at least the
following amounts (WHICH covenant shall be measured as of the last day of each
month and shall be reported monthly under Section 4.2.1):

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<Table>
<Caption>
              ------------------------------------------------
                  PERIOD                            AMOUNT
              ------------------------------------------------
               <S>                                 <C>
               January 2002                        $100,000
              ------------------------------------------------
               February 2002                       $100,000
              ------------------------------------------------
                March 2002                         $100,000
              ------------------------------------------------
                April 2002                         $150,000
              ------------------------------------------------
                 May 2002                          $150,000
              ------------------------------------------------
                 June 2002                         $150,000
              ------------------------------------------------
                 July 2002                         $150,000
              ------------------------------------------------
                August 2002                        $200,000
              ------------------------------------------------
              September 2002                       $200,000
              ------------------------------------------------
               October 2002                        $200,000
              ------------------------------------------------
               November 2002                       $200,000
              ------------------------------------------------
               December 2002                       $200,000
              ------------------------------------------------
               January 2003                        $200,000
              ------------------------------------------------
               February 2003                       $200,000
              ------------------------------------------------
                March 2003                         $200,000
              ------------------------------------------------
                April 2003                         $200,000
              ------------------------------------------------
                 May 2003                          $250,000
              ------------------------------------------------
                 June 2003                         $250,000
              ------------------------------------------------
                 July 2003                         $250,000
              ------------------------------------------------
                August 2003                        $250,000
              ------------------------------------------------
              September 2003                       $250,000
              ------------------------------------------------
               October 2003                        $300,000
              ------------------------------------------------
               November 2003                       $300,000
              ------------------------------------------------
               December 2003                       $300,000
              ------------------------------------------------
               January 2004                        $300,000
              ------------------------------------------------
               February 2004                       $300,000
              ------------------------------------------------
                March 2004                         $300,000
              ------------------------------------------------
                April 2004                         $350,000
              ------------------------------------------------
                 May 2004                          $350,000
              ------------------------------------------------
              June 2004 (and                       $350,000
                thereafter)
              ------------------------------------------------
</Table>

     1.9.  CAPITAL EXPENDITURES - REVISED. Section 5.1 of the Original Credit
Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

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           "CAPITAL EXPENDITURES. Borrowers (on a consolidated basis) will not
     incur Capital Expenditures in excess of $150,000 during any fiscal year."

     1.10. DOCUMENTATION FEES AND EXPENSES. In accordance with Section 4.16 of
the Credit Agreement, Borrowers hereby agree to pay or reimburse Administrative
Agent (immediately upon demand) for all costs, fees and expenses (including the
fees and expenses of in-house and outside counsel) with respect to the
preparation, negotiation, and execution of this Amendment and the Purchase
Agreement.

     1.11 DEFINITION OF ADJUSTED LIBO RATE -- REVISED. The definition of
Adjusted LIBO Rate is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following
sentence:

          "NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, at no time shall the Adjusted LIBO
Rate be less than 2.5%."

     1.12 DEFINITION OF PRIME RATE - REVISED. The definition of Prime Rate is
hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following sentence:

          "NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, at no time shall the Prime Rate be
     less than 5.0%."

     1.13. SUPPLEMENTAL DEFINITIONS. The following definitions in Article 9 are
hereby added thereto or amended and restated in their entirety:

           a. ""COLLABORATIVE GROSS PROFIT MARGIN" means Gross Profit Margin
     with respect to the Collaborative Revenue."

           b. ""COLLABORATIVE REVENUE" means retail revenue derived from
     providing design and hosting services for the product branded as ImediaPro,
     PROVIDED HOWEVER that the portion of such revenue consisting of revenue
     from design services shall not exceed the following: 75% during 2002, 60%
     during 2003, and 50% during 2004."

           c. ""DIAL-UP CUSTOMER" means a distinct retail customer of Borrowers'
     dial-up internet access services that (a) has a monthly base rate of at
     least $15 AND (b) is not more than 15 calendar days past due on any
     payments."

           d. ""EXCESS CASH FLOW" means OCF for the immediately preceding fiscal
     quarter MINUS Total Charges for the immediately preceding fiscal quarter."

           e. ""INVESTMENT INSTRUMENT" has the meaning as set forth in the
     Purchase Agreement (as defined in Section 1.1 of Amendment Number Two)."

           e. ""VOICE GROSS PROFIT MARGIN" means Gross Profit Margin with
     respect to the Voice Revenue."

           f. ""VOICE REVENUE" means retail revenue derived from local dial
     tone, features, inter LATA toll, intra LATA toll and calling card services
     (and shall not include any revenue from any sources generated on a
     wholesale basis)."

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     1.14. SUPPLEMENTS TO LOAN DOCUMENT SCHEDULES. Within 10 Business Days after
the Amendment Number Two Closing Date, Borrowers shall provide Administrative
Agent with a schedule that supplements and otherwise modifies (to the extent
necessary) the various schedules and exhibits to the Loan Documents in order to
make each such schedule and exhibit to each such document true, accurate and
complete as of the Amendment Number Two Closing Date.

     1.15. REAFFIRMATION OF COLLATERALIZATION. To the extent not otherwise
already covered by the Loan Documents, each Borrower hereby grants and pledges
to Administrative Agent (for the benefit of itself and the other Lenders) a
present, absolute, unconditional and continuing security interest in and pledge
of and collateral assignment of all of the Collateral under and as defined in
the Loan Documents to which such Borrower is a party as collateral security for
funds advanced pursuant to the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

     1.16. REFERENCES IN OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS. In furtherance of the foregoing,

           a.  References in the Original Credit Agreement to the "Agreement" or
               "Credit Agreement" hereafter mean the Credit Agreement (as
               amended hereby). References in the other Loan Documents to the
               "Credit Agreement" hereafter mean the Credit Agreement (as
               amended hereby).

           b.  References in the Original Loan Documents (including in the
               Credit Agreement) to the other "Loan Documents" (either as a
               group or individually) or to such other documents by their
               individual separate titles hereafter mean such Loan Documents (as
               amended hereby).

     1.17. RELATIONSHIP TO LOAN DOCUMENTS. This Amendment is an amendment and
supplement to (and not a novation of) the Loan Documents as well as the
schedules thereto WITHOUT any discharge, release or satisfaction of the existing
obligations or indebtedness (or any guaranty or collateral security therefor),
all of which obligations, indebtedness and security remains outstanding under
the Loan Documents. Except as specifically amended by this Amendment, the Loan
Documents are (and continue to be) in full force and effect as in effect prior
to the date hereof. This Amendment becomes effective as to any party as of the
date of its execution hereof, AND the failure of any party hereto to execute
this Amendment shall in no way affect the obligations hereunder or under the
other Loan Documents of the parties hereto that have executed this Amendment.
While this Amendment (for convenience of the parties hereto) has been prepared
for execution by all Borrowers, except as otherwise expressly provided herein,
this Amendment shall not create for any Borrower liability under any Loan
Document to which such Borrower is not a signatory.

                            ARTICLE 2: MISCELLANEOUS

     2.1. LOAN DOCUMENT; DEFINITIONS. This Amendment is a Loan Document executed
pursuant to the Credit Agreement and (unless otherwise expressly indicated
herein) is to be construed, administered and applied in accordance with the
terms and provisions thereof. Capitalized terms used herein without separate
definitions have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Credit Agreement (if
such a definition exists therein) or in the other Loan Documents. The rules of
construction and the number and gender provisions under Article 9 of the Credit
Agreement are also applicable herein.

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     2.2.  ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIONS AND COVENANTS. Each Borrower makes the
following representations and warranties solely with respect to this Amendment
and any Loan Document to which such Borrower is a signatory:

           2.2.1. AUTHORIZATION AND ENFORCEABILITY. Each Borrower represents and
warrants (a) that it has the full power and authority to enter into, to deliver
and to perform this Amendment, the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents
to which it is a party, and all other agreements and actions required of it
hereunder, AND (b) that all actions necessary or appropriate for such Borrower's
execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment, the Credit Agreement and
the other Loan Documents, and all other agreements and actions required
hereunder or thereunder have been properly and fully taken, AND (c) that, upon
execution and delivery, this Amendment as well as the Credit Agreement and the
other Loan Documents will constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of
each party hereto or thereto enforceable in accordance with the terms hereof or
thereof, EXCEPT as such enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws affecting
creditors' rights generally and by general principles of equity.

           2.2.2. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Each Borrower hereby renews
each and all representations and warranties made by it contained in the Loan
Documents, AND each Borrower hereby represents and warrants that all such
representations and warranties (as modified by the schedules related thereto)
are true, correct and complete in all material respects on and as of the
Amendment Closing Date.

           2.2.3. NO DEFAULT. Each Borrower hereby represents and warrants that
no Default or Event of Default currently exists under the Loan Documents to
which it is a party. Each Borrower hereby represents and warrants that no
Default or Event of Default under the Loan Documents to which it is a party will
result from the execution, delivery or performance of this Amendment.

     2.3.  BINDING AND GOVERNING LAW. This Amendment has been delivered by
Borrowers and has been received by Administrative Agent in the Commonwealth of
Virginia. This Amendment shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, personal
representatives and executors. This Amendment shall be governed as to its
validity, interpretation, construction and effect by the laws of the
Commonwealth of Virginia (without giving effect to the conflicts of law rules of
the Commonwealth of Virginia).

     2.4.  SURVIVAL. All agreements, representations, warranties and covenants
of any Borrower contained herein or in any documentation required hereunder
shall survive the execution and delivery of this Amendment and (except as
otherwise expressly provided herein) will continue in full force and effect so
long as any indebtedness or other obligation of any Borrower to Administrative
Agent or any Lender remains outstanding under any of the Loan Documents.

     2.5.  NO WAIVER; DELAY IN ACTING. To be effective, any waiver by
Administrative Agent must be expressed in a writing executed by Administrative
Agent. Except as expressly set forth herein, the execution, delivery and
performance of this Amendment shall not act as a waiver of any Default or any
right, power or remedy of Administrative Agent or any Lender under any Loan
Document or any other agreements and documents executed in connection herewith
or therewith and

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shall not constitute a waiver of any provision thereof. If Administrative Agent
waives any power, right or remedy arising hereunder or under any applicable law,
THEN such waiver will not be deemed to be a waiver upon the later occurrence or
recurrence of any events giving rise to the earlier waiver. No failure or delay
by Administrative Agent to insist upon the strict performance of any term,
condition, covenant, or agreement of this Amendment or any other Loan Document,
or to exercise any right, power or remedy hereunder or thereunder, will
constitute a waiver of any such term, condition, covenants or agreement or of
any such breach, or preclude Administrative Agent from exercising any such
right, power, or remedy at any later time or times. By accepting payment after
the due date of any amount payable under any Loan Document, Administrative Agent
will not be deemed to have waived the right either to require prompt payment
when due of all other amounts payable under a Loan Document or to declare an
Event of Default for failure to effect such prompt payment of any such other
amount. The remedies provided herein are cumulative and not exclusive of each
other, the remedies provided by law, and/or the remedies provided by the other
Loan Documents.

     2.6.  MODIFICATION. Except as otherwise provided in this Amendment, no
modification or amendment hereof shall be effective unless made in writing and
signed by Administrative Agent and any other party hereto as to which such
amendment or modification is applicable.

     2.7.  HEADINGS. The various headings in this Amendment are inserted for
convenience only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this
Amendment or any provision hereof.

     2.8.  PRIOR AGREEMENTS. This Amendment shall completely and fully supersede
all other and prior agreements and correspondence (both written and oral) by and
between Borrowers and Administrative Agent concerning the terms and conditions
of this Amendment.

     2.9.  SEVERABILITY. If fulfillment of any provision hereof or any
transaction related hereto or to the other Loan Documents at the time
performance thereof shall be due shall involve transcending the limit of
validity prescribed by law, THEN IPSO FACTO, the obligation to be fulfilled
shall be reduced to the limit of such validity. If any clause or provision
herein contained operates or would prospectively operate to invalidate this
Amendment or any other Loan Document, in whole or in part, THEN such clause or
provision only shall be void, as though not herein or therein contained, AND the
remainder of this Amendment and the other Loan Documents shall remain operative
and in full force and effect; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, if any such provision pertains
to the repayment of any indebtedness under the Loan Documents, THEN the
occurrence of any such invalidity shall constitute an immediate Event of Default
under the Credit Agreement.

     2.10. COUNTERPARTS. This Amendment may be executed in any number of
counterparts with the same effect as if all the signatures on such counterparts
appeared on one document. Each such counterpart shall be deemed to be an
original, but all such counterparts together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.

     2.11. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. Until the Obligations are paid in full and the
Loan Documents are terminated, each Borrower hereby waives any and all rights of
subrogation, contribution and reimbursement that it, he or she may now have or
hereafter acquire with respect to its, his or her

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obligations hereunder, under any Loan Document or under any other agreement that
it, he or she may have or may hereafter enter into with Administrative Agent or
any Lender.

     2.12. WAIVER OF SURETYSHIP DEFENSES. Each Borrower hereby waives any and
all defenses and rights of discharge based upon suretyship or impairment of
collateral (including, without limitation, lack of attachment or perfection with
respect thereto) that it, he or she may now have or may hereafter acquire with
respect to Administrative Agent or any Lender or any of its, his or her
obligations hereunder, under any Loan Document or under any other agreement that
it, he or she may have or may hereafter enter into with Administrative Agent or
any Lender.

     2.13. WAIVER OF LIABILITY. EACH BORROWER (A) AGREES THAT NEITHER
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT NOR ANY LENDER (NOR ANY OF THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS) SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO ANY BORROWER (WHETHER SOUNDING
IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE) FOR LOSSES OR COSTS SUFFERED OR INCURRED BY ANY
BORROWER IN CONNECTION WITH OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED OR THE RELATIONSHIP ESTABLISHED BY ANY LOAN DOCUMENT OR ANY
INVESTMENT INSTRUMENT, OR ANY ACT, OMISSION OR EVENT OCCURRING IN CONNECTION
HEREWITH OR THEREWITH, EXCEPT FOR FORESEEABLE ACTUAL LOSSES RESULTING DIRECTLY
FROM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT'S OR SUCH LENDER'S OWN GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL
MISCONDUCT OR FRAUD AND (B) WAIVES, RELEASES AND AGREES NOT TO SUE UPON ANY
CLAIM AGAINST ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT OR ANY LENDER (OR THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS) WHETHER SOUNDING IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, EXCEPT FOR
CLAIMS FOR FORESEEABLE ACTUAL LOSSES RESULTING DIRECTLY FROM ADMINISTRATIVE
AGENT'S OR SUCH LENDER'S OWN GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR FRAUD.
MOREOVER, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGES ARE RELATED TO A CLAIM THAT IS SUBJECT TO
THE WAIVER EFFECTED ABOVE AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH WAIVER IS EFFECTIVE, NEITHER
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT NOR ANY LENDER (NOR THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR
AGENTS) SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO (AND EACH BORROWER HEREBY
WAIVES, RELEASES AND AGREES NOT TO SUE UPON ANY CLAIM FOR) ANY SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR NON-FORESEEABLE DAMAGES SUFFERED BY ANY
BORROWER IN CONNECTION WITH OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED OR THE RELATIONSHIP ESTABLISHED BY ANY LOAN DOCUMENT OR ANY
INVESTMENT INSTRUMENT, OR ANY ACT, OMISSION OR EVENT OCCURRING IN CONNECTION
HEREWITH OR THEREWITH.

     2.14. FORUM SELECTION; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. ANY LITIGATION IN
CONNECTION WITH OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO ANY LOAN DOCUMENT, OR ANY COURSE OF
CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN), ACTIONS OR
INACTIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, ANY LENDER OR ANY BORROWER WILL BE BROUGHT
AND MAINTAINED EXCLUSIVELY IN THE COURTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA OR IN
THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA; PROVIDED,
HOWEVER, THAT ANY SUIT SEEKING ENFORCEMENT AGAINST ANY BORROWER, ANY COLLATERAL
OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY MAY ALSO BE BROUGHT (AT ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT'S AND
LENDERS' OPTION) IN THE COURTS OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH COLLATERAL
OR OTHER PROPERTY MAY BE FOUND OR WHERE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT OR ANY LENDER MAY
OTHERWISE OBTAIN PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER SUCH BORROWER. EACH BORROWER HEREBY
EXPRESSLY AND IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA AND OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY SUCH LITIGATION AS SET FORTH ABOVE
AND IRREVOCABLY AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ANY FINAL AND NON-APPEALABLE JUDGMENT
RENDERED THEREBY IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH LITIGATION. EACH BORROWER FURTHER
IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL,
POSTAGE PREPAID, OR BY PERSONAL SERVICE WITHIN OR OUTSIDE THE

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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. EACH BORROWER HEREBY EXPRESSLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES,
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY OBJECTION WHICH IT MAY HAVE OR
HEREAFTER MAY HAVE TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUCH LITIGATION BROUGHT IN ANY
SUCH COURT REFERRED TO ABOVE AND ANY CLAIM THAT ANY SUCH LITIGATION HAS BEEN
BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM. TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY BORROWER HAS OR
HEREAFTER MAY ACQUIRE ANY IMMUNITY FROM JURISDICTION OF ANY COURT OR FROM ANY
LEGAL PROCESS (WHETHER THROUGH SERVICE OR NOTICE, ATTACHMENT PRIOR TO JUDGMENT,
ATTACHMENT IN AID OF EXECUTION OR OTHERWISE) WITH RESPECT TO ITSELF OR ITS
PROPERTY, THEN SUCH BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES SUCH IMMUNITY IN RESPECT
OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AMENDMENT.

     2.15. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, EACH LENDER AND EACH
BORROWER EACH HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHTS
IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION (WHETHER AS CLAIM,
COUNTER-CLAIM, AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE OR OTHERWISE) IN CONNECTION WITH OR IN ANY
WAY RELATED TO ANY OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF
DEALING, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN), ACTIONS OR INACTIONS OF
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, ANY LENDER OR ANY BORROWER. EACH BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES AND
AGREES (A) THAT IT HAS RECEIVED FULL AND SUFFICIENT CONSIDERATION FOR THIS
PROVISION (AND EACH OTHER PROVISION OF EACH OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT TO WHICH IT IS A
PARTY), AND (B) THAT IT HAS BEEN ADVISED BY LEGAL COUNSEL IN CONNECTION
HEREWITH, AND (C) THAT THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND EACH LENDER ENTERING INTO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS AND
FUNDING ADVANCES THEREUNDER.

     2.16. CONSTRUCTION. The language in all parts of this Amendment and the
other Loan Documents in all cases shall be construed as a whole according to its
fair meaning.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned (where appropriate, by their duly
authorized officers) have executed this AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO, as an instrument
under seal (whether or not any such seals are physically attached hereto), as of
the day and year first above written.

ATTEST:                              BIZNESSONLINE.COM, INC.

By:  /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan          By:   /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -------------------------------      ---------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan            Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                              GLOBAL 2000 COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

By:  /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan          By:   /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -------------------------------      ---------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan            Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                              ALBANYNET, INC.

By:  /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan          By:   /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -------------------------------      ---------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan            Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                              WEBWAY INTERNET, INC.

By:  /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan          By:   /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -------------------------------      ---------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan            Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

                       [SIGNATURES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE]

<Page>

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned (where appropriate, by their duly
authorized officers) have executed this AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO, as an instrument
under seal (whether or not any such seals are physically attached hereto), as of
the day and year first above written.

ATTEST:                              ASCENT NETWORKING, INC.

By:   /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan         By:   /s/ Mark E. Munro
   ------------------------------       ---------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan            Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                              CYBERZONE, INC.

By:   /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan         By:   /s/ Mark E. Munro
   ----------------------------         ---------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan            Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                              CARAVELA SOFTWARE, INC.

By:   /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan         By:   /s/ Mark E. Munro
   ----------------------------         ---------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan            Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                              NECANET, INC.

By:   /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan         By:   /s/ Mark E. Munro
   ----------------------------         ---------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan            Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

                       [SIGNATURES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE]

<Page>

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned (where appropriate, by their duly
authorized officers) have executed this AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO, as an instrument
under seal (whether or not any such seals are physically attached hereto), as of
the day and year first above written.

ATTEST:                              PRIME COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED

By:   /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan         By:   /s/ Mark E. Munro
   ----------------------------         ---------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan            Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                              INFOBOARD, INC.

By:   /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan         By:   /s/ Mark E. Munro
   ----------------------------         ---------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan            Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                              BORG INTERNET SERVICES, INC.

By:   /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan         By:   /s/ Mark E. Munro
   ----------------------------         ---------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan            Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                              ULSTERNET, INC.

By:   /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan         By:   /s/ Mark E. Munro
   ----------------------------         ---------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan            Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

                       [SIGNATURES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE]

<Page>

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned (where appropriate, by their duly
authorized officers) have executed this AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO, as an instrument
under seal (whether or not any such seals are physically attached hereto), as of
the day and year first above written.

ATTEST:                              TELESUPPORT, INC.

By:   /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan         By:   /s/ Mark E. Munro
   ----------------------------         ---------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan            Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                              TELECON COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

By:   /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan         By:   /s/ Mark E. Munro
   ----------------------------         ---------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan            Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                              BOL ACQUISITION CO. VIII, INC.

By:   /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan         By:   /s/ Mark E. Munro
   ----------------------------         ---------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan            Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                              XCALIBUR INTERNET, INC.

By:   /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan         By:   /s/ Mark E. Munro
   ----------------------------         ---------------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan            Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

                       [SIGNATURES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE]

<Page>

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned (where appropriate, by their duly
authorized officers) have executed this AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO, as an instrument
under seal (whether or not any such seals are physically attached hereto), as of
the day and year first above written.

WITNESS:                             MCG CAPITAL CORPORATION (as
                                     Administrative Agent and as a Lender)

                                     By:   /s/ Steven F. Tunney
-------------------------------       ----------------------------------------
                                          Name:  Steven F. Tunney
                                          Title: President and Chief Operating
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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.40

                       AMENDED, RESTATED AND CONSOLIDATED

                                 TERM LOAN NOTE

$14,250,000                                  Originally Executed: March 16, 2000
                                         Amended and Restated: December 13, 2000
                           Amended, Restated and Consolidated: December 31, 2001
                                                             Arlington, Virginia

     This AMENDED, RESTATED AND CONSOLIDATED TERM LOAN NOTE (hereinafter, the
"Note" or the "Term Loan Note") is executed and delivered under and pursuant to
the terms of that certain Credit Facility Agreement dated as of March 16, 2000
(as amended prior to the date hereof and as may be amended from time to time
hereafter, the "Credit Agreement") by and among BIZNESSONLINE.COM, INC. AND EACH
OF ITS DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUBSIDIARIES (including any successor or permitted
assignee thereof, each, a "Borrower"; collectively, the "Borrowers"), AND THE
LENDERS WHICH ARE OR WHICH BECOME PARTIES TO THE CREDIT AGREEMENT, AND MCG
CAPITAL CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (as assignee of MCG Finance
Corporation, and including any successor, assignee, transferee, pledgee or
participant thereof, "Administrative Agent").

     FOR VALUE RECEIVED, each undersigned Borrower (jointly and severally)
hereby unconditionally promises to pay to the order of MCG CAPITAL CORPORATION,
a Delaware corporation (including any successor, assignee, transferee, pledgee
or participant thereof, in its capacity as the Lender under this Note, "Payee
Lender") on or before the Term Loan Maturity Date, the principal sum of FOURTEEN
MILLION TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($14,250,000) (as such amount may be
increased from time to time in Lenders' sole and absolute discretion in
accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement), or such other amount as may
have been advanced to or on behalf of Borrowers and is at the time outstanding
hereunder or under the Term Loan Facility of the Credit Agreement, TOGETHER WITH
all accrued but unpaid interest thereon computed daily until paid at the varying
rates per annum set forth in the Credit Agreement and all unpaid expenses, fees
and other advances connected herewith.

     The outstanding principal amount hereunder and under the Term Loan Facility
will bear interest (computed daily until paid, whether prior to or after the
Term Loan Maturity Date) that will be accrued, calculated imposed, due and
payable in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement.

     Repayments of principal, TOGETHER WITH all accrued but unpaid interest on
the outstanding balance under the Term Loan Facility, are due and payable in
accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement. On the Term Loan Maturity
Date, Borrowers will pay Administrative Agent (for the ratable benefit of Payee
Lender and the other Lenders and without necessity of notice or demand) the
entire outstanding balance hereunder and under the Term Loan Facility, TOGETHER
WITH all accrued but unpaid interest hereunder and all fees, expenses and other
advances connected herewith.

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     All payments (including prepayments) of principal, interest, fees and any
other amounts due hereunder must be received by Administrative Agent in
immediately available funds on or before Two O'clock (2:00) p.m. Eastern Time
("ET") on the due date therefor at the principal office of Administrative Agent
at 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800, Arlington, Virginia 22209 or at such other
place as Administrative Agent or any other holder of this Term Loan Note may at
any time or from time to time designate in writing.

     Whenever any payment to be made hereunder is due on a day that is not a
Business Day, such payment may be made on the next succeeding Business Day, and
such extension of time will be included in the computation of interest due
hereunder. Any funds received by Administrative Agent after 2:00 p.m. ET on any
day will be deemed to be received on the next succeeding Business Day.

     A default or breach of any term, condition or covenant under this Note will
constitute a Default under the Credit Agreement, AND an Event of Default under
the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document will constitute an immediate
Event of Default under this Note. In addition, it shall also constitute an Event
of Default hereunder if any Borrower fails to pay when due any payment of
principal or interest or any other sum payable to Administrative Agent or any
Lender under the Term Loan Facility AND such failure continues for five (5)
Business Days after the due date therefor. Upon the occurrence of any Event of
Default hereunder and at any time thereafter (at the election of Administrative
Agent, but with notice to a Borrower), Administrative Agent may declare all or
any portion of the indebtedness of any or all Borrowers to Payee Lender
(hereunder or otherwise, but including the unpaid balance of principal, interest
and fees hereunder) to be immediately due and payable. NOTWITHSTANDING THE
FOREGOING, if the relevant Event of Default relates to the insolvency or
bankruptcy of any Borrower, THEN such acceleration will occur automatically with
respect to the entire indebtedness and without notice. Upon any such
declaration, Administrative Agent and Lenders will have the immediate right to
enforce and realize upon any guaranty and/or collateral security for the
indebtedness hereunder in any manner or order that Required Lenders or
Administrative Agent (at the direction of Required Lenders) deems expedient
without regard to any equitable principles of marshalling or otherwise. In
addition to any rights granted hereunder or in any documents delivered in
connection herewith, Administrative Agent and Lenders will also have all other
rights and remedies permissible under any applicable law (including the rights
of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code), and all such rights and
remedies will be cumulative in nature.

     Upon the occurrence and during the existence of any Default or Event of
Default hereunder or under the Credit Agreement, each Borrower (jointly and
severally) hereby agrees (to the maximum extent not prohibited by applicable
law) to pay to Administrative Agent (for the ratable benefit of Payee Lender and
the other Lenders) (upon Administrative Agent's request) a default rate of
interest as provided for in the Credit Agreement. In addition, if Administrative
Agent does not receive any payments (of principal, interest, fees or other
charges) in immediately available funds on or before the seventh (7th) calendar
day after the due date therefor, THEN each Borrower (jointly and severally)
hereby agrees (to the maximum extent not prohibited by applicable law) to pay to
Administrative Agent (for the ratable benefit of Payee Lender and the other
Lenders) (upon Administrative Agent's request) a late payment charge as provided
for in the Credit Agreement.

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     If, after the occurrence of any Default under any Loan Document, counsel is
retained to advise Administrative Agent or any Lender in connection therewith,
to collect, compromise or settle the indebtedness evidenced hereby or to
otherwise protect the security hereof, each Borrower (jointly and severally)
agrees to pay (to the maximum extent not prohibited by applicable law)
reasonable fees and all other costs and expenses of such counsel incurred by
Administrative Agent or such Lender.

     Each Borrower hereby waives diligence, presentment, protest, demand for
payment, notice of protest and non-payment, notice of dishonor, and any and all
other notices or demands in connection with the delivery, acceptance,
performance, default, acceleration or enforcement of this Term Loan Note. Each
Borrower, in addition, hereby consents (without the necessity of prior notice)
to any extensions of time, renewals, releases of any party hereto or guarantor
hereof, waivers and/or modifications in connection herewith that may be granted
or consented to by Administrative Agent from time to time. Each Borrower also
waives any defenses and rights of discharge to its obligations hereunder that it
may have or may hereafter acquire based on suretyship or impairment of
collateral (including lack of attachment or perfection with respect thereto).

     No delay on the part of Administrative Agent or any Lender in exercising
any power or right hereunder will operate as a waiver thereof nor will any
single or partial exercise of any power or right hereunder preclude other or
further exercises thereof or the exercise of any other power or right. This Term
Loan Note is binding on each Borrower and each Borrower's successors and assigns
and is enforceable by Administrative Agent, Payee Lender and their successors,
assigns, transferees and participants. If any term or provision of this Term
Loan Note is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity of all other
terms and provisions hereof will in no way be affected thereby.

     Nothing contained in this Term Loan Note will require any Borrower to pay
interest at a rate or any fee or expense in an amount prohibited by applicable
law. If interest or any fee or expense payable to Administrative Agent on any
date would be in a prohibited amount, such interest, fee or expense will be
automatically reduced to an amount that is not prohibited, and interest or such
fee or expense for subsequent periods, to the extent not prohibited, will be
increased by the amount of such reduction until payment of the full amount of
each such reduction. Any prohibited amount previously paid will be credited
towards reduction of the outstanding principal balance.

     LIABILITY WAIVER. EACH BORROWER (a) AGREES THAT NEITHER ADMINISTRATIVE
AGENT NOR ANY LENDER (NOR ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT OR ANY LENDER) SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO ANY BORROWER
(WHETHER SOUNDING IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE) FOR LOSSES OR COSTS SUFFERED
OR INCURRED BY ANY BORROWER IN CONNECTION WITH OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE
TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED OR THE RELATIONSHIP ESTABLISHED BY THIS NOTE OR ANY
OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT, OR ANY ACT, OMISSION OR EVENT OCCURRING IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH, EXCEPT FOR FORESEEABLE ACTUAL LOSSES RESULTING DIRECTLY AND
EXCLUSIVELY FROM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT'S OR SUCH LENDER'S OWN GROSS NEGLIGENCE,
WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR FRAUD AND (b) WAIVES, RELEASES AND AGREES NOT TO SUE UPON
ANY CLAIM AGAINST ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT OR ANY LENDER (OR THEIR DIRECTORS,
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS) WHETHER SOUNDING IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE,
EXCEPT FOR CLAIMS FOR FORESEEABLE ACTUAL LOSSES RESULTING DIRECTLY AND

                                       -3-
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EXCLUSIVELY FROM ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT'S OR SUCH LENDER'S OWN GROSS NEGLIGENCE,
WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR FRAUD. MOREOVER, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGES ARE RELATED
TO A CLAIM THAT IS SUBJECT TO THE WAIVER EFFECTED ABOVE AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH
WAIVER IS EFFECTIVE, NEITHER ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT NOR ANY LENDER (NOR ANY
DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT OR ANY LENDER)
SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO (AND EACH BORROWER HEREBY WAIVES,
RELEASES AND AGREES NOT TO SUE UPON ANY CLAIM FOR) ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR NON-FORESEEABLE DAMAGES SUFFERED BY ANY BORROWER IN
CONNECTION WITH OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED OR THE
RELATIONSHIP ESTABLISHED BY ANY LOAN DOCUMENT, OR ANY ACT, OMISSION OR EVENT
OCCURRING IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR THEREWITH.

     JURISDICTIONAL AND RELATED CONSENTS. ANY LITIGATION IN CONNECTION WITH OR
IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS NOTE, OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING,
STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN), ACTIONS OR INACTIONS OF ADMINISTRATIVE
AGENT, ANY LENDER OR ANY BORROWER WILL BE BROUGHT AND MAINTAINED EXCLUSIVELY IN
THE COURTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA OR IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT
COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT ANY SUIT
SEEKING ENFORCEMENT HEREOF AGAINST ANY BORROWER, ANY COLLATERAL OR ANY OTHER
PROPERTY MAY ALSO BE BROUGHT (AT ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT'S OR SUCH LENDER'S OPTION)
IN THE COURTS OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH COLLATERAL OR OTHER PROPERTY
MAY BE FOUND OR WHERE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT OR SUCH LENDER MAY OTHERWISE OBTAIN
PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER SUCH BORROWER. EACH BORROWER HEREBY EXPRESSLY AND
IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF
VIRGINIA AND OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF
VIRGINIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY SUCH LITIGATION AS SET FORTH ABOVE AND
IRREVOCABLY AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ANY FINAL AND NON-APPEALABLE JUDGMENT RENDERED
THEREBY IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH LITIGATION. EACH BORROWER FURTHER IRREVOCABLY
CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTAGE
PREPAID, OR BY PERSONAL SERVICE WITHIN OR OUTSIDE THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
EACH BORROWER HEREBY EXPRESSLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY OBJECTION WHICH IT MAY HAVE OR HEREAFTER MAY HAVE TO THE
LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUCH LITIGATION BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT REFERRED TO
ABOVE AND ANY CLAIM THAT ANY SUCH LITIGATION HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT
FORUM. TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY BORROWER HAS OR HEREAFTER MAY ACQUIRE ANY IMMUNITY
FROM JURISDICTION OF ANY COURT OR FROM ANY LEGAL PROCESS (WHETHER THROUGH
SERVICE OR NOTICE, ATTACHMENT PRIOR TO JUDGMENT, ATTACHMENT IN AID OF EXECUTION
OR OTHERWISE) WITH RESPECT TO ITSELF OR ITS PROPERTY, THEN SUCH BORROWER HEREBY
IRREVOCABLY WAIVES SUCH IMMUNITY IN RESPECT OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS NOTE.

     JURY TRIAL WAIVER. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, EACH LENDER AND EACH BORROWER EACH
HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHTS IT MAY HAVE TO
A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION (WHETHER AS CLAIM, COUNTER-CLAIM,
AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE OR OTHERWISE) IN CONNECTION WITH OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO
THIS NOTE OR ANY OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF
DEALING, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN), ACTIONS OR INACTIONS OF
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, ANY LENDER OR ANY BORROWER. EACH BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES AND
AGREES (a) THAT IT HAS RECEIVED FULL AND SUFFICIENT CONSIDERATION FOR THIS
PROVISION (AND EACH OTHER PROVISION OF EACH OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT TO WHICH IT IS A
PARTY), AND (b) THAT IT HAS BEEN ADVISED BY LEGAL COUNSEL IN CONNECTION
HEREWITH, AND (c) THAT

                                       -4-
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THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND EACH LENDER
ENTERING INTO THE LOAN DOCUMENTS AND FUNDING THE ADVANCE THEREUNDER.

     Payee Lender, and its successors or assigns, at any time and from time to
time, may assign, participate and syndicate all or any part of its rights under
this Term Loan Note pursuant to the terms of Section 10.2 of the Credit
Agreement.

     This Term Loan Note is a "Term Loan Note" referred to in, and arises out
of, the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement contains, among other things,
provisions for acceleration of the maturity hereof upon the occurrence of
certain stated events and also for prepayments of the principal hereunder prior
to the maturity hereof upon the terms and conditions specified therein. Payment
of this Note is secured by various forms of property pledged and encumbered to
Administrative Agent as Collateral pursuant to the Loan Documents.

     This Term Loan Note amends, restates and consolidates in its entirety the
existing Term Loan Notes by Borrowers in favor of Lender (the "Original Note").
This Term Loan Note renews and continues the Original Note without any novation,
discharge or satisfaction of the underlying indebtedness (EXCEPT as express set
forth in Amendment Number Two) or any collateral security therefor, all of which
indebtedness and collateral security remain outstanding under the Credit
Agreement and the Term Loan Notes. Notwithstanding anything herein to the
contrary, interest and other obligations under the Original Note accrued and
payable prior to the date of amendment and restatement hereof but remaining
unpaid shall not be discharged and shall be due and payable in accordance with
the terms of the Original Note, AND interest and other obligations under the
Original Note accrued and payable on or after the date of amendment and
restatement hereof shall be due and payable in accordance with the terms of this
Term Loan Note.

     In the event of any irreconcilable conflict between the terms and
conditions of this Term Loan Note and the terms and conditions of the Credit
Agreement or other Loan Documents, the terms and conditions of this Term Loan
Note shall govern.

     This Term Loan Note is governed by and is to be construed in accordance
with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without reference to the
conflicts of law provisions thereof.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Borrower has caused this Amended, Restated and
Consolidated Term Loan Note to be executed in its name and on its behalf, as an
instrument under seal (whether or not any such seals are physically attached
hereto), on the day and year first written above.

ATTEST:                                      BIZNESSONLINE.COM, INC.

By:    /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan                By:    /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -----------------------------------          --------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan                    Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                        Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                                      GLOBAL 2000 COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

By:    /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan                By:    /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -----------------------------------          --------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan                    Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                        Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                                      ALBANYNET, INC.

By:    /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan                By:    /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -----------------------------------          --------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan                    Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                        Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                                      WEBWAY INTERNET, INC.

By:    /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan                By:    /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -----------------------------------          --------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan                    Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                        Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]
                       [SIGNATURES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE]

<Page>

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Borrower has caused this Amended, Restated and
Consolidated Term Loan Note to be executed in its name and on its behalf, as an
instrument under seal (whether or not any such seals are physically attached
hereto), on the day and year first written above.

ATTEST:                                      ASCENT NETWORKING, INC.

By:    /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan                By:    /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -----------------------------------          --------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan                    Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                        Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                                      CYBERZONE, INC.

By:    /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan                By:    /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -----------------------------------          --------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan                    Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                        Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                                      CARAVELA SOFTWARE, INC.

By:    /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan                By:    /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -----------------------------------          --------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan                    Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                        Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                                      NECANET, INC.

By:    /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan                By:    /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -----------------------------------          -------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan                    Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                        Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]
                       [SIGNATURES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE]

<Page>

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Borrower has caused this Amended, Restated and
Consolidated Term Loan Note to be executed in its name and on its behalf, as an
instrument under seal (whether or not any such seals are physically attached
hereto), on the day and year first written above.

ATTEST:                                      PRIME COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS,
                                             INCORPORATED

By:    /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan                By:    /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -----------------------------------          --------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan                    Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                        Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                                      INFOBOARD, INC.

By:    /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan                By:    /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -----------------------------------       -----------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan                    Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                        Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                                      BORG INTERNET SERVICES, INC.

By:    /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan                By:    /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -----------------------------------          --------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan                    Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                        Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                                      ULSTERNET, INC.

By:    /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan                By:    /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -----------------------------------          --------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan                    Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                        Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]
                       [SIGNATURES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE]

<Page>

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Borrower has caused this Amended, Restated and
Consolidated Term Loan Note to be executed in its name and on its behalf, as an
instrument under seal (whether or not any such seals are physically attached
hereto), on the day and year first written above.

ATTEST:                                      TELESUPPORT, INC.

By:    /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan                By:    /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -----------------------------------          --------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan                    Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                        Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                                      TELECON COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

By:    /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan                By:    /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -----------------------------------          --------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan                    Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                        Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                                      BOL ACQUISITION CO. VIII, INC.

By:    /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan                By:    /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -----------------------------------          --------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan                    Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                        Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

ATTEST:                                      XCALIBUR INTERNET, INC.

By:    /s/ Daniel J. Sullivan                By:    /s/ Mark E. Munro
   -----------------------------------          --------------------------------
Name:  Daniel J. Sullivan                    Name:  Mark E. Munro
Title: Vice President                        Title: President and Treasurer

[SEAL]

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