Document:

<PAGE>
Exhibit 10.29
                  LIMITED WAIVER REGARDING FINANCIAL COVENANTS

                                 March 22, 2002

Hines Nurseries, Inc.
12621 Jeffrey Road
Irvine, CA  92620

Attention:        Claudia M. Pieropan
                  Chief Financial Officer

Ladies and Gentlemen:

                  Reference is made to that certain Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement dated as of June 26, 1998 among Hines Nurseries, Inc. and Sun Gro
Horticulture Canada Ltd., as Borrowers, the lenders listed therein, as lenders
(the "Lenders"), Bank of America, N.A., as syndication agent, Harris Trust and
Savings Bank, as documentation agent, Deutsche Bank Canada, as Canadian agent,
and Bankers Trust Company, as administrative agent (the "Administrative Agent")
(said Credit Agreement, as amended, restated and modified to date, being the
"Credit Agreement", the terms defined therein being used herein as therein
defined).

                  Borrowers have informed Administrative Agent and Lenders that
as a result of certain reserves taken for the fiscal quarter ending December 31,
2001 in anticipation of the consummation of the Sun Gro Sale in the first fiscal
quarter of 2002, Borrowers do not expect to be in compliance with the Minimum
Consolidated Net Worth covenant set forth in subsection 7.6C of the Credit
Agreement for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2001. Accordingly, at the
request of Borrowers, the undersigned Lenders, constituting Requisite Lenders
under the Credit Agreement, and Administrative Agent, hereby waive compliance
with the Minimum Consolidated Net Worth covenant set forth in subsection 7.6C of
the Credit Agreement for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2001 to the
extent that such covenant would require Borrowers to have a Minimum Consolidated
Net Worth for such fiscal quarter in excess of $88,000,0000.

                  Without limiting the generality of the provisions of
subsection 10.6 of the Credit Agreement, the waivers set forth herein shall be
limited precisely as written and relate solely to Borrowers' noncompliance with
the provisions of subsection 7.6C for the fiscal quarter ending December 31,
2001 and the waivers provided for herein do not constitute, nor should they be
construed as, a waiver of compliance by Borrowers with respect to (i) subsection
7.6C of the Credit Agreement in any other instance or (ii) any other term,
provision or condition of the Credit Agreement or any other instrument or
agreement referred to therein. The waivers set forth herein shall not prejudice
any right or remedy that Administrative Agent or any Lender may now have (except
to the extent such right or remedy was based upon existing defaults that will

                                      S-1
<PAGE>

not exist after giving effect to this waiver) or may have in the future under or
in connection with the Credit Agreement or any other instrument or agreement
referred to therein. Except as expressly set forth herein, the terms, provisions
and conditions of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall remain
in full force and effect and in all other respects are hereby ratified and
confirmed.

                  This waiver may be executed in any number of counterparts and
by different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so
executed and delivered shall be deemed an original, but all such counterparts
together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. The waiver set forth
herein shall become effective as of the date hereof upon the execution of
counterparts hereof by Loan Parties, Administrative Agent and by Lenders
constituting Requisite Lenders and receipt by Borrowers and Administrative Agent
of written or telephonic notification of such execution and authorization of
delivery thereof.

                  THIS WAIVER AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES
HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION SECTION 5-1401 OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW
YORK), WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES.

                                        LENDERS:

                                        BANKERS TRUST COMPANY,
                                        as a Lender and as Administrative Agent

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                        DEUTSCHE BANK AG, NEW YORK BRANCH,
                                        as Issuing Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                        DEUTSCHE BANK CANADA,
                                        as Canadian Agent

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-2
<PAGE>

                                        BORROWERS:

                                        HINES NURSERIES, INC.

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                        SUN GRO HORTICULTURE CANADA LTD.

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-3
<PAGE>

                                        LENDERS:

                                        MONUMENT CAPITAL LIMITED,
                                        as Assignee

                                        By:   ALLIANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L.P.,
                                              as Investment Manager

                                        By:   ALLIANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
                                              CORPORATION, as General Partner

                                              By:
                                                       -------------------------
                                              Title:
                                                          ----------------------

                                        OAK MOUNTAIN LIMITED,
                                        as Assignee

                                        By:  ALLIANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L.P.,
                                             as Investment Manager

                                        By:  ALLIANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
                                             CORPORATION, as General Partner

                                             By:
                                                      --------------------------
                                             Title:
                                                      --------------------------

                                      S-4
<PAGE>

                                        AIMCO CDO SERIES 2000-A,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:      ALLSTATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

                                                 By:
                                                          ----------------------
                                                 Title:
                                                          ----------------------

                                        ALLSTATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

                                        By:
                                            ------------------------------------
                                        Name:
                                              ----------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                               ---------------------------------

                                      S-5
<PAGE>

                                        BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL TRUST &
                                        SAVINGS ASSOCIATION,
                                        as a Lender and as Syndication Agent

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-6
<PAGE>

                                        BANK OF MONTREAL,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-7
<PAGE>

                                        BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-8
<PAGE>

                                        BAY VIEW FINANCIAL CORPORATION,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-9
<PAGE>

                                        BLACK DIAMOND CLO 2000-1 LTD.,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:  BLACK DIAMOND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

                                             By:
                                                      --------------------------
                                             Title:
                                                      --------------------------

                                        BLACK DIAMOND NTERNATIONAL FUNDING,
                                        LTD., as a Lender

                                        By:
                                            ------------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                               ---------------------------------

                                      S-10
<PAGE>

                                        BOEING CAPITAL CORPORATION,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-11
<PAGE>

                                        KZH CYPRESSTREE-1 LLC,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:      CHASE MANHATTAN BANK

                                                 By:
                                                          ----------------------
                                                 Title:
                                                          ----------------------

                                        KZH SHOSHONE LLC,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:      CHASE MANHATTAN BANK

                                                 By:
                                                          ----------------------
                                                 Title:
                                                          ----------------------

                                      S-12
<PAGE>

                                        CREDIT AGRICOLE INDOSUEZ,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-13
<PAGE>

                                        CYPRESSTREE INVESTMENT FUND, LLC,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:   CYPRESSTREE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
                                              CO., INC.

                                              By:
                                                       -------------------------
                                              Title:
                                                       -------------------------

                                        CYPRESSTREE INVESTMENT PARTNERS ILLC,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:   CYPRESSTREE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
                                              CO., INC.

                                              By:
                                                       -------------------------
                                              Title:
                                                       -------------------------

                                        CYPRESSTREE - NORTH AMERICAN SENIOR
                                        FLOATING RATE FUND,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:   CYPRESSTREE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
                                              CO., INC.

                                              By:
                                                       -------------------------
                                              Title:
                                                       -------------------------

                                        CYPRESSTREE SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:   CYPRESSTREE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
                                              CO., INC.

                                              By:
                                                       -------------------------
                                              Title:
                                                       -------------------------

                                      S-14
<PAGE>

                                        DRESDNER BANK AG, NEW YORK AND GRAND
                                        CAYMAN BRANCHES,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-15
<PAGE>

                                        FLEET NATIONAL BANK,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-16
<PAGE>

                                        FRANKLIN FLOAT RATE TRUST,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-17
<PAGE>

                                        FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-18
<PAGE>

                                        HARCH CLO I LIMITED,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:      HARCH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

                                                 By:
                                                          ----------------------
                                                 Title:
                                                          ----------------------

                                      S-19
<PAGE>

                                        HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK,
                                        as a Lender and Documentation Agent

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-20
<PAGE>

                                        PACIFICA PARTNERS I, L.P.,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:   IMPERIAL CREDIT ASSET MANAGEMENT,
                                              as Investment Manager

                                              By:
                                                       -------------------------
                                              Title:
                                                       -------------------------

                                      S-21
<PAGE>

                                        LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-22
<PAGE>

                                        MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL - MAPLEWOOD
                                        (CAYMAN) LIMITED,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:  MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
                                             COMPANY

                                             By:
                                                      --------------------------
                                             Title:
                                                      --------------------------

                                        MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL - SIMSBURY CLO,
                                        LIMITED, as a Lender

                                        By:  MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
                                             COMPANY

                                             By:
                                                      --------------------------
                                             Title:
                                                      --------------------------

                                        MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
                                        COMPANY

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-23
<PAGE>

                                        PNC BUSINESS CREDIT

                                        By:
                                            ------------------------------------
                                        Name:
                                              ----------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                               ---------------------------------

                                        By:
                                            ------------------------------------
                                        Name:
                                              ----------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                               ---------------------------------

                                      S-24
<PAGE>

                                        NATIONAL CITY BANK,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-25
<PAGE>

                                        OPPENHEIMER HARBOURVIEW CDO II LTD.,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-26
<PAGE>

                                        PPM SPYGLASS FUNDING TRUST,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-27
<PAGE>

                                        COOPERATIEVE CENTRALE
                                        RAIFFEISEN-BOERENLEENBANK-RABOBANK B.A.,
                                        "RABOBANK NEDERLAND", NEW YORK BRANCH,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-28
<PAGE>

                                        STEIN ROE & FARNHAM CLO I LTD.,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:  STEIN ROE & FARNHAM INCORPORATED,
                                             as Portfolio Manager

                                             By:
                                                      --------------------------
                                             Title:
                                                      --------------------------

                                        STEIN ROE FLOATING RATE LIMITED
                                        LIABILITY COMPANY,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:  STEIN ROE & FARNHAM INCORPORATED,
                                             as Advisor

                                             By:
                                                      --------------------------
                                             Title:
                                                      --------------------------

                                        LIBERTY-STEIN ROE ADVISOR FLOATING RATE
                                        ADVANTAGE FUND,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:  STEIN ROE & FARNHAM INCORPORATED,
                                             as Portfolio Manager

                                             By:
                                                      --------------------------
                                             Title:
                                                      --------------------------

                                      S-29
<PAGE>

                                        SRF TRADING, INC.,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                        SRF 2000 LLC,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-30
<PAGE>

                                        TORONTO - DOMINION (NEW YORK), INC.,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-31
<PAGE>

                                        UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-32
<PAGE>

                                        WELLS FARGO BANK, NA,
                                        as a Lender

                                        By:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                        Title:
                                                 -------------------------------

                                      S-33
<PAGE>

                  By its execution of a counterpart of this consent and waiver,
each of the undersigned, as additional Loan Parties with respect to the Credit
Agreement hereby acknowledges that it has read this consent and waiver, and
consents to the terms thereof and further hereby confirms and agrees that,
notwithstanding the effectiveness of this consent and waiver, the obligations of
the undersigned under the Loan Documents to which such Loan Party is a party
shall not be impaired or affected and each such Loan Document is, and shall
continue to be, in full force and effect and is hereby confirmed and ratified in
all respects.

                                              HINES HORTICULTURE, INC.

                                              By:
                                                       -------------------------
                                              Title:
                                                       -------------------------

                                              SUN GRO HORTICULTURE INC.

                                              By:
                                                       -------------------------
                                              Title:
                                                       -------------------------

                                              ENVIRO-SAFE LABORATORIES, INC.

                                              By:
                                                       -------------------------
                                              Title:
                                                       -------------------------

                                              MADISON DEARBORN PARTNERS, L.P.

                                              By: Madison Dearborn Partners,
                                                  L.P., its General Partner

                                                  By:  Madison Dearborn
                                                       Partners, Inc.

                                                  By:
                                                     ---------------------------
                                                  Title:
                                                        ------------------------

                                       1<PAGE>
EXHIBIT 10.36

FIRST
UNION

                                 LOAN AGREEMENT

First Union National Bank
702 Hamilton Street
Allentown, Pennsylvania  18101
(Hereinafter referred to as the "Bank")

FASTNET Corporation
Two Courtney Place, Suite 130
3864 Courtney Street
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania  18107

NetReach, Inc.
One e-Commerce Plaza
124 South Maple Street
Ambler, Pennsylvania  19002

Daslic Holdings Company
103 Foulk Road, Suite 200
Wilimington, Delaware  19803

FASTNET Acquisition, Inc.
1209 Orange Street
Wilmington, Delaware  19801
(Individually and collectively "Borrower")

This Loan Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into December 28, 2001, by and
between Bank and Borrower.

This Agreement applies to the loan or loans (individually and collectively, the
"Loan") evidenced by one or more promissory notes dated December 28, 2001 as
modified from time to time (whether one or more, the "Note") and all Loan
Documents. The terms "Loan Documents" and "Obligations," as used in this
Agreement, are defined in the Note.

Relying upon the covenants, agreements, representations and warranties contained
in this Agreement, Bank is willing to extend credit to Borrower upon the terms
and subject to the conditions set forth herein, and Bank and Borrower agree as
follows:

REPRESENTATIONS. Borrower represents that from the date of this Agreement and
until final payment in full of the Obligations: ACCURATE INFORMATION. All
information now and hereafter furnished to Bank is and will be true, correct and
complete in all material respects. Any such information relating to Borrower's
financial condition will fairly reflect Borrower's financial condition as of the
date(s) thereof, (including all contingent liabilities of every type), and
Borrower further represents that its financial condition has not changed
materially and adversely since the date(s) of such documents. AUTHORIZATION;
NON-CONTRAVENTION. The execution, delivery and performance by Borrower and any
guarantor, as applicable, of this Agreement and other Loan Documents to which it
is a party are within its power, have been duly authorized as may be required
and, if necessary, by making appropriate filings with any governmental agency or
unit and are the legal, binding, valid and enforceable obligations of Borrower
and any guarantors; and do not (i) contravene, or constitute (with or without
the giving of notice or lapse of time or both) a violation of any provision of
applicable law, a violation of the organizational documents of Borrower or any
guarantor, or a default under any agreement, judgment, injunction, order, decree
or other instrument binding upon or affecting Borrower or any guarantor, (ii)
result in the creation or imposition of any lien (other than the lien(s) created
by the Loan Documents) on any of Borrower's or any guarantor's assets, or (iii)

<PAGE>

give cause for the acceleration of any obligations of Borrower or any guarantor
to any other creditor. ASSET OWNERSHIP. Borrower has good and marketable title
to all of the properties and assets reflected on the balance sheets and
financial statements supplied Bank by Borrower, and all such properties and
assets are free and clear of mortgages, security deeds, pledges, liens, charges,
and all other encumbrances, except as otherwise disclosed to Bank by Borrower in
writing and approved by Bank ("Permitted Liens"). To Borrower's knowledge, no
default has occurred under any Permitted Liens and no claims or interests
adverse to Borrower's present rights in its properties and assets have arisen.
DISCHARGE OF LIENS AND TAXES. Borrower has duly filed, paid and/or discharged
all taxes or other claims which may become a lien on any of its property or
assets, except to the extent that such items are being appropriately contested
in good faith and an adequate reserve for the payment thereof is being
maintained. SUFFICIENCY OF CAPITAL. Borrower is not, and after consummation of
this Agreement and after giving effect to all indebtedness incurred and liens
created by Borrower in connection with the Note and any other Loan Documents,
will not be, insolvent within the meaning of 11 U.S.C. ss. 101(32). COMPLIANCE
WITH LAWS. Borrower is in compliance in all material respects with all federal,
state and local laws, rules and regulations applicable to its properties,
operations, business, and finances, including, without limitation, any federal
or state laws relating to liquor (including 18 U.S.C. ss. 3617, et seq.) or
narcotics (including 21 U.S.C. ss. 801, et seq.) and/or any commercial crimes;
all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations intended to protect
the environment; and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended ("ERISA"), if applicable. ORGANIZATION AND AUTHORITY. Each corporate or
limited liability company Borrower and/or guarantor, as applicable, is duly
created, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of
its organization, and has all powers, governmental licenses, authorizations,
consents and approvals required to operate its business as now conducted. Each
corporate or limited liability company Borrower and/or guarantor, as applicable,
is duly qualified, licensed and in good standing in each jurisdiction where
qualification or licensing is required by the nature of its business or the
character and location of its property, business or customers, and in which the
failure to so qualify or be licensed, as the case may be, in the aggregate,
could have a material adverse effect on the business, financial position,
results of operations, properties or prospects of Borrower or any such
guarantor. NO LITIGATION. There are no pending or threatened suits, claims or
demands against Borrower or any guarantor that have not been disclosed to Bank
by Borrower in writing. REGULATION U. None of the proceeds of the credit
extended pursuant to this Agreement shall be used directly or indirectly for the
purpose of purchasing or carrying any margin stock in violation of any of the
provisions of Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System ("Regulation U"), or for the purpose of reducing or retiring any
indebtedness which was originally incurred to purchase or carry margin stock or
for any other purchase which might render the Loan a "Purpose Credit" within the
meaning of Regulation U. ERISA. Each employee pension benefit plan, as defined
in ERISA, maintained by Borrower meets, as of the date hereof, the minimum
funding standards of ERISA and all applicable regulations thereto and
requirements thereof, and of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. No
"Prohibited Transaction" or "Reportable Event" (as both terms are defined by
ERISA) has occurred with respect to any such plan.

AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower agrees that from the date hereof and until final
payment in full of the Obligations, unless Bank shall otherwise consent in
writing, Borrower will: ACCESS TO BOOKS AND RECORDS. Allow Bank, or its agents,
during normal business hours, access to the books, records and such other
documents of Borrower as Bank shall reasonably require, and allow Bank, at
Bank's expense, to inspect, audit and examine the same and to make extracts
therefrom and to make copies thereof. BUSINESS CONTINUITY. Conduct its business
in substantially the same manner as such business is now and has previously been
conducted. CERTIFICATE OF Deposit. Maintain with Bank a Certificate of Deposit
in the amount of $2,300,000.00, with no penalty for early withdrawal. COMPLIANCE
WITH OTHER AGREEMENTS. Comply with all terms and conditions contained in this
Agreement, and any other Loan Documents, and swap agreements, if applicable, as
defined in the 11 U.S.C. ss. 101. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE. Furnish, within 15 days
after request by Bank, a written statement duly acknowledged of the amount due
under the Loan and whether offsets or defenses exist against the Obligations.
INSURANCE. Maintain adequate insurance coverage with respect to its properties
and business against loss or damage of the kinds and in the amounts customarily
insured against by companies of established reputation engaged in the same or
similar businesses including, without limitation, commercial general liability

                                     Page 2
<PAGE>

insurance, workers compensation insurance, and business interruption insurance;
all acquired in such amounts and from such companies as Bank may reasonably
require. MAINTAIN PROPERTIES. Maintain, preserve and keep its property in good
repair, working order and condition, making all needed replacements, additions
and improvements thereto, to the extent allowed by this Agreement. NOTICE OF
DEFAULT AND OTHER NOTICES. (a) NOTICE OF DEFAULT. Furnish to Bank immediately
upon becoming aware of the existence of any condition or event which constitutes
a Default (as defined in the Loan Documents) or any event which, upon the giving
of notice or lapse of time or both, may become a Default, written notice
specifying the nature and period of existence thereof and the action which
Borrower is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto. (b) OTHER NOTICES.
Promptly notify Bank in writing of (i) any material adverse change in its
financial condition or its business; (ii) any default under any material
agreement, contract or other instrument to which it is a party or by which any
of its properties are bound, or any acceleration of the maturity of any material
indebtedness owing by Borrower; (iii) any material adverse claim against or
affecting Borrower or any part of its properties; (iv) the commencement of, and
any material determination in, any material litigation with any third party or
any proceeding before any governmental agency or unit affecting Borrower; and
(v) at least 30 days prior thereto, any change in Borrower's name or address as
shown above, and/or any change in Borrower's structure. OTHER FINANCIAL
INFORMATION. Deliver promptly such other information regarding the operation,
business affairs, and financial condition of Borrower which Bank may reasonably
request. PAYMENT OF DEBTS. Pay and discharge when due, and before subject to
penalty or further charge, and otherwise satisfy before maturity or delinquency,
all obligations, debts, taxes, and liabilities of whatever nature or amount,
except those which Borrower in good faith disputes. REPORTS AND PROXIES. Deliver
to Bank, promptly, a copy of all financial statements, reports, notices, and
proxy statements, sent by Borrower to stockholders, and all regular or periodic
reports required to be filed by Borrower with any governmental agency or
authority.

NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Borrower agrees that from the date of this Agreement and
until final payment in full of the Obligations, unless Bank shall otherwise
consent in writing, Borrower will not: CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR. Change its fiscal
year. ENCUMBRANCES. Create, assume, or permit to exist any mortgage, security
deed, deed of trust, pledge, lien, charge or other encumbrance on any of its
assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, other than: (i) security
interests required by the Loan Documents; (ii) liens for taxes contested in good
faith; (iii) liens accruing by law for employee benefits; (iv) Permitted Liens
or (v) purchase money security interests and liens for leased equipment.
GUARANTEES. Guarantee or otherwise become responsible for obligations of any
other person or persons other than the endorsement of checks and drafts for
collection in the ordinary course of business. DEFAULT ON OTHER CONTRACTS OR
OBLIGATIONS. Default on any material contract with or obligation when due to a
third party or default in the performance of any material obligation to a third
party incurred for money borrowed. GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION. Permit the assertion
or making of any seizure, vesting or intervention by or under authority of any
government by which the management of Borrower or any guarantor is displaced of
its authority in the conduct of its respective business or its such business is
curtailed or materially impaired. JUDGMENT ENTERED. Permit the entry of any
monetary judgment or the assessment against, the filing of any tax lien against,
or the issuance of any writ of garnishment or attachment against any property of
or debts due Borrower, in excess of $100,000.00. RETIRE OR REPURCHASE CAPITAL
STOCK. Retire or otherwise acquire any of its capital stock, except as currently
provided regarding its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.

ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Borrower shall deliver to Bank, within 120 days
after the close of each fiscal year, audited financial statements reflecting its
operations during such fiscal year, including, without limitation, a balance
sheet, profit and loss statement and statement of cash flows, with supporting
schedules and in reasonable detail, prepared in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles, applied on a basis consistent with that of the
preceding year. All such statements shall be audited by an independent certified
public accountant which is nationally recognized or reasonably acceptable to
Bank. Such statements shall be certified as to their correctness by a principal
financial officer of Borrower.

FINANCIAL COVENANTS. Borrower agrees to the following provisions from the date
hereof until final payment in full of the Obligations, unless Bank shall
otherwise consent in writing, using the financial information for Borrower, its
subsidiaries, affiliates and its holding or parent company, as applicable:
MINIMUM CASH. Borrower shall, at all times, maintain a minimum cash position of
at least $5,000,000.00. For purposes hereof, "cash" shall include money market
accounts, time deposits, certificates of deposits, U.S. government securities
and commercial paper rated AAA. DEPOSIT RELATIONSHIP. Borrower shall maintain

                                     Page 3
<PAGE>

its primary depository account and cash management account with Bank. LOANS AND
ADVANCES. Borrower shall not, during any fiscal year, make loans or advances,
excepting ordinary course of business travel and expense advances, to any person
or entity. LIMITATION ON DEBT. Borrower shall not, directly or indirectly,
create, incur, assume or become liable for any additional indebtedness, whether
contingent or direct, in excess of $500,000.00; provided, however, in connection
with acquisitions, Borrower may incur indebtedness in excess of $500,000, so
long as Borrower remains in compliance with all other covenants and terms of
this Agreement. DIVIDENDS. Borrower shall not, during any fiscal year, declare
or pay dividends or make other distributions to its shareholders, except as
provided for its existing Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT. The obligations of Bank to make the loan and any advances
pursuant to this Agreement are subject to the following conditions precedent:
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS. Receipt by Bank of such additional supporting documents as
Bank or its counsel may reasonably request.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower and Bank, on the day and year first written above,
have caused this Agreement to be executed under seal.

                                        FASTNET Corporation

                                        By: /s/ Stephen A. Hurley         (SEAL)
                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Stephen A. Hurley
                                            President

                                        NetReach, Inc.

                                        By: /s/ Stephen A. Hurley         (SEAL)
                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Stephen A. Hurley
                                            President

                                        Daslic Holdings Company

                                        By: /s/ Stanley F. Bielicki       (SEAL)
                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Stanley F. Bielicki
                                            President

                                        FASTNET Acquisition, Inc.

                                        By: /s/ Stephen A. Hurley         (SEAL)
                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Stephen A. Hurley
                                            President

                                        First Union National Bank

                                        By: /s/ Peter A. Gray             (SEAL)
                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Peter A. Gray, Vice President

                                     Page 4

<PAGE>

                               SECURITY AGREEMENT

                                                               December 28, 2001

FASTNET Corporation
Two Courtney Place, Suite 130
3864 Courtney Street
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania  18107

NetReach, Inc.
One e-Commerce Plaza
124 South Maple Street
Ambler, Pennsylvania  19002

Daslic Holdings Company
103 Foulk Road, Suite 200
Wilmington, Delaware  19803

FASTNET Acquisition, Inc.
1209 Orange Street
Wilmington, Delaware  19801
(Individually and collectively "Debtor")

First Union National Bank
702 Hamilton Street
Allentown, Pennsylvania  18101
(Hereinafter referred to as "Bank")

For value received and to secure payment and performance of any and all
obligations of Debtor (also referred to herein as "Borrower") to Bank however
created, arising or evidenced, whether direct or indirect, absolute or
contingent, now existing or hereafter arising or acquired, and whether or not
evidenced by a Loan Document, including swap agreements (as defined in 11 U.S.C.
ss.101), future advances, and all costs and expenses incurred by Bank to obtain,
preserve, perfect and enforce the security interest granted herein and to
maintain, preserve and collect the property subject to the security interest
(collectively, "Obligations"), Debtor hereby grants to Bank a continuing
security interest in and lien upon the following described property, whether now
owned or hereafter acquired, and any additions, replacements, accessions, or
substitutions thereof and all cash and non-cash proceeds and products thereof
(collectively, "Collateral"):

All of the personal property of Debtor of every kind and nature including,
without limitation, all accounts, equipment, accessions, inventory, chattel
paper, instruments, documents, rights to proceeds under letters of credit,
letter-of-credit rights, deposit accounts, and general intangibles, wherever
located.

Debtor hereby represents and agrees that:

OWNERSHIP. Debtor owns the Collateral or Debtor will purchase and acquire rights
in the Collateral within ten days of the date advances are made under the Loan
Documents. The Collateral is free and clear of all liens, security interests,
and claims except those previously reported in writing to Bank, and Debtor will
keep the Collateral free and clear from all liens, security interests and
claims, other than those granted to or approved by Bank or permitted by the Loan
Documents.

NAME AND OFFICES; JURISDICTION OF ORGANIZATION. The name and address of Debtor
appearing at the beginning of this Agreement are Debtor's exact legal name and
the address of its chief executive office. There has been no change in the name
of Debtor, or the name under which Debtor conducts business, within the two
years preceding the date hereof except as previously reported in writing to
Bank. Debtor has not moved its chief executive office within the two years

<PAGE>

preceding the date hereof except as previously reported in writing to Bank.
Debtor is organized under the laws of the states indicated and has not changed
the jurisdiction of its organization within the two years preceding the date
hereof except as previously reported in writing to Bank.

TITLE/TAXES. Debtor has good and marketable title to Collateral and will warrant
and defend same against all claims. Debtor will not transfer, sell, or lease
Collateral (except as permitted herein). Debtor agrees to pay promptly all taxes
and assessments upon or for the use of Collateral and on this Security Agreement
except for those contested in good faith by Debtor. At its option, Bank may
discharge taxes, liens, security interests or other encumbrances at any time
levied or placed on Collateral. Debtor agrees to reimburse Bank, on demand, for
any such payment made by Bank. Any amounts so paid shall be added to the
Obligations.

WAIVERS. Debtor agrees not to assert against Bank as a defense (legal or
equitable), as a set-off, as a counterclaim, or otherwise, any claims Debtor may
have against any seller or lessor that provided personal property or services
relating to any part of the Collateral. Debtor waives all exemptions and
homestead rights with regard to the Collateral. Debtor waives any and all rights
to any bond or security which might be required by applicable law prior to the
exercise of any of Bank's remedies against any Collateral. All rights of Bank
and security interests hereunder, and all obligations of Debtor hereunder, shall
be absolute and unconditional, not discharged or impaired irrespective of (and
regardless of whether Debtor receives any notice of): (i) any lack of validity
or enforceability of any Loan Document; (ii) any change in the time, manner or
place of payment or performance, or in any term, of all or any of the
Obligations or the Loan Documents or any other amendment or waiver of or any
consent to any departure from any Loan Document; (iii) any exchange, release or
non-perfection of any collateral, or any release of or modifications of the
obligations of any guarantor or other obligor; (iv) any amendment or waiver of
or consent to departure from any Loan Document or other agreement. To the extent
permitted by law, Debtor hereby waives any rights under any valuation, stay,
appraisement, extension or redemption laws now existing or which may hereafter
exist and which, but for this provision, might be applicable to any sale or
disposition of the Collateral by Bank; and any other circumstance which might
otherwise constitute a defense available to, or a discharge of any party with
respect to the Obligations.

NOTIFICATIONS; LOCATION OF COLLATERAL. Debtor will notify Bank in writing at
least 30 days prior to any change in: (i) Debtor's chief place of business
and/or residence; (ii) Debtor's name or identity; (iii) Debtor's
corporate/organizational structure; or (iv) the jurisdiction in which Debtor is
organized. In addition, Debtor shall promptly notify Bank of any claims or
alleged claims of any other person or entity to the Collateral or the
institution of any litigation, arbitration, governmental investigation or
administrative proceedings against or affecting the Collateral. Debtor will keep
Collateral at the location(s) previously provided to Bank until such time as
Bank provides written advance consent to a change of location. Debtor will bear
the cost of preparing and filing any documents necessary to protect Bank's
liens.

COLLATERAL CONDITION AND LAWFUL USE. Debtor represents that the Collateral is in
good repair and condition and that Debtor shall use reasonable care to prevent
Collateral from being damaged or depreciating, normal wear and tear excepted.
Debtor shall immediately notify Bank of any material loss or damage to
Collateral. Debtor shall not permit any item of Collateral to become a fixture
to real estate or an accession to other personal property unless such property
is also Collateral hereunder. Debtor represents it is in compliance in all
material respects with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the
Collateral and its properties, operations, business, and finances.

RISK OF LOSS AND INSURANCE. Debtor shall bear all risk of loss with respect to
the Collateral. The injury to or loss of Collateral, either partial or total,
shall not release Debtor from payment or other performance hereof. Debtor agrees
to obtain and keep in force casualty and hazard insurance on Collateral naming
Bank as additional insured. Such insurance is to be in form and amounts and
issued by such companies as are reasonably satisfactory to Bank. All such
policies shall provide to Bank a minimum of 30 days written notice of
cancellation. Debtor shall furnish to Bank such policies, or other evidence of
such policies satisfactory to Bank. If Debtor fails to obtain or maintain in
force such insurance or fails to furnish such evidence, Bank is authorized, but

                                     Page 2
<PAGE>

not obligated, to purchase any or all insurance or "Single Interest Insurance"
protecting such interest as Bank deems appropriate against such risks and for
such coverage and for such amounts, including either the loan amount or value of
the Collateral, all at its discretion, and at Debtor's expense. In such event,
Debtor agrees to reimburse Bank for the cost of such insurance and Bank may add
such cost to the Obligations. Debtor shall bear the risk of loss to the extent
of any deficiency in the effective insurance coverage with respect to loss or
damage to any of the Collateral.

FINANCING STATEMENTS, POWER OF ATTORNEY. Except as provided to Bank in writing,
no financing statement (other than any filed or approved by Bank) covering any
Collateral is on file in any public filing office. On request of Bank, Debtor
will execute one or more financing statements in form satisfactory to Bank and
will pay all costs and expenses of filing the same or of filing this Security
Agreement in all public filing offices, where filing is deemed by Bank to be
desirable. Bank is authorized to file financing statements relating to
Collateral without Debtor's signature where authorized by law. Debtor hereby
constitutes and appoints Bank the true and lawful attorney of Debtor with full
power of substitution to take any and all appropriate action and to execute any
and all documents or instruments that may be necessary or desirable to
accomplish the purpose and carry out the terms of this Security Agreement. The
foregoing power of attorney is coupled with an interest and shall be irrevocable
until all of the Obligations have been paid in full. Neither Bank nor anyone
acting on its behalf shall be liable for acts, omissions, errors in judgment, or
mistakes in fact in such capacity as attorney-in-fact, except any caused by
willful misconduct or gross negligence of Bank or anyone acting on its behalf.
Debtor ratifies all acts of Bank as attorney-in-fact. Debtor agrees to take such
other actions, at Debtor's expense, as might be requested for the perfection,
continuation and assignment, in whole or in part, of the security interests
granted herein and to assure Bank's intended priority position. If certificates,
passbooks, or other documentation or evidence is/are issued or outstanding as to
any of the Collateral, Debtor will cause the security interests of Bank to be
properly protected, including perfection by notation thereon or delivery thereof
to Bank. By March 1, 2002, Debtor shall cause the existing financing statement
in favor of Cisco Systems to be released of record.

LANDLORD/MORTGAGEE WAIVERS. Debtor shall cause each mortgagee of real property
owned by Debtor and each landlord of real property leased by Debtor to execute
and deliver instruments satisfactory in form and substance to Bank by which such
mortgagee or landlord subordinates its rights, if any, in the Collateral.

CONTROL. Debtor will cooperate with Bank in obtaining control with respect to
Collateral consisting of electronic chattel paper.

CHATTEL PAPER, ACCOUNTS, GENERAL INTANGIBLES. Debtor warrants that Collateral
consisting of chattel paper, accounts, or general intangibles is (i) genuine and
enforceable in accordance with its terms; (ii) not subject to any defense,
set-off, claim or counterclaim of a material nature against Debtor except as to
which Debtor has notified Bank in writing; and (iii) not subject to any other
circumstances that would materially impair the validity, enforceability, value,
or amount of such Collateral except as to which Debtor has notified Bank in
writing. Debtor shall not amend, modify or supplement any lease, contract or
agreement contained in Collateral or waive any provision therein in a manner
materially adverse to Bank, without prior written consent of Bank. Debtor will
not create any tangible chattel paper without placing a legend on the chattel
paper acceptable to Bank indicating that Bank has a security interest in the
chattel paper. Debtor will not create any electronic chattel paper without
taking all steps deemed necessary by Bank to confer control of the electronic
chattel paper upon Bank in accordance with the UCC.

ACCOUNT INFORMATION. From time to time, at Bank's request, Debtor shall provide
Bank with schedules describing all accounts, including customers' addresses,
created or acquired by Debtor and at Bank's request shall execute and deliver
written assignments of contracts and other documents evidencing such accounts to
Bank. Together with each schedule, Debtor shall, if requested by Bank, furnish
Bank with copies of Debtor's sales journals, invoices, customer purchase orders
or the equivalent, and original shipping or delivery receipts for all goods
sold, and Debtor warrants the genuineness thereof.

                                     Page 3
<PAGE>

ACCOUNT DEBTORS. If a Default should occur, Bank shall have the right to notify
the account debtors obligated on any or all of the Collateral to make payment
thereof directly to Bank and Bank may take control of all proceeds of any such
Collateral. The cost of such collection and enforcement, including attorneys'
fees and expenses, shall be borne solely by Debtor whether the same is incurred
by Bank or Debtor. If a Default should occur, Debtor will, upon receipt of all
checks, drafts, cash and other remittances in payment on Collateral, deposit the
same in a special bank account maintained with Bank, over which Bank also has
the power of withdrawal.

If a Default should occur, no discount, credit, or allowance shall be granted by
Debtor to any account debtor and no return of merchandise shall be accepted by
Debtor without Bank's consent. Bank may, after Default, settle or adjust
disputes and claims directly with account debtors for amounts and upon terms
that Bank considers advisable, and in such cases Bank will credit the
Obligations with the net amounts received by Bank, after deducting all of the
expenses incurred by Bank. Debtor agrees to indemnify and defend Bank and hold
it harmless with respect to any claim or proceeding arising out of any matter
related to collection of Collateral, except any caused by the willful misconduct
or gross negligence of Bank.

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS. If any Collateral covered hereby arises from obligations
due to Debtor from any governmental unit or organization, if a Default shall
occur Debtor shall immediately notify Bank in writing and execute all documents
and take all actions deemed necessary by Bank to ensure recognition by such
governmental unit or organization of the rights of Bank in the Collateral.

INVENTORY. So long as no Default has occurred, Debtor shall have the right in
the regular course of business, to process and sell Debtor's inventory. If a
Default should occur, Debtor will, upon receipt of all checks, drafts, cash and
other remittances, in payment of Collateral sold, deposit the same in a special
bank account maintained with Bank, over which Bank also has the power of
withdrawal. Debtor shall comply in all material respects with all laws,
regulations, rulings, and orders applicable to Debtor or its assets or business
including, without limitation, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act in the
conduct of its business and the production of inventory. Debtor shall notify
Bank immediately of any violation by Debtor of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and
a failure of Debtor to so notify Bank shall constitute a continuing
representation that all inventory then existing has been produced in compliance
with the Fair Labor Standards Act.

INSTRUMENTS, CHATTEL PAPER, DOCUMENTS. If a Default shall occur, any Collateral
that is instruments, chattel paper and negotiable documents will be properly
assigned to, the originals of any such Collateral in tangible form deposited
with and held by Bank, unless Bank shall hereafter otherwise direct or consent
in writing. Bank may, without notice, if a Default shall occur, exercise any or
all rights of collection, conversion, or exchange and other similar rights,
privileges and options pertaining to Collateral, but shall have no duty to do
so.

COLLATERAL DUTIES. Bank shall have no custodial or ministerial duties to perform
with respect to Collateral pledged except as set forth herein; and by way of
explanation and not by way of limitation, Bank shall incur no liability for any
of the following: (i) loss or depreciation of Collateral (unless caused by its
willful misconduct or gross negligence), (ii) failure to present any paper for
payment or protest, to protest or give notice of nonpayment, or any other notice
with respect to any paper or Collateral.

TRANSFER OF COLLATERAL. Bank may assign its rights in all of the Collateral
together with the Loan Documents to any assignee who shall thereupon become
vested with all the powers and rights herein given to Bank with respect to the
property so transferred and delivered, and Bank shall thereafter be forever
relieved and fully discharged from any liability with respect to such property
so transferred, but with respect to any property not so transferred, Bank shall
retain all rights and powers hereby given.

INSPECTION, BOOKS AND RECORDS. Debtor will at all times keep accurate and
complete records covering each item of Collateral, including the proceeds
therefrom. Bank, or any of its agents, shall have the right, at intervals to be
determined by Bank and without hindrance or delay, at Bank's expense, to

                                     Page 4
<PAGE>

inspect, audit, and examine the Collateral and to make copies of and extracts
from the books, records, journals, orders, receipts, correspondence and other
data relating to Collateral, Debtor's business or any other transaction between
the parties hereto. Debtor will at its expense furnish Bank copies thereof upon
request.

CROSS COLLATERALIZATION LIMITATION. As to any other existing or future consumer
purpose loan made by Bank to Debtor, within the meaning of the Federal Consumer
Credit Protection Act, Bank expressly waives any security interest granted
herein in Collateral that Debtor uses as a principal dwelling and household
goods.

ATTORNEYS' FEES AND OTHER COSTS OF COLLECTION. Debtor shall pay all of Bank's
reasonable expenses incurred in enforcing this Security Agreement and in
preserving and liquidating Collateral, including but not limited to, reasonable
arbitration, paralegals', attorneys' and experts' fees and expenses, whether
incurred with or without the commencement of a suit, trial, arbitration, or
administrative proceeding, or in any appellate or bankruptcy proceeding.

DEFAULT. If any of the following occurs, a default ("Default") under this
Security Agreement shall exist: LOAN DOCUMENT DEFAULT. A default under any Loan
Document. COLLATERAL LOSS OR DESTRUCTION. Any material loss, theft, substantial
damage, or destruction of Collateral not fully covered by insurance. COLLATERAL
SALE, LEASE OR ENCUMBRANCE. Any sale, lease, or encumbrance of any Collateral
not specifically permitted herein without prior written consent of Bank. LEVY,
SEIZURE OR ATTACHMENT. The making of any levy, seizure, or attachment on or of
Collateral which is not removed within 20 days. UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTION OF
COLLATERAL. Any attempt to collect, cash in or otherwise recover deposits that
are Collateral. UNAUTHORIZED TERMINATION. Any attempt to terminate, revoke,
rescind, modify, or violate the terms of this Security Agreement without the
prior written consent of Bank.

REMEDIES ON DEFAULT (INCLUDING POWER OF SALE). If a Default occurs, all of the
Obligations shall be immediately due and payable, without notice and Bank shall
have all the rights and remedies of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial
Code. Without limitation thereto, Bank shall have the following rights and
remedies: (i) to take immediate possession of Collateral, without notice or

                                     Page 5
<PAGE>

resort to legal process, and for such purpose, to enter upon any premises on
which Collateral or any part thereof may be situated and to remove the same
therefrom, or, at its option, to render Collateral unusable or dispose of said
Collateral on Debtor's premises; (ii) to require Debtor to assemble the
Collateral and make it available to Bank at a place to be designated by Bank;
(iii) to exercise its right of set-off or bank lien as to any monies of Debtor
deposited in accounts of any nature maintained by Debtor with Bank or affiliates
of Bank, without advance notice, regardless of whether such accounts are general
or special; (iv) to dispose of Collateral, as a unit or in parcels, separately
or with any real property interests also securing the Obligations, in any county
or place to be selected by Bank, at either private or public sale (at which
public sale Bank may be the purchaser) with or without having the Collateral
physically present at said sale.

Any notice of sale, disposition or other action by Bank required by law and sent
to Debtor at Debtor's address shown above, or at such other address of Debtor as
may from time to time be shown on the records of Bank, at least 5 days prior to
such action, shall constitute reasonable notice to Debtor. Notice shall be
deemed given or sent when mailed postage prepaid to Debtor's address as provided
herein. Bank shall be entitled to apply the proceeds of any sale or other
disposition of the Collateral, and the payments received by Bank with respect to
any of the Collateral, to Obligations in such order and manner as Bank may
determine. Collateral that is subject to rapid declines in value and is
customarily sold in recognized markets may be disposed of by Bank in a
recognized market for such collateral without providing notice of sale. Debtor
waives any and all requirements that the Bank sell or dispose of all or any part
of the Collateral at any particular time, regardless of whether Debtor has
requested such sale or disposition.

REMEDIES ARE CUMULATIVE. No failure on the part of Bank to exercise, and no
delay in exercising, any right, power or remedy hereunder shall operate as a
waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise by Bank or any right,

                                     Page 5
<PAGE>

power or remedy hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the
exercise of any right, power or remedy. The remedies herein provided are
cumulative and are not exclusive of any remedies provided by law, in equity, or
in other Loan Documents.

MISCELLANEOUS. (i) AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS. No waiver, amendment or modification
of any provision of this Security Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and
signed by Debtor and an officer of Bank. No waiver by Bank of any Default shall
operate as a waiver of any other Default or of the same Default on a future
occasion. (ii) ASSIGNMENT. All rights of Bank hereunder are freely assignable
together with the Loan Documents, in whole, and shall inure to the benefit of
and be enforceable by Bank, its successors, assigns and affiliates. Debtor shall
not assign its rights and interest hereunder without the prior written consent
of Bank, and any attempt by Debtor to assign without Bank's prior written
consent is null and void. Any assignment shall not release Debtor from the
Obligations. This Security Agreement shall be binding upon Debtor, and the
heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns of Debtor. (iii)
APPLICABLE LAW; CONFLICT BETWEEN DOCUMENTS. This Security Agreement shall be
governed by and construed under the law of the jurisdiction named in the address
of the Bank first shown above (the "Jurisdiction") without regard to that
Jurisdiction's conflict of laws principles, except to the extent that the UCC
requires the application of the law of a different jurisdiction. If any terms of
this Security Agreement conflict with the terms of any commitment letter or loan
proposal, the terms of this Security Agreement shall control. (iv) JURISDICTION.
Debtor irrevocably agrees to non-exclusive personal jurisdiction in the
Jurisdiction in which the office of Bank as stated above is located. (V)
SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Security Agreement shall be prohibited by
or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective but only to
the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder
of such provision or the remaining provisions of this Security Agreement. (vi)
NOTICES. Any notices to Debtor shall be sufficiently given, if in writing and
mailed or delivered to the address of Debtor shown above or such other address
as provided hereunder; and to Bank, if in writing and mailed or delivered to
Bank's office address shown above or such other address as Bank may specify in
writing from time to time. In the event that Debtor changes Debtor's mailing
address at any time prior to the date the Obligations are paid in full, Debtor
agrees to promptly give written notice of said change of address by registered
or certified mail, return receipt requested, all charges prepaid. (vii)
CAPTIONS. The captions contained herein are inserted for convenience only and
shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Security Agreement or any
provision hereof. The use of the plural shall also mean the singular, and vice
versa. (viii) JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY. If more than one party has signed
this Security Agreement, such parties are jointly and severally obligated
hereunder. (ix) BINDING CONTRACT. Debtor by execution and Bank by acceptance of
this Security Agreement, agree that each party is bound by all terms and
provisions of this Security Agreement.

DEFINITIONS. LOAN DOCUMENTS. The term "Loan Documents" refers to all documents,
including this Agreement, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in
connection with or related to the Obligations, and may include, without
limitation and whether executed by Debtor or others, loan agreements, promissory
notes, guaranty agreements, deposit or other similar agreements, other security
agreements, letters of credit and applications for letters of credit, security
instruments, financing statements, mortgage instruments, any renewals or
modifications, whenever any of the foregoing are executed, but does not include
swap agreements (as defined in 11 U.S.C. ss. 101). THIRD PARTY. The term "Third
Party" means any Broker, Collateral Agent, Securities Intermediary and/or bank
which from time to time maintains a securities account, and is acting in such
capacity, for Debtor or maintains a deposit account for Debtor with respect to
any part of the Collateral. UCC. "UCC" means the Uniform Commercial Code as
presently and hereafter enacted in the Jurisdiction. TERMS DEFINED IN THE UCC.
Any term used in this Agreement and in any financing statement filed in
connection herewith which is defined in the UCC and not otherwise defined in
this Agreement or any other Loan Document has the meaning given to the term in
the UCC. Debtor acknowledges and understands that any such term relating to the
description of Collateral may be defined in one or both of (i) the version of
Article 9 of the UCC as enacted and in force in the Jurisdiction on the date
this Agreement is signed by Debtor or (ii) a revised version of Article 9 of the
UCC (substantially in the form of Revised Article 9 (2000 Revision) version

                                     Page 6
<PAGE>

thereof promulgated by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State
Laws and the American Law Institute) ("Revised Article 9") enacted and in force
in the Jurisdiction at any relevant future time. In light of the foregoing,
Debtor agrees that, if terms defining items or classes of Collateral change or
are added as a result of the enactment of Revised Article 9 in the Jurisdiction,
the meaning to be ascribed to any such term with respect to any particular item
or class of Collateral hereunder and the interpretation thereof after the date
of such enactment shall be (a) if such term is defined in both versions of
Article 9 and such definitions differ, the broader or more encompassing of the
two definitions, regardless of duplication, and (b) if such term is defined
under only one of the versions of Article 9, the definition in that version.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Debtor, on the day and year first written above, has caused
this Security Agreement to be executed under seal.

                                   FASTNET Corporation
                                   Taxpayer Identification Number: 23-2767197

                                   By: /s/ Stephen A. Hurley              (SEAL)
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                       Stephen A. Hurley
                                       President

                                   NetReach, Inc.
                                   Taxpayer Identification Number: 23-3017097

                                   By: /s/ Stephen A. Hurley              (SEAL)
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                       Stephen A. Hurley
                                       President

                                   Daslic Holdings Company
                                   Taxpayer Identification Number: 51-0396096

                                   By: /s/ Stanley F. Bielicki            (SEAL)
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                       Stanley F. Bielicki
                                       President

                                   FASTNET Acquisition, Inc.
                                   Taxpayer Identification Number: _____________

                                   By: /s/ Stephen A. Hurley              (SEAL)
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                       Stephen A. Hurley
                                       President

                                     Page 7
<PAGE>

                                 PROMISSORY NOTE

$2,300,000.00
                                                               December 28, 2001

FASTNET Corporation
Two Courtney Place, Suite 130
3864 Courtney Street
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania  18107

NetReach, Inc.
One e-Commerce Plaza
124 South Maple Street
Ambler, Pennsylvania   18107

Daslic Holdings Company
103 Foulk Road, Suite 200
Wilmington, Delaware  19803

FASTNET Acquisition, Inc.
1209 Orange Street
Wilmington, Delaware  19801
(Individually and collectively "Borrower")

First Union National Bank
702 Hamilton Street
Allentown, Pennsylvania  18101
(Hereinafter referred to as "Bank")

Borrower promises to pay to the order of Bank, in lawful money of the United
States of America, at its office indicated above or wherever else Bank may
specify, the sum of Two Million, Three Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars
($2,300,000.00) or such lesser sum as may be advanced and outstanding from time
to time, with interest on the unpaid principal balance at the rate and on the
terms provided in this Promissory Note (including all renewals, extensions or
modifications hereof, this "Note").

LOAN AGREEMENT. This Note is subject to the provisions of that certain Loan
Agreement between Bank and Borrower of even date herewith, as modified from time
to time.

USE OF PROCEEDS. Borrower shall use the proceeds of the loan(s) evidenced by
this Note for the commercial purposes of Borrower, as follows: for general
corporate purposes.

SECURITY. Borrower has granted Bank a security interest in the collateral
described in the Loan Documents, including, but not limited to, personal
property collateral described in that certain Security Agreement of even date
herewith.

INTEREST RATE. Interest shall accrue on the unpaid principal balance of this
Note from the date hereof at the LIBOR Market Index Rate plus 1.5%, as that rate
may change from day to day in accordance with changes in the LIBOR Market Index
Rate ("Interest Rate"). "LIBOR Market Index Rate", for any day, is the rate for
1 month U.S. dollar deposits as reported on Telerate page 3750 as of 11:00 a.m.,
London time, on such day, or if such day is not a London business day, then the
immediately preceding London business day (or if not so reported, then as
determined by Bank from another recognized source or interbank quotation).

<PAGE>

DEFAULT RATE. In addition to all other rights contained in this Note, if a
Default (as defined herein) occurs and as long as a Default continues, all
outstanding Obligations shall bear interest at the Interest Rate plus 3%
("Default Rate"). The Default Rate shall also apply from acceleration until the
Obligations or any judgment thereon is paid in full.

INTEREST AND FEE(S) COMPUTATION (ACTUAL/360). Interest and fees, if any, shall
be computed on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days in the
applicable period ("Actual/360 Computation"). The Actual/360 Computation
determines the annual effective interest yield by taking the stated (nominal)
rate for a year's period and then dividing said rate by 360 to determine the
daily periodic rate to be applied for each day in the applicable period.
Application of the Actual/360 Computation produces an annualized effective rate
exceeding the nominal rate.

REPAYMENT TERMS. This Note shall be due and payable in consecutive monthly
payments of principal of $95,833.33, plus accrued interest, commencing on
January 28, 2002, and continuing on the same day of each month thereafter until
fully paid. In any event, all principal and accrued interest shall be due and
payable on December 28, 2003. This Note shall be prepayable, in whole or in
part, at any time by Borrower, without penalty or premium.

AUTOMATIC DEBIT OF CHECKING ACCOUNT FOR LOAN PAYMENT. Borrower authorizes Bank
to debit demand deposit account number _______________ or any other account with
Bank (routing number 031000503) designated in writing by Borrower, beginning
January 28, 2002 for any payments due under this Note. Borrower further
certifies that Borrower holds legitimate ownership of this account and
preauthorizes this periodic debit as part of its right under said ownership.

APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS. Monies received by Bank from any source for application
toward payment of the Obligations shall be applied to accrued interest and then
to principal. If a Default occurs, monies may be applied to the Obligations in
any manner or order deemed appropriate by Bank.

If any payment received by Bank under this Note or other Loan Documents is
rescinded, avoided or for any reason returned by Bank because of any adverse
claim or threatened action, the returned payment shall remain payable as an
obligation of all persons liable under this Note or other Loan Documents as
though such payment had not been made.

DEFINITIONS. LOAN DOCUMENTS. The term "Loan Documents" used in this Note and the
other Loan Documents refers to all documents executed in connection with or
related to the loan evidenced by this Note and any prior notes which evidence
all or any portion of the loan evidenced by this Note, and any letters of credit
issued pursuant to any loan agreement to which this Note is subject, any
applications for such letters of credit and any other documents executed in
connection therewith or related thereto, and may include, without limitation, a
loan agreement, this Note, guaranty agreements, security agreements, security
instruments, financing statements, mortgage instruments, any renewals or
modifications, whenever any of the foregoing are executed, but does not include
swap agreements (as defined in 11 U.S.C. ss. 101). OBLIGATIONS. The term
"Obligations" used in this Note refers to any and all indebtedness and other
obligations under this Note, all other obligations under any other Loan
Document(s), and all obligations under any swap agreements (as defined in 11
U.S.C. ss. 101) between Borrower and Bank whenever executed. CERTAIN OTHER
TERMS. All terms that are used but not otherwise defined in any of the Loan
Documents shall have the definitions provided in the Uniform Commercial Code.

LATE CHARGE. If any payments are not timely made, Borrower shall also pay to
Bank a late charge equal to 5% of each payment past due for 10 or more days
after receipt of written notice from Bank that such payment is overdue.

Acceptance by Bank of any late payment without an accompanying late charge shall
not be deemed a waiver of Bank's right to collect such late charge or to collect
a late charge for any subsequent late payment received.

                                     Page 2
<PAGE>

ATTORNEYS' FEES AND OTHER COLLECTION COSTS. Borrower shall pay all of Bank's
reasonable expenses incurred to enforce or collect any of the Obligations
including, without limitation, reasonable arbitration, paralegals', attorneys'
and experts' fees and expenses, whether incurred without the commencement of a
suit, in any trial, arbitration, or administrative proceeding, or in any
appellate or bankruptcy proceeding.

USURY. If at any time the effective interest rate under this Note would, but for
this paragraph, exceed the maximum lawful rate, the effective interest rate
under this Note shall be the maximum lawful rate, and any amount received by
Bank in excess of such rate shall be applied to principal and then to fees and
expenses, or, if no such amounts are owing, returned to Borrower.

CURE PERIOD. Except as provided below, a Default based upon Nonpayment, as
defined herein, may be cured within 5 days of the date such payment is due and
any other Default may be cured within 10 days after written notice thereof is
mailed to the Borrower by Bank. The Borrower's right to cure shall be applicable
only to curable defaults and shall not apply, without limitation, to Defaults
based upon False Warranty or Cessation; Bankruptcy. Borrower shall have the
right to cure a Default requiring mailing of notice only once during any 12
month period. Bank shall not exercise its remedies to collect the Obligations
except as Bank reasonably deems necessary to protect its interest in collateral
securing the Obligations during a cure period.

DEFAULT. If any of the following occurs and is not cured within the applicable
Cure Period, a default ("Default") under this Note shall exist: NONPAYMENT;
NONPERFORMANCE. The failure of timely payment or performance of the Obligations
or Default under this Note or any other Loan Documents. FALSE WARRANTY. A
warranty or representation made or deemed made in the Loan Documents or
furnished Bank in connection with the loan evidenced by this Note proves
materially false, or if of a continuing nature, becomes materially false. CROSS
DEFAULT. At Bank's option, any default in payment or performance of any
obligation under any other loans, contracts or agreements of Borrower or any
Subsidiary of Borrower with Bank or its affiliates ("Subsidiary" shall mean any
business in which Borrower holds, directly or indirectly, a controlling
interest). CESSATION; BANKRUPTCY. The death of, appointment of a guardian for,
dissolution of, termination of existence of, loss of good standing status by,
appointment of a receiver for, assignment for the benefit of creditors of, or
commencement of any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding by or against Borrower,
its Subsidiaries, or any party to the Loan Documents; provided, however, in the
event of an involuntary bankruptcy proceeding filed against Borrower or its
Subsidiaries, Borrower shall have 60 days to dismiss such proceeding. MATERIAL
CAPITAL STRUCTURE OR BUSINESS ALTERATION. Without prior written consent of Bank,
(i) a material alteration in the kind or type of Borrower's business or that of
Borrower's Subsidiaries; (ii) the sale of substantially all of the business or
assets of Borrower, or any of Borrower's Subsidiaries, or a material portion
(20% or more) of such business or assets if such a sale is outside the ordinary
course of business of Borrower, or any of Borrower's Subsidiaries, in each case
considering all entities constituting Borrower, taken as a whole and not
individually.

REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT. If a Default occurs under this Note or any Loan
Documents, Bank may at any time thereafter, take the following actions: BANK
LIEN. Foreclose its security interest or lien against Borrower's accounts
without notice. ACCELERATION UPON DEFAULT. Accelerate the maturity of this Note
and, at Bank's option, any or all other Obligations, whereupon this Note and the
accelerated Obligations shall be immediately due and payable; provided, however,
if the Default is based upon a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding commenced by
or against Borrower or any guarantor or endorser of this Note, all Obligations
shall automatically and immediately be due and payable. CUMULATIVE. Exercise any
rights and remedies as provided under the Note and other Loan Documents, or as
provided by law or equity.

FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION. Borrower shall deliver to Bank such information
as Bank may reasonably request from time to time, including without limitation,
financial statements and information pertaining to Borrower's financial
condition. Such information shall be true, complete, and accurate.

CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT. THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH SETS FORTH A POWER OF AUTHORITY
FOR ANY ATTORNEY TO CONFESS JUDGMENT AGAINST BORROWER. IN GRANTING THIS WARRANT
OF ATTORNEY TO CONFESS JUDGMENT AGAINST BORROWER, THE BORROWER, FOLLOWING

                                     Page 3
<PAGE>

CONSULTATION WITH (OR DECISION NOT TO CONSULT) SEPARATE COUNSEL FOR BORROWER AND
WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE LEGAL EFFECT HEREOF, HEREBY KNOWINGLY, INTENTIONALLY,
VOLUNTARILY, INTELLIGENTLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS THE
BORROWER HAS OR MAY HAVE TO PRIOR NOTICE AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING UNDER
THE RESPECTIVE CONSTITUTIONS AND LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, OR ELSEWHERE INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, A
HEARING PRIOR TO GARNISHMENT AND ATTACHMENT OF THE BORROWER'S BANK ACCOUNT AND
OTHER ASSETS. BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES AND UNDERSTANDS THAT BY ENTERING INTO THIS
NOTE CONTAINING A CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT CLAUSE THAT BORROWER IS VOLUNTARILY,
INTELLIGENTLY AND KNOWINGLY GIVING UP ANY AND ALL RIGHTS, INCLUDING
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, THAT BORROWER HAS OR MAY HAVE TO NOTICE AND A HEARING
BEFORE JUDGMENT CAN BE ENTERED AGAINST BORROWER AND BEFORE THE BORROWER'S
ASSETS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ITS BANK ACCOUNTS, MAY BE GARNISHED,
LEVIED, EXECUTED UPON AND/OR ATTACHED. BORROWER UNDERSTANDS THAT ANY SUCH
GARNISHMENT, LEVY, EXECUTION AND/OR ATTACHMENT SHALL RENDER THE PROPERTY
GARNISHED, LEVIED, EXECUTED UPON OR ATTACHED IMMEDIATELY UNAVAILABLE TO
BORROWER. IT IS SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGED BY BORROWER THAT THE BANK HAS RELIED
ON THIS WARRANT OF ATTORNEY AND THE RIGHTS WAIVED BY BORROWER HEREIN IN
RECEIVING THIS NOTE AND AS AN INDUCEMENT TO GRANT FINANCIAL ACCOMMODATIONS TO
THE BORROWER.

If a Default occurs under this Note or any other Loan Documents, each Borrower
hereby jointly and severally authorizes and empowers any attorney of any court
of record or the prothonotary or clerk of any county in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, or in any jurisdiction where permitted by law or the clerk of any
United States District Court, to appear for Borrower in any and all actions
which may be brought hereunder and enter and confess judgment against the
Borrower or any of them in favor of the Bank for such sums as are due or may
become due hereunder or under any other Loan Documents, together with costs of
suit and actual collection costs including, without limitation, reasonable
attorneys' fees equal to 1% of the Obligations then due and owing but in no
event less than $5,000.00, with or without declaration, without prior notice,
without stay of execution and with release of all procedural errors and the
right to issue executions forthwith. To the extent permitted by law, Borrower
waives the right of inquisition on any real estate levied on, voluntarily
condemns the same, authorizes the prothonotary or clerk to enter upon the writ
of execution this voluntary condemnation and agrees that such real estate may be
sold on a writ of execution; and also waives any relief from any appraisement,
stay or exemption law of any state now in force or hereafter enacted. EXCEPT AS
OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS NOTE, BORROWER FURTHER WAIVES THE RIGHT TO
ANY NOTICE AND HEARING PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION, LEVY, ATTACHMENT OR OTHER TYPE OF
ENFORCEMENT OF ANY JUDGMENT OBTAINED HEREUNDER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
THE RIGHT TO BE NOTIFIED AND HEARD PRIOR TO THE GARNISHMENT, LEVY, EXECUTION
UPON AND ATTACHMENT OF BORROWER'S BANK ACCOUNTS AND OTHER PROPERTY. If a copy of
this Note verified by affidavit of any officer of the Bank shall have been filed
in such action, it shall not be necessary to file the original thereof as a
warrant of attorney, any practice or usage to the contrary notwithstanding. The
authority herein granted to confess judgment shall not be exhausted by any
single exercise thereof, but shall continue and may be exercised from time to
time as often as the Bank shall find it necessary and desirable and at all times
until full payment of all amounts due hereunder and under any other Loan
Documents. The Bank may confess one or more judgments in the same or different
jurisdictions for all or any part of the Obligations arising hereunder or under
any other Loan Documents to which Borrower is a party, without regard to whether
judgment has theretofore been confessed on more than one occasion for the same
Obligations. In the event that any judgment confessed against the Borrower is
stricken or opened upon application by or on behalf of Borrower or any obligor
for any reason, the Bank is hereby authorized and empowered to again appear for
and confess judgment against Borrower for any part or all of the Obligations
owing under this Note and/or for any other liabilities, as herein provided.

WAIVERS AND AMENDMENTS. No waivers, amendments or modifications of this Note and
other Loan Documents shall be valid unless in writing and signed by an officer
of Bank and Borrower. No waiver by Bank of any Default shall operate as a waiver

                                     Page 4
<PAGE>

of any other Default or the same Default on a future occasion. Neither the
failure nor any delay on the part of Bank in exercising any right, power, or
remedy under this Note and other Loan Documents shall operate as a waiver
thereof, nor shall a single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or
further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy.

Each Borrower or any person liable under this Note waives presentment, protest,
notice of dishonor, demand for payment, notice of intention to accelerate
maturity, notice of acceleration of maturity, notice of sale and all other
notices of any kind except as expressly provided in the Loan Documents. Further,
each agrees that Bank may extend, modify or renew this Note or make a novation
of the loan evidenced by this Note for any period, and grant any releases,
compromises or indulgences with respect to any collateral securing this Note, or
with respect to any other Borrower or any other person liable under this Note or
other Loan Documents, all without notice to or consent of each Borrower or each
person who may be liable under this Note or any other Loan Document and without
affecting the liability of Borrower or any person who may be liable under this
Note or any other Loan Document.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. ASSIGNMENT. This Note and the other Loan Documents
shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their
respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns. Bank's
interests in and rights under this Note and the other Loan Documents are freely
assignable, in whole or in part, by Bank. In addition, nothing in this Note or
any of the other Loan Documents shall prohibit Bank from pledging or assigning
this Note or any of the other Loan Documents or any interest therein to any
Federal Reserve Bank. Borrower shall not assign its rights and interest
hereunder without the prior written consent of Bank, and any attempt by Borrower
to assign without Bank's prior written consent is null and void. Any assignment
shall not release Borrower from the Obligations. APPLICABLE LAW; CONFLICT
BETWEEN DOCUMENTS. This Note and, unless otherwise provided in any other Loan
Document, the other Loan Documents shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the state named in Bank's address shown above without regard to that
state's conflict of laws principles. If the terms of this Note should conflict
with the terms of any loan agreement or any commitment letter that survives
closing, the terms of this Note shall control. BORROWER'S ACCOUNTS. Except as
prohibited by law, Borrower grants Bank a security interest in all of Borrower's
accounts with Bank and any of its affiliates. JURISDICTION. Borrower and Bank
irrevocably agree to non-exclusive personal jurisdiction in the state named in
Bank's address shown above. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Note or of
the other Loan Documents shall be prohibited or invalid under applicable law,
such provision shall be ineffective but only to the extent of such prohibition
or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the
remaining provisions of this Note or other such document. NOTICES. Any notices
to Borrower shall be sufficiently given, if in writing and mailed or delivered
to the Borrower's address shown above or such other address as provided
hereunder, and to Bank, if in writing and mailed or delivered to Bank's office
address shown above or such other address as Bank may specify in writing from
time to time. In the event that Borrower changes Borrower's address at any time
prior to the date the Obligations are paid in full, Borrower agrees to promptly
give written notice of said change of address by registered or certified mail,
return receipt requested, all charges prepaid. PLURAL; CAPTIONS. All references
in the Loan Documents to Borrower, guarantor, person, document or other nouns of
reference mean both the singular and plural form, as the case may be, and the
term "person" shall mean any individual, person or entity. The captions
contained in the Loan Documents are inserted for convenience only and shall not
affect the meaning or interpretation of the Loan Documents. POSTING OF PAYMENTS.
All payments received during normal banking hours after 2:00 p.m. local time at
the office of Bank first shown above shall be deemed received at the opening of
the next banking day. JOINT AND SEVERAL Obligations. Each person who signs this
Note as a Borrower (as defined herein) is jointly and severally obligated. FEES
AND TAXES. Borrower shall promptly pay all documentary, intangible recordation
and/or similar taxes on this transaction whether assessed at closing or arising
from time to time.

ARBITRATION. Upon demand of any party hereto, whether made before or after
institution of any judicial proceeding, any claim or controversy arising out of
or relating to the Loan Documents between parties hereto (a "Dispute") shall be
resolved by binding arbitration conducted under and governed by the Commercial

                                     Page 5
<PAGE>

Financial Disputes Arbitration Rules (the "Arbitration Rules") of the American
Arbitration Association (the "AAA") and the Federal Arbitration Act. Disputes
may include, without limitation, tort claims, counterclaims, a dispute as to
whether a matter is subject to arbitration, claims brought as class actions, or
claims arising from documents executed in the future. A judgment upon the award
may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
this arbitration provision does not apply to disputes under or related to swap
agreements. SPECIAL RULES. All arbitration hearings shall be conducted in the
city named in the address of Bank first stated above. A hearing shall begin
within 90 days of demand for arbitration and all hearings shall conclude within
120 days of demand for arbitration. These time limitations may not be extended
unless a party shows cause for extension and then for no more than a total of 60
days. The expedited procedures set forth in Rule 51 et seq. of the Arbitration
Rules shall be applicable to claims of less than $1,000,000.00. Arbitrators
shall be licensed attorneys selected from the Commercial Financial Dispute
Arbitration Panel of the AAA. The parties do not waive applicable Federal or
state substantive law except as provided herein. PRESERVATION AND LIMITATION OF
REMEDIES. Notwithstanding the preceding binding arbitration provisions, the
parties agree to preserve, without diminution, certain remedies that any party
may exercise before or after an arbitration proceeding is brought. The parties
shall have the right to proceed in any court of proper jurisdiction or by
self-help to exercise or prosecute the following remedies, as applicable: (i)
all rights to foreclose against any real or personal property or other security
by exercising a power of sale or under applicable law by judicial foreclosure
including a proceeding to confirm the sale; (ii) all rights of self-help
including peaceful occupation of real property and collection of rents, set-off,
and peaceful possession of personal property; (iii) obtaining provisional or
ancillary remedies including injunctive relief, sequestration, garnishment,
attachment, appointment of receiver and filing an involuntary bankruptcy
proceeding; and (iv) when applicable, a judgment by confession of judgment. Any
claim or controversy with regard to any party's entitlement to such remedies is
a Dispute. WAIVER OF EXEMPLARY DAMAGES. The parties agree that they shall not
have a remedy of punitive or exemplary damages against other parties in any
Dispute and hereby waive any right or claim to punitive or exemplary damages
they have now or which may arise in the future in connection with any Dispute
whether the Dispute is resolved by arbitration or judicially. WAIVER OF JURY
TRIAL. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BY AGREEING TO BINDING ARBITRATION THEY HAVE
IRREVOCABLY WAIVED ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE TO JURY TRIAL WITH REGARD TO A
DISPUTE.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower, on the day and year first above written, has
caused this Note to be executed under seal.

PLACE OF EXECUTION AND DELIVERY. Borrower hereby certifies that this Note and
the Loan Documents were executed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
delivered to Bank in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                              <C>
FASTNET Corporation                              NetReach, Inc.
Taxpayer Identification Number:  23-2767197      Taxpayer Identification Number:  23-3017097

By: /s/ Stephen A. Hurley            (SEAL)      By: /s/ Stephen A. Hurley            (SEAL)
    ---------------------------------------          ---------------------------------------
    Stephen A. Hurley                                Stephen A. Hurley
    President                                        President

Daslic Holdings Company                          FASTNET Acquisition, Inc.
Taxpayer Identification Number:  51-0396096      Taxpayer Identification Number: ___________

By: /s/ Stanley F. Bielicki          (SEAL)      By: /s/ Stephen A. Hurley            (SEAL)
    ---------------------------------------          ---------------------------------------
    Stanley F. Bielicki                              Stephen A. Hurley
    President                                        President

</TABLE>

Source: [{"source": "alea-institute/alea-institute/kl3m-data-edgar-agreements/train-00037-of-00352.parquet"}, [{"source": "alea-institute/alea-institute/kl3m-data-edgar-agreements/train-00037-of-00352.parquet"}]]