VIRGIN COMMUNICATIONS CHOOSES MARKET-LEADING NETSCAPE NAVIGATOR FOR NEW VIRGIN NET CONSUMER INTERNET DIAL-UP SERVICE

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and LONDON (November 19, 1996) -- Netscape Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: NSCP) and Virgin Communications today announced that Virgin will use Netscape Navigator client software for its new consumer-focused Virgin Net dial-up Internet service.

The Virgin Net service, launched today, specializes in customer-friendly Internet access for the consumer. The service is information-rich, and promises to be customer-focused, with 24-hour customer service and technical support. Its mission is to make the Internet easy for everyone to use.

Using the intuitive Netscape Navigator interface, consumers will be able to easily communicate, share and access information from a variety of sources, or just surf the Web. There are currently more than 45 million Netscape Navigator users, making it the world's most popular computer application. Netscape Navigator has also received high ratings for customer satisfaction, with its new 3.0 version receiving the highly esteemed PC Magazine Editor's Choice Award in PC Magazine's October 1996 issue.

"We are delighted that Virgin Net will be providing its customers with Netscape Navigator client software. It's exciting to see the Virgin brand join the Internet and provide a friendly and familiar name for consumers," said Didier Benchimol, European vice president of sales at Netscape. "In this age of information, this is a great opportunity for Netscape and Virgin to provide customers with access to information and services at their convenience. This should contribute to Virgin Net's leading presence in the consumer dial-up Internet market."

"Netscape Navigator, the award-winning client software, is a valuable addition to any desktop, allowing users to access information and services quickly and easily over the Internet," added Alex Dale, managing director of Virgin Net. "We are excited to provide our customers with leading technology such as Netscape Navigator client software because of its user-friendly nature and because Netscape is dedicated to providing the best client software available."

Virgin Net is a joint venture between Virgin Communications and leading U.K. cable operator International CableTel. In addition to Netscape Navigator client software, the Virgin Net client will also incorporate software from Progressive Networks (Real Audio), Muscat, Macromedia (Shockwave) and Solid Oak (Cybersitter). The software is initially being distributed through retail outlets such as Virgin Megastores.

Netscape Communications Corporation is a premier provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools, and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NSCP," Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California. Netscape Communications European headquarters are located in Paris.

Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com or by sending email to info@netscape.com.

Additional information on Virgin Communications is available on the Internet at http://www.virgin.com. For more information on Virgin's products and services, please send email to info@virgin.co.uk.

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