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NET2PHONE BUNDLED WITH NEW NETSCAPE 6 BROWSER

Award-winning Internet telephony software integrated into Personal Toolbar of Netscape 6

HACKENSACK, NJ and MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, April 5, 2000 -- Net2Phone, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTOP) and Netscape, a subsidiary of America Online, Inc. (NYSE: AOL), today announced that Net2Phone's award-winning PC software is now fully embedded into Netscape's new Netscape® 6 browser, providing Netscape 6 users with value-added, low-cost voice services from their PCs. Netscape 6 Preview Release 1 was released today and is available for download at Netscape Netcenter. This integration is part of a multi-year agreement with Netscape to bundle Net2Phone's PC services throughout Netscape's properties.

Jim Martin, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Netscape, said, "This relationship distinguishes Netscape as the most complete Internet browser by adding the most natural form of communication today -- voice. Netscape has continuously provided its users with the highest level of quality with all of our services, and we believe Net2Phone's products will serve as a turn-key solution to consumers and businesses worldwide who want an enriched multimedia Web experience."

Netscape has added a new button to its Personal Toolbar on the Netscape 6 browser, entitled "Net2Phone," enabling browser users to place calls from their multimedia PCs to any telephone or multimedia PC around the world.

Howie Balter, CEO of Net2Phone, said: "Now for the first time, Internet users around the world can make calls directly from their browser. A button on Netscape's personal toolbar is prime real estate for the Internet, and we are excited about the integration with Netscape's browser as well as throughout the Netcenter site. Through this integration, Net2Phone has become an integral part of the surfer's Web experience, bringing the voice component of the Web to all Internet users."

Net2Phone's PC services are also integrated throughout Netscape's Netcenter portal, enabling one-click dialing integration with Netscape's online directories and address books. Users can call anywhere within the U.S. for 1 cent per minute. International rates begin at 3.9 cents per minute. Fulfillment is now immediate since the integration of the browser eliminates the previous required download.

The powerful combination of Netscape 6, Net2Phone and the Netscape Netcenter portal will offer consumers and businesses a convenient and low cost way to keep in touch with friends, family and business associates. By incorporating Net2Phone into Netscape's suite of services, Web users with one phone line can place phone calls and surf the Web at the same time. In addition, because calls are placed directly through the Internet, consumers will realize substantial savings.

Netscape 6 Preview Release 1 is available today for public download on Netscape Netcenter. The new groundbreaking browser is small in size, leads the industry in standards compliance and can run across a wide variety of platforms from traditional PC desktops to new computing devices. Netscape 6 offers users unmatched convenience features, the ability to stay connected to important information and the flexibility to deeply customize the browser to fit their individual needs and personality.

Netscape is a leading provider of software and services for businesses that want to transform the way they create and keep customers in the emerging Net Economy. A subsidiary of America Online, Inc., Netscape is based in Mountain View, California. Additional information on Netscape is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com, by sending email to info@netscape.com, or by calling corporate sales at 650-937-2555.

Net2Phone is a leading provider of voice-enhanced Internet communications services to individuals and businesses worldwide. Net2Phone enables people to place low-cost high quality calls from their computer, telephone, or fax machine to any telephone or fax machine in the world. Net2Phone develops and markets technology and services for IP voice and e-commerce solutions for the Web and other IP networks. For more information aboutNet2Phone's products and services, please visit www.net2phone.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, Net2Phone's expected operating performance for the three months ending January 31, 2000 and thereafter. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainty of financial estimates and projections, the competitive environment for Internet telephony, changes of rates of all related telco rates and services, legislation that may affect the Internet telephony industry, and Net2Phone's ability to operate the services described on a large scale commercial level. The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Net2Phone assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and the other information set forth from time to time in Net2Phone's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Netscape, Netscape Navigator and the Communicator logos are registered trademarks of Netscape in the United States and other countries. Other Netscape logos, product names, and service names are also trademarks of Netscape Communications, which may be registered in other countries. Other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.

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Netscape is a leading provider of software and services for businesses that want to transform the way they create and keep customers in the emerging Net Economy. A division of America Online, Inc., Netscape is based in Mountain View, California. Additional information on Netscape is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com by sending email to info@netscape.com, or by calling corporate sales at 650-937-2555.


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