Digex, Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIGX), today issued the following statement regarding WorldCom's July 21, 2002 announcement regarding its Chapter 11 filing:

Digex is a separate public company and was not included in WorldCom's voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Digex will continue to be funded by WorldCom and utilize network services to operate its business and deliver quality service to customers.

About Digex
Digex is a leading provider of managed services. Digex customers, from mainstream enterprise corporations to Internet-based businesses, leverage Digex's services to deploy secure, scaleable, high performance e-Enablement, Commerce and Enterprise IT business solutions. Additional information on Digex is available at www.digex.com.

Contacts:
Tania Almond
Digex, Inc.
Phone:240-456-3800
E-Mail: tania.almond@digex.com

Secret F. Wherrett
Digex, Inc.
Phone:240-456-3556
E-Mail: secret.wherrett@digex.com