Peer1 Named Number One Web Hosting Provider for October 2006 on TopHosts Canada Top 10 List

October 5, 2006-(TORONTO, ON)- Each month CA.TopHosts.Com reviews hundreds of hosting providers and selects the host who ranks best on commitment to customer service, breadth of Web hosting services and innovation in both marketing and technology.

TopHosts Canada has selected PEER 1 as the Number One Web Host on the prestigious CA.TopHosts.Com Top 10 list of Canadian Web hosting providers.

“PEER 1 has performed admirably in the Web hosting arena and continues to accelerate in providing a diverse customer base with outstanding hosting services and technical support,” said Rob Laidlaw, CEO of VerticalScope, a media leader and parent to CA.TopHosts.Com.

PEER 1 (TSX-V: PIX) recently announced that it has extended its high performance Internet network to connect to the second largest Internet exchange in Europe: AMS-IX of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

About PEER 1
PEER 1 is a leading Internet infrastructure provider delivering highly scalable hosting and co-location solutions to ensure a client’s online presence is fast performing and available 100% of the time. Since its inception in 1999, the company has grown to include data centers and network points of presence in 17 major cities across North America and Europe, all connected by PEER 1’s world class Internet network. PEER 1 serves a variety of small- and medium-sized businesses including emerging technology companies, hosting providers, online gaming providers, Internet phone (VoIP) companies, and professional services organizations. The company’s headquarters are in Vancouver, Canada and the stock is traded on the TSX Venture exchange under the symbol PIX. For more information visit http://www.peer1.com.

About VerticalScope Inc.
Toronto, Canada-based VerticalScope Inc., the parent of TopHosts.Com and CA.TopHosts.Com, is a leading international media company that creates authoritative industry portals, directories and content services, covering a wide array of vertical industries. Our verticals offer a unique perspective on the latest news, featuring thought-provoking articles, and insightful analysis. VerticalScope currently prints over 750 million pages per year through its various print magazines, and has successfully launched magazines into some of the most competitive consumer markets with titles such as Modified Magazine, which currently has a readership of over 1,000,000 car enthusiasts per month. Visit www.verticalscope.com.

Source: VerticalScope Inc.

Marketing/Advertising Contact: Marino Brilli, Business Devt. Manager (VerticalScopeTechnology Division), 416-341-8950 ext. 239, or email: mbrilli@verticalscope.com.
Editorial Contact: Cliff Boodoosingh, Senior Technology Editor, 416-341-8950 ext. 232 or email: cliffb@verticalscope.com.

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