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Vancouver, BC, April 8, 2005--Peer 1 Network Enterprises, Inc. today announced the closing of a non-brokered private placement previously announced on March 16, 2005. 4,750,000 common shares priced at $0.28 per common share were issued for gross proceeds of $1,330,000. All securities issued are subject to a four month hold period to August 9, 2005, in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange policy and applicable securities laws.

The subscriber to the offering, Werner K. Paulus, a director of Peer 1, acquired the 4,750,000 common shares issued.

Vancouver, BC, March 17, 2005--Peer 1 Network Enterprises, Inc. (TSX VENTURE:PIX), a leading provider of high-performance Internet infrastructure, today announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 5 million shares priced at $0.28 per common share. This transaction is subject to regulatory approval.

The proceeds of this private placement will be used for general working capital requirements.

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