Via Net.works Incorporated. The Group's principal activity is to provide internet services to small and medium-sized businesses in Europe and the United States. The Group operates in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The services provided by the Group include connectivity services, networking services, hosting services, network and content security services and professional services. During 2002, the Group sold its operations in Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Ireland and Mexico.