LETTER 1 filename1.txt May 11, 2005 Via U.S. Mail and Fax Sandra G. Thomas Secretary First Avenue Networks, Inc. 230 Court Square, Suite 202 Charlottesville, VA 22902 Re: First Avenue Networks, Inc. Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 Filed February 10, 2005 File No. Dear Ms. Thomas: We have completed our review of your Form 10-K and related filings and do not, at this time, have any further comments. Sincerely, /s/ Kathleen Krebs For Larry Spirgel Assistant Director cc: Juliana Capata Ropes & Gray LLP Via Facsimile: (415) 315-6350 ?? ?? ?? ?? UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 DIVISION OF CORPORATION FINANCE