<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM AKAMAI
TECHNOLOGIES, INC.'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCES TO SUCH
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS

                             
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