NorthPoint Communications Group, founded in Emeryville, California, aimed to provide high-speed network and data transport services. Their core mission was to enable Internet service providers, broadband data service providers, and phone companies to meet the growing information needs of small and medium-sized businesses, home office workers, and telecommuters. The company focused on delivering reliable and efficient connectivity solutions to enhance business operations and remote work capabilities.

Notable figures associated with NorthPoint Communications include Whitey Bluestein, who has extensive experience in corporate development and strategy within both established companies and startups. Despite its initial success, NorthPoint faced financial difficulties, leading to a Chapter 11 reorganization in June 2001, which was later converted to Chapter 7. The company's impact was significant in its time, contributing to the advancement of high-speed internet services for businesses and telecommuters before its closure.