EXHIBIT 10.2
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
This CONSULTING AGREEMENT (the "Agreement"), dated as of July 30, 2001, is made and entered into by
and between Novo Networks Operating Corp. (the "Corporation"), a Delaware corporation with its principal
office in Texas, and John L. Higgins (the "Consultant"), an individual who resides in Nevada.
WHEREAS, the business of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, Axistel Communications, Inc., Novo Networks
Global Services, Inc., Novo Networks International Services, Inc. and e.Volve Technology Group, Inc. (the
"Other Companies") is providing telecommunications services over a facilities-based network (the "Business");
and
WHEREAS, the Consultant has significant experience in the telecommunications industry, including the business
of telecommunications services, and the Corporation desires to retain the Consultant to perform certain advisory
services upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation and the Other Companies (together, the "Debtors") commenced chapter 11 cases
in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Bankruptcy Court") on July 30, 2001;
and
WHEREAS, the Corporation intends to submit their retention of the Consultant to the Bankruptcy Court for
approval if such approval is determined to be necessary or appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant is willing to make its expertise and experience available to the Corporation and the
other Debtors upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein contained and other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto do hereby agree as
follows:
1. Term. The consulting relationship contemplated by this Agreement shall be effective as of July 30, 2001, and
continue until the earlier of (i) the consummation of a sale, merger or other corporate transaction involving the
Debtors or (ii) November 17, 2001, unless t