RECENT VALUE NEWS FOR X-Stream Network, deal dated November 1998 HAS been consumated, go to website directed to in first article; second article dated May 29 1999 regarding Carlton and ALL the services that will be available - is Network X-Stream XSNI? or just the free ISP in the UK? If XSNI is inclusive of the following informaiton, then you should be experiencing some great valuation. Perhaps Jonathan Capper can email Mr. Robert Manning and get Mr. Robert Manning to answer specifically if the following pertains to XSNI and to release an official statement indicating same; also in the future to include the symbol XSNI to reflect the information relates to XSNI X-stream Network, the Free ISP in the UK in the press releases so people know what to invest in.
NEWS:
X-STREAM NETWORK: X-Stream provides a travel portal in conjunction with Microsoft &
Associated New Media
NOV 30, 1998, M2 Communications - The X-Stream Network today announced a partnership with Microsoft and
Associated New Media to offer an interactive on-line travel booking service and constantly updated travel features.
Available at www.x-stream.co.uk/travel this exciting new portal is a further extension to the X-Stream Central portal
web site and The X- Stream Network's 100% FREE Internet access service launched in march of this year.
X-Stream is one of the first Expedia Associate Partners to offer MSN Expedia UK to their customers. MSN Expedia
UK offers customers an extensive real time availability choice of air tickets, cars, hotels and late availability holiday
packages, specifically for UK travellers. X- Stream Central web site, including features from both MSN Expedia UK
and Associated New Media, offers a full content and on-line booking solution from one easy access point.
Constantly updated news and travel features are provided by Associated New Media's award winning online city guide
and This is London, ( www.thisislondon.com). The highly successful travel booking engine, MSN Expedia UK will
supply X-Stream UK'S user base of over 150, 000 subscribers with a co-branded version of MSN Expedia UK.
Paul Myers, Managing Director of X-Stream Technologies UK said, "MSN Expedia UK searches exactly the same
airline database as a traditional travel agent, but allows the user hands on control. One of the extraordinary deals I
discovered was a return flight from London to Boston, USA that can be booked on-line for an amazing GBP 134. Even
if I wasn't a business partner, there's no doubt that I will be an enthusiastic customer."
X-Stream CEO, Greg Sukornyk, further added "MSN Expedia UK has proven to be an incredible success in the US
and I believe will be equally successful in the UK. MSN Expedia UK is easy to use, offers amazing deals, and is certain
to be popular with X-Stream's users who are recipients Of FREE Internet access and know great value when they see
it. With this new offering, X-Stream enhances its reputation as one of the world's first true Web portal service."
Comments James Vaile, Travel Country Manager for MSN Expedia UK, "Already MSN EXpedia UK is delighting
UK travellers judging by the positive results to date. The reason, we believe, is that we've taken the best of an award
winning, first class product in the US and have substantially improved and tailored it for the UK. We are excited to be
working with so many great partners and convinced that X-Stream's customers will love this service too."
Further content on the X-Stream Central site www.x-stream.co.uk is supplied by Associated New Media with a raft of
new features including live Football Results and Fixtures, a 'What's On' Entertainment Guide, News, Business and
Sports Headlines.
About The X-Stream Network
Launched in the UK on March 8, 1998, The X-Stream Network is the world's first 100% FREE Internet access
service which now boasts over 150,000 registered subscribers. Users can access the service by calling 0870 7306466
and requesting the necessary software. Using this innovative software programme, The Network is able to offer all users
100% free access to the Internet, funded by on-screen advertising. With offices in London and Toronto, The X- Stream
Network is rapidly expanding its unique service around the planet.
The X-Stream Network can be found at
www.x-stream.com, X-Streamail free email at mail.x-stream.co.uk, X-Stream Central at www.x-stream.co.uk
and The X-Stream Games Network at www.x-stream.gamesnetwork.com
Note to Editors:
MSN is Microsoft's umbrella brand for it's online products and services which includes MSN Expedia UK, MSN
Hotmail, MSN.Co.uk and MSN Internet Access.
MSN Expedia UK will be distributed by MSN.co.uk and Expedia associated partners including, beeb@ The BBC, the
Electronic Telegraph, FT.COM, 'This is London' (from the Associated New Media), Time Out, Yell from BT,
X-Stream and Conde Nast.
About MSN
MSN brings consumers online services from Microsoft, the world's leading software company. Other three key services
in the MSN family include:
-- MSN.co.uk: MSN's portal site MSN.co.uk is designed to bring the best of the web to consumers, to provide the
most useful information and services offered together in one place helping Internet users do what they want, fast. The
site is freely available to all Internet users and currently attracts 860,000 unique visitors per month
-- MSN Hotmail: The Communications Centre on MSN.co.uk features Hotmail, the web- based service that provides
customers with free email for life, is accessible from anywhere in the world and now has 905,000 web users in the UK
alone.
-- MSN Internet Access: a subscription service offering integrated Internet access, an email account and community
services. New subscribers are eligible for a 30 day free trial. Starter packs can be ordered from MSN on 0345
002000.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The
company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use; each designed with the mission of
making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.
Microsoft and MSN are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or
other countries. Other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Article 2
MAY 26, 1999, M2 Communications - London -- The X-Stream Network, the UK's first free ISP and pioneer of the
calls free strategy, announces an alliance with Carlton Online as a content service provider to increase the information
and entertainment available to X-Stream subscribers and site visitors.
The deal brings three new areas of interest for X-Stream users so that from X-Stream's website they can now access
information on the latest film releases courtesy of www.popcom.co.uk, access to games and quizzes via
www.jamba.co.uk as well as links to gastronomic information at www.simplyfood.co.uk.
As well as full national cinema listings, Popcorn features film reviews, pictures, video trailers, and audio interviews with
major stars. Videos will be on sale through e-commerce partnerships.
Sam Michel, executive producer of Popcorn, says: "We're aiming at the mainstream cinema-goer, rather than "film
anoraks". There is a tremendous depth of information on the site, but our focus is on the news and gossip, the latest
releases, the big stars. We've included a lot of irreverent features which we think will appeal to our 18-30 target
audience." Popcorn has the exclusive UK license to the StarLinks software, which shows the professional links between
any two film actors you can name, while Allegedly' focuses on the more personal liaisons between stars.
Jamba.co.uk brings together a host of interactive games and quizzes. These range from "Jumbo Jamba", with its major
gameshows, such as Catchphrase, through to pub quizzes and darts in "Bar Jamba", to a range of diverse challenges and
puzzles in "Jamba Dips". New features and games will be introduced regularly.
Kirsty Marron, producer of Jamba, explains: "Jamba.co.uk is the best site for British Internet users to play games and
win big prizes. While the Internet is becoming a useful tool in daily life for many people, Jamba shows that it can also be
downright fun."
Simplyfood.co.uk includes a searchable restaurant guide, a database of thousands of recipes, wine guides and tastings,
nutritional facts plus reviews and specialist sections on organic food and chocolate.
Charlotte Tookey, Producer of SimplyFood says: "It's a totally comprehensive online food and drink resource, backed
by authoritative experts in each area. But we've made sure it's completely approachable, and even the most novice cook
will find something useful here."
X-Stream understands the needs of Internet users and aims to provide a broad and thorough scope of services via its
web site. The site is dynamic and user friendly offering visitors an easy, accessible interface to whatever information they
require, including news, travel, finance and of course, details on how to make best use of the Internet.
Paul Myers, MD of X-Stream UK, comments 'We want to give our subscribers and users as much useful information as
possible in a format that is easy to use. X-Stream is an Internet focussed company, not another Internet "Wannabe", so
we understand what people want from the Internet and how to design Internet solutions that allow them to find what
they need easily and quickly. The addition of CarIton Online's services to The X-Stream Network gives a greater
"entertainment" focus to complement the existing information we provide."
About The X-Stream Network
Launched in the UK on March 8, 1998, The X-Stream Network is the world's first 1 00% FREE Internet access
service, which now boasts nearly 350,000 registered subscribers. Users can access the service by calling 0800 358
5678 and requesting the necessary software. Using this innovative software programme, The X-Stream Network is able
to offer all users 100% free access to the Internet, funded by on-screen advertising. With offices in London and
Toronto, The X-Stream Network is rapidly expanding its unique service around the planet.
The X-Stream Network can be found at
x-stream.com, X-StreaMail free email at mail.x-stream.co.uk, X-Stream Central at
x-stream.co.uk and The X-Stream Games Network at x- stream.gamesnetwork.com
About Carlton Online
Carlton Online is the Web Company set up by CarIton Communications plc in April 1998. Since then more than 45
people have been recruited. The company launched three significant Web sites at the end of 1998: wwwjamba.co.uk,
www.popcom.co.uk and www.simplyfood.co.uk.
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CONTACT: Sue Norreys/Matt Buckley,
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Paul Myers, X-Stream Network
Tel: +44 (0)870 730 6466
Fax: +44 (0)870 730 5959
e-mail: pmyers@x-stream.com
Emma Crowe, Carlton Online
Tel: +44 (0)171 663 3656
Fax: +44 (0)171 663 3664
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