Dell, Bell Atlantic Announce Collaboration to Provide High-Speed ADSL Internet
Access On Dell Dimension PCs
BusinessWire, Monday, October 05, 1998 at 11:10
WASHINGTON, D.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 1998--
Dell Expands ConnectDirect Program with Third ADSL Provider
In the latest evolution of its ConnectDirect(sm) strategy to
provide fast and easy Internet access to its customers, Dell Computer
Corporation (NASDAQ:DELL) today joined yet another industry leader to
provide ultra-fast ADSL Internet services on Dell(R) Dimension(R)
desktop PCs.
Dell, the world's leading direct computer systems company, and
Bell Atlantic said today they will collaborate to integrate Bell
Atlantic ADSL services with ADSL-ready Dimension PCs for home and
small business customers.
The Dell and Bell Atlantic initiative, which includes
compatibility testing between the services, modems and Dell PCs was
announced today at the National Press Club in Washington as part of
Bell Atlantic's introduction of ADSL services. The two companies will
also work to develop a process to help Dell customers determine if
they are eligible for Bell Atlantic ADSL Internet service.
ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) services, where
available, transform ordinary phone lines into high-speed,
high-bandwidth conduits for accessing the Internet up to 125 times
faster than 56K modems. ADSL services also enable customers to access
the Internet and talk over the phone using the same line.
"We believe that ADSL is one of the strongest solutions for
providing our customers with high-speed access to the Internet," said
Janet Mountain, director of Dell's Dimension product group. "However,
for the best possible Internet experience, customers need more than a
network card to make their PCs ready for ADSL. That's why Dell is
leveraging its ConnectDirect initiative to work directly with leaders
in the online community to test and validate ADSL solutions and
provide a complete end-to-end customer experience with Dell PCs and
high-speed Internet solutions."
Dell expects to complete its efforts with Bell Atlantic by early
next year. In the meantime, Bell Atlantic customers can now purchase
Dell Dimension PCs with network cards for an ADSL connection with Bell
Atlantic services and modems.
About ConnectDirect
ConnectDirect is Dell's strategy to provide customers with fast,
easy and personalized access to the Internet through partnerships with
leaders in the online community. Currently the program includes
partnerships with AT&T WorldNet for ISP services and Excite for
customized Internet content. The program also includes partnerships
with Bell Atlantic, SBC Communications and US West for ADSL services
in nearly half the U.S. states. Dell has also selected Cisco Systems
Inc. as the modem provider for ADSL-ready Dimension PCs sold to US
West customers.
Dell Dimension PCs
Dell Dimension is the company's award-winning line of desktop PCs
for home and small business customers. The build-to-order PCs have led
the industry in a number of technology developments, including the
rapid transition to Intel(R) Pentium(R) II processors. For more
information about Dimension desktop PCs, visit Dell's Internet site
at: www.dell.com/products/dim.
Ranked No. 125 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 363 in the
Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading
direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $15.2 billion
for the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes
products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive
selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its
products can be obtained through its toll-free number 1-800-388-8542
or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com.
Dell and Dimension are registered trademarks and ConnectDirect is
a registered service mark of Dell Computer Corporation. Dell disclaims
any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
CONTACT: Dell Computer Corporation, Round Rock
Bill Robbins, 512/728-4100 (Media Contact)
Bill_Robbins@dell.com
or
Marci Grossman, 512/728-3113 (Media Contact)
marci_grossman@dell.com
or
Don Collis, 512/728-8671 (Investor Contact)
Don_Collis@dell.com
or
Rob Williams, 512/728-7570 (Investor Contact)
Robert_Williams@dell.com
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