ATTP news HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 2000--Affordable
Telecommunications Technology Corporation (OTCBB:ATTP) announced today
that it has entered into an agreement with Sprint Broadband Direct(SM)
(NYSE:PCS) to market wireless Internet connections to businesses and
consumers. The agreement is expected to give Affordable
Telecommunications an avenue into larger clients located in the
company's service areas.
Sprint Broadband Direct utilizes a proven wireless, digital
frequency technology to deliver the Internet directly into homes and
businesses at speeds up to 50 times faster than today's dial-up
modems. Operating independent of traditional telephone lines, Sprint
Broadband delivers greater reliability over cable and local telephone
Internet access products.
Affordable Telecommunications President Steven H. Bethke stated,
"The demand for high-speed, high-bandwidth Internet access that is
affordable and efficient is no longer an emerging trend, but a
necessity for many businesses and consumers. Sprint Broadband Direct
meets this demand through innovation. As a wireless system able to
adjust bandwidth quickly as demand surges, Sprint Broadband's
performance and security stands above its DSL and cable competitors.
Offering Sprint Broadband Direct will enable Affordable to capture a
greater number of customers, both individuals and businesses."
About Sprint
Sprint is a global communications company at the forefront of
integrating long-distance, local and wireless communications services,
and a large carrier of Internet traffic. Sprint operates the United
States' first nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network and is a
leader in advanced data communications services. Sprint has $20
billion in annual revenues and serves more than 20 million business
and residential customers. For more information on Sprint Business'
enabling technologies, visit sprintbiz.com.
About Affordable Telecommunications Technology
Affordable Telecommunications Technology Corp. capitalizes on the
explosive two-way messaging products and services sector -- a market
projected to reach $300 million in annual sales with over 11 million
units sold by 2004. Affordable markets pre-paid and post-paid wireless
telecommunications products and services directly and through 11
retail stores and employs a nearly 40-person sales force. Located in
South Texas and Louisiana, Affordable's retail stores include The
Wireless Store, Camera's Etc. and Beeper Boutique. The company also
operates a two-way data network covering the greater Houston
Metropolitan area, and will utilize the network's technology to
provide Automatic Meter Reading services in the near future.
Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to
the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking
statements involve risky and uncertainties, including without
limitation, continued acceptance of the company's products, increased
levels of competition for the company, new products and technological
changes, the company's dependence on third-party suppliers, and other
risks detailed from time to lime in the company's periodic reports
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
For additional information, see www.thewirelessstore.net
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