EarthLink Receives ``World Class'' Honor From PC World Magazine; EarthLink Wins its Fifth ``Best Of'' Award This Year
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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2000--Proving once again that it
is the leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) in service and customer
satisfaction, EarthLink (NASDAQ:ELNK) has received the PC World
magazine 2000 World Class Award for best ISP.
This is the fifth major "best of" award EarthLink has won since
the beginning of the year. In addition, its EarthLink 5.0 software has
garnered rave reviews for ease of use and its intuitive, integrated
interface.
"Winning this award from a prestigious publication like PC World
demonstrates the value and quality we provide EarthLink members," said
Garry Betty, CEO of EarthLink. "It also proves that the merger of
EarthLink and MindSpring has allowed us to bring the highest level of
service to the masses."
Celebrating its 18th year, the World Class Awards honor the top
hardware, software, and Web products and services in the computer
industry. The World Class Award winners were announced in the July
2000 issue of PC World.
"The World Class Award winners represent an all-star line-up of
the year's best products," said Kevin McKean, editorial director of PC
World. "Throughout the year, the editors scout outstanding players in
hardware and software for our readers. These awards honor the finest
the industry has to offer -- from solid veterans to stand-out
rookies."
To select the best of the best, PC World's editors, testers and
contributors examined the entire gamut of products and services that
have appeared in the magazine over the past year. Hundreds of products
in more than 70 categories were judged on performance, value,
consistency and innovation. The magazine also polled its readers to
name the top companies for PC and software service and support.
For more information about EarthLink's award-winning slate of
Internet access, Web hosting or e-commerce products and services,
please call 1-800-EARTHLINK or visit www.earthlink.net.
About EarthLink
EarthLink is one of the world's leading Internet service
providers, bringing the magic of the Internet to more than 3.5 million
individuals and businesses every day. Headquartered in Atlanta,
EarthLink provides a full range of innovative access, hosting and
e-commerce solutions to thousands of communities internationally from
more than 5,000 points of presence. EarthLink is committed to doing an
exceptional job of pleasing its customers, shareholders and the
community by following the company's Core Values and Beliefs.
Information about EarthLink and EarthLink Sprint services is available
by calling 800-395-8425 and through EarthLink's Web site at
www.earthlink.net.
It's your Internet.
CONTACT: EarthLink
Ed Hansen, 404/287-0893
edhansen@corp.earthlink.net
KEYWORD: GEORGIA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS INTERNET PUBLISHING
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