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Lycos Europe N.V. to Co-Brand Access Power's Net.Caller on Comundo
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Agreement Will Bring the Benefits of Internet Long-Distance Calling to Over a Million Comundo Subscribers in Europe
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 2000-- Lycos Europe's (Neuer Markt, Frankfurt Germany:LCY) new Internet Access Provider,
Comundo, and Access Power (OTCBB:ACCR - news) have agreed to co-brand Net.Caller(TM) to bring the benefits of Internet long-distance calling to more than
a million registered Comundo subscribers in Europe.
As part of Lycos Europe, one of Europe's leading internet hubs, Comundo users will be able to instantly download Net.Caller(TM) software for convenient and
economical Internet long-distance calling. Net.Caller(TM) allows subscribers to use their PC to make phone calls anywhere in the world.
According to Douglas Bottomley, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Access Power, the agreement is on the heels of the company's recently announced
expansion into 15 European countries. ``Lycos Europe, with its key brand Comundo, is a strong strategic partner which creates a powerful distribution channel for
Net.Caller's growth in Europe and the UK. We look forward to providing their subscribers with best of kind voice-over-the-Internet services,'' he said.
Dr. Sebastian Reschke, Managing Director of Comundo, part of Lycos Europe, said the relationship provides Comundo subscribers with an exciting new way to
communicate. ``As we develop our stronghold in Europe, we will provide value-added services that give our subscribers another unique way to use the Internet.
Net.Caller(TM) is part of that strategy,'' he said.
About Access Power:
Formed in 1996, Access Power, Inc. (OTCBB:ACCR - news) is a pioneer provider of global Internet-based PC-to-phone service and web-to-phone
communications for e-commerce. Access Power's Net.Caller(TM) and e-button(TM) have worldwide appeal in allowing PC users to use voice communication over
the Internet with simplicity and convenience -- and helps businesses provide comprehensive online customer service.
Net.Caller's(TM) voice-over-the Internet technology provides PC users with an economical alternative to traditional long distance service. Net.Caller(TM) has the
distinction of being the world's first flat-rate PC-to-phone service -- allowing users to make unlimited calls from anywhere in the world to anywhere in the U.S.,
Canada and 15 European countries. Access Power was recognized in 1999 by SmartMoney.com, an on-line Wall Street Journal magazine, as one of the ``best
buy'' Internet telephony service providers.
e-button(TM) is an e-commerce tool that increases site retention, customer satisfaction and sales. By using e-button(TM), a PC user can connect directly to a
customer service representative for instantaneous customer contact and help -- providing the e-tailer with increased sales opportunities.
Access Power provides its best of kind services in conjunction with Lycos Europe, Lucent NetworkCare, VocalTec Communications, Ltd. and Cisco Systems, Inc.
Contact information: Access Power, Inc. {www.accesspower.com}, 10033 Sawgrass Drive West, Suite 100, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL USA 32082.
info@accesspower.com or 904/273-2980
Lycos Europe
Lycos Europe is one of Europe's leading Internet destinations. It is a powerful network of premium Internet brands combining connectivity, content and community
services. On any day, millions of web users are navigating, communicating or publishing their own content on Lycos Europe. Currently, 1 in 3 users in Europe choose
a Lycos brand.
That makes Lycos Europe a prime destination for on-line advertisers and e-commerce partners.
Lycos Europe has Pan European presence with local language and content web sites in 11 countries - Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands,
Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain and the UK and Ireland.
Note: Statements in this press release, which are not historical facts, are ``forward-looking statements'' within the meaning given to that term in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Since these statements
involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company's actual results could differ materially from expected results. |
