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EarthLink Network first to deliver X2 and K56flex access
Business Wire - June 09, 1997 07:00
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PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 1997--
While other ISPs force customers to chose between competing 56K technologies, EarthLink adopts both
EarthLink Network Inc. (NASDAQ:ELNK) announced it will begin providing 56kbps modem access, giving its members faster access to the Internet.
While other ISPs force their customers to choose between competing technologies from U.S. Robotics and Rockwell, EarthLink members will enjoy access to both 56K solutions.
EarthLink will begin immediately offering its members both x2 (U.S. Robotics) and K56flex (Rockwell and most other modem vendors) connectivity through local points of presence (POPs) in Southern California. Both technologies will also be immediately available nationwide through a toll-free 800 access number (TotalAccess 800-service rates apply). Nationwide local K56flex access via POPs located throughout the United States will be available by the end of the summer.
Both 56K technologies enable Internet connectivity through standard telephone lines at speeds nearly twice as fast as today's common 28.8K modems. 56K modems provide faster delivery of Internet information and are ideal for graphics-intensive Web pages, on-line gaming and collaboration, and streaming audio and video.
Faster access enhances the overall Internet experience. With EarthLink's new 56K access service, business and individual members can simply install a 56kbps modem to start enjoying high-speed Internet access, at the same price as EarthLink's existing 28.8K access service.
"Through emerging technologies such as 56K, we are committed to providing our members the best possible Internet experience," said Sky Dayton, founder and chairman of EarthLink Network. "But since today's two dominant 56K technologies are incompatible, Internet users have been forced to choose between competing camps when choosing a 56K solution. We're making this decision a no-brainer by ultimately supporting both solutions nationwide."
Dayton added: "In the end, we hope the modem industry will get together on a common standard for 56K. It is in the best interest of the modem industry and the Internet user community for these technologies to be compatible. Until then, we will work to support both solutions."
About EarthLink's TotalAccess 800 Service
Toll-free nationwide 56K access will be available immediately through EarthLink's low-cost TotalAccess 800 service: $24.95 per month for 5 hours of service and $4.95 for each additional hour. Existing TotalAccess dial-up members may use the 800 number for a flat $4.95 per hour. More information about EarthLink's 56K service is available at earthlink.net .
About EarthLink
EarthLink Network is a leading Internet service provider. Through a full range of innovative access and hosting services, the company makes the Internet relevant and productive to hundreds of thousands of individuals and businesses every day. With headquarters in Pasadena, Calif. EarthLink provides local access to thousands of communities from more than 665 POPs in North America. Additional service and pricing information is available by calling 800/395-8425 and through EarthLink's Web site at earthlink.net .
CONTACT: EarthLink Network Inc., Pasadena
Kirsten Kappos, 818/296-2467
kirstenk@earthlink.net
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