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MindSpring Acquires Applied Innovations Subscribers
Business Wire - April 16, 1998 18:58
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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1998--MindSpring Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSPG) today announced it
has purchased the dial-up Internet subscribers of Applied Innovations of Gainesville, Georgia. MindSpring is a national
Internet service provider.
In transitioning to MindSpring's award-winning service, each Applied Innovations subscriber will receive the
MindSpring Starter Kit, which includes MindSpring's user access interface and a complete suite of Internet software
for Windows 95, Windows 3.x, or Macintosh; a comprehensive User's Guide; and access to MindSpring's 24-hour
toll-free technical support service. Transition of the Applied Innovations subscribers should be complete within 30
days.
"MindSpring is glad to welcome Applied Innovation's subscribers to our family," said Cliff Bryant, MindSpring's
director of acquisitions. "It is our goal to make this transition as rewarding an experience as possible for our new
subscribers. This is one of the reasons we have been successful in reaching agreements with companies who choose to
exit the dial-up Internet access business."
Applied Innovations will continue to offer dedicated access, web page design and hosting services for businesses.
"We are pleased to offer our residential dial-up users the high-quality customer service provided by MindSpring," said
Steve McKibbon, president of Applied Innovations.
About MindSpring: MindSpring is a leading Internet service provider focused on delivering outstanding service and
support to its customers. By following its core values and beliefs, MindSpring is committed to doing an exceptional job
of serving its customers, its employees, its owners and its community. MindSpring's dial-up subscribers can browse
the World Wide Web, send electronic mail, participate in informative online chats and access over 21,000 newsgroups.
MindSpring offers local Internet service in more than 320 locations throughout the United States. MindSpring is also a
leading provider of Web Hosting services and domain registrations.
In November 1997, MindSpring earned CNET: The Computer Network's "Buy It" recommendation as the best value
national ISP. Ranking ISPs in December 1997, PC World named MindSpring the ISP with the best Customer Support,
noting MindSpring "gives its users the moon." Smart Money called MindSpring "The Better Option" to AOL in
February 1998. Upside Magazine said MindSpring "understands the value of service, community and brand in the cold
world of the Net," in its February 1998 analysis of the top 150 technology companies in the United States. MindSpring
was given Home Office Computing's "Best Buy" for Web Hosting in its April 1998 issue. To learn more about
MindSpring and its services, visit the web site at www.mindspring.com or call (800) 719-4332.
CONTACT: MindSpring, Atlanta
Ed Hansen, 404/287-0893
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