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Monday October 5, 10:46 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Dell, Bell Atlantic Announce Collaboration to
Provide High-Speed ADSL Internet Access On
Dell Dimension PCs
Dell Expands ConnectDirect Program with Third ADSL Provider
WASHINGTON, D.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 1998-- In the latest evolution of its ConnectDirect(sm) strategy to provide fast and easy Internet access to its customers, Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL - news) today joined yet another industry leader to provide ultra-fast ADSL Internet services on Dell(R) Dimension(R) desktop PCs.
Dell, the world's leading direct computer systems company, and Bell Atlantic said today they will collaborate to integrate Bell Atlantic ADSL services with ADSL-ready Dimension PCs for home and small business customers.
The Dell and Bell Atlantic initiative, which includes compatibility testing between the services, modems and Dell PCs was announced today at the National Press Club in Washington as part of Bell Atlantic's introduction of ADSL services. The two companies will also work to develop a process to help Dell customers determine if they are eligible for Bell Atlantic ADSL Internet service.
ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) services, where available, transform ordinary phone lines into high-speed, high-bandwidth conduits for accessing the Internet up to 125 times faster than 56K modems. ADSL services also enable customers to access the Internet and talk over the phone using the same line.
''We believe that ADSL is one of the strongest solutions for providing our customers with high-speed access to the Internet,'' said Janet Mountain, director of Dell's Dimension product group. ''However, for the best possible Internet experience, customers need more than a network card to make their PCs ready for ADSL. That's why Dell is
leveraging its ConnectDirect initiative to work directly with leaders in the online community to test and validate ADSL solutions and provide a complete end-to-end customer experience with Dell PCs and high-speed Internet solutions.''
Dell expects to complete its efforts with Bell Atlantic by early next year. In the meantime, Bell Atlantic customers can now purchase Dell Dimension PCs with network cards for an ADSL connection with Bell Atlantic services and
modems.
About ConnectDirect
ConnectDirect is Dell's strategy to provide customers with fast, easy and personalized access to the Internet through partnerships with leaders in the online community. Currently the program includes partnerships with AT&T WorldNet for ISP services and Excite for customized Internet content. The program also includes partnerships with Bell Atlantic, SBC Communications and US West for ADSL services in nearly half the U.S. states. Dell has also selected Cisco Systems Inc. as the modem provider for ADSL-ready Dimension PCs sold to US West customers.
Dell Dimension PCs
Dell Dimension is the company's award-winning line of desktop PCs for home and small business customers. The build-to-order PCs have led the industry in a number of technology developments, including the rapid transition to Intel(R) Pentium(R) II processors. For more information about Dimension desktop PCs, visit Dell's Internet site at:
www.dell.com/products/dim.
Ranked No. 125 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 363 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $15.2 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 1-800-388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com.
Dell and Dimension are registered trademarks and ConnectDirect is a registered service mark of Dell Computer Corporation. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
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