Coffee Pot, here's the press release:
quotes.fool.com
(emphasis added, on service.)
AvTel Communications Introduces DSLink services Bringing
Affordable High Speed Internet Access to Residences and the
SOHO Market in Santa Barbara, California
Source: Business Wire
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. (Nov. 12) BUSINESS WIRE -Nov. 12,
1998--
50 Times Faster Than Conventional Modems? Now That's Fast!
Speeds Up to 50 Times That of a Conventional Modem Are Now
an Option
for Homes and Small Office/Home Office Environments through
ADSL, at a Fraction of the Former Cost
AvTel Communications, Inc., (Nasdaq:AVCO), and its Internet
service provider subsidiaries Silicon Beach Communications
and WestNet Communications today announced the launch of its
DSLink service, providing high-speed Internet access over
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL). ADSL is a new
modem-based technology that provides a dedicated connection
to the Internet that is up to 50 times faster than
conventional modems. It works on an existing phone line and
allows the sending and receiving of voice and data
simultaneously. The user is always just a click away from
the Net with no waiting and no busy signals.
DSLink services will be available to residents and
businesses within three miles of one of their local
telephone company's Central Offices. Currently it is
available in downtown Santa Barbara, with further deployment
through Goleta and Carpinteria due by the end of November.
Customers will incur additional charges from their local
Telephone Company, in addition to their existing line
charges, and may select a service offering from Silicon
Beach for as little as $30/month.
"Our DSLink services enable us to provide our Residential
and SOHO customers access speeds previously only cost
effective for larger businesses," stated Dave Clark, General
Manager of AvTel's Internet services Division. "We've always
provided businesses with high speed access and developed the
applications that drive their necessity, so I'm extremely
excited about bringing these advanced capabilities home."
Internet users with DSLink service will have greater access
to the new and emerging technologies of the Internet,
including full-motion video, faster loading times, streaming
content and unbelievably fast download speeds -- all at
value-priced rate plans.
Both Silicon Beach Communications, Inc. and WestNet
Communications are Integrated Communications Providers of
Internet access, telephony service, calling cards, Web
development and Web hosting to individuals and business
customers. Silicon Beach and WestNet own and operate
Internet points-of-presence throughout the Central Coast of
California.
AvTel Communications, Inc. is a provider of broadband
network services integrating voice, data and video
networking solutions for individuals and business customers.
The Company markets and sells a broad range of
telecommunications and advanced network services through
independent value-added resellers and internal direct sales
professionals. The Company targets mid-size corporations,
small-office home-office professionals and select
residential market segments. The Company is fully certified
by the FCC and registered in all 48 contiguous states and
Hawaii. In addition, the company holds billing agreements
with all the Regional Bell Operating Companies, GTE and
other independent telephone companies.
All statements in this press release other than statements
of historical fact are forward-looking statements that
involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Reference is
made to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1997 and to the Company's other
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
for a discussion of such risks and uncertainties and other
factors that may have material effect on the Company's
business. |
