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Orconet and Hayes Team Up to DeliverHigh-speed ATM to the Desktop; Partnership Delivers Internet Access Upto 100 Times Faster Than 56K Modems
December 4, 1998 03:37 PM
ORANGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 1998--Orconet, an Internet service provider, and Hayes Corp. HAYZQ , a leading manufacturer of modem, remote access and broadband products, are teaming up to deliver high-speed ADSL (asymmetrical digital subscriber line) products and services to California Internet users.
Orconet is the first Internet service provider (ISP) in California to deliver ATM to the desktop utilizing Hayes' ADSL PCI Modem. The modem can receive data up to 100 times faster than current 56 Kbps modems, and supports drivers for Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows(R) NT 3.51/4.0/5.0. Orconet supports the Hayes ADSL PCI Modem protocols, PPP over ATM, ATM RFC1483, and Classical IP.
"Our goal is to keep new products and services at the forefront of our thinking, in order to provide our customers with the best service and options available," said Maury Rosas, Orconet's president. "The Hayes ADSL PCI modem allows us to attain our goal."
Hayes' ADSL PCI Modem is an internal card that delivers data directly to the desktop via ATM (asynchronous transfer mode). This connection eliminates the need for the Ethernet connection used between the PC and most external ADSL modems. ATM allows prioritized delivery for various applications, allowing users to enjoy high quality voice and video transmissions while reducing time delays, jitters and gaps.
"With ADSL technology in place, downloads, which ordinarily take minutes with analog modems, can be performed in seconds," said Kordon Vaughn, Hayes' ADSL product manager. "This allows users to run more graphic- and audio-intensive applications from the Internet, as well as realize an entire new world of interactive three dimensional applications that cannot be experienced with today's slow access technologies."
Orconet's monthly fee for ADSL access varies depending on the level of service ordered, but monthly access fees start at $98 a month for a one-year commitment for 128Kbps downstream and 384Kbps upstream service. The $98 fee includes Internet access, e-mail and all telephone line fees. The Hayes ADSL PCI Modem is available immediately for $299. Modem installation costs are not included.
"This early-to-market ADSL product roll out is yet another example of our commitment to further develop our ADSL product line and continuously remain a step ahead of our competitors," said Len Eisenstein, Hayes' vice president of sales for the Americas. "As part of this commitment, Hayes is strongly pursuing additional partnerships with more leading edge ISPs like Orconet to further deploy ADSL technology
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