Mid-year roll-out for US West(Divicom Partner)...................
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03-01-99 09:53 EST Headlines
US West combines Internet,TV, phone service
NEW YORK, March 1 (Reuters) - U S WEST Inc. and Network Computer Inc. said on Monday they were joining forces to introduce U S WEST TV, which integrates telephone, television and Internet services.
The service, powered by Network Computer technology, will enable customers to do e-mail, make phone calls and surf the Web and TV channels simultaneously, using high-speed dial-up connections on their televisions.
U S WEST will test U S WEST TV in selected metropolitan areas at mid-year and begin launching the service throughout its 14-state region late this year.
Customers will use a television set-top box equipped with a speakerphone and Network Computer software.
In addition to access over conventional connections, U S WEST's advanced network will provide support for high-speed XDSL, VDSL and ADSL -- technologies that use existing copper-wire networks -- offering data transmission speeds up to 200 times faster than dial-up connections.
"With U S WEST TV, households can enjoy the benefits of being connected without having to purchase a PC," said Eric Bozich, vice president-Internet and Applications.
Network Computer is a privately held company founded in 1996.
In New York Stock Exchange trading Friday, U S West shares closed at 53-5/16.
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