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SOURCE: Concentric Network Corp.
Concentric Network Launches DSL Service in Denver and Miami, Extending Coverage to 16 Cities Across the U.S.
Concentric Offers High-Performance, High-Speed Internet Access Solution for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric Network Corp. (Nasdaq: CNCX - news), a leading provider of Internet solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses, today announced the availability of digital subscriber line (DSL) services in Denver and Miami, expanding its DSL footprint to 16 cities. The addition of Denver and Miami to Concentric's deployment portfolio underscores the company's position as the provider of choice for ''business class'' DSL services. By leveraging technical experience and established relationships with carriers, ConcentricDSL(TM) offers small- and medium-sized businesses, telecommuters, and individuals a high-speed Internet access solution for harnessing the power of the Internet.
ConcentricDSL provides ''always on'' connectivity and the same benefits as a leased line, including instant network access, at a substantially lower cost. Concentric has thousands of business users already installed in Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle and Washington, D.C.
''DSL is the access solution that is enabling small enterprises to take advantage of 'e-business' services which ultimately make their own businesses more successful,'' said Henry R. Nothhaft, chairman, president and CEO of Concentric Network. ''This high-speed connection to the Internet provides the means for businesses to leverage other value-added services from Concentric, our partners and other service providers.''
ConcentricDSL service packages are available in speeds ranging from 144Kbps to 1.5Mbps at prices starting as low as $124 a month, including all circuit and Internet charges. Concentric is partnering with Covad Communications (Nasdaq: COVD - news), a leading broadband access provider, to offer Internet and intranet access utilizing DSL local loops throughout the greater Denver and Miami metropolitan areas.
In addition to offering a range of service options, Concentric has simplified the ordering, installation, and billing processes. Concentric handles all circuit ordering and installation and provides the hardware required at the customer's location. To simplify the billing process, Concentric offers a single monthly price and bill statement, consolidating both the DSL circuit and the Internet access charges. Moreover, each DSL account includes ConcentricHost(TM), which provides five e-mail boxes, 6MB of Web hosting space and 100MB of traffic transfer for establishing a Web presence.
For more information on ConcentricDSL services please call 888-493-6232 or e-mail bizsales@concentric.net. To determine service availability in your area visit www.concentricdsl.com.
About Concentric Network Corporation
Concentric Network Corporation provides complete, easy-to-use Internet business solutions for small- to medium-sized companies and customized Virtual Private Network and data center services for larger organizations. Concentric's portfolio of services for small- to medium-sized companies includes high-speed DSL access, Web hosting and e-commerce. For larger organizations, the company offers dedicated Web hosting services and VPN solutions that enable an organization to securely and reliably communicate with its offices, mobile sales force, business partners, vendors and customers. Concentric's services rely on a high-performance, ATM-based network that covers North America, and through various partnerships, reaches internationally. Concentric also operates state-of-the-art hosting centers at strategic locations across the U.S. All Concentric services are backed by 24 hour/7 days a week customer support, and many are backed by strong service level agreements.
The company recently received two Well-Connected Awards from Network Computing for Most Innovative Service Provider of the Year and for Best Enterprise Internet Service Provider for ConcentricHost(TM). The company consistently receives top ratings by Inverse Network Technology (www.inversenet.com), an independent research firm that grades the performance of network service providers each month. Traded on Nasdaq under the symbol ''CNCX,'' Concentric Network is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with operations offices in Southern California, Chicago, Il., St. Louis, Mo., and Saginaw, Mich., along with sales and channel support across the U.S. For more information, access the company's Web site at concentric.net or contact publicrelations@concentric.com.
NOTE: Concentric Network Corporation, the Concentric logo, ConcentricDSL and ConcentricHost are all trademarks of Concentric Network Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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