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To: Rock who wrote (10207)	11/13/1997 3:00:00 PM
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AOL Networks Announces Availability of US Robotics x2T Technology in 410 Cities BusinessWire, Thursday, November 13, 1997 at 10:38 DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 1997-- More AOL Members Across the Country Able to Connect at Higher Speeds AOL Networks, the Internet online service division of America Online Inc. (NYSE:AOL), Thursday announced that it has successfully completed the field trial with 3Com Corp.'s (NASDAQ:COMS) x2 T technology.(a) Completion of this trial makes it possible for AOL members to access the service at high speeds in 410 cities throughout the country. In June, AOL announced the broad deployment of the field trial with 3Com, and assured members that they would upgrade 200 cities to x2 technology by the end of September. AOL has successfully completed this effort and has expanded the capability of access speeds up to 56K to 210 more cities, making it possible to access the x2 technology in a current total of 410 cities. AOL offers the fastest communication in cyberspace, available to customers operating on regular analog dial-up phone service. "We are excited to be able to offer this successful cutting edge technology to our members. The broad deployment of x2 in cities throughout the country gives AOL members the opportunity to access the service from more locations, at speeds up to twice as fast as the previous generation of modems," said Matt Korn, AOL Networks senior vice president for Network Operations. "Our relationship with 3Com has contributed to AOL's ability to deliver the 'next generation' technology to our members to enhance their online experience. As we forge ahead at new speeds, we are enthusiastic about the possibilities that these new modems promise." "3Com's collaboration with AOL in bringing higher speed technology to the AOL service has been a tremendous achievement over the past several months. We are succeeding beyond our expectations, and are continuing to move forward by introducing innovative technologies to AOL customers," said Ross Manire, senior vice president of 3Com's Carrier Systems Business Unit. The deployment of the x2 technology in AOLnet, the world's largest dial-up network, continues to be available at no extra cost to AOL members with 3Com modems capable of supporting x2 technology. Members can go to Keyword: x2 for details about AOL and 3Com's efforts and to find a complete listing of current cities which x2 has been extended. AOL and its international joint venture partners are also conducting field trials of x2 technology internationally. America Online Inc., based in Dulles, is the world's leading Internet online service, with over nine million members worldwide. AOL, founded in 1985, offers its subscribers a wide variety of interactive services including electronic mail, Instant Message features, entertainment, reference, financial information, computing support, interactive magazines and newspapers, as well as easy access to all the services of the Internet. About 3Com Corp. 3Com Corp. enables individuals and organizations worldwide to communicate and share information and resources at any time from anywhere. As the world's preeminent supplier of data, voice and video communications technology, 3Com has delivered networking solutions to more than 100 million customers worldwide. With global reach and local touch, the company gives enterprises, network service providers and carriers, small businesses and consumers with comprehensive, innovative information access products and system solutions for building intelligent, reliable and high-performance local and wide area networks. 3Com has worldwide revenues of more than$6.0 billion and employs approximately 13,200 people in 45 countries. For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at 3com.com . (a) All x2 products are capable of up to 56 Kbps downloads; however, due to FCC rules which restrict power output of service providers' modems, current download speeds are limited to up to 53 Kbps. Uploads from end users to service providers travel at speeds up to 28.8 Kbps. An x2 modem, an analog phone line compatible with x2 technology and an Internet provider with x2 service are required for these high speed downloads. See www.3com.com/x2 for details. 3Com is a registered trademark, and x2 is a trademark of 3Com Corp. or its subsidiaries. CONTACT: America Online Tom Ziemba, 703/265-3284 or Coltrin and Associates Brad Thatcher, 212/221-1616 KEYWORD: VIRGINIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS COMED PRODUCT INTERACTIVE/MULTIMEDIA/INTERNET Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com