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To: DMaA who wrote (11992)	1/23/1998 11:18:00 PM
From: David Lawrence	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 22053

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To: DMaA who wrote (11992)	1/26/1998 12:46:00 PM
From: Moonray	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 22053

More: Sprint Offers Customers Faster Access to the Internet 10:32 a.m. Jan 26, 1998 Eastern Deployment of 3Com's 56k X2(TM) Technology to Boost Productivity for Consumers and Businesses on the Net KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -_ Think fast! Faster network. Faster access to critical information and communications. A faster Internet. It's no surprise that high-speed modems provide faster and better access to online information, but what this boost in acceleration also means is a significant increase in productivity for business and consumer users of the Internet. Sprint today announced that it would begin deploying high-speed 56 kilobits-per-second (Kbps) Internet access for its customers nationwide in the first quarter. Faster access enables consumers to download information, surf the Web and take advantage of the multimedia potential of the Internet more productively. It helps home-based businesses survive and prosper in the expanding global marketplace. For larger businesses, high-speed access allows improved business performance by providing up-to-the-minute online data, giving business leaders a competitive edge in obtaining information they need to develop value-added customer support and service. The high-speed 56Kbps Internet access will be available in many major cities and through a national access number in approximately 60 days. Sprint will deploy 3Com's high-speed 56Kbps x2 technology. Additionally, Sprint is working with 3Com to conform the 56Kbps service to the proposed International Telecommunications Union (ITU) standard, which will provide universal compatibility and interoperability. "The importance of the Internet to our customers increases daily," said Brad Hokamp, director of data services, Sprint Business. "At the same time, the size of e-mail messages and file transfers continues to grow. In addition, the data requirements of accessing Web pages continues to increase as they become more graphical and information intensive. This all adds up to the need for significantly faster access to the Internet and Sprint is delivering on this key need for both its consumer and business customers." "Sprint's roll-out of x2 technology underscores our commitment to work together to bring Sprint customers new features and faster Internet access," said Ross Manire, senior vice president and general manager of 3Com Carrier systems. "3Com's software-based modems allow us to deliver easy, hassle-free upgrades to our customers. This architecture will allow 3Com to be first to market with ITU 56K standard compliant technology." Added Terry Parker, director of product management and development, Sprint Consumer Internet Services, "Sprint has been instrumental in creating the Internet and continues to implement the latest technologies to make the online experience as productive as possible. In combination with our other recent Sprint Internet Passport consumer enhancements _- guaranteed access, Sprint Internet Personal Trainers, direct access to CNET Snap! Online _- today's announcement solidifies Sprint's position as the leader in delivering the best overall Internet experience." Sprint customers can call 1-800-359-3900 to receive a free Sprint Internet Passport software package or 1-800-817-7755 to sign-up for Sprint's business Internet service. Sprint's consumer customers may register online at www.sprint.com/sip/registration. Sprint is a global communications company at the forefront in integrating long distance, local and wireless communications services, and one of the world's largest carriers of Internet traffic. Sprint built and operates the United States' only nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network and is the leader in advanced data communications services. Sprint has $14 billion in annual revenues and serves more than 16 million business and residential customers. Sprint Internet Passport is a service mark of Sprint Communications Company. All other brand and product names are trademarks and/or service marks of their respective companies. 3Com is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation. x2 is a trademark of 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. All x2 products are capable of 56 Kbps downloads; however, due to FCC rules which restrict power output of service providers' modems, current download speeds are limited to 53 Kbps. Actual speeds may vary depending on line conditions. SOURCE Sprint o~~~ O