1stUp.com Hits Million Subscriber Mark; Record Subscription Figure Achieved in Under Four Months.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 1999-- 1stUp.com Corporation, the industry leader in ad-supported Internet access See how to access the Internet. solutions and a majority-owned operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. of CMGI CMGI Commonly Maintained Grounds Infrastructures CMGI College Marketing Group Information (Services) , Inc. (Nasdaq:CMGI), today announced it had registered over one million subscribers for its partner-branded ad-supported access services. 1stUp.com's patent-pending technology powers AltaVista's Free Access (downloadable at www.microav.com), which recently reached the million subscriber mark, as well as more than 20 free access offerings being launched by small and medium sized companies in December. 1stUp.com's partner-branded offering has become the fastest growing Internet access offering in the history of the Internet. "By reaching the million subscriber mark in such a short period of time, 1stUp.com has established itself as a true innovator in the Internet access space," said Charles Katz, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of 1stUp.com. "Leveraging the strong marketing and distribution channels of our partners, we have found the right business model to deliver reliable, free Internet connections to millions of consumers." 1stUp.com allows leading consumer-oriented companies to brand and distribute the 1stUp.com free Internet service An ISP that provides access to the Internet without charge to the user. The service is supported by advertising which appears on a special version of the user's browser and cannot be eliminated. NetZero (www.netzero. . 1stUp.com's technology enables consumers to receive unlimited, free Internet access in exchange for keeping a compact, sponsor-oriented navigation bar A set of buttons or graphic images typically in a row or column used as a central point that link you to major topic sections on a Web site. If the navigation bar is a single graphic image with multiple selections, it is known as an imagemap. See imagemap. on their computer screen. Multiple leading ISPs support 1stUp.com's premium network, which delivers free, reliable Internet access to over 90 percent of the U.S. and Canada. "There no longer is any reason to pay for Internet access," added Katz. "1stUp.com-powered offerings like AltaVista Free Access show that consumers can now receive a complete Internet package, featuring premium content and services, e-mail and unlimited access through a highly reliable connection." Target partners for 1stUp.com's offering include online businesses (e-commerce companies, portals/search engines, online communities, etc.), computer manufacturers, and traditional consumer-oriented businesses (banks, newspapers, media companies, financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. and brokerages, etc.). 1stUp.com allows these companies to offer a value-added service A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. to their customers while establishing a constant online connection with those customers. The 1stUp.com technology enables partners to present their users with a partner-designated home page whenever they log on to their free account. Partners also retain a constant logo and link on the 1stUp.com navigation bar, keeping their online offerings just a click away from consumers during every web surfing Refers to jumping from page to page on the Web. Just as in "TV channel surfing," where one clicks the remote to go from channel to channel, the hyperlink on Web pages makes it easy to jump from one page to another. session. About 1stUp.com 1stUp.com, a majority-owned operating company of CMGI, Inc. (NASDAQ:CMGI), is the market leader in providing consumer-oriented businesses with ad-supported Internet access solutions. 1stUp.com provides patent-pending technology that enables its partners to brand, market and distribute leading edge, cost-effective Internet services to their customers. Aggregating the end-user bases of AltaVista and other partners, 1stup.com has the buying power Buying Power The money an investor has available to buy securities. In a margin account, the buying power is the total cash held in the brokerage account plus maximum margin available. Also referred to as "Excess Equity. of multiple brands and is able to pass along the benefits of optimal connectivity costs and advertising revenues to its partners. For more information, visit www.1stup.com. About AltaVista AltaVista Company is the premier media and commerce network offering Internet users up-to-the-minute news, live video, content, search and shopping resources. The company integrates unique technology, products and services to deliver relevant results faster for both individuals and businesses. By combining distinctive 'best of the Web' relationships with personalized service, the AltaVista Network at www.altavista.com creates the smartest Internet experience. AltaVista is building on its heritage of technology and innovative leadership, offering informative services including AltaVista Live!, AltaVista Search, AltaVista Shopping.com, AltaVista Local, and Free Access combined with the AltaVista microportal. AltaVista is a majority-owned operating company of CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMGI), Andover, MA. Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. holds the remaining minority stake in AltaVista. AltaVista is headquartered in Palo Alto Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif. About CMGI With more than 50 companies, CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMGI) represents the largest, most diverse network of Internet companies in the world. This network includes both CMGI operating companies and a growing number of synergistic investments through its venture capital affiliate, @Ventures. CMGI leverages the technologies, content, and market reach of its extended family of companies to foster rapid growth and industry leadership across its network, and the larger Internet Economy The Internet Economy refers to conducting business through markets whose infrastructure is based on the Internet and World-Wide Web. An Internet economy differs from a traditional economy in a number of ways, including: communication, market segmentation, distribution costs, and price. . Compaq, Intel, Microsoft and Sumitomo hold minority positions in CMGI. CMGI's majority-owned operating companies include Engage Technologies (Nasdaq:ENGA), NaviSite (Nasdaq:NAVI), 1ClickBrands, 1stUp.com, Activate.net, Activerse, Adsmart, AltaVista, iCAST, Magnitude Network, MyWay.com, NaviNet, SalesLink, Tribal Voice and ZineZone. The company's @Ventures affiliates have ownership interests in Lycos, Inc. 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Telephone: 978/684-3600. Fax: 978/684-3814. Additional information is available on the company's Web site at http://www.cmgi.com. |
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