1stUp.com Reports Free Access Usage Growth of 30 Percent in December.Business/Technology Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 30, 1999 Explosive Increase in Ad-supported Internet Access See how to access the Internet. Usage Driven by Successful Service Launches, Canadian Expansion 1stUp.com Corporation, a leading provider of ad-supported Internet access 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 reported a 30 percent increase in the total hours consumers accessed 1stUp.com's free dial-up Internet network during the month of December, as compared to November. Recently, 1stUp.com crossed the million-subscriber mark, expanded its service into over 85 percent of Canada and successfully launched a range of groundbreaking new partner offerings. "1stUp.com's fast-paced growth is a testament to the quality, reliability, and scalability of the 1stUp.com free access technology," 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. "Increasingly, consumers are dropping their fee-based Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. for our affiliate-branded free offerings, like AltaVista Free Access. Consumers are beginning to realize they no longer need to pay for an easy-to-use, complete dial-up Internet service offering." 1stUp.com enables businesses to market and distribute its leading-edge ad-supported access technology. 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 screen for the duration of the online session, consumers receive unlimited, free 56k access to the Internet virtually anywhere in the U.S. or Canada. 1stUp.com's technology drives traffic to its partners' sites by allowing partners to keep a persistent link See hot link. on the ever-present navigation bar. 1stUp.com also enables partners to set the default opening page presented to their affiliated free access users. A range of partner-branded free Internet access offerings powered by 1stUp.com are available for download at www.1stup.com. 1stUp.com recently launched free access offerings with leading online communities, including Senior.com, Gay.com and Picosito.com. Working with 1stUp.com, these businesses quickly became the first online communities to offer free access to the senior citizen, gay and lesbian, and Latino communities, respectively. On December 8, 1stUp.com and Allbritton Communications launched WJLA-DC's free access offering--the first free access service provided by a broadcast company. KTVB, an NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. affiliate in Boise, Idaho “Boise” redirects here. For other uses, see Boise (disambiguation). Boise is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Idaho. It is the county seat of Ada County and the principal city of the Boise metropolitan area. quickly followed with its own free access offering powered by 1stUp.com. In order to support the continued growth of its free access programs, 1stUp.com has vastly expanded its network by signing agreements with leading national ISPs to provide bulk dial-up access hot Dial-up access is a form of Internet access via telephone line. The client uses a modem connected to a computer and a telephone line to dial into an Internet service provider's (ISP) node to establish a modem-to-modem link, which is then routed to the Internet. in the U.S. and Canada. Working with market leaders, such as NaviNet, Splitrock Services, Cable & Wireless, PSINet, Level 3 and Ziplink, 1stUp.com has assembled one of the largest, most cost-effective networks ever established. Free access partners benefit from the optimal connectivity and advertising deals created by 1stUp.com's large, aggregate end-user base. "Like web-based e-mail, free Internet access is quickly becoming a requisite offering for any business looking to build and sustain a powerful online presence," added Katz. "Businesses are beginning to recognize the value in controlling the information pipeline to their customers by offering 1stUp.com-powered free access." About 1stUp.com 1stUp.com is a leading provider of ad-supported Internet access solutions and a majority-owned operating company of CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMGI). 1stUp.com provides patent-pending technology that enables its partners to brand, market and distribute leading edge, cost-effective Internet services to their consumers. Target partners for the 1stUp.com solution include online businesses (portals, e-commerce sites, online communities), OEMs (computer manufacturers) and traditional brick and mortar See bricks and mortar. companies (retailers, newspapers, financial services, broadcast companies). Aggregating the end-user bases of its 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 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. Compaq, Intel, Microsoft, Pacific Century CyberWorks 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, CMGI Solutions, iCAST, Magnitude Network, MyWay.com, NaviNet, SalesLink, Tribal Voice and ZineZone. The company's @Ventures affiliates have ownership interests in Lycos, Inc. (Nasdaq: LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) A technology used to make microdisplays for rear-projection TVs and head-mounted displays (HMDs). 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Additional information is available on the company's Web site at http://www.cmgi.com. |
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