1stUp.com Selects Level 3 For Managed Modem and Network Services.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 1999-- Agreement Supports 1stUp.com's Free Access Offerings and Further Expands 1stUp.com's Extensive Nationwide ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. Network 1stUp.com Corporation, a leading provider of 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 NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CMGI) today announced it has entered into an agreement with Level 3 Communications
Level 3 Communications NASDAQ: LVLT is a communications and information services company headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, USA. , Inc. (NASDAQ: LVLT LVLT Level 3 Communications, Inc. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) ) for managed modem and network connection services. Level 3, a communications and information company that is building the first international network optimized for Internet Protocol (IP) technology, will provide service over its high performance network in support of 1stUp.com's national free Internet access initiative. 1stUp.com offers leading consumer-oriented companies complete technical and business solutions for delivering free Internet access to their customers. "Level 3's managed modem solution increases the size of our ISP network and gives us greater levels of control over network performance," said Charles Katz, 1stUp.com 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. . "Through our relationship with Level 3 and our partnerships with other leading national ISPs we are bringing together one of the most cost-effective, high performance Internet access networks ever assembled." 1stUp.com and its first partner, AltaVista Company, launched AltaVista FreeAccess in August. Since its successful launch, the service has garnered more than 600,000 subscribers. 1stUp.com's technology and business model enable partners like AltaVista to leverage advertising dollars to offer free access in a manner similar to the television broadcast model. Users keep a small, sponsor-oriented navigation bar on their screen for the duration of their online sessions, in exchange for free full-featured Internet access. 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. Working through the marketing and distribution channels of innovative, consumer-oriented companies, 1stUp.com provides patent-pending technology that enables its partners to offer branded, cost-effective Internet services to their customers. Aggregating the end-user bases of AltaVista and future 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 http://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 and Sumitomo hold minority positions in CMGI. CMGI's majority-owned operating companies include Engage Technologies (NASDAQ: ENGA), NaviSite (NASDAQ: NAVI), 1ClickBrands, 1stUp.com, Activerse, Adsmart, AltaVista, iCAST, Magnitude Network, MyWay.com, NaviNet, SalesLink 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). Each LCoS chip hosts a grayscale LCD shutter sandwiched between a cover glass and a mirror. ), Critical Path (NASDAQ: CPTH), Silknet (NASDAQ: SILK), Chemdex (NASDAQ: CMDX), Ancestry.com, Asimba.com, AuctionWatch.com, Aureate au·re·ate adj. 1. Of a golden color; gilded. 2. Inflated and pompous in style. [Middle English aureat, from Late Latin aure Media, blaxxun, BizBuyer.com, Boatscape.com, buyingedge.com, CarParts.com, CraftShop.com, eCircles.com, EXP.com, FindLaw, Furniture.com, HotLinks, INPHO/HomePriceCheck.com, Intelligent/Digital, KOZ.com, Mondera.com, MotherNature.com, NextMonet.com, NextPlanetOver.com, OneCore.com, ONElist, PlanetOutdoors.com, Productopia, Raging Bull, Speech Machines, ThingWorld.com, Vicinity, Virtual Ink, Visto, Vstore and WebCT. CMGI Corporate headquarters is located at 100 Brickstone Square, Andover, MA 01810. 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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