2Wire and Flashcom Announce Strategic Partnership for Broadband Products and Service.Business Editors and High Tech Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. & HUNTINGTON BEACH Huntington Beach, city (1990 pop. 181,519), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast, across from Santa Catalina Island, in an oil-producing area; inc. 1909. It manufactures aerospace vehicles, aircraft parts, optical instruments, and heat transfer equipment. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oct. 10, 2000 Companies Team to Deliver 2Wire HomePortal Residential Gateway, DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary Phoneline Filters and PC Port USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. Home Networking Adapter Together With Flashcom Broadband Service See broadband and broadband service provider. to Residential and Small Office/Home Office Customers 2Wire(TM), Inc. (www.2Wire.com), the leading provider of residential gateway products, and Flashcom(TM), Inc., a leading nationwide provider of broadband communication services, today announced a strategic partnership for distribution of the full line of 2Wire HomePortal residential gateways, 2Wire DSL phoneline filters and the new 2Wire PC Port phoneline USB adapter Refers to some type of network or communications controller that plugs into the computer via the USB port. It may refer to an Ethernet adapter, Bluetooth adapter or serial or parallel port adapter. and Flashcom broadband service to residential customers. Under the terms of this agreement, Flashcom will offer the award-winning 2Wire HomePortal 1500 and the HomePortal 100 residential gateways, DSL phoneline filters and PC Port USB-to-HomePNA adapter to its residential and small office/home office See SOHO. (SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. ) customers in its 119 service areas nationwide. In addition, the terms of this agreement enable customers in Flashcom service areas to order Flashcom DSL service through 2Wire's comprehensive broadband web site at www.2Wire.com. "2Wire's full suite of residential broadband and home networking products will provide our customers with a complete, easy and affordable solution for broadband and home networking," said Richard Rasmus, 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 Flashcom. "We look forward to working with 2Wire to deliver the products and broadband services that will make broadband applications such as telecommuting telecommuting, an arrangement by which people work at home using a computer and telephone, transmitting work material to a business office by means of a modem and telephone lines; it is also known as telework. , Internet sharing Internet sharing refers to accessing on unlimited dial up services on different telephone lines at different locations at the same time using the same account .The ISP usually sets a limit amount to reduce unauthorized use. It is not possible on broadband because it is only specific to that line. and gaming more accessible to consumers nationwide." "As a leading national provider of DSL services, Flashcom's reach for broadband products and services extends to over 45 million households in the areas they serve," said Michael Hickerson, vice president of sales for 2Wire. "Flashcom and 2Wire share both a common focus on broadband technologies and a strong commitment to customer service, making us ideal partners for delivering broadband service and products to residential customers." Leveraging the power of a broadband connection See broadband and wireless broadband. , 2Wire's HomePortal residential gateway enables users to securely share high-speed Internet See broadband. access with all of the PCs and Internet appliances throughout their home using existing phone lines. Easily installed and managed, the HomePortal includes a browser-based user console which provides users with a familiar interface for this user-friendly home networking solution. 2Wire's HomePortal residential gateway enables feature-rich Internet, telephony, entertainment, and other services to be delivered to computers, phones and entertainment equipment - all through a single user-friendly, elegant device. The HomePortal combines several in-home networking architectures including Ethernet, HomePNA, USB and wireless through Ethernet support to manage an integrated data, voice and entertainment network. 2Wire's HomePortal 1500 residential gateway offers a complete, simple and secure broadband and home networking solution for new DSL customers, incorporating a DSL modem ADSL modem or DSL modem is a device used to connect a single computer or router to a DSL phone line, in order to use an ADSL service. The acronym NTBBA (network termination broad band adapter, network termination broad band access) is also common in various countries. and comprehensive home networking capabilities including a network hub See hub and hub vs. switch. , router, firewall and value-added software. Designed to work with a customer's existing DSL or cable modem, 2Wire's HomePortal 100 is designed enhance existing broadband service by enabling the creation of an effective home network that can be set up and managed easily and affordably. The latest addition to 2Wire's filters and adapters product line, 2Wire's new PC Port is a high-speed, USB-based adapter that provides a simple connection to network multiple PCs using a home's existing wiring. PC Port works with the HomePortal to provide consumers with a complete, easy solution for home networking. Flashcom offers a variety of high-speed DSL plans for residential and SOHO customers surfing the Internet from home. With Flashcom DSL service, customers can download Web pages and files at speeds up to 50 times faster than dial-up service. Flashcom's DSL high-speed Internet service makes listening to online music, viewing videos, and playing online games a reality. By calling 1-877-FLASHCOM or by visiting either the Flashcom web site (www.Flashcom.com) or the 2Wire DSL Look-Up Service on 2Wire's web site (www.2Wire.com), consumers in Flashcom's service areas can determine if they are eligible for Flashcom DSL service, just by entering their address and phone number. After displaying the Flashcom DSL plans available to the customer, customers can then order Flashcom DSL service through either Flashcom or the 2Wire DSL Look-up Service with just the click of a button. About Flashcom Flashcom, www.flashcom.com, is a leading national provider of broadband communications services to households and small and medium-sized enterprises, currently delivers DSL services in 119 metropolitan statistical areas. DSL technology allows Flashcom to mass-market high-speed Internet access and digital broadband applications over copper telephone wires to residential and small-to medium-sized business customers. Flashcom's DSL services make Internet access faster, more affordable and more secure than other "last mile" service solutions. Flashcom is a closely held company Closely held company A company who has a small group of controlling shareholders. In contrast, a widely-held firm has many shareholders. It is difficult or impossible to wage a proxy battle for any closely-held firm. with corporate headquarters in Huntington Beach. About 2Wire 2Wire, Inc. delivers a full suite of broadband products and services to the residential marketplace. 2Wire HomePortal products are the first intelligent residential gateways to integrate the wealth of options available through the Internet and create a complete home data, voice, and entertainment network. 2Wire's web site (www.2Wire.com) offers comprehensive information on DSL, the future of broadband services, and home networking, and the most complete and accurate DSL look-up service in the United States. 2Wire was recently awarded the Comet Award by Communication Systems Design magazine as one of the top up-and-coming communication technology companies, and was named as one of the Hot 100 Private Companies by Upside magazine in June 2000. The 2Wire HomePortal series was recognized with three significant honors at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, including Best of Show. 2Wire, the 2Wire logo and HomePortal are trademarks of 2Wire, Inc.(c) 2000 2Wire, Inc. 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