@Communications Offers High-Speed Internet Access to the Morehead Community.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOREHEAD CITY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2003 @communications today announced that it's offering high-speed satellite Internet access Satellite Internet services are used in locations where terrestrial Internet access is not available and in locations which move frequently. Internet access via satellite is available worldwide, including vessels at sea and mobile land vehicles. to Internet subscribers in eastern North Carolina Eastern North Carolina or (often abbreviated as ENC) is the region of North Carolina which includes the eastern third of North Carolina. It includes the Outer and Inner banks, thus it is often known geographically as the state's coastal region. . Powered by ISAT ISAT Illinois Standards Achievement Test ISAT International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial ISAT Information Science and Technology ISAT Information and Advisory Service on Appropriate Technology ISAT Illinois State Assessment Test , netBeam Anywhere high-speed satellite Internet access brings service directly to customers in outlying out·ly·ing adj. Relatively distant or remote from a center or middle: outlying regions. outlying Adjective far away from the main area Adj. 1. areas. The solution uses one-way satellite technology to allow users to surf the Internet and download files at speeds up to 400kbps - a significant increase over dial-up connections that max out at 56kbps. "Rural dial-up users are begging for high-speed access. With this new solution, we are able to provide high speed access to anyone in Eastern NC," said Eddie Arrants, president, of @Communications. High-speed Internet See broadband. service can be purchased for as low as $29.95 per month. Installation includes a 24 to 28 inches satellite antenna and a satellite modem A device used to transmit and receive signals from a satellite transponder. For transmission, it modulates digital data signals from a multiplexing device into a carrier frequency for delivery to an upconverter, amplifier and antenna. . Prices vary for equipment and installation depending on location. Individual residences and small businesses employing fewer than 3 workers may qualify for Rural Internet Access See how to access the Internet. Authority assistance through a grant awarded to @Communications last fall. The level of award is based on a combination of the individual's location and employment, and may cover the entire cost of the system equipment and installation. The netBeam Anywhere, 'Powered by ISAT' system leverages proven satellite technology and uses @Communications' current infrastructure to offer its subscribers local customer support for the reliable, high-quality system. Benjamin Finzi, chief executive officer, ISAT adds, "The 'Powered by ISAT' Internet access product is perfect for Eastern North Carolina because it focuses on the needs of rural market subscribers and enables partners like @communications to add a new and needed service to their existing portfolio while leveraging their current distribution and customer support infrastructure." @Communications is located at 3000 Arendell Street in Morehead and can be reached at 242/240-2335 or visit the web site at http://www.at-communications.com. Be sure to mention this article and the Rural Internet Access Authority Grant. NOTE TO EDITORS: In the company name @Communications noted in this news release, there is an at symbol at the beginning of the name. This symbol may not appear properly in some systems. |
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