ADVISORY/The Broadband Lifestyle has Arrived!Assignment Editors ADVISORY...for Friday (June 16) --(BUSINESS WIRE) `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 For Dummies' Author Delivers Free Educational Guide, Cites New Stats on Consumer Demand for Broadband
WHAT: In-person interview with Internet technology guru/consumer
expert to help consumers understand how broadband and
high-speed Internet access can be an integral part of their
lifestyle
-- "Living and Working Broadband", a FREE guide, is
available to viewers/listeners
WHO: David Angell, author of DSL for Dummies, NorthPoint
Communications' DSL evangelist and creator of "Living and
Working Broadband"
WHEN: June 16, 2000
WHERE: Philadelphia
CONTACT: Bernie Tylor, 202-835-1682 Caroline Howell, 415-596-1126
Btylor@blancandotus.com chowell@northpoint.net
What David Angell David Lawrence Angell (April 10, 1946 – September 11, 2001) was an American television sitcom producer. Angell won multiple Emmy Awards as the creator and executive producer, along with Peter Casey and David Lee, of the comedy series Frasier. will address: -- What rich array of activities would consumers take part in if they only had high-speed Internet access in their homes? David will elaborate on results of a recent study conducted by Bruskin Audits & Surveys on behalf of NorthPoint Communications; -- How high speed access has unlocked the Internet potential from merely "clicking and surfing" to genuinely transforming lifestyles and living -- from the household to using it for entertainment purposes; -- How broadband technology is profoundly improving the everyday lives of consumers and what competitive DSL services will do for consumers and businesses in the Philadelphia area. Background David Angell is a recognized industry expert in DSL implementation for small business and consumer communities and author of the best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best book, DSL for Dummies. David, a 15-year computer and telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. industry veteran, has written 20 books and numerous articles on a wide range of computing computing - computer , Internet and telecommunications topics. In May 1999, David joined NorthPoint Communications NorthPoint Communications (Former NASDAQ: NPNT) was a CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier), focused on data transmission rather than voice. Its business plan involved leasing copper telephone lines from local phone companies, then selling them at wholesale prices to . His charter as "DSL Evangelist evangelist (ĭvăn`jəlĭst) [Gr.,=Gospel], title given to saints Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The four evangelists are often symbolized respectively by a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle, on the basis of Rev. 4.6–10. " is to champion the needs of DSL subscribers and educate DSL subscriber communities- small businesses, teleworkers and consumers-to understand the options and opportunities of broadband. |
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