AT&T Unveils Spanish-Language Internet Service; AT&T WorldNet Service en Espanol To Use Content from StarMedia for Spanish-Language Service.BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--December 15, 1999-- AT&T (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :T) and StarMedia Network, Inc. (Nasdaq:STRM STRM Stream (US Postal service standard street suffix) STRM Starmedia Network, Inc. (stock symbol) STRM System Trouble Report Menu STRM Streamer ) today announced the launch of AT&T WorldNet(R) Service en Espanol, the Spanish language Spanish language, member of the Romance group of the Italic subfamily of the Indo-European family of languages (see Romance languages). The official language of Spain and 19 Latin American nations, Spanish is spoken as a first language by about 330 million persons complement to AT&T's award-winning Internet service, with content provided by StarMedia Network. AT&T WorldNet en Espanol offers new and existing AT&T WorldNet Service members a rich Internet experience, in Spanish, including in-language customer service. Once online, members will be guided through the Internet via a co-branded site provided by StarMedia, the leading online community for Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking audiences throughout the world. AT&T WorldNet en Espanol provides users a broad range of community features, including chat rooms, e-mail, bulletin boards, instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or , classified ads and games. The service enables users to find information about news, sports, finance, technology, entertainment, shopping, travel, weather and horoscopes. AT&T WorldNet en Espanol also offers up to 64 megabytes of space for personal web pages and free parental control software A special browser or filtering program designed to reject Web sites not suited for children. Such programs may screen pages by word content, site rating or by URL, using an updated database of objectionable sites, or any combination of these techniques. See PICS and ICRA. . "The Internet is becoming the communications channel Also called a "circuit" or "line," it is a pathway over which data are transferred between remote devices. It may refer to the entire physical medium, such as a telephone line, optical fiber, coaxial cable or twisted wire pair, or, it may refer to one of several carrier frequencies of choice, so it makes sense that we would want to create a service that's easy to use for Spanish-speaking consumers," said Fernando Hernandez, International Consumer Services Consumer Services refers to the formulation, deformulation, technical consulting and testing of most consumer products, such as food, herbs, beverages, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, hair products, household cleaners, [paints, plastics, metals, waxes, coatings, minerals, director for AT&T. "And we are delighted to join forces with StarMedia to bring Hispanics a full Internet experience in their language." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Strategy Research Corporation, the number of Hispanics in the United States Hispanics in the United States, or Hispanic Americans, are American citizens or residents of Hispanic ethnicity who identify themselves as having Hispanic Cultural heritage.[1] According to the 2000 Census, Hispanic Americans constitute roughly 12. will grow from 34 million in 1999 to 42 million by 2005, making it the largest ethnic minority. According to eMarketer, an aggregator of Internet information, there are currently 7 million U.S. Hispanic Internet users, representing 21% of the total population. "StarMedia Network is committed to providing U.S. Hispanics a rich, culturally relevant experience online," said Fernando Espuelas Fernando Espuelas (b. August 6 1966 in Montevideo, Uruguay) is a Latino entrepreneur and the founder of StarMedia Network, the first pan-Latin Internet portal in 1996 and the first IPO for a Latin Internet company in 1999. In 2002, Espuelas founded VOY, L.L.C. , chairman and chief executive officer of StarMedia Network. "This agreement with AT&T advances our mission to become the online destination for U.S. Hispanics, bringing them the boundless power of the Internet platform to help them advance in their personal and professional lives." There are several price plans for AT&T WorldNet en Espanol. Members who bundle their long distance, local toll and any one of AT&T's international calling plans (with a monthly recurring charge) -- on a combined bill -- are eligible to receive 150 hours of Internet access for $14.95 a month ($.99 each additional hour). Customers who simply want to access the Internet can sign up for one of the stand-alone price plans: $19.95 for 150 hours of Internet access ($.99 each additional hour) and $21.95 for unlimited Internet access. For more information, customers may call 800-822-0750. About AT&T AT&T is one of the leading providers of Internet and Residential Long Distance Service to the general U.S. market. AT&T WorldNet Service (www.att.net), launched in March 1996, is the largest pure Internet Service Provider 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. (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. ) in the United States, with 1.8 million members. AT&T WorldNet Service was recently named "Best Buy" in PC World Magazine (March 1999), won PC Magazine's "Editor's Choice" award (April 1999) and was praised as the top ISP in SmartMoney (April 1999). AT&T (http://www.att.com) is the world's premier provider of voice and data communications, with more than 80 million customers, including businesses, government and consumers. AT&T runs the world's largest long-distance network and the largest wireless network in North America. About StarMedia Network StarMedia Network is the leading Internet media company targeting Latin America and other Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking markets worldwide. The Company is committed to providing Spanish and Portuguese speakers with a complete selection of services and products that take full advantage of Internet technologies. StarMedia Network operates StarMedia (www.starmedia.com), the leading global online community for Spanish and Portuguese speakers; Periscopio (www.periscopio.com), a new, powerful information portal for Spanish speakers worldwide; LatinRed (www.latinred.net), one of the largest Spanish language online communities; OpenChile (www.openchile.cl), a local Chilean portal; Cade? (www.cade.com.br) and Zeek! (www.zeek.com.br), two of the leading online directories in Brazil; StarMedia Broadband, the company's broadband services arm; and StarMedia Mobile, its wireless division. Founded in 1996, the company employs over 600 people with operations throughout Latin America, the U.S. and Spain. Note to Editors: StarMedia, and StarMedia's logos, product and service names are registered trademarks of StarMedia Network, Inc. |
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