AT&T WORLDNET SERVICE OFFICIALLY AVAILABLE; MORE THAN 212,000 ORDERS RECEIVED.BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 1996--AT&T WorldNetSM Service, designed to bring the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the to everyone, became available today through easy, dial-up connections. AT&T said it already has received more than 212,000 orders for the value-added Internet access See how to access the Internet. service. Orders have been pouring into company call centers at the rate of one every four seconds since AT&T introduced the service Feb. 27 with a year-long offer of five free hours a month for AT&T residential long-distance customers who sign up by Dec. 31, and competitive flat rates for all customers. "AT&T is marketing AT&T WorldNet Service to its 80 million residential and 10 million business customers as part of the company's strategy to offer innovative packages of services, including local, long distance, wireless, entertainment and online services, tailored to customers' needs," said AT&T Chairman Robert E. Allen Al·len , Edgar 1892-1943. American anatomist who is noted for his studies of hormones and for the discovery (1923) of estrogen. . Installation software is being shipped now to customers who ordered first; new orders will be shipped within four to six weeks, as the company phases in the large number of new customers while ensuring the quality of the service. "We've given our customers a unique opportunity to get on the Internet, and they've responded in droves," said Tom Evslin, vice president of AT&T WorldNet Services. "We're adding customers as fast as we can while preserving the quick connections and world-class customer care for which AT&T is known." AT&T also announced today that customers who sign up for the service are eligible for the AT&T WorldNet Service Quality Inspector Program, which awards points for each service improvement users help make. "We want to provide incentives for customers to help make our service and the Internet the best that they can be," said Evslin. Details of the program will be announced shortly. AT&T is making the service attractive to all users with a range of pricing plans and helpful features. AT&T long-distance service customers can receive unlimited Internet access through AT&T WorldNet Service for $19.95 a month; non-AT&T customers pay $24.95. An AT&T-branded version of the Netscape NavigatorTM browser browser Software that allows a computer user to find and view information on the Internet. The first text-based browser for the World Wide Web became available in 1991; Web use expanded rapidly after the release in 1993 of a browser called Mosaic, which used software is available at no extra charge, to help subscribers navigate (1) "Surfing the Web." To move from page to page on the Web. (2) To move through the menu structure in a software application. the Internet. Customers who charge the service to their AT&T Universal Card will not be held financially liable for fraudulent The description of a willful act commenced with the Specific Intent to deceive or cheat, in order to cause some financial detriment to another and to engender personal financial gain. charges by unauthorized users if their account number is compromised while using the service to make purchases on the Internet. As previously announced, AT&T WorldNet Service customers will be able to quickly and easily gain access to America Online See AOL. beginning in early summer, and get reduced rates while using the nation's largest consumer online service. Accessible from home, the office or the road, AT&T WorldNet Service has something for subscribers whether they're working or relaxing. The "At Home" section features sites focused on such topics as leisure, education and family. The "At Work" portion points to business news sites, investment information and other professional topics. To help AT&T WorldNet Service users protect themselves against Internet content they consider inappropriate, filtering software programs, including Microsystems Inc.'s Cyber Patrol and SurfWatch Software Inc.'s SurfWatch, are available through the "Safety Net" section of the customer service page. The service also includes Harley Hahn's Internet Exploration StationTM, a menu of theme areas such as art, music, games and gardening for family entertainment and education, designed by 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 Internet author; a powerful search engine that allows even the most casual computer users to quickly and easily locate the information they want; and a directory that lets subscribers preview any of 80,000 World Wide Web sites before spending time "Spending Time" is the first single released by Christian artist Stellar Kart. The lyrics describe the band members desire to spend "more time with God". "Sometimes it’s a real struggle to spend time with God. to access sites. Most customers can reach AT&T WorldNet Service through a local call to one of AT&T's 200 network connection points nationwide. In many cases, this call will be toll-free; access is also available though an 800 service number for an additional charge. Subscribers can dial into the service with a personal computer and modem at speeds up to 28.8 kilobits per second (unit) kilobits per second - (kbps, kb/s) A unit of data rate where 1 kb/s = 1000 bits per second. This contrasts with units of storage where 1 Kb = 1024 bits (note upper case K). , allowing them to download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer. large stores of information, color photographs and graphics quickly. For more information, customers may call 1-800-WORLDNET, or visit AT&T WorldNet Service's home page at http://www.att.com/worldnet. AT&T WorldNet is a service mark of AT&T Corp. Netscape Navigator An earlier Web browser for Windows, Macintosh and X Windows from Netscape that provided secure transmission over the Internet. Soon after its introduction in 1994, Navigator, or just "Netscape," as it was commonly called, quickly became the leading browser on the Web. is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corp. Internet Exploration Station is a trademark of Harley Hahn. CONTACT: Mike Miller 908-658-2815 michaeld2@attmail.com or Kevin Compton 408-452-3966 kcompton@attmail.com |
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