Alaska Communications Systems Establishes ACS INFOSOURCE, Inc.Business Editors ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2001 Alaska Communications Systems This article is about the current telecommunications company. For the historical "Alaska Communications System", see AT&T Alascom. Alaska Communications Systems, (or ACS) is a telecommunications corporation, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. Group, Inc. ("ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. ") (Nasdaq:ALSK) announced today that it has established ACS Infosource, Inc. as part of the ever expanding vision of ACS -- the premier telecommunications carrier in Alaska. Infosource, Inc. will encompass the primary functions of directory publications, yellow-page advertising, and ACS InfoNet, which includes the on-line yellow page directory and other Internet advertising Delivering ads to Internet users via Web sites, e-mail, ad-supported software and Internet-enabled cellphones. Also called an "ad network," Internet advertising organizations act as a middleman between the advertiser and the Web sites and software publishers that display the ads. offerings. ACS InfoNet will enable Internet users to access on-line yellow pages and nationwide residential and business listings through www.acsyellowpages.com. Additionally, advertisers are able to use this vehicle to enhance their marketing and advertising reach through the web. John Ayers John Ayers (born April 14, 1953 – October 2, 1995 in Carrizo Springs, Texas) was a National Football League offensive lineman from 1977 through 1987. During that span he appeared in two Super Bowls: Super Bowl XVI and Super Bowl XIX for the San Francisco 49ers. , Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , said, "Infosource is another prime example of ACS's ability to effectively compete in the telecommunications market place through innovative plans and strategic market entry." Ayers added, "Since its debut on October 1, 2000, www.acsyellowpages.com has been viewed by over 89,000 visitors to the on-line portal. This Internet site provides a wide range of information and services and offers a single source for advertising and Web site development for Alaskan businesses. We have just taken another major step toward bringing Alaskans the benefits of e-commerce through innovation and technology." ACS will release two new products in 2001 under Infosource: the "Mobile Mini" which will be a reduced version of the yellow pages with 300 select headings geared toward cellular users and the Alaska Regional Yellow Page Directory which will allow advertisers to reach over 80% of the market in Alaska through a singular reference point. ACS is the leading diversified, facilities based telecommunications carrier in Alaska offering local telephone service, wireless, long distance, data, and Internet services to business and residential customers throughout Alaska. ACS currently serves approximately 330,000 access lines and 74,000 cellular customers throughout the State. Members of the ACS senior management team have played significant roles in bringing advanced technology to Alaska for more than four decades. ACS is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "ALSK." Statements contained in this press release that are not historical fact are "forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. " that involve a number of known and unknown risks or uncertainties. Additional factors, which may affect actual results, are contained in the Company's filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. |
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