CT Communications Introduces High-Speed Internet Service.CONCORD, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 1999-- Concord, N.C. based CT Communications CT Communications was a telecommunications company in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It also served South Carolina. The company began in 1897 as the Concord Telephone Company. , Inc. has introduced QuickClick, a high-speed Internet product. QuickClick is "always on" and operates up to 15 times faster than a typical dial-up connection. Its performance qualities are similar to those of cable modem and other 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 (digital subscriber line See DSL. (communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and ) technologies. QuickClick uses existing voice telephone lines and does not require a separate line. Advanced technology makes it possible to use the line for voice and data simultaneously without any signal degradation. According to CT Communications representatives, the company's new high-speed offering is directed toward today's Internet users. "People have integrated the Internet into their daily lives," says John Goocher, Vice President. "They use the Internet to shop, to check the weather, follow sports, bank, plan vacations, and do homework. QuickClick is a more sensible, efficient, productive way to use the Internet - at a fraction of the expense of an ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. or T-1 line." According to Mr. Goocher, customers can try QuickClick service without risk or obligation. The company is offering installation and standard monthly residential fees. Customers are not required to sign contracts. CT Communications' new high speed Internet service is currently available in the Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg and Albemarle, N.C. areas. The service area will later expand into surrounding areas. CT Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTCI CTCI Computer to Computer Interface ) which is headquartered in Concord, is a growing provider of integrated telecommunications services to residential and business customers located primarily in North and South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. . CT Communications, Inc. offers a comprehensive package of telecommunications services, including local and long distance telephone services, Internet and data services and digital wireless services. |
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