Cable & Wireless To Power 1stUp.com's Free Internet Access.VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 23, 1999-- Cable & Wireless (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CWP CWP Coal workers' pneumoconiosis, see there ), the global telecommunications group, today announced it has finalized an agreement to provide dial-up access hot Dial-up access is a form of Internet access via telephone line. The client uses a modem connected to a computer and a telephone line to dial into an Internet service provider's (ISP) node to establish a modem-to-modem link, which is then routed to the Internet. for 1stUp.com, a leading provider of ad-supported Internet access solutions and a majority-owned operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. of CMGI CMGI Commonly Maintained Grounds Infrastructures CMGI College Marketing Group Information (Services) , Inc. (Nasdaq:CMGI). The agreement with Cable & Wireless further extends the reach of 1stup.com's U.S. dial-up network, which supports a range of leading free Internet offerings, including the popular AltaVista Free Access service. "Cable & Wireless is pleased to be providing our Tier 1 network This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. backbone to support 1stUp.com's business goals," said Art Medici Medici, Italian family Medici (mĕ`dĭchē, Ital. mā`dēchē), Italian family that directed the destinies of Florence from the 15th cent. until 1737. , senior vice president of marketing at Cable & Wireless. "We have a commitment to being a leader in the Internet backbone and services market. The reach, reliability and speed of our network are an ideal match for 1stUp.com." With consumer demand for free Internet access expected to grow rapidly (800,000 have signed on for AltaVista's program since August, quickly making AltaVista the seventh largest 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. in the country) the agreement with Cable & Wireless further expands 1stUp.com's extensive nationwide dial-up network. 1stUp.com and its free access partners now benefit from the largest multi-provider network 1stUp.com has ever assembled, enabling 1stUp.com to support millions of new consumers across the U.S. The relationship with 1stUp.com is Cable & Wireless' first step into the new but expanding private-label access business, a market space that is anticipated to yield many more opportunities for the company. 1stUp.com enables partners like AltaVista to offer free Internet access to consumers, branded with the partner's own logo, through the 1stUp.com network. Consumers receive free access simply by agreeing to keep a "navigation bar" on their desktops that offers convenient web navigation tools alongside a rotating banner advertisement. "With this agreement, 1stUp.com is receiving the benefits of Cable & Wireless' robust network performance and extensive capacity," said Charles Katz, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of 1stUp.com. "With the strength of Cable & Wireless' network supporting us, we are better equipped to handle the growing demand for free access. As a leader in the ad-supported access market, 1stUp.com currently is investigating ways to leverage the Cable & Wireless global network to provide high performance ad-supported access abroad as well." About Cable & Wireless With customers in 70 countries, Cable & Wireless is a major globobile voice, as well as interactive entertainmeannounced major investments in advanced networks in the US and Europe, the restructuring of Cable & Wireless Communications in the UK and has acquired full control of Cable & Wireless IDC in Japan to support this strategy. Cable & Wireless now holds a unique position in terms of global coverage and services to business customers. For more information about Cable & Wireless, please visit www.cwusa.com. About 1stUp.com 1stUp.com, a majority-owned operating company of CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMGI), is the market leader in providing consumer-oriented businesses with ad-supported Internet access solutions. 1stUp.com provides patent-pending technology that enables its partners to brand, market and distribute leading-edge, cost-effective Internet services to their customers. Multiple nationwide ISPs support 1stUp.com's premium network, which delivers free, reliable Internet access to over 90 percent of the U.S. and Canada. Aggregating the end-user bases of AltaVista and future partners, 1stUp.com has the buying power Buying Power The money an investor has available to buy securities. In a margin account, the buying power is the total cash held in the brokerage account plus maximum margin available. Also referred to as "Excess Equity. of multiple brands and is able to pass along the benefits of optimal connectivity costs and advertising revenues to its partners. For more information, visit http://www.1stup.com. |
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