DSL.net Appoints Keith Markley President and COO.Business Editors NEW HAVEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2000 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 .net, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on NM: DSLN), a direct provider of high-speed Internet access solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced the appointment of Keith Markley as President and COO. David Struwas, formerly President and Chief Executive Officer of DSL.net, will remain 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. . Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Struwas said: "With the addition of Keith, DSL.net has brought on board a proven, battle-tested veteran, with direct experience in the DSL space. His comprehensive background in the industry, encompassing sales, operations, marketing and customer support, makes him ready from day one to contribute to the current management team. As DSL.net continues to grow we need executives like Keith who have proven business success, who are adept operating at the intersection of technology, strategy, and regulatory relations." Prior to joining DSL.net Mr. Markley was President and General Manager, Eastern Region, for Covad Communications. Previous to that Mr. Markley served as General Manager for Brooks WorldCom/NEFC, and also as District Director for Advanced Radio Telecom. In addition, Mr. Markley is a former legislator, serving two terms in the New Hampshire House of Representatives The New Hampshire House of Representatives is the lower house in the New Hampshire General Court. The House of Representatives consists of 400 members coming from 103 districts across the state created from divisions of the state's counties each making up about 3,000 residents for . He also spent four years with CRR, Inc., a strategic consulting firm. "Today's DSL space is all about establishing a relationship with the end user -- the customer," said Mr. Markley. "DSL.net's direct, business-to-business sales approach is the right approach, and right where I want to be. I'm thrilled to be joining the DSL.net team and look forward to driving our success." DSL.net offers customers a symmetric digital subscriber line Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) is a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) variant with E1-like data rates (72 to 2320 kbit/s). It runs over one pair of copper wires, with a maximum range of about 3 kilometers. (SDSL See DSL. SDSL - Single-line Digital Subscriber Line ) service that delivers high-speed Internet connectivity, web hosting, enhanced e-mail capabilities and more using ordinary copper telephone wire. Faster Internet access levels the playing field for smaller businesses, allowing them to be more productive and to take advantage of applications and services once available only to large corporations. About DSL.net Based in New Haven, Conn., DSL.net, Inc. is a high-speed data communications and Internet access provider See ISP. (networking, company) Internet Access Provider - (IAP) A company or other origanisation which provides access to the Internet to businesses and/or consumers. that uses 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 technology to provide high-speed Internet access solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses, primarily in second and third tier cities throughout the United States. DSL.net allows smaller businesses to migrate their operations online and more equally compete in the Internet economy. As of September 1, 2000, DSL.net had provided service or had installed equipment in over 335 cities. For more information on DSL.net, visit www.dsl.net, e-mail info@dsl.net, or call toll free 1-877-DSL-NET1 (1-877-375-6381). DSL.net's authority to provide regulated services is held by its subsidiary companies. DSL.net is a trademark of DSL.net, Inc. |
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