DSL.net CEO David Struwas Elected to ALTS Executive Committee.Business Editors/Hi Tech Writers NEW HAVEN New Haven, city (1990 pop. 130,474), New Haven co., S Conn., a port of entry where the Quinnipiac and other small rivers enter Long Island Sound; inc. 1784. Firearms and ammunition, clocks and watches, tools, rubber and paper products, and textiles are among the many , Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2001 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 leading, nationwide, direct provider of high-speed Internet See broadband. access solutions for small- and medium-sized businesses, has announced the recent election of David F. Struwas, chairman and chief executive officer, to the executive committee of the Association of Local Telecommunications Services (ALTS ALTS Association for Local Telecommunications Services ALTS Aarhus Lawn Tennis Selskab (Denmark) ALTS Annotated Labeled Transition System ALTS Analogue Line Terminating Subsystem ALTS Automatic Laser Tracking System ). ALTS, which fights for the preservation and growth of the local competitive marketplace, has supported recent Congressional House Judiciary Committee Judiciary Committee may refer to:
"As a company that was born, grew and flourished as a result of the 1996 Telecommunications Act, DSL.net is deeply concerned about any legislative activity that dilutes the full intent of the Act," said Struwas. "The Tauzin-Dingell bill would not open markets as its proponents claim, but, in fact, restrict them. The end result to consumers would be higher prices, lower quality of service and less end-user choice." An accomplished telecommunications executive with over 15 years of senior-level experience, Mr. Struwas joined DSL.net in August 1998 and was named President and Chief Executive Officer in November 1998. He was appointed Chairman in November 2000. 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 throughout the United States. DSL.net allows smaller businesses to migrate their operations online and more effectively compete in the Internet economy. As of March 31, 2001, DSL.net provided service or had installed equipment in over 375 cities. For more information on DSL.net, visit www.dsl.net, e-mail info@dsl.net, or call 1-877-DSL-NET1 (1-877-375-6381). About ALTS ALTS is the leading national industry association whose mission is to promote facilities-based local telecommunications competition. Located in Washington, D.C., the organization was created in 1987 and represents companies that build, own, and operate competitive local networks. For more information on ALTS, visit the ALTS Web site at www.alts.org. DSL.net is a trademark of DSL.net, Inc. Other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. DSL.net's authority to provide certain regulated services is held by its subsidiary companies. |
|
||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion