DSL.net Introduces New Suite of Web Hosting Offerings; E-commerce features make it easy to do business on the Internet.Business Editors 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)--Oct. 14, 2002 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 (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 : DSLN), a leading nationwide provider of broadband communications services to businesses, today announced an enhanced suite of Web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. products with e-commerce features that make it easy for small- and medium-sized companies to conduct business on the Internet. "We've been listening to our customers and working with our partners to create Web hosting packages that allow businesses to fully utilize the Internet and make it easy to expand their online business," said Ray Allieri, senior vice president of Marketing & Sales at DSL.net. "These latest offerings allow a business with little or no technical expertise to implement an e-commerce strategy that could have a dramatic impact on business." There are three primary hosting packages - SiteBasic, SiteBiz and SitePro - with enhanced offerings available within each category. All include a free easy-to-use site-building tool, Web-based site management capability and a reporting tool for Web site statistical analysis. The hosting packages begin with the highly affordable SiteBasic and move up to the mid-priced SiteBiz and SitePro categories that offer additional disk space, data transfer limits and capabilities like audio and video access. Within each of these categories, customers can expand functionality by adding features. For example, SiteBasic users can easily move up to eSiteBasic to create a storefront. SiteBiz or SitePro users can move up to e-commerce capabilities and expand their online catalogs. From there, users can opt for eSiteBizPlus or eSiteProPlus to get real-time payment processing and merchant account functionality. About DSL.net Based in New Haven, Conn., DSL.net, Inc. combines its own DSL facilities, nationwide network infrastructure, and Tier I 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. (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ) capabilities to provide high-speed Internet access and value-added services directly to small- and medium-sized businesses throughout the United States. A certified CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier) An organization offering local telephone service that is not one of the traditional telephone companies. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 allowed competition to the incumbent telcos (ILECs), enabling new companies (CLECs) in all 50 states, plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, DSL.net sells to businesses, primarily through its own direct sales channel. DSL.net augments its direct sales strategy through select system integrators, application service providers and marketing partners. In addition to a number of high-performance, high-speed Internet connectivity solutions specifically designed for business, DSL.net product offerings include Web hosting, DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the management, enhanced e-mail, online data backup and recovery services, firewalls, virtual private networks and nationwide dial-up services. 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). DSL.net is a trademark of DSL.net, Inc. Other company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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