DSL.net Ranked 17th Fastest Growing Technology Company in North America on Deloitte & Touche's 2002 Rising Star List; DSL.net Revenue Increased 3,098% Over Three-Year Ranking Period.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. 21, 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, 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 : DSLN), a leading nationwide provider of broadband communications services to businesses, today announced that it ranked 17th among Rising Star companies in the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500, an annual ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . A special category of 25 Rising Star winners, companies in business less than five years, but with at least three years of financial results, are ranked based on percentage of growth in revenues over a three-year period (1999-2001). During that time, DSL.net revenue increased by 3,098 percent. DSL.net was founded in 1998. "This lofty Rising Star ranking among successful technology companies throughout North America is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of our entire organization as well as the loyalty and support of our customers," said David F. Struwas, chairman and chief executive officer of DSL.net. "We are committed to continued growth and looking forward to participating in the Technology Fast 500 program in the years to come." "To rank on the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 500 Rising Star, companies must have phenomenal revenue growth in a three-year period," said Mark A. Evans, managing director, Deloitte & Touche Technology, Media & Telecommunications Group. "DSL.net has proven to be one of the fast-growth success stories, and we applaud its vision." About Deloitte & Touche Deloitte & Touche, one of the nation's leading professional services firms, provides assurance and advisory, tax and management consulting services through nearly 30,000 people in more than 100 U.S. cities. The firm is dedicated to helping its clients and its people excel. Known as an employer of choice for innovative human resources programs, Deloitte & Touche has been recognized as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work for in America" by Fortune Magazine for five consecutive years. Deloitte & Touche refers to Deloitte & Touche LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol and its related entities. Deloitte & Touche is the U.S. national practice of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Deloitte & Touche (also referred to as Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and branded as Deloitte.) is the second largest professional services firm in the world, and one of the Big Four auditors, along with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young and KPMG. . Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is a Swiss Verein, and each of its national practices is a separate and independent legal entity. For more information, visit Deloitte & Touche's Web site at www.deloitte.com. 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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