DSL.net Ranked Among Top 200 Network Technology Companies by Major Industry Publication.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)--May 13, 2004 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, said today that the Company has been included on the 2003 Network World 200 list, which annually recognizes the largest domestic publicly traded network companies. The rankings, which were published in a recent edition, are based on a variety of revenue and cash-flow data taken from financial statements filed by hundreds of companies with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) received the top ranking, while Verizon, ranked at number three, was the highest-ranking telecommunications company See telecom company. . DSL.net was ranked 169th on the 2003 list. "We are delighted about being included in this prestigious list of 200 network technology companies for the second consecutive year," said Kirby G. "Buddy" Pickle, chief executive officer of DSL.net, Inc. "It's even more of an honor to jump up 21 places from our ranking last year. It clearly demonstrates that those who closely follow the industry recognize that DSL.net is making solid progress in expanding its broadband network and building its business." This is the 10th year of the Network World 200 rankings. DSL.net was ranked for the first time on the 2002 list in the 191st spot. Network World, which describes itself as the leader in network knowledge, is a news weekly that reaches an audience of more than 170,000 information-technology executives involved in the design, deployment and management of network infrastructure and applications-driven business. About DSL.net DSL.net, Inc. is a leading nationwide provider of broadband communications services to businesses. The Company combines its own facilities, nationwide network infrastructure and 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, private network solutions and value-added services directly to small- and medium-sized businesses or larger enterprises looking to connect multiple locations. DSL.net product offerings include T-1, DS-3 and business-class DSL services, virtual private networks (VPNs), frame relay, 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 and nationwide dial-up services, as well as integrated voice and data offerings in select markets. For more information, visit www.dsl.net, e-mail info@dsl.net or call 1-877-DSL-NET1 (1-877-375-6381). This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and to the extent it does, these forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond DSL.net's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. For information regarding risks faced by DSL.net, see the disclosure contained under "Risk Factors'' in DSL.net's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 2003, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. DSL.net is a trademark of DSL.net, Inc. Other company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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