DSLnetworks Applauds FCC Decision on Line Sharing.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 18, 1999-- Nation's First DSL-Exclusive 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. Sees Reduced Prices, Faster Installations and Increased Availability as 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 Service Becomes Affordable to More Businesses and Consumers DSLnetworks, a national provider of end-to-end 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 (DSL) connectivity solutions, today hailed the FCC's decision to allow competitive carriers shared access to local copper phone lines controlled by Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (ILECs). DSL customers stand to benefit from the ruling, which allows DSLnetworks' local loop providers such as Covad Communications (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 : COVD COVD College of Optometrists in Vision Development COVD Covad Communications Group (stock symbol) ) NorthPoint Communications (NASDAQ: NPNT NPNT No Picture No Talk NPNT No Picture, No Truth ) and Network Access Solutions (NASDAQ: NASC NASC Norwich Area Schools Consortium (UK) NASC Nottingham Arabidopsis Stock Centre NASC National Animal Supplement Council NASC North American Solar Challenge NASC Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges ) the ability to deliver high speed Internet services over existing "voice" lines rather than installing a separate data line. In effect, the ruling could lower the monthly cost of DSL lines up to $20 and cut in half the typical 3-6 week window allotted for DSL installations. "DSLnetworks applauds the FCC's line sharing decision, which we believe will benefit just about everyone buying or selling DSL services in many different ways, not the least of which is a dramatic per line cost savings," remarked Brad Connors, president and 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. of DSLnetworks. "What this ruling also does, is to make DSL an even more compelling option for residential users weighing DSL versus high speed Cable Internet services. "Whereas at one point Cable Modems may have actually been a more cost-effective option for some users, with today's FCC ruling the scales will be tipped in DSL's favor in just about all cases where there is a choice." DSLnetworks, the first DSL-exclusive Internet Service Provider in the nation, currently offers DSL services in more than 30 major U.S. markets. The company provides service directly to Fortune 2000 enterprises, and to the small to mid size business and residential markets through its ISP channel partners. About DSLnetworks DSLnetworks is a national provider of end-to-end Digital Subscriber Line Internet and remote local area network connectivity solutions. The company provides service directly to large enterprises, and on a wholesale basis to Internet Service Providers and Applications Service Providers (ASPs). By using a network designed to support DSL exclusively, DSLnetworks offers premium DSL access with guaranteed performance and reliability. The company works with multiple partners in the Telecom industry including Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) and Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs) to provide customers a single point of contact for a nationwide DSL service solution. Established in 1997, DSLnetworks is privately held and is headquartered in San Francisco. For more information visit the DSLnetworks Web site at http://www.dslnetworks.com, call toll free 888/4DSL-net, or call 415/356-3800. |
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