DSLnetworks Partners with LibertyBay.com to Deliver DSL Internet Access Nationwide.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2000 Agreement Provides LibertyBay.com with Instant 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 to Reach Wide Consumer and Business Base DSLnetworks, a wholesale provider of turnkey 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 announced an agreement with LibertyBay.com, a national 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. ), to offer DSL service in more than 60 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs). This partnership will allow LibertyBay.com to serve both their consumer and business base. Through their DSLnetworks' data center, DSLnetworks will provide LibertyBay.com its own dedicated Internet connection using an Egress connection. Under this configuration, LibertyBay.com will be able to control the rate for the amount of upstream Internet bandwidth it has purchased and offer customers their own IP addresses. The partnership with DSLnetworks will enable LibertyBay.com to rollout DSL from multiple local loop providers including Covad Communications, Rhythms NetConnections Rhythms NetConnections Inc. (Former NASDAQ: RTHM) was in the business of providing broadband local-access communication services to large enterprises, telecommunications carriers and their internet service provider (ISP) affiliates and other ISPs. , NorthPoint Communications NorthPoint Communications (Former NASDAQ: NPNT) was a CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Carrier), focused on data transmission rather than voice. Its business plan involved leasing copper telephone lines from local phone companies, then selling them at wholesale prices to , Network Access Solutions (NAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Network Attached Storage) A specialized file server that connects to the network. A NAS device contains a slimmed-down operating system and a file system and processes only I/O requests by supporting the popular ), SBC-Pac Bell and others. "Our customers will quickly reap the benefits of this partnership with DSLnetworks," said Todd Ostrander, 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 LibertyBay.com. "DSLnetworks will provide us with a single source for one of the largest DSL footprints in the industry, and their depth of experience will benefit our customers by facilitating a smooth ordering process and rapid, hassle free installations." "We look forward to working with LibertyBay.com to quickly take a leadership position in the burgeoning consumer and small to mid-size business DSL markets," said Brad Connors, president and CEO of DSLnetworks. "LibertyBay.com has already demonstrated leadership as a national dial-up ISP, and their agreement with DSLnetworks will allow them to quickly capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. new markets, leverage their existing installed base of subscribers to deliver high speed access, and increase profitability." With DSLnetworks' implementation, LibertyBay.com will be accepting both business and consumer orders for its private label DSL service within the next 60 days in all service areas covered under DSLnetworks' national footprint. About DSLnetworks DSLnetworks is a national provider of end-to-end Digital Subscriber Line Internet and remote local area network connectivity solutions. The company serves large enterprises, 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 their nationwide DSL solution. Established in 1997, DSLnetworks is privately held and is headquartered in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . For more information visit the DSLnetworks Web site at http://www.dslnetworks.com, call toll free 888-4DSL-net, or call 415/356-3800 About Liberty Bay Located in Tacoma, Washington, LibertyBay.com represents the next generation of Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Through strategic partnerships that reduce the need for costly infrastructure, the company's operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales represent a fraction of the industry norm. LibertyBay.com is a national Internet Service Provider focused on offering the best possible customer service and reliability for the lowest price. More information on LibertyBay.com and its Internet services can be found on the Internet at www.libertybay.com. All trademarks and registered trademarks previously cited are the property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged. |
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