Global Village provides an integrated communication solution for easy Internet access from Macs; Leading Machintosh modem now comes with NETCOM bundle.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 1996--Global Village Communication Inc., Monday announced that it will provide a complete Internet solution with the company's popular TelePort Platinum 28.8 Kbps V.34 external fax/modem. The new TelePort Platinum Internet Edition will be bundled with NETCOMplete Internet software suite from NETCOM NETCOM Network Enterprise Technology Command (US Army) NetCom Network Command (information systems) On-line Communication Services Inc., a leading 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. . NETCOMplete provides everything personal computer users need for high-speed, direct access to the Internet, including Netscape Navigator An earlier Web browser for Windows, Macintosh and X Windows from Netscape that provided secure transmission over the Internet. Soon after its introduction in 1994, Navigator, or just "Netscape," as it was commonly called, quickly became the leading browser on the Web. 2.01 for web browsing, and access to the following Internet services: USENET news Usenet news - Usenet groups, Gopher, FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to , Telnet and IRC (Internet Relay Chat) Computer conferencing on the Internet. There are hundreds of IRC channels on numerous subjects that are hosted on IRC servers around the world. After joining a channel, your messages are broadcast to everyone listening to that channel. . "We're offering the TelePort Platinum Internet Edition in response to customer requests for a complete, high-quality Internet solution right out of the box," said Charlie Oppenheimer, vice president and general manager of Global Village's Communication Systems Division. In addition to easier Internet connectivity, the TelePort Platinum Internet Edition offers Global Village's award-winning GlobalFax 2.5 fax software, incoming call recognition and the ability to upgrade the modem to 33.6 Kbps performance through Flash ROM. Pricing and Availability The TelePort Platinum Internet Edition is available from Global Village's worldwide network of resellers and distributors later this month for a suggested retail price of $240. For more information, customers can contact Global Village at 800/736-4821. With NETCOMplete, subscribers pay $5 for the first month and $19.95 for each additional month. This provides unlimited access to the Internet through one of the largest, privately owned IP networks in the industry. NETCOM currently provides cost-effective, reliable 28.8 Kbps direct Internet access to nearly 80 percent of the U.S. market through a local telephone call. Global Village Communication Inc. Global Village Communication 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 :GVIL) is a leading supplier of integrated communication solutions for personal computer users. Additional information is available on the company's World Wide Web site, "The Village," at http://www.globalvillage.com/. NETCOM On-line Communication Services NETCOM On-line Communication Services Inc. (NASDAQ: NETC NETC Naval Education & Training Command (formerly Chief of Naval Education and Training, CNET) NETC Naval Education & Training Center NETC New England Theatre Conference NETC Network Enterprise Technology Command ) is a leading international Internet service provider with years of network experience. Leveraging its own high-speed nationwide TCP/IP-based network, NETCOM provides a range of value-priced Internet services for individuals and businesses. Internet users can learn more about the company on-line at: http://www.netcom.com/. CONTACT: The Bohle Company W. Scott Robertson/Linda Goncalves 310/785-0515 wsrobertson@bohle.com |
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