MindSpring Builds Point of Presence in Phoenix.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 1998--MindSpring Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSPG MSPG Mor Strioch Pian Gar (gaming) MSPG Middle School Parents Group MSPG Material/Military Support Planning Guidance ) today announced it has built an Internet Point of Presence (POP) in Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix /ˈfiːˌnɪks/ (English: Phoenix, Navajo: Hoozdo, lit. "the place is hot", Western Apache: Fiinigis) is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. and is beginning to move customers from the third-party network it had been utilizing for its customers in the Valley. The new facility features state-of-the-art 3Com USRobotics networking equipment and supports the new v.90 protocol for 56K modem connections. "MindSpring is proud to be a part of the Phoenix community," said Mike McQuary, president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of MindSpring. "We are confident this new POP will provide our customers with the fastest and most reliable analog Internet connections available in the Valley of the Sun." MindSpring acquired Phoenix-based Web hosting company Internet Direct in January of this year, and will expand its Phoenix operations to include a state-of-the-art call center in the third quarter of this year. MindSpring first introduced its service to Phoenix in the third quarter of 1996, when it acquired the Pipeline and InterRamp consumer dial-up subscribers of PSINet, Inc. MindSpring also offers service in Tuscon. About MindSpring MindSpring is 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. focused on delivering outstanding service and support to its customers. By following its core values and beliefs, MindSpring is committed to doing an exceptional job of serving its customers, its employees, its owners and its community. MindSpring's dial-up subscribers can browse the World Wide Web, send electronic mail, participate in informative online chats and access over 20,000 newsgroups This is a list of newsgroups that are significant for their popularity or their position in Usenet history. As of October 2002, there are about 100,000 Usenet newsgroups, of which approximately a fifth are active. . MindSpring offers local Internet service in more than 375 locations throughout the United States. MindSpring is also a leading provider of Web Hosting services and domain registrations. PC World presented MindSpring with its "World Class Award for Best 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. " in July 1998. In November 1997, MindSpring earned CNET (body) CNET - Centre national d'Etudes des Telecommunications. The French national telecommunications research centre at Lannion. : The Computer Network's "Buy It" recommendation as the national ISP providing the best value. Smart Money magazine called MindSpring "The Better Option" to AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. in February 1998, followed by a "Best Buy" recommendation from Smart Money Interactive in June 1998. MindSpring was given Home Office Computing's "Best Buy" for Web Hosting in its April 1998 issue. FamilyPC, in its July 1998 issue, named MindSpring's home page the "Best ISP Start Page." Upside Magazine said MindSpring "understands the value of service, community and brand in the cold world of the Net," in its February 1998 analysis of the top 150 technology companies in the United States.
CONTACT: MindSpring Enterprises, Atlanta
Ed Hansen, 404/287-0893
edhansen@mindspring.com
http://www.mindspring.com
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