StarNet, Inc. Introduces MegaSPEED: an Optimized Dial Acceleration Solution to ISPs.Business Editors PALATINE Palatine, hill, Rome Palatine, hill: see Rome before Augustus and Roman Empire under Rome. Palatine, village, United States Palatine (păl`ətīn), village (1990 pop. , Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2003 StarNet(TM), Inc., one of the largest wholesale dial access providers in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , today launches MegaSPEED, a new and optimized dial acceleration service for ISPs to resell re·sell tr.v. re·sold , re·sell·ing, re·sells 1. To sell again. 2. To sell (a product or service) to the public or to an end user, especially as an authorized dealer. . StarNet's MegaPOP(TM) network, which gives access to approximately 85% of the US population, is now capable of enhancing the end-users browsing experience by up to 5 times through the use of compression and caching technology developed by Propel Software Corporation. The MegaSPEED dial acceleration solution offers superior speeds when compared to other Web enhancement solutions in the market due to the fact that acceleration servers are placed at the edge of StarNet's nationwide network. This strategic hosting solution, at the wholesale provider level, optimizes speed performance well above speeds achieved with acceleration software alone. Extensive statistical data, based on realistic testing procedures, has proven that accelerated speeds can be amplified by an additional 30% when compared to 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. or Software-provider hosted deployments of similar technology. MegaSPEED brings evidence that a nationwide network level deployment is more streamlined and efficient for optimized accelerated speeds. "StarNet's 8 years of exclusive dedication to the Internet access See how to access the Internet. business positions us to provide the best Web acceleration service available to the ISP industry," said 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. and Founder of StarNet, Russ Intravartolo. "MegaSPEED offers the combination of Propel's award-winning Web acceleration software, optimized deployment at the edge of our nationwide MegaPOP network, and the most aggressive pricing available in the market. We are confident that MegaSPEED is the solution for ISPs looking to offer "almost" broadband speeds to their subscribers at a fraction of the cost, allowing substantial margins". StarNet will be offering MegaSPEED, featuring Propel(R) Accelerator, via two service offerings - MegaSPEED Uniform Service and MegaSPEED Select Service. MegaSPEED Uniform Service This service allows the ISP to activate or "accelerate" all users within a given realm. ISPs can control their subscribers' access to the MegaSPEED service by limiting client software distribution. Once a subscriber loads the MegaSPEED client software onto their PC, they will be able to receive MegaSPEED services since all users within the realm have the service enabled. MegaSPEED Select Service With MegaSPEED Select Service, ISPs are given secure access to the MegaSPEED Select Service Access website whereby the ISP may designate des·ig·nate tr.v. des·ig·nat·ed, des·ig·nat·ing, des·ig·nates 1. To indicate or specify; point out. 2. To give a name or title to; characterize. 3. which of their subscribers has access to the MegaSPEED services, on a user-by-user basis. Regardless if the subscriber has the MegaSPEED client software, the ISP has the ability to turn the MegaSPEED services on or off via the web interface in real time. Both MegaSPEED options will be available on a per user or hourly basis. About StarNet With one of the largest wholesale 56K V.90 and ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. networks in the United States, StarNet, Inc. is one of the most prominent ISPs of its time. Since 1995, StarNet, Inc. has been building MegaPOP: a reliable, cutting-edge network for Internet access aggregation throughout the U.S. with more than 1,500 access locations, covering 85% of the US population. MegaSPEED is StarNet's new and optimized Web acceleration solution available throughout the MegaPOP network. This dial acceleration solution allows the end-user to browse (1) To view the contents of a file or a group of files. Browser programs generally let you view data by scrolling through the documents or databases. In a database program, the browse mode often lets you edit the data. See Web browser. the Web at speeds up to 5X faster than through a regular dial-up connection. For information about MegaSPEED, visit www.getmespeed.com or call (888) 212-0099. StarNet's main services include the MegaPOP wholesale dial-up access hot Dial-up access is a form of Internet access via telephone line. The client uses a modem connected to a computer and a telephone line to dial into an Internet service provider's (ISP) node to establish a modem-to-modem link, which is then routed to the Internet. , and an a-la-carte portfolio of optional services, such as Email, Personal Web Space, filtered access, Proxy Radius, Virtual ISP An ISP that uses the facilities and services (servers, switches, backbone, etc.) of a large ISP, but retains its own branding for marketing and billing purposes. Virtual ISPs are often formed to target a specific group, whether by location, profession, language or other subject of common and much more. For information about StarNet, visit our Web site at www.starnetusa.net. |
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