Juno and Efficient Networks Form Broadband Alliance; Juno To Use Efficient's Technology Nationwide - Juno Online Services - Company Business and Marketing

Cambridge Telcom Report, Jan 10, 2000

Juno Online Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JWEB), a leading provider of Internet-related services, announced Wednesday that it is teaming with Efficient Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:EFNT), a leading supplier of broadband Internet access products, to make Juno's new broadband Internet service, Juno Express, easier for consumers to use.

Members of Juno Express will be able to use Efficient's state-of-the-art digital subscriber line (DSL) modems to get the most out of their high-speed access to the Internet. Juno Express is provided by Juno through a relationship with Covad, one of the largest national DSL providers, and is currently being pilot tested in selected markets. Juno plans to roll the service out in markets throughout the country during the year 2000.

"Juno Express is a terrific consumer DSL product that will make Juno a major player in the high-speed Internet access marketplace. We're thrilled to be part of this project," said Jeff Bergstrom, director of channel programs at Efficient Networks. "The combined strength of Juno and Efficient Networks will help pave the way for rapid deployment of new DSL services that leverage the ease-of-use features of our SpeedStream equipment."

As part of its agreement with Efficient, Juno will become a member of the Efficient SpeedStream Partner (ESP) program. The ESP program allows providers of Internet services to offer affordable and reliable DSL customer premise equipment (CPE) to consumers and businesses. The industry-leading SpeedStream DSL CPE product line includes easy-to-use routers and modems designed to provide the best installation and online experience available. Through the ESP program, Efficient enables Internet service providers, competitive local exchange carriers, and value-added resellers to successfully grow their businesses in the broadband communications market.

"Efficient Networks is a leader in the DSL space and we are delighted to have their support as we roll out Juno's broadband services," said Wendy Rosenberg, Juno's vice president for telecommunications. "Juno Express should be even more attractive to consumers thanks to the state-of-the-art equipment we can offer through our agreement with Efficient Networks."

Juno Online Services, Inc. is a leading provider of Internet-related services to millions of computer users throughout the United States. The company offers several levels of service, ranging from basic dial-up Internet access -- which is provided to the end user for free -- to competitively priced broadband access. Juno's revenues are derived primarily from the subscription fees charged for its billable premium services, from the sale of advertising, and from various forms of electronic commerce.

FMI: www.juno.com/corp. To get a free copy of the Juno software, go to www.juno.com, or call toll-free 1-800-TRY-JUNO.

Efficient Networks, Inc., is a recognized leader in broadband access products that employ digital subscriber line (DSL) technology. Emphasizing ease of use, the company's SpeedStream family of DSL products provides high performance remote access for small and medium businesses, branch offices, telecommuters and consumers. Working in partnership with DSL service providers worldwide, Efficient is enabling a new generation of broadband applications today. Efficient Networks is based in Dallas, Texas, with sales and support locations around the world. FMI: www.efficient.com.