ASP International Technologies Announces the Launch of Prepaid Internet by Cable & Wireless, Antigua

Business Wire, Feb 20, 2001

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2001

ASP International Technologies, announced today the successful launch of prepaid Internet access in Antigua. Cable & Wireless has launched this service with prepaid cards currently available in select hotels and retail outlets throughout Antigua.

This service is made possible with the EZ ACCE$$ prepaid Internet platform developed by ASP Intl. The platform is based in Antigua and is capable of performing authentication and accounting services for all of the Caribbean, allowing the customers to utilize each island's local access with the same prepaid account.

Cable & Wireless has evaluated EZ ACCE$$ for several months and found it to be both user friendly and reliable. Larry Francis, Product Management Executive, Cable & Wireless stated: "The local economy in the Caribbean is primarily cash based with the exception of the tourism industry. This prepaid Internet product is perfect for both markets. We expect the addition of this product will increase our Internet revenues significantly." Frances further stated, "We have searched for a complete solution to allow us to offer prepaid access without requiring additional management resources. EZ ACCE$$ meets our requirements unequivocally for both performance and management tools."

EZ ACCE$$ supports various prepaid products including timed access that may be debited over several months as well as time of day and day of week debiting. Accounts may be debited at increased rates for toll-free access as opposed to local access. Future features, such as application debiting and cash card capabilities will ensure the EZ ACCE$$ platform remains superior to any comparable product.

Allen Draa, VP Sales & Marketing, ASP Intl. stated: "We are pleased to support Cable & Wireless's entry to the market. Cable & Wireless is among the growing list of world class carriers who recognize the value of a prepaid Internet product and have turned to ASP International Technologies for a cost effective solution that can be integrated quickly."

ASP International Technologies (www.ASPIntl.com) is a developer of products for the emerging ASP and established ISP market. It is a privately held corporation, headquartered in Satellite Beach, Florida. The EZ ACCE$$ prepaid Internet platform is a proven product, having been deployed worldwide by service providers since 1999.