DSL: Flashcom Breaks New Price Barrier With $49 DSL Service; Digital Subscriber Lines Offer Internet Access Up to 200 Times Faster - Company Business and Marketing

EDGE, On & About AT&T, Jan 18, 1999

Flashcom, the premier National Digital Services Provider (DSP), Wednesday announced a dramatic reduction in the price of it's DSL service. Starting immediately, Flashcom's high speed digital service is only $49 a month and includes Internet access. Flashcom is the nation's largest DSL exclusive supplier and the only company currently providing service to thousands of businesses and power users in Northern and Southern California, Massachusetts, Washington, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, New Hampshire, Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C.

At its top speed, Flashcom's DSL service is up to 200 times faster than most dial-up modem connections and 50 times faster than ISDN. And, unlike dial-up services, there is no wait to connect and no busy signals. Once installed, the high-speed connection is always on and available. Unlike existing high bandwidth transport technologies, DSL service is a flat-rate service with no usage or mileage charges. Superior to cable modems which operate in a shared environment, Flashcom's DSL offers a secure connection that is perfect for banking and e-commerce services. DSL is also well suited for high bandwidth applications such as Video on demand, Multimedia applications, Local Area Networks, Voice over IP (VoIP), or Web Site Hosting. Flashcom maintains a National Digital Network that was designed exclusively for DSL and is unique in its ability to provide private, secure connections between sites without using the Internet. "By focusing exclusively on DSL technology, our customers are assured of the finest high speed experience, knowledge and support available," states Brad Sachs, president of Flashcom. "We are pleased to offer this service at such a low price point. I feel this new pricing will enable a larger portion of the population to try DSL and realize the benefits of dedicated, high speed Internet access. Current users of multiple dialup accounts, ISDN, Frame Relay or T1 circuits, can save hundreds to thousands of dollars per month." Flashcom's new high-speed data service is available now to Pacific Bell served customers in California. Customers interested in ordering the service or viewing Free Modem and Free Installation specials, can do so on at http://www.flashcom.com or call toll free 877/Flashcom. Flashcom is the leader in providing high-speed, dedicated, direct connect xDSL technology nationally, currently providing service in 13 major metro markets with plans for 22 more by the end of this year. Flashcom offers secure interstate/intrastate multi-office and Internet connectivity solutions that are far less expensive than current methods. Being a full service Digital Solutions Provider, Flashcom also offers Web Hosting, Firewall services, Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions and ISP/Reseller programs. Flashcom is a closely held company with corporate headquarters in Westminster. FMI: http://www.flashcom.com.