1stUp.com and Level 3 Communications Announce Agreement for Managed Modem and Network Connection Services

In a move to support 1stUp.com's nationwide free Internet access initiative, 1stUp.com Corporation, a leading provider of ad-supported Internet access solutions, has announced an agreement with Level 3 Communications, Inc. for managed modem and network connection services. This partnership will enable 1stUp.com to expand its extensive nationwide ISP network, providing leading consumer-oriented companies with complete technical and business solutions for delivering free Internet access to their customers.

Key Takeaways:

• 1stUp.com has entered into an agreement with Level 3 Communications for managed modem and network connection services to support its nationwide free Internet access initiative.
• The partnership will enable 1stUp.com to expand its ISP network and increase the size of its network performance.
• 1stUp.com's technology and business model enable partners like AltaVista to leverage advertising dollars to offer free access in a manner similar to the television broadcast model.
• Since the launch of AltaVista FreeAccess in August, the service has garnered more than 600,000 subscribers.
• 1stUp.com's patent-pending technology enables its partners to offer branded, cost-effective Internet services to their customers.
• The company has the buying power of multiple brands and is able to pass along the benefits of optimal connectivity costs and advertising revenues to its partners.

Statistics:

• 600,000: Number of subscribers to AltaVista FreeAccess since its launch in August.
• 1stUp.com: Has the buying power of multiple brands and is able to pass along the benefits of optimal connectivity costs and advertising revenues to its partners.
• 1stUp.com: Aggregating the end-user bases of AltaVista and future partners, has the buying power of multiple brands.

Sources:

• 1stUp.com Corporation Releases (November 10, 1999)
• CMGI, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMGI) Corporate Website (http://www.cmgi.com)