Advanced Radio Telecom Corp. Joins Cisco Powered Network Program for Network Trials in San Jose

ART, a broadband wireless Internet access provider, announced its broadband network trial of 100Mbps Internet access service in San Jose, California, will be based on products from Cisco Systems. This trial qualifies ART to become a Cisco Powered Network service provider, utilizing a Cisco IP end-to-end architecture for its high-speed, fixed wireless Internet access solution. ART plans to use this architecture in 40 of the top communications-intensive markets nationwide over the next few years. The company has also secured a $251 million equity investment from Qwest Communications International Inc. and a group of high-tech investment funds.

Key Takeaways:

• ART plans to utilize a Cisco IP end-to-end architecture for its high-speed, fixed wireless Internet access solution in 40 of the top communications-intensive markets nationwide over the next few years.
• The broadband network trial in San Jose will provide 100Mbps Internet access service, qualifying ART to become a Cisco Powered Network service provider.
• ART has signed a definitive agreement for a $251 million equity investment with Qwest Communications International Inc. and a group of high-tech investment funds.
• The partnership with Cisco allows ART to provide industry-leading technology solutions and services based on Cisco solutions.
• ART will participate in the Cisco Powered Network program, enabling the company to provide next-generation communications infrastructure and high-value integrated communications services.

Statistics:

• 100Mbps Internet access service will be provided in ART's broadband network trial in San Jose.
• 40 of the top communications-intensive markets nationwide will utilize ART's high-speed, fixed wireless Internet access solution over the next few years.
• $251 million is the amount of the equity investment secured by ART from Qwest Communications International Inc. and a group of high-tech investment funds.

Sources:

• ART Joins Cisco Powered Network(TM) Program for Network Trials in San Jose, BUSINESS WIRE, August 16, 1999.
• Advanced Radio Telecom Corp. (ART) press release, August 16, 1999.