Alliance Provides Best Buy Customers with Ultra-Fast Internet Access In the Washington, D.C. Area

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In a collaborative effort, 3Com, Bell Atlantic, and Best Buy have partnered to bring ultra-fast internet access to seven Washington, D.C.-area Best Buy locations. Starting January 16, customers can qualify their phone lines, order DSL service, and purchase a 3Com and Bell Atlantic.net ADSL Home Connection Kit from a participating Best Buy store. This partnership aims to simplify the broadband qualification and purchase process, making it easier for consumers to get started with dedicated, high-speed internet access.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 3Com and Bell Atlantic.net ADSL Home Connection Kit will be available at seven Washington, D.C.-area Best Buy locations, including Rockville, Gaithersburg, Springfield Mall, Fair Lakes, Pentagon City, 7 Corners, and Reston.
  • The kit includes a 3Com HomeConnect ADSL modem and all the necessary hardware, software, and information to use Bell Atlantic.net high-speed internet access service.
  • Customers can purchase the Home Connection kit for $229.99 and receive a rebate of $130 cash back after 60 days of continuous service with Bell Atlantic.net service.
  • The rebate offer is valid for orders received through the end of March.
  • Bell Atlantic's Personal Infospeed package, which includes Bell Atlantic.net internet access, features speeds up to 640 kilobits per second (Kbps) with unlimited use, available for $49.95 per month.
  • 3Com representatives will be available at the participating Best Buy stores on January 16 to answer questions and help consumers determine if Bell Atlantic Infospeed DSL service is available to them.
  • Personal Infospeed DSL service can be activated from a Bell Atlantic facility within approximately seven business days once customers place their orders online.

Statistics:

  • 354 stores operate in 37 states across America.
  • Over 300 million customer connections worldwide belong to 3Com Corporation.
  • Bell Atlantic has more than 43 million telephone access lines and more than 10 million wireless customers worldwide.
  • The 3Com and Bell Atlantic.net ADSL Home Connection Kit can be purchased for $229.99.
  • The $130 cash back rebate offer is valid for orders received through the end of March.
  • Personal Infospeed DSL service can be activated within approximately seven business days.

Sources:

  • 3Com World Wide Web site at http://www.3com.com
  • 3Com's press site at http://www.3com.com/pressbox
  • Bell Atlantic World Wide Web site at http://www.bell-atlantic.com
  • Best Buy World Wide Web site at http://www.BestBuy.com