Bell Atlantic Introduces High-Speed Internet Access through Infospeed DSL Service in Maine

Strategic Insights -

Bell Atlantic's new Infospeed DSL service is now available to residents and businesses in several parts of Maine, offering high-speed Internet access and a dedicated line to the Internet. The service is priced competitively with other Internet service providers and comes with a range of features, including unlimited use, fast connection speeds, and the ability to use the same phone line to talk or fax while online. Infospeed DSL provides a direct connection to the Internet, eliminating the need for re-dialing and busy signals, and users can stay online as long as they want without interruption.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bell Atlantic's Infospeed DSL service is available in several parts of Maine, including Augusta, Bangor, Bath, Biddeford, Brunswick, Ellsworth, Lewiston, Portland, Old Orchard Beach, Sanford, Scarborough, South Portland, Wells, Westbrook, Windham, and York.
  • The service offers a dedicated line to the Internet, with connection speeds up to 7.1 Mbps, which is up to 126 times faster than a traditional 56 Kbps modem.
  • Infospeed DSL packages offer tremendous value, with prices starting at $49.95 a month for the entry-level Personal package, which features connection speeds up to 640 Kbps with unlimited use.
  • The service also includes Bell Atlantic.net Internet access and a link to a special version of the Snap portal service designed for Bell Atlantic's high-speed users.
  • Customers can determine whether Infospeed DSL is available to them and order the service on the Bell Atlantic Web site or by calling 1-877-525-2375.
  • There is a 30-day money-back guarantee for all charges if a customer decides not to continue service.
  • Bell Atlantic will add more markets in coming months as part of its plan to make 21 million residential and business lines DSL-capable throughout its Northeast service area by the end of the first quarter.

Statistics:

  • 7.1 Mbps: the maximum connection speed offered by Bell Atlantic's Infospeed DSL service.
  • 126: the number of times faster Infospeed DSL is compared to a traditional 56 Kbps modem.
  • $49.95: the price of the entry-level Personal Infospeed package, which features connection speeds up to 640 Kbps with unlimited use.
  • 99: the cost of the DSL modem, which customers need to purchase to connect to the Internet using Bell Atlantic's Infospeed DSL service.
  • 30 days: the length of the money-back guarantee for all charges if a customer decides not to continue service.

Sources:

  • Bell Atlantic News Release, June 7 /PRNewswire/.
  • Bell Atlantic Web site: http://www.bellatlantic.com/infospeed.