Electric Lightwave Partners with 1stUp.com to Support Private Label Internet Access Offerings

Strategic Insights -

Electric Lightwave, a broadband integrated communications provider, has announced a partnership with 1stUp.com Corporation, a leading provider of sponsor-supported Internet access solutions, to provide managed modem and network services. This agreement will enable 1stUp.com's distribution partners to offer branded Internet access services to their subscribers, allowing end-users to connect to the Internet marketplace at little or no cost.

1stUp.com's private label Internet access package allows companies to customize their own branded Internet access services, backed by a reliable, nationwide ISP network. The package features customer support, e-mail, and other back-office services, as well as 1stUp.com's patent-pending private label access technology. This innovative solution establishes a high-quality Internet connection with a small "always-on-top" navigation bar featuring useful web tools and highly targeted advertising.

The partnership with Electric Lightwave will enable 1stUp.com to expand its ISP network, giving it greater control over network performance and allowing Electric Lightwave to carry 1stUp.com's customer traffic on its nationally-acclaimed Internet backbone. This agreement underscores the importance of a reliable Internet backbone for the success of online communities, where Internet transactions and information-sharing take place.

Key Takeaways:

  • Electric Lightwave will provide managed modem and network services to 1stUp.com Corporation, supporting its private label Internet access offerings.
  • 1stUp.com's private label Internet access package allows companies to customize their own branded Internet access services, backed by a reliable, nationwide ISP network.
  • The package features customer support, e-mail, and other back-office services, as well as 1stUp.com's patent-pending private label access technology.
  • 1stUp.com's distribution partners include AltaVista, Excite, Lycos, and over 70 additional distribution partners, supporting more than 2.5 million registered subscribers.
  • The partnership will expand 1stUp.com's ISP network, giving it greater control over network performance and allowing Electric Lightwave to carry 1stUp.com's customer traffic on its nationally-acclaimed Internet backbone.

Statistics:

  • Over 2.5 million registered subscribers are supported by 1stUp.com's distribution partners.
  • 1stUp.com's private label Internet access package allows companies to reach over 95 percent of the U.S. and Canada.
  • Electric Lightwave owns and operates high-speed fiber optic networks that interconnect major markets in the West, and operates a nationally acclaimed Internet and data network.
  • Electric Lightwave generated revenues of $187 million in 1999, up 85 percent from 1998.

Sources:

  • "Electric Lightwave Inc. and 1stUp.com Corporation Announce Agreement to Provide Managed Modem and Network Services." PR Newswire, April 18.
  • "About 1stUp.com." 1stUp.com Corporation.