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LMKI and Rhythms NetConnections Announce DSL-Based Services Partnership

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LMKI Inc., a leading broadband communications solutions provider, has formed an alliance with Rhythms NetConnections Inc., a North American provider of DSL-based high-speed Internet access and networking solutions, to offer DSL-based services to business-class customers. The partnership aims to provide high-performance Internet access and networking solutions to businesses, leveraging the strengths of both companies. Rhythms will provide managed Internet access and network services, while LMKI will incorporate the speed, security, and versatility of DSL technology into its Real Private Network (RPN) service.

Key Takeaways:

  • LMKI and Rhythms NetConnections have formed an alliance to offer DSL-based services to business-class customers.
  • The partnership aims to provide high-performance Internet access and networking solutions to businesses.
  • Rhythms will provide managed Internet access and network services, while LMKI will incorporate DSL technology into its RPN service.
  • Rhythms offers DSL services in 35 markets, covering 60 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), as of 1999.
  • LMKI's RPN service provides a homogenous, managed network that combines multiple connectivity options, including DSL, OC-n, T3, T1, ATM, Frame Relay, Wireless, ISDN, and dialup services.
  • LMKI offers RPN services in over 550 cities throughout North America, accommodating users with as few as two locations to enterprises with thousands of satellite offices.
  • The partnership plans to expand services to 70 markets, covering more than 100 MSAs, by the end of 2000.

Statistics:

  • Rhythms serves 35 markets, covering 60 MSAs, as of 1999.
  • LMKI offers RPN services in over 550 cities throughout North America.
  • Rhythms' DSL services offer speeds ranging from 128 kbps to 7.1 Mbps.
  • LMKI's RPN service can accommodate users with as few as two locations to enterprises with thousands of satellite offices.
  • The partnership plans to expand services to 70 markets, covering more than 100 MSAs, by the end of 2000.

Sources:

  • LMKI, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LMKI)
  • Rhythms NetConnections Inc. (Nasdaq: RTHM)
  • FORTUNE magazine
  • Rhythms Web site (www.rhythms.com)
  • LMKI Web site (www.lmki.net)

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