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MegaPath and Netopia Partner to Offer Unique Bundled Services to Small and Medium-Sized Business Clients

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MegaPath Networks, a leading provider of broadband solutions, has partnered with Netopia, Inc. to offer a suite of bundled services to its small and medium-sized business clients. Netopia's DSL equipment and e-commerce web platform will enable MegaPath to provide a comprehensive internet solution to its customers, solidifying its position as a complete internet solutions provider. The partnership allows MegaPath's customers to easily create and manage their websites and online stores, with over 50 industry-specific content packages available.

Key Takeaways:

  • MegaPath has selected Netopia as a preferred provider of high-speed DSL customer premises equipment (CPE) and has licensed Netopia's web site and e-commerce platform.
  • The partnership enables MegaPath to offer a unique suite of bundled services to its small and medium-sized business customers, including DSL service, backup, bonding, VPN, and web site and e-store hosting.
  • MegaPath's customers can choose from over 50 industry-specific content packages, pre-configured with industry-specific images and services, and easily customize their websites and online stores.
  • Standard features of Netopia's R-series DSL routers include a built-in firewall, secure VPN client and server, a built-in 4- or 8-port hub, business-class diagnostic and management utilities, and advanced routing capabilities.
  • Features available on select R-series routers include an extensible modular architecture, integrated V.90 analog or ISDN dial backup, and DSL Bonding, which allows customers to join up to four IDSL or two SDSL circuits into a single "virtual pipe" for connection speeds of over 3 Mbps.
  • The partnership between MegaPath and Netopia enables the companies to focus on designing and delivering innovative products and services that empower small business owners to expand their business.

Statistics:

  • Netopia's R-series DSL routers have a built-in 4- or 8-port hub for easier LAN integration.
  • The standard features of Netopia's R-series DSL routers include a built-in firewall and secure VPN client and server.
  • MegaPath's customers can choose from over 50 industry-specific content packages.
  • Features available on select R-series routers include an extensible modular architecture, integrated V.90 analog or ISDN dial backup, and DSL Bonding.
  • Netopia's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "NTPA".

Sources:

  • Netopia, Inc. Press Release, "Netopia's DSL Equipment and E-Commerce Web Platform Allow MegaPath to Provide Unique Bundled Services to Its Small and Medium Size Business Clients", Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/.
  • MegaPath Networks, Inc. Website, www.megapath.net.
  • Netopia, Inc. Website, www.netopia.com.
  • Nasdaq Stock Market, www.nasdaq.com.

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