PSINet and Farallon Computing Announce Partnership for Simplified Internet Access

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PSINet Inc. and Farallon Computing, Inc. have formed a partnership to offer a simplified and cost-effective solution for businesses and workgroups to access the Internet. As part of this agreement, PSINet will provide three months of free LAN-On-Demand Internet service and registration to customers of Farallon's Netopia Internet Solution, valued at $1,250. The partnership aims to offer an easy and economical one-stop shopping experience for businesses and workgroups seeking to connect to the Internet.

Key Takeaways:

  • PSINet and Farallon Computing have partnered to provide a simplified and cost-effective solution for businesses and workgroups to access the Internet.
  • As part of the agreement, PSINet will offer three months of free LAN-On-Demand Internet service and registration to customers of Farallon's Netopia Internet Solution, valued at $1,250.
  • The Netopia Internet Solution encompasses a family of ISDN Internet products and services, including a line of Netopia Internet access routers, Internet software, and support services.
  • The partnership will enable Netopia customers to receive the LAN-On-Demand digital Internet service for connecting networks to the Internet via ISDN (128 Kbps), and will leverage PSINet's proven internetworking solutions for one-stop Internet and inter-enterprise communications.
  • PSINet's agreement with Farallon will enable the company to expand its services to new market segments, including workgroups, businesses, and schools.
  • The partnership will also provide a comprehensive support program, Up & Running, Guaranteed! (SM), to assist Netopia customers with all aspects of connecting to the Internet.
  • The Netopia family will be available in December in North America, with list prices ranging from $1,299 to $1,699.
  • PSINet's Internet-optimized network has points-of-presence (POPs) in more than 160 cities, with Internet access options ranging from high-speed modem dial-up and ISDN for telecommuters and small office LANs to dedicated high-speed circuits for corporate connectivity.

Statistics:

  • 40% of the U.S. Internet is concentrated on PSINet.
  • 95% of PSINet traffic is directed solely within the confines of PSINet.
  • PSINet has more than 160 points-of-presence (POPs) in cities across the country.
  • PSINet's network allows for high-speed access to the full range of Internet applications, with ease of use and affordability.
  • The company's InterRamp service was recently awarded "Editors' Choice" by PC Magazine for its flexibility, high-speed access, ease of use, and affordability.

Sources:

  • PSINet Inc. (Nasdaq: PSIX)
  • Farallon Computing, Inc.
  • Netopia Internet Solution
  • PC Magazine
  • http://www.psi.net (PSINet's Web site)
  • http://www.farallon.com (Farallon's Web site)
  • Brian Muys of PSINet, 703-904-4285
  • Amal Abed of Farallon, 510-814-5307