PSINet and IntelliCom Partner to Offer Nationwide Internet Services

Strategic Insights -

PSINet, a leading Internet-optimized network, has signed a letter of agreement with IntelliCom Solutions, a subsidiary of Intelligent Electronics, to launch the industry's first national offering of an Internet service program through resellers. This partnership enables IntelliCom's resellers to offer PSINet's Internet access services, leveraging IntelliCom's existing reseller resources to facilitate sales.

Key Takeaways:

  • The agreement allows IntelliCom's resellers to offer PSINet's Internet access services, marking the industry's first national offering of an Internet service program through resellers.
  • IntelliCom will serve as the integrators' point of contact for ordering and supporting end-to-end Internet solutions for individual and corporate end-users.
  • IntelliCom has working relationships with all Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs) to provision ISDN circuits for Internet communications.
  • The partnership enables PSINet to offer a nationwide infrastructure and focused service offering, complementing IntelliCom's Internet solutions offering.
  • PSINet's Internet access options range from high-speed modem dial-up and ISDN for telecommuters and small office LANs to dedicated high-speed circuits for corporate connectivity.
  • The company has defined industry standards and is a leader in technological innovation and new service development.
  • IntelliCom specializes in providing integrated ISDN and frame relay technology solutions for Internet access, LAN-to-LAN interconnection, videoconferencing, and remote LAN access.

Statistics:

  • PSINet has points-of-presence (POPS) in over 160 cities.
  • PSINet is a leader in technological innovation and new service development.
  • IntelliCom pioneered the nationwide deployment of ISDN services in January 1995.
  • IntelliCom specializes in providing integrated ISDN and frame relay technology solutions for various applications.
  • IntelliCom's parent company, Intelligent Electronics, has a presence in various markets worldwide.

Sources:

  • "PSINet, IntelliCom Poised to Offer Internet Services." PR Newswire, 31 Oct. 1995.
  • "IntelliCom Solutions." IntelliCom web site, http://www.iiactive.com/intellicom.
  • "Intelligent Electronics." Intelligent Electronics web site, http://www.intelligent.com.
  • "PSINet." PSINet web site, http://www.psi.net.