Atlantic.Net Press Releases

Atlantic.Net Launches 56K Internet Service in New Smyrna Beach/Edgewater; Provides Fastest Connection in Area

GAINESVILLE, Fla (7/13/99)- Atlantic.Net, one of Florida’s fastest-growing companies, is pleased to announce that its 56K Internet access is now available in the New Smyrna/Edgewater calling area. This new service feature makes Atlantic.Net the fastest Internet connection available to residents and businesses in and around New Smyrna and Edgewater.

“Atlantic.Net is focused on providing its customers with the features they want and the technical support they need at a competitive price,” said Marty Puranik, president and CEO of Atlantic.Net. “We are proud to be the first company to make 56K access available to Internet users in New Smyrna and Edgewater and proud to show our continued commitment to Atlantic.Net members in every part of Florida.”

Atlantic.Net members get fast, reliable Internet connections and access to toll-free technical support seven days a week. Atlantic.Net dial-up 56K Internet accounts start at just $9.95 per month and include access to the World Wide Web, electronic mail, discussion groups, and other easy-to-use features. Customers with ISDN service may access the Internet at 64Kbps for the same monthly fee. Dial-up 128Kbps ISDN access is available at an additional charge. The Atlantic.Net software startup kit, featuring the latest version of Netscape Communicator, is available for the Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

About Atlantic.Net

In 1995, two University of Florida students launched one of North Florida’s first commercial Internet services, Atlantic.Net.   Over its first seven years, Atlantic.Net acquired 13 Internet service companies and augmented its e-business services to include long-distance services, dial-up, broadband, web solutions, fractional T-1 through DS-3 connectivity, DSL, and ISDN access, Web hosting, Web design, and e-commerce.   Atlantic.Net’s staff has grown to more than 100 employees and has been recognized both Nationally and in Florida as one of the fastest-growing private companies.

To learn more about Atlantic.Net’s complete line of services, call 1.800.422.2936 or visit the Web site at Atlantic.Net.