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| EarthLink extends DSL agreement with BellSouth EarthLink, Inc., the nation's next generation Internet service provider (ISP), today announcedthat it has extended through the end of 2008 its commercial agreement withBellSouth (NYSE: BLS) to provide Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) service tocustomers in BellSouth's coverage area. "Customers throughout the Southeast have greatly benefited from ourpartnership with BellSouth and their ability to have a greater choice in high-speed service, " said Steven Dean, EarthLink vice president of infrastructureoperations. "This agreement extends our long term relationship with BellSouthto deliver an always-on, DSL connection to customers who want an enhancedInternet experience." "EarthLink and BellSouth have long enjoyed a positive relationship ingiving customers throughout the Southeast a choice in broadband service, " saidLee Priest, BellSouth vice president, Business Marketing. "This contractextension is a win-win scenario for EarthLink and BellSouth as both companiesseek to grow their DSL customer bases." Under the financial terms of the deal, which were not disclosed, EarthLinkwill be able to utilize BellSouth's broadband infrastructure through at leastthe end of 2008. EarthLink will also receive competitive rates for 3.0 Mbpsservice. About BellSouth Corporation BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 100 communications companyheadquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. BellSouth has joint control and 40 percentownership of Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless voice and dataprovider with 54.1 million customers. Backed by award-winning customer service, BellSouth offers the mostcomprehensive and innovative package of voice and data services available inthe market. Through BellSouth Answers, residential and small businesscustomers can bundle their local and long distance service with dial-up andhigh-speed DSL Internet access, satellite television and Cingular Wirelessservice. For businesses, BellSouth provides secure, reliable local and longdistance voice and data networking solutions. BellSouth also offers print andonline directory advertising through The Real Yellow Pages andYELLOWPAGES.COM() from BellSouth. BellSouth believes that diversity and fostering an inclusive environmentare critical in maintaining a competitive advantage in today's globalmarketplace. More information about BellSouth can be found athttp://www.bellsouth.com. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Networking News :: home page |