Qwest launches aggressive DSL service.
Published:
17 August 1999 y., Tuesday
At last realizing the fruits of two partnership deals, Qwest Communications International has launched a high-speed Internet service targeted at consumers and small businesses. Qwest has announced it offers high-speed, or "broadband," digital subscriber line (DSL) in 13 cities under separate previously announced agreements with Covad Communications and Rhythms NetConnections, two upstart competitive data and voice companies in which Qwest has made equity investments. As part of those partnerships, Qwest plans to make DSL-based Net access technology available in 30 U.S. markets by year end. DSL allows digital data to travel at high speeds over standard telephone wires, while letting users talk on the phone simultaneously. The technology is one of two primary broadband access options for consumers, although DSL has made a stronger entrance into the lucrative small- and medium-sized business markets. In addition to fast Internet surfing, DSL is being used to provide multiple phone lines, virtual private networks (VPNs), and remote network access.
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