IBM Announces One-Stop Broadband Solution with Expanded ADSL Service from SBC Communications and New ADSL-Ready Aptiva PCs
Internet Solutions Cater to the Unique E-business Needs of Home-based Computer Users
Research Triangle Park, NC (November 17, 1999) – . IBM® and SBC Communications, Inc., today announced the first one-stop broadband DSL solution, offering simple and convenient high speed Internet access to about 10 million customers in SBC’s service territory. The expanded relationship between the two companies will make it possible for millions of customers in SBC’s service area, which covers approximately one-third of the access lines in the U.S., to purchase ADSL-enabled IBM Aptiva PCs and DSL service with just one phone call. As compared to traditional dial-up modems, this end-to-end solution offers users “always on” service, Internet/intranet access speeds of up to 50 times faster than 28.8 Kbps analog modems with standard DSL service and up to 200 times faster with premium service**, simultaneous voice and data communication using a single telephone line and enhanced multimedia performance.
The one-stop DSL broadband solution can be optimized with IBM’s new DSL-ready Aptiva S Series 870, a powerful PC system built for speed and performance. Home-based computer users can also increase their productivity by leveraging IBM Owner Privileges partnerships with Stamps.comTM, MediaRing.com and iPrint.com. These partners bring IBM Owner Privileges members convenient and efficient desktop access to Internet PostageTM, voice communication and printing.
“With the rapid evolution of the Internet, the lines between work and home computing are blurring as everyone seems to be working from home, either by bringing office work home, running a business from home or managing their day-to-day personal business, career and education advancement from home,” said John Yengo, vice president of marketing, Individual Segment, IBM Personal Systems Group. “IBM is offering the connected solutions that meet the 24×7 demands of work and home computing lifestyles, delivering the potential to get the same level of performance and service at home that you get in the workplace.”
Source: IBM