EarthLink
Statement on FCC Broadband Over Power Lines Ruling
[October 14, 2004]
ATLANTA,
Oct 14, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- The
following statement is in response to today's vote by
the Federal Communications Commission approving an order
on broadband over power lines (BPL) and is attributable
to Dave Baker, EarthLink (ELNK) vice president of law
and public policy:
"We applaud the FCC's unanimous
vote today establishing standards for broadband over
power lines. This vote will help spur the development
and deployment of BPL, which has great potential to
become the third broadband wire into the home. EarthLink
has been actively involved for several years with the
development of BPL, and we are encouraged by this opportunity
as a new platform to deliver broadband services to consumers."
About EarthLink
"EarthLink revolves around you(TM)."
Celebrating ten years as a leading national Internet
service provider (ISP), Atlanta-based EarthLink has
earned an award-winning reputation for outstanding customer
service and its suite of online products and services.
According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2004 Internet
Service Provider Residential Customer Satisfaction Study(SM),
EarthLink is ranked highest in customer satisfaction
among dial up and high- speed Internet Service Providers.
Serving over five million subscribers, EarthLink offers
what every user should expect from their Internet experience:
high-quality connectivity, minimal drop-offs and ISP-generated
intrusions, and customizable features. Whether it's
dial-up, high-speed, Web hosting, or wireless Internet
service, EarthLink provides the tools that best let
individuals use and enjoy the Internet on their own
terms. Learn more about EarthLink by calling (800) EARTHLINK
or visiting EarthLink's Web site at www.earthlink.net
.
SOURCE EarthLink
Jerry Grasso, +1-404-748-7208, or grassoj@corp.earthlink.net
,
or David Blumenthal, +1-678-362-8314, or blumenthald@corp.earthlink.net
, both
of EarthLink |
