| EarthLink
Wins Prestigious CNET Editors' Choice Award
[30th May 2003]
ATLANTA, May 30, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall
via COMTEX/ -- EarthLink (ELNK) , one of the nation's
largest Internet service providers, today announced
that it received a CNET Editors' Choice award for its
EarthLink Plus dial-up service. With EarthLink Plus,
dial-up subscribers can surf the Net at speeds that
are up to five times faster those of a standard narrowband
connection and receive guaranteed priority technical
support, ensuring that all calls for EarthLink's award-winning
customer support will be answered in five minutes or
less.
CNET Editors' Choice winners are recognized
as top products in their respective technology categories
and contribute to the standard by which all future products
are judged. A key selection requirement is the difference
the product makes in the lives of its users, whether
through innovative features, exceptional value for the
price, remarkable ease of use, or a demonstrable boost
to users' productivity.
According to CNET's May 5, 2003, review,
"If you're in the market for a fast, full-service
ISP but aren't willing to fork over $40 to $60 a month
for broadband, EarthLink Plus is our pick for you."
"We are very excited about this
honor from CNET as their Editors' Choice award has become
the hallmark of technology quality and innovation, and
its logo is a symbol consumers know and trust,"
said Erika Jolly, vice president of strategic brand
management at EarthLink. "We are very proud to
be recognized for our dedication and commitment to producing
the highest quality products available today."
About EarthLink
EarthLink is the Internet service provider
(ISP) solution for an impatient world. Headquartered
in Atlanta, EarthLink has earned a national reputation
for outstanding customer service and its suite of online
products and services. According to J.D. Power and Associates,
EarthLink is ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction
Among Dial-up ISPs and tied in the ranking for Highest
Customer Satisfaction Among High-Speed ISPs. Serving
approximately 5 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 through its Core Values
and Beliefs or by calling (800) EARTHLINK and visiting
EarthLink's Web site at www.earthlink.net.
SOURCE EarthLink
Jason Cuevas of EarthLink, +1-404-748-7146,
or
cuevasja@corp.earthlink.net |
