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Last week I was invited to order my DSL modem and signup for bandwidth with Free DSL - http://i.winfire.com/s/isapiEng.dll/...0017635&wf.exe -. I did so last Friday and now I am awaiting confirmation of my service activation. Looks like we are really beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel. One of the things that has made this wait worthwhile is that I've been collecting a lot of points everyday via the current 56K dial-up. Hopefully, I can redeem them one day for FF miles. Meanwhile this news from the company:
Winfire is First DSL Provider Offering Bandwidth-on-Demand Technology
Winfire's Broadband Customers Can Increase DSL Speed with One Click
Winfire Inc., provider of premier broadband content and a DSL access network, including FreeDSL, will launch its proprietary Bandwidth-on-Demand service (patent pending) by September 10, 2000. Bandwidth-on-Demand allows Winfire's DSL users to purchase instant increased bandwidth with one click, directly from their desktop.
Bandwidth-on-Demand makes it possible to enjoy enhanced broadband applications such as downloading MP3's, streaming full-motion videos and playing online games that require the highest bandwidth available.
"Winfire is committed to offering our DSL customers the latest technology that improves their overall experience on the Internet," said Chad Steelberg, chairman and co-CEO of Winfire. "Bandwidth-on-Demand is the first Winfire offering that provides users with seamless one-click access to a faster DSL connection, for a significantly lower cost, when they chose."
Winfire's Bandwidth-on-Demand is consumed on a minute-by-minute basis and purchased in three-hour time increments ranging from three to 12 hours. Users can start and stop their upgrade speed at any time. Similar to a pre-paid calling card, Winfire's technology tracks the time spent at the higher speed. This service also allows users to track the amount of remaining incremental bandwidth, in real time, directly from their desktop.
Bandwidth-on-Demand allows Winfire DSL customers, who currently have from 144 to 384 kbps connections, to instantly upgrade to the fastest DSL speed available, up to 1.54 Mbps. Service packages start at $4.95 for three hours of upgraded speed, $7.95 for six hours and $10.95 for 12 hours. After expiration, users may purchase another block of Bandwidth-on-Demand or are encouraged to permanently upgrade their service plan to one of Winfire's premium monthly packages. Upgrade packages include DSL Power, 384 kbps for $19.95 per month or DSL Premium, with up to 1.54 Mbps for $34.95 per month.
Winfire Partners with Universal Music Group to Deliver Original Music-Oriented Broadband Content
Winfire Inc., provider of premier broadband content and a DSL access network, including FreeDSL, announced a partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's largest music company, to deliver premium Internet programming developed specifically for broadband users. UMG brings Winfire users original music content and videos with behind-the-scene information from artists such as Sisqo, Eminem, Common, Hanson, Leeann Womack and others.
"Winfire is dedicated to continually offering new broadband content to our DSL consumers," said Ryan Steelberg, president and co-CEO of Winfire. "We applaud partners like UMG that are ahead of the curve in creating original music-oriented content that is tailored exclusively for consumers with high-speed access."
Winfire joins a select group of partners offering this distinctive programming from UMG, including Microsoft, Sprint, Apple and Real Networks. This agreement demonstrates UMG's initiative to become a market leader in the broadband entertainment arena. This programming gives artists and music fans an opportunity to experience music in a completely new way.
Winfire not only delivers the high-speed, always-on DSL connection that enables users to access and enjoy rich-media content, it provides access to a wide array of broadband sites such as UMG's eLabs.
"We see music as the first killer application for broadband" said Lisa Farris, SVP Marketing, UMG eLabs. "Winfire's unique DSL offering allows us to reach a significant number of broadband consumers nationwide."
The original music content provided by UMG showcases customized blocks of music video programming based on viewer's interest by genre, as well as rarely seen footage, exclusive interviews with artists and additional information, such as biographies, lyrics and hot links to allow consumers to purchase CDs through Getmusic.com. This agreement allows Winfire customers to have direct one-click access to UMG's eLab programming pilots via the Winfire toolbar, making this an ideal partnership opportunity for companies like UMG.
About UMG eLabs
eLabs is a division of UMG exclusively dedicated to exploring, developing, and evolving global business and new technology strategies. It houses an incubation group to develop new businesses internally, which can then be migrated to either existing operating units or new stand-alone divisions, Universal eLabs also includes comprehensive marketing and consumer research, advanced technology, and a business development team to support all of UMG's online businesses.
About Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is the world's leading music company with wholly-owned record operations or licensees in 63 countries around the world. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's largest global music publishing operations.
Universal Music Group consists of record labels A&M Records, Decca Record Company, Deutsche Grammophon, Geffen Records, Interscope Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Jimmy and Doug's Farmclub.com, MCA Nashville, MCA Records, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Philips, Polydor, Universal Records, and Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the industry, which is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and UM3 (outside the U.S.).
Universal Music Group is a unit of The Seagram Company Ltd., a global entertainment and spirits and wine company.
About Winfire, Inc.
Winfire, Inc. is a provider of premier broadband content and a DSL access network to the high-demand consumer market. The company's flagship FreeDSL service delivers broadband content and high-speed Internet access utilizing DSL technology. Winfire's DSL service has already become available in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, Orange County, Calif., Orlando and Tulsa. Winfire intends to roll out service in Cleveland, Fresno, Kansas City, Oakland, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose by Q4 2000.
With a mission to create the premier broadband consumer network, Winfire is playing a key role in fostering the delivery of rich-media content, including video on-demand, streaming audio, online gaming, software on-demand and IP telephony to Web users. Winfire is headquartered in Newport Beach, Calif. Corporate information can be found at www.winfire.com or by calling (949) 442-1050; information about DSL service can be found at www.freedsl.com.
http://i.winfire.com/s/isapiEng.dll/...0017635&wf.exe
Last week I was invited to order my DSL modem and signup for bandwidth with Free DSL - http://i.winfire.com/s/isapiEng.dll/...0017635&wf.exe -. I did so last Friday and now I am awaiting confirmation of my service activation. Looks like we are really beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel. One of the things that has made this wait worthwhile is that I've been collecting a lot of points everyday via the current 56K dial-up. Hopefully, I can redeem them one day for FF miles. Meanwhile this news from the company:
Winfire is First DSL Provider Offering Bandwidth-on-Demand Technology
Winfire's Broadband Customers Can Increase DSL Speed with One Click
Winfire Inc., provider of premier broadband content and a DSL access network, including FreeDSL, will launch its proprietary Bandwidth-on-Demand service (patent pending) by September 10, 2000. Bandwidth-on-Demand allows Winfire's DSL users to purchase instant increased bandwidth with one click, directly from their desktop.
Bandwidth-on-Demand makes it possible to enjoy enhanced broadband applications such as downloading MP3's, streaming full-motion videos and playing online games that require the highest bandwidth available.
"Winfire is committed to offering our DSL customers the latest technology that improves their overall experience on the Internet," said Chad Steelberg, chairman and co-CEO of Winfire. "Bandwidth-on-Demand is the first Winfire offering that provides users with seamless one-click access to a faster DSL connection, for a significantly lower cost, when they chose."
Winfire's Bandwidth-on-Demand is consumed on a minute-by-minute basis and purchased in three-hour time increments ranging from three to 12 hours. Users can start and stop their upgrade speed at any time. Similar to a pre-paid calling card, Winfire's technology tracks the time spent at the higher speed. This service also allows users to track the amount of remaining incremental bandwidth, in real time, directly from their desktop.
Bandwidth-on-Demand allows Winfire DSL customers, who currently have from 144 to 384 kbps connections, to instantly upgrade to the fastest DSL speed available, up to 1.54 Mbps. Service packages start at $4.95 for three hours of upgraded speed, $7.95 for six hours and $10.95 for 12 hours. After expiration, users may purchase another block of Bandwidth-on-Demand or are encouraged to permanently upgrade their service plan to one of Winfire's premium monthly packages. Upgrade packages include DSL Power, 384 kbps for $19.95 per month or DSL Premium, with up to 1.54 Mbps for $34.95 per month.
Winfire Partners with Universal Music Group to Deliver Original Music-Oriented Broadband Content
Winfire Inc., provider of premier broadband content and a DSL access network, including FreeDSL, announced a partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's largest music company, to deliver premium Internet programming developed specifically for broadband users. UMG brings Winfire users original music content and videos with behind-the-scene information from artists such as Sisqo, Eminem, Common, Hanson, Leeann Womack and others.
"Winfire is dedicated to continually offering new broadband content to our DSL consumers," said Ryan Steelberg, president and co-CEO of Winfire. "We applaud partners like UMG that are ahead of the curve in creating original music-oriented content that is tailored exclusively for consumers with high-speed access."
Winfire joins a select group of partners offering this distinctive programming from UMG, including Microsoft, Sprint, Apple and Real Networks. This agreement demonstrates UMG's initiative to become a market leader in the broadband entertainment arena. This programming gives artists and music fans an opportunity to experience music in a completely new way.
Winfire not only delivers the high-speed, always-on DSL connection that enables users to access and enjoy rich-media content, it provides access to a wide array of broadband sites such as UMG's eLabs.
"We see music as the first killer application for broadband" said Lisa Farris, SVP Marketing, UMG eLabs. "Winfire's unique DSL offering allows us to reach a significant number of broadband consumers nationwide."
The original music content provided by UMG showcases customized blocks of music video programming based on viewer's interest by genre, as well as rarely seen footage, exclusive interviews with artists and additional information, such as biographies, lyrics and hot links to allow consumers to purchase CDs through Getmusic.com. This agreement allows Winfire customers to have direct one-click access to UMG's eLab programming pilots via the Winfire toolbar, making this an ideal partnership opportunity for companies like UMG.
About UMG eLabs
eLabs is a division of UMG exclusively dedicated to exploring, developing, and evolving global business and new technology strategies. It houses an incubation group to develop new businesses internally, which can then be migrated to either existing operating units or new stand-alone divisions, Universal eLabs also includes comprehensive marketing and consumer research, advanced technology, and a business development team to support all of UMG's online businesses.
About Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is the world's leading music company with wholly-owned record operations or licensees in 63 countries around the world. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's largest global music publishing operations.
Universal Music Group consists of record labels A&M Records, Decca Record Company, Deutsche Grammophon, Geffen Records, Interscope Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Jimmy and Doug's Farmclub.com, MCA Nashville, MCA Records, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Philips, Polydor, Universal Records, and Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the industry, which is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and UM3 (outside the U.S.).
Universal Music Group is a unit of The Seagram Company Ltd., a global entertainment and spirits and wine company.
About Winfire, Inc.
Winfire, Inc. is a provider of premier broadband content and a DSL access network to the high-demand consumer market. The company's flagship FreeDSL service delivers broadband content and high-speed Internet access utilizing DSL technology. Winfire's DSL service has already become available in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, Orange County, Calif., Orlando and Tulsa. Winfire intends to roll out service in Cleveland, Fresno, Kansas City, Oakland, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose by Q4 2000.
With a mission to create the premier broadband consumer network, Winfire is playing a key role in fostering the delivery of rich-media content, including video on-demand, streaming audio, online gaming, software on-demand and IP telephony to Web users. Winfire is headquartered in Newport Beach, Calif. Corporate information can be found at www.winfire.com or by calling (949) 442-1050; information about DSL service can be found at www.freedsl.com.
http://i.winfire.com/s/isapiEng.dll/...0017635&wf.exe
