8 Mbps DSL

[Bombardier]

GWI’s Premium Speed DSL Service Undercuts Cable Competitors’ Prices

BIDDEFORD, Maine, April 21, 2004 — Great Works Internet (GWI), the largest local Internet service provider (ISP) in Northern New England, has installed its fiber optic network and industry-leading Stinger® DSL equipment from Lucent Technologies in communities throughout southern, central, and seacoast New Hampshire. GWI’s high-speed Internet service is today announcing two new tiers of service to begin in June that allow downloading up to 8 Megabits per second, a speed unheard of by most other ISPs, including the major cable modem service providers.

“GWI Broadband Regular service delivers up to 3 Mbps downloads consistently and reliably for only $29.95 a month to residences, modem included, and our Premium and Redline Services clock in at up to 5 Mbps and a screaming 8 Mbps respectively,” claimed Fletcher Kittredge, founder and CEO of GWI. “Our commitment to bring high-speed Internet service at the fastest speeds possible to the rural areas of Northern New England is now a reality, and that’s got our competition scrambling to catch up. With Premium Service at $39.95 a month and Redline Service at $49.95 for residences, cable companies that charge those prices for standard broadband at half the speed are shaking their heads.”

Both Residential and Commercial Service Packages Available

Up to now, much of New Hampshire has been underserved and held captive to single suppliers of high-cost high-speed service. GWI is altering the speed-cost equation by offering an affordable high-performance alternative to existing ISPs. The 10-year old Maine-based company is challenging the Internet speed ceiling with dramatic numbers, capable of handling downloads and uploads of up to double current cable modem speeds.

“The higher speed services will be available to all pre-qualified customers and will appeal particularly to gamers and multi-media web-surfers, but we are expecting that Premium and Redline Services will be acutely suited to businesses for whom we have a suite of additional features designed specifically to meet their needs,” said Rick Preti, GWI’s Vice President of Marketing. “We have business plans to fit small, medium, and enterprise accounts, and we can even offer business fiber connections from 10 Mbps and up. Additionally, we have CLEC status in New Hampshire for other telecommunications services. At our price points, which are significantly lower than competitive cable offerings, businesses can effect significant savings and increase their capabilities at the same time.”

Low Cost and High Performance Challenge the Competition

GWI’s low-price, high performance challenge to Comcast, Metrocast, and Verizon, the three companies that have dominated the New Hampshire ISP market to date, defines the newcomer as a de facto major player in the ISP game. A no-risk free-month offer, 24/7 customer service and technical support based solely in northern New England, up to 5 PCs on a residential account, 40 MB Web site and email storage, available remote dial access service, and free online SPAM filtering and virus protection, all add up to a total ISP package at an unbeatable cost.

“GWI’s commitment to keep its technical support local and not to outsource any of our jobs puts us in a unique position in today’s business circles,” said Kittredge, “and customers see us as part of the solution rather than a contributor to the problem. We’re Northern New Englanders serving our own, and our expansion into New Hampshire is a major step forward in our quest to bring the best Internet services to our neighbors, one town at a time, as fast as we can, at the most competitive cost.”

About GWI

Great Works Internet (GWI) is Northern New England’s largest local Internet Service Provider. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Biddeford, Maine, GWI’s broadband network can now deliver non-stop, high-quality, high-speed Internet access to over 300,000 homes and businesses throughout all but two of Maine’s 16 counties and in 12 New Hampshire service regions — all at affordable, competitive prices. Celebrating its 10th year in business, GWI has never raised its regular residential on-line rates. The Company was recognized in 2003 as one of the country's 500 fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine. “Surf fast, See more, Pay less”sm has become the slogan for its customer-friendly Internet services, 24-hour Maine-based customer support, and the most up-to-date technology to ensure access is fast, secure and reliable. For more information, call toll free 866-494-2020, or email Customer Support Services Center ([email protected]) for connectivity details, or log-on to www.gwi.net to learn how to get the most enjoyment from the Internet.

http://business.mainetoday.com/newsdirect/...ase.html?id=748

[Redneck4sure]

I'd do it if available here.

[DudeAsInCool]

I hope they do well. Im looking for a reason to dump Comcast...

[Bombardier]

I hope they do well. Im looking for a reason to dump Comcast...

Yeah, I know.

If I had any kind of decent DSL (or other cable) options in my area I would heavily consider dumping Comcast.

Not that there's anything fundamentally wrong with Comcast, but the price is a bit steep for me ($57.50 a month) and the upstream speed sucks (256k up).

Its reliable if nothing else. ;)

[rainbowdemon]

I was impressed with my 1.5meg dsl. I want this one now!!

[MoonMan]

Wow, 8 megabits... and for almost the same price I pay for my 1.5!

Chilling how these companies rip us off and claim to be more "reasonable" than the competition.

Edited April 22, 2004 by MoonMan