IKANO Acquires Assets of Washington-Based Internet Service Provider Amerion
Salt Lake City (March 23, 2005) - IKANO Communications, the world's largest provider of private-label Internet services, has acquired the subscriber base and certain related assets of Amerion, a Pasco, Washington-based Internet company providing dial-up, DSL, wireless, fiber and dedicated Internet to customers located primarily in the western United States (http://www.amerion.com). "This acquisition will give subscribers a number of Internet service enhancements at no additional cost," said Henry Smith, president and CEO of IKANO Communications. "Our business model and goal is not only to keep local ISPs in operation, but to strengthen them and allow them to flourish within the local or regional market in which they operate. We will keep the Amerion name and build on the strength of the Amerion brand."As a result of this agreement, subscribers will have available to them a sizable array of features and services that were not previously offered. Subscribers will have access to the nationwide IKANO network featuring over 3,400 unique dial-up locations (20,000+ local access numbers) throughout the U.S.
and Canada. In addition, Amerion subscribers will be able to purchase PowerDSL, a new competitively priced nationwide DSL service with all the extras.Subscribers will also have the option to add more e-mail accounts than they could before the transaction with more storage space per account. In addition, each account will include 100 MB of personal web space and access to the PageProducer Web page creation tool, two features that were not previously offered. Another key feature of the enhanced service is the 24-hour free technical support provided by IKANO's award-winning call center. Subscribers can now call in 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive customer service, technical support, or billing assistance.
IKANO's call center received the prestigious "Call Center of the Year Award" from Call Center Magazine. In addition, Amerion subscribers will be able to access free high-speed Wi-Fi Internet at any of the 200+ hot spot locations on the nationwide HOTSPOTZZ network. Visit http://www.hotspotzz.com for locations and information. "We feel that this acquisition will be immediately beneficial to Amerion customers," said Penny Jelmberg, Amerion president. "This agreement will allow IKANO to continue offering the exceptional Internet service that our customers have come to expect from Amerion." About IKANO Stemming from the classical Greek word meaning, "to enable," IKANO is the market-leading enabler of private-label Internet services.
IKANO partners with Internet Service Providers to help reduce operating costs, increase revenue and expand geographic reach/product offering. IKANO is the parent company of SISNA, one of the nation's original Internet Service Providers; Interhop/auracom, offering ISP franchises and consumer Internet services throughout Canada; and HOTSPOTZZ, one of the largest private providers of Wi-Fi hot spots. IKANO served as the official network provider for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. For more information visit http://www.ikano.com.###.
Businesses And Individuals Save With VOIP, But What IS It?
Copyright 2006 Donovan Baldwin
VOIP is a hot topic these days, but what exacty is VOIP and VOIP service?
It is a method of using the internet to carry phone calls.
The term, "VOIP", stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol.
Why use a VOIP service?
Probably cost is one of the main considerations as VOIP is less expensive than many other telephone service options.
The cost of VOIP service is similar to the cost of sending email.
You must pay to have an internet service, but after that, your usage is free.
In some instances, savings of up to 90% over regular long distance and other telephone services can be recognized.
Can my business use VOIP service?
Anybody with an internet connection has the basic capability to use a VOIP service, and benefit from the cost savings associated with VOIP.
Can VOIP be used for long distance calls, and how about international long distance?
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DSL Service
DSL services are provided through a line sharing method, that is, DSL services are provided on the same line as that of the subscriber's voice service. As there is no need for an additional line to receive a DSL service, there is usually no need for a technician to complete the installation. Most DSL broadband services utilize Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE software) software to get an IP address and connect to the Internet. Generally the PPPoE software given by the service provider is compatible with all the major operating systems on the market. That is, Windows 95/98, 2000, NT 4.X, ME, XP and Mac OS 8, Mac OS 9, and Mac OS X.
Subscribers are required to obtain a 10Base-T (Ethernet) network interface card (NIC) installed in their computer.
DSL service helps to improve business communications. That is, business organizations can utilize DSL services to boost productivity, save time and enhance customer service. DSL services also allow home computers...
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Why a Website Design Speaks Volumes about Your Company?
Whether a business has just got off the ground or has been established for years, start-up and long running companies are looking to the internet to expand their sales as well as service to customers. Many new websites are going up and with so many people opting to go with the cheapest route or the quickest design process, sometimes the quality of a website gets left behind. Lets face it, you wouldn't want a possible client coming into your office, looking around at a mess, so why would you send them to your virtual office looking like one?People very often go to a companies website to get more information, it is allot easier and more convenient then calling them or writing them a letter. The first thing they see when they go to their site(that is, the first thing that pops into their heads) is either "wow, these guys are professional, I want to deal with them" or "there site is awful, how can they act professional if they do not look professional"(well that may not be everyone's exact...
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Necessary Audio Conferencing Equipment
For a web-based audio conference, you will need a computer with an Internet connection, a way to hear and be heard, a video camera for being seen; and the software chosen by the conference moderator.
Your Web browser must be Java-equipped, and your Internet connection must be 56 kbps or faster. Any cable or DSL hookup is good (never use dial-up for web conferencing.)
Audio Conferencing Phones
For your audio linkup, you can either use an Internet-based technology called VoIP, or a telephone, depending on the software your conference is using. VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol.
It is like a telephone, but instead of being sent analogically through the phone lines, audio is sent digitally via the Internet, at a cost much lower than traditional long distance. In either case, it is recommended that you utilize a comfortable headset with earphones and a microphone.
That way, your hands will be free, you will be more comfortable,...
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