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Contact: Ed Hansen
404-287-0893
edhansen@mindspring.net
MindSpring Acquires WebBullet Internet Subscribers
ATLANTA, GA (January 27, 1998) MindSpring Enterprises, Inc. today announced
that it has reached an agreement with Mountain View, California-based Mpath
Interactive, Inc. to acquire the dial-up Internet subscribers of Mpath's
WebBullet Internet Service. Transitioning WebBullet subscribers may select
from MindSpring's four Internet service plans, will receive MindSpring's
User Kit, and will have full access to MindSpring's Internet services and
renowned technical support.
"MindSpring is glad to welcome WebBullet's customers to our community,"
said MindSpring President Mike McQuary. "WebBullet's members are Internet
game players who demand very high network performance and we are confident
we can meet their expectations."
Brian Apgar, chief operating officer for Mpath, explained the benefits of
the agreement for Mpath's WebBullet customers. "MindSpring has great
technology and their customers enjoy reliable and fast connections to the
Internet. In addition, MindSpring has been recognized throughout the
industry for outstanding customer service," said Apgar. "MindSpring will
provide a good home for our customers - games fans who use the Internet to
play fast games." Mpath has been offering the WebBullet Internet service
for members of its online games service since December 1996.
About MindSpring
MindSpring is a leading Internet service provider focusing on delivering
outstanding service and support to its customers. By following its core
values and beliefs, MindSpring is committed to doing an exceptional job of
serving its customers, its employees, its owners and its community.
MindSpring's dial-up subscribers can browse the World Wide Web, send
electronic mail, participate in informative on-line chats and access over
24,000 newsgroups. MindSpring offers local Internet service in more than
320 locations throughout the United States. MindSpring is also a leading
provider of Web Hosting services and domain registrations.
In November 1997, MindSpring earned CNET: The Computer Network's "Buy It"
recommendation as the best value national ISP. Ranking ISPs in December
1997, PC World named MindSpring the ISP with the best Customer Support,
noting MindSpring "gives its users the moon." Upside Magazine said
MindSpring "understands the value of service, community and brand in the
cold world of the Net," in its February 1998 analysis of the top 150
technology companies in the United States. MindSpring won NetGuide's
People's Choice Award in the category of Best Internet Service Provider in
March 1997. To learn more about MindSpring and its services, visit the web
site at www.mindspring.com or call (800) 719-4332.
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