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NEWS RELEASE
Release Dates: Immediate
Contact: Ed Hansen
404-287-0893
edhansen@mindspring.net
MindSpring Introduces Top-Quality Internet Service to Alabama
Atlanta, GA (March16, 1998) -- MindSpring Enterprises, Inc.
(NASDAQ/NM:MSPG), one of the nation's most highly regarded and progressive
Internet service providers has expanded its service to an additional
twenty-seven cities across Alabama. MindSpring service is now available in
Alexander City, Albertville, Anniston, Athens, Clanton, Cullman,
Centreville, Decatur, Demopolis, Eufaula, Eutaw, Evergreen, Florence, Fort
Deposit, Fort Payne, Gadsden, Greensboro, Jackson, Jasper, Lafayette,
Russellvile, Selma, Talladega, Troy, Tuscaloosa, Tuskegee, and York, Alabama.
"We are delighted to bring our service to such a vast array of Alabama
communities," stated MindSpring President and COO Mike McQuary. "We truly
believe Internet users will appreciate our friendly user interface and
renowned Technical Support."
"MindSpring is very focused on providing an excellent Internet experience
for our customers," added Sarah Hanley, MindSpring's territory manager for
Alabama and Tennessee, who will manage MindSpring's field marketing program
in Alabama. "MindSpring looks forward to becoming an integral part of the
Alabama community." Hanley can be reached at <sarah@mindspring.net>.
MindSpring operates its own network of Points of Presence (POPs) in the
Southeast, California, and New York City. Outside of these areas,
MindSpring's service utilizes the GridNet and PSINet networks to provide
local access to its customers. MindSpring's customers, whether at home or
on the road, can now access the Internet through local numbers in more than
320 cities nationwide.
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
21,000 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." Smart Money called MindSpring
"The Better Option" to AOL in February 1998. 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 was given Home Office
Computing's "Best Buy" for Web Hosting in its April 1998 issue. 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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