U.S. Robotics and GoAmerica Launch Nationwide Wireless Internet/Intranet Service, with the Allpoints Wireless PC Card
HACKENSACK, N.J. — March 18, 1997 — U.S. Robotics Mobile Communications Corp., the leading PC Card manufacturer, and GoAmerica Communications Corp., a Nationwide Wireless Internet Service Provider, today announced the launch of a service to give users seamless wireless access to the World Wide Web using Windows 95(TM) and Windows CE(TM) devices. In conjunction with the launch of the service, GoAmerica is partnering with U.S. Robotics in offering a free two week trial period to users who purchase the AllPoints(TM) Wireless PC Card. U.S. Robotics will be utilizing the GoAmerica Service Center which runs a fully integrated application called AirBrowse(TM). AirBrowse which is part of the AirBoss(TM) suite of software developed by Bellcore, allows users to run standard Web Browsers such as Netscape, or Microsoft Explorer versions 3.0 and access the Internet and corporate Intranets when the user is mobile.
The introduction of this service gives mobile computer users wireless access to corporate Intranets and the Internet, thus solving the connectivity issue for many corporations wanting their mobile work force to have continuous access to mission critical corporate data. "We are excited about this new program since the combination of the AllPoints Wireless PC Card and the GoAmerica Service Center has all the elements needed for wireless communications — a reliable network, a state of the art device and an application and service that allows the mobile user plug and play access to vital information," said Robert Bauer, Vice President of Marketing, U.S. Robotics Mobile Communications Corp.
The two week trial is free of charge, and will allow users to evaluate The Wireless Internet / Intranet service. At the end of the trial, users will have the opportunity to continue The GoAmerica Service and sign up for the service plan(s) that best suit their needs.
The AllPoints Wireless PC Card transmits data over the RAM Mobile Data network, which is a nationwide wireless packet data network. The AllPoints Wireless PC Card is a Type II PC Card and works with most laptop computers, Palmtops, PDAs and Windows CE devices. The estimated selling price of the AllPoints Wireless PC Card is $499.
The GoAmerica service has been available nationally since November 1996. The GoAmerica service plans, starting at $14.95 per month allow users to access their corporate Intranets or the Internet while they are out of the office. GoAmerica offers nationwide wireless Intranet and Internet service on Windows(TM) based platforms via a variety of data networks.
"The GoAmerica service in connection with the AllPoints Wireless(TM) PC Card is the first service to provide all the elements needed by the mobile work force," said Aaron Dobrinsky, President of GoAmerica Communications — "We are excited about the partnership with U.S. Robotics. With our service and the AllPoints you only pay for the transmitted information, not connection time, thus making constant connection affordable. In addition there are no roaming fees so you pay the same price whether you are traveling locally or across the country."
GoAmerica Communications Corp., headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, is a nationwide wireless Internet and Intranet service provider, enabling businesses access to the World Wide Web. GoAmerica provides an integrated suite of services including wireless Web access, Email Plus and value added information services. The service which utilized the AirBoss suite of software, developed by Bellcore, works with Windows95 and Windows CE based laptop and Palmtops, across various wireless transports including RAM, CDPD, and uses standard browsers. More information on GoAmerica Communications Corp. and its products and services is available by email at "[email protected]" or by calling 888-462-4600 (toll free). You can visit their web site at " http://www.goamerica.net."
U.S. Robotics Mobile Communications Corp. (formally known as Megahertz Corporation) is a leading manufacturer of data communications solutions for mobile users. The company provides a full line of PC Card products including moderns, combination Ethernet Modems, Ethernet adapters and Wireless PC Cards. U.S. Robotics is one of the world's leading suppliers of products and systems that provide access to information. The company designs, manufactures, markets and supports desktop / mobile client products and modems, remote access servers, LAN switching equipment, telephony products and handheld organizers. U.S. Robotics products connect computers and other equipment over analog, digital and switched cellular networks, enabling users to gain access to, manage and share data, fax and voice information. Its customers include Internet service providers, regional Bell operating companies, inter-exchange carriers and a wide range of other large and small businesses, institutions and individuals. The company's fiscal 1996 sales were $1.97 billion.
AllPoints is a Trademark of US Robotics. AirBoss and AirBrowse are trademarks of Bellcore.
Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
SOURCE: GoAmerica Communications Corporation
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