ATLANTA, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EarthLink, Inc. , the nation's next generation Internet service provider (ISP) today announced the introduction of Small Office DSL Plus, a cost-saving, alternative high speed Internet connection that does not require local phone service. Instead, Small Office DSL Plus works by using a line set aside for data service.

Available through EarthLink Business Solutions, Small Office DSL Plus gives small and medium-sized business owners a new option for obtaining high speed access. Its benefits include:

- High speed service for phone systems that do not support line-shared DSL. - Broadband access that works in conjunction with third party voice systems. - Professional installation at no extra cost and free hardware after rebate.

"Small Office DSL Plus is the latest offering from EarthLink Business Solutions," said Linda Beck, executive vice president and general manager for EarthLink Business Solutions. "This service takes away the added expense of a local phone line and is a perfect solution for small and medium-sized businesses that can't get DSL from their local phone company."

Small Office DSL Plus provides customers with a fast connection with download speeds up to 6.0Mbps and upload speeds up to 768Kbps. Service plans start at $79.95 per month. The new service is available to both new DSL users and existing EarthLink Business DSL customers.

For more information on EarthLink Business Solution's Small Office DSL Plus call 1-888-758-2963 or go to http://www.earthlink.net/biz/

About EarthLink

"EarthLink. We revolve around you(TM)." As the nation's next generation Internet service provider, Atlanta-based EarthLink has earned an award-winning reputation for outstanding customer service and its suite of online products and services. Serving over five million subscribers, EarthLink offers what every user should expect from their Internet experience: high-quality connectivity, minimal online intrusions and customizable features. Whether it's dial-up, high-speed, voice, web hosting, wireless or "EarthLink Extras" like home networking or security, EarthLink connects people to the power and possibilities of the Internet. Learn more about EarthLink by calling (800) EARTHLINK or visiting EarthLink's Web site at http://www.earthlink.net/.

CONTACT: Rosemary Jean-Louis of EarthLink, +1-404-748-7500, or
jean-louisro@corp.earthlink.net

Web site: http://www.earthlink.net/
http://www.earthlink.net/biz