On January 16th, DirecTV DSL will be shutting down operations. So, I have until then to find a new DSL provider. I've been looking around, but am having trouble finding a service with a static IP like I had with DirecTV DSL. Has anyone out there that is in a BellSouth service area had any luck finding a DSL provider that offers a service at a reasonable price with a static IP? I already have RoadRunner, but I like a backup. DSL is much faster than RoadRunner anyway. I've contacted some, but either no ISP or I'm too far away from a primary CO. (If they're a Bellsouth partner, they can use a Remote site and give me full 1.5M.) Thanks, Cash
DSL ELNK EarthLink Announces High-Speed 'Safety Net' Program for DirecTV DSL Customers ISP With Largest National High-Speed Footprint Announces Special Offer for Customers to Stay Connected and Switch to EarthLink High Speed Internet ATLANTA, Jan. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EarthLink (Nasdaq: ELNK) today announced a High-Speed Internet "Safety Net" program enabling eligible DirecTV DSL customers to easily transition their service to EarthLink high speed with no activation and equipment fees. New, eligible customers can transition to EarthLink DSL and pay only $21.95 a month for the first three months of service. In addition, EarthLink is offering customers a dial-up promotion featuring 45 days of free dial-up Internet access, as well as special offers for new customers opting for EarthLink's high-speed cable or satellite service. DirecTV DSL, which serves approximately 160,000 customers, announced in December that it would cease operations later this month. "At EarthLink we know how customers value their high-speed connection. Our "safety net" program allows those facing disconnection to transition to EarthLink high-speed with a minimum of hassle and no equipment and activation fees said Keith Gallagher, director of high-speed brand marketing, EarthLink. "New customers will enjoy EarthLink's award-winning high-speed Internet service featuring Pop-Up Blocker, spaminator, and 24/7 technical support." DirecTV DSL customers interested in switching to EarthLink can call 1-800-EarthLink or visit www.Earthlink.net to learn more about the Safety Net program. New DSL customers will pay only $21.95 a month for the first three months, pay no activation or equipment fees and get free personal firewall software for added security. EarthLink also has special offers in place for their award-winning cable and satellite high-speed Internet service. About EarthLink High Speed Internet With more than 681,000 high-speed subscribers, EarthLink is one of the leading broadband Internet service providers. EarthLink is the only ISP to offer high-speed Internet access nationally through all three major broadband technologies: cable, DSL and two-way satellite. Its commitment to offer a variety of broadband technologies through multiple vendors allows EarthLink to offer its high-speed services to customers in more areas of the country. About EarthLink EarthLink is the Internet service provider (ISP) solution for an impatient world. Headquartered in Atlanta, EarthLink has earned a national reputation for outstanding customer service and its suite of online products and services. According to J.D. Power and Associates, EarthLink is ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Dial-up ISPs and tied in the ranking for Highest Customer Satisfaction Among High-Speed ISPs. Serving approximately 4.8 million subscribers, EarthLink offers what every user should expect from their Internet experience: high-quality connectivity, minimal drop-offs and ISP-generated intrusions, and customizable features. Whether it's dial-up, high-speed, Web hosting or wireless Internet service, EarthLink provides the tools that best let individuals use and enjoy the Internet on their own terms. Learn more about EarthLink through its Core Values and Beliefs or by calling (800) EARTHLINK and visiting EarthLink's Web site at www.earthlink.net . For further information please contact David Blumenthal of EarthLink, +1-404-748-7316, blumenthald@corp.earthlink.net . SOURCE EarthLink -0- 01/02/2003 /CONTACT: David Blumenthal of EarthLink, +1-404-748-7316, blumenthald@corp.earthlink.net / /Web site: http://www.earthlink.net / -- LATH041 -- 4353 01/02/2003 15:32 EST http://www.prnewswire.com