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Internet service provider Verio Inc. Tuesday announced plans for a nationwide rollout of Digital Subscriber Line services aimed at businesses and telecommuters. The company kicked off the rollout by launching the service in Chicago. Over the next several months, several more major markets will be added. Verio already offers a smaller range of DSL services […]

Japan Telecom Co., Ltd., a leading telecommunications carrier, is partnering with Internet services firm iPass Inc. to offer iPass Internet roaming service to customers of Japan Telecom’s Internet service unit. Under terms of the agreement, Open Data Network customers will have access to iPass’ secure global network of 3,000 access points in 150 countries. ODN […]

Streaming media company INTERVU Inc. said Tuesday it expects to receive two patents for its technology that streams audio and video over the Internet. The company has been issued notices of allowance for two patent applications, typically the last step before an patent is issued. INTERVU’s first patent application is for its method of storing, […]

Netmarket, which markets more than 800,000 name-brand products, is rolling out Netsanta and Toy Auction, two new holiday destinations on its site for online shoppers. Shoppers also have the opportunity to negotiate for gifts with Scrooge, who makes his debut today on Netmarket’s e-commerce service The Haggle Zone. This holiday addition pits online shoppers against […]

Flowerfarm.com launched to market directly sourced fresh flowers over the Web at discount prices in the U.S. and 18 other countries. By sourcing directly from global growers and maintaining complete control over inspection, processing and shipping, flowerfarm.com said it can deliver fresh cut flowers to consumers in far shorter time than traditional floral distribution channels, […]

Extreme sports outfitters No Fear Inc. signed a multi-year e-commerce agreement with Evolve Internet Marketing to launch an Internet site that features The Void online store and the complete line of merchandise utilizing the “No Fear” trademark. No Fear’s The Void will include sportswear items from its Motorsports, Motocross, Wakeboard, Surfing, BMX and Mountain Biking […]

Japanese software firm Fujitsu Ltd. Monday began international sales of its intranet broadcasting system software Broadia. Broadia broadcasts a variety of information across corporate intranets directly to a user’s desktop. It also comes with built-in functionality allowing companies to automate much of the information distribution process. Originally developed for Japanese sales, demand has been growing […]

NBC announced Monday it will take an equity stake in online women’s network iVillage. NBC will give iVillage on-air promotion and distribute its content on Snap.com, a joint online venture between NBC and CNET Inc. NBC’s will promote iVillage.com and the new Snap/iVillage family, health and parenting resource centers on Snap.com. NBC will also get […]

Five Points Bank Monday became the first financial institution to sign up for a new electronic bill presentment and payment solution offered by TriSense Software Ltd. Using the utility, Grand Island, Neb.-based Five Points will deliver electronic billing services to multiple local billers, making it possible for bill payers to receive and pay several bills […]

Advertising-based ISP @Bigger.net of San Jose, which offered customers a lifetime of Internet access for a one-time fee of $59.95, could sell all of its assets as early as next week. The company has closed its offices and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Oct. 13, leaving the ISP’s 40,000 subscribers guessing about the company’s […]

The rush by private ISPs to capture chunks of the newly liberalised Indian Internet market continues, with analysts now expecting 1.5 million Internet users to be online by year 2000–up from the current estimated 500,000 users on the Net. In the western state of Gujarat, ICENET has become the first company to receive a private […]

British Telecommunications PLC announced Wednesday it was paying $10 million for a 50 percent stake in Excite’s UK subsidiary, Excite UK. The deal is expected to generate more revenue from BT’s Internet advertising and transaction units and will supplement its Internet access business. BT plans to capitalize on Excite’s online marketing and sales expertise. Excite […]