Patricia Fusco

In a multi-year, multi-million dollar deal America Online Inc. has aligned with CareInsite Inc. to streamline the flow of medical information. As part of the deal, CareInsite has designated AOL the exclusive provider for network that allows health care providers, insurers, HMOs, covered pharmacies and labs to directly communicate with their patients. Through the agreement, […]

The openNET Coalition Tuesday filed an amicus brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of local franchise authorities jurisdiction over cable licensing. In May, a federal district court ruled that the city government of Portland, Ore., has the authority to force its cable TV company to open access to independent Internet services […]

America Online Inc. Monday agreed to put its Instant Messaging service to work as a customer service support tool for e-commerce applications. AOL (AOL) Monday agreed to license their AIM application to FaceTime Communications. The e-commerce solution provider plans to integrate AIM access into real-time customer support for e-business partners. FaceTime is the first e-commerce […]

According to J.D. Power and Associates, MindSpring Enterprises Inc. ranks highest in overall customer satisfaction among the largest national Internet service providers. In the 1999 National ISP Online Residential Customer Satisfaction Study released this week, MindSpring’s consumer-leading position was the result of above average scores on all factors surveyed. The survey polled online consumers about […]

The great debate over open access to cable networks continues as all the players have let their opinions be known to the federal appeals court expected to rule on the issue next month. In a reply brief filed earlier this week, the City of Portland and Multnomah County accused opponents of nondiscriminatory access to cable […]

Prodigy Communications Corp. Wednesday acquired BizOnThe.Net, a subsidiary of VarTec Telecom Inc. The move makes Prodigy the second largest publicly-owned small business hosting Internet service provider in the country. Prodigy (PRGY) will acquire BizOnThe.Net’s more than 80,000 subscribers, 140 employees and the network infrastructure of the Web hosting company for $100 million in Prodigy stock […]

On the heels of a successful launch of their Digital Subscriber Line services in Los Angeles, Covad Communications Co. (COVD), PSINet (PSIX) is offering DSL connectivity in standard and enhanced formats to PSINet’s global commercial customers. Covad recently announced its plan to deploy DSL services to 40 percent of U.S. homes and businesses by the […]

In a move to bulk-up its Silicon Valley presence, RMI.NET Inc. Tuesday acquired the dedicated dial-up and Web hosting divisions of Nova Media Group for $1.2 million in common stock. The acquisition of portions of the premier hosting facility is part of RMI.NET’s plan to expand their sales operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. […]

Globetrotting MindSpring Enterprises Inc. customers will soon be able to roam where they want to and stay connected to the Internet. The national Internet service provider Thursday announced that it has teamed with GRIC Communications Inc. to offer global roaming services to MindSpring’s 1.2 million U.S. subscribers. Through access to the GRIC Alliance Network, MindSpring’s […]

Looking to diversify its narrow and broadband Web content, Excite@Home Tuesday invested more than $45 million in six different Web-based companies. Through an investment with Rosenbluth International, Excite@Home plans to enhance its interactive travel content with the newly-formed affiliate Rosenbluth Interactive and Biztravel.com. Other investments in E-Stamp, General Magic, Quokka Sports, WebMD and Webstakes.com further […]

Free Internet access offers haven’t put a damper on EarthLink Networks Inc. anticipated subscriber base growth this year. The national Internet service provider announced Monday that it expects to surpass its new member growth estimates for the third and fourth quarters, ending the year with nearly 2 million members. EarthLink reports it is on pace […]

CompUSA Inc. and America Online, Inc. Friday announced plans to combine forces to dominate the new-user segment of the computer hardware and Internet access markets. The national computer retailer and online monolith formed a marketing alliance designed to provide novice computer and Internet consumers with access, education and the technical support necessary to meet their […]