14th Oct 2005 11:36
PlusNet plc14 October 2005 For Immediate Release 14 October 2005 PlusNet Plc PlusNet confirms 8Mb broadband trials with BT PlusNet, the UK's best value internet service provider, is pleased to announcethat it will participate in BT's trial of IPStream Max that will deliverbroadband speeds of up to 8Mb to homes and businesses across the UK. From 30th November, PlusNet will offer its customers speeds of up to 8Mb intwenty five BT exchanges in Greater London, Strathclyde, South Glamorgan,Cornwall and Northern Ireland. Customers across the whole of the UK should beable to enjoy speeds of up to 8Mb by spring 2006. The BT trial complements the recently announced trial with Easynet, which willsee PlusNet offering 24Mb services in certain areas. It further demonstratesPlusNet's strategic commitment to deliver innovative broadband services whilstsourcing the best value wholesale offerings from broadband network suppliers. Lee Strafford, PlusNet's Chief Executive Officer, said: "I am delighted that PlusNet will soon be able to offer customers 24Mb servicesin selected areas and 8 Mb services nationwide. In line with our strategy, weare committed to providing our customers with the fastest broadband speedsavailable at the most competitive prices." Enquiries: Tel: 01142 200012 PlusNet plcLee Strafford, Chief ExecutiveAshok Makanji, Finance DirectorNeil Comer, Commercial Director Smithfield Tel: 020 7360 4900Sara Musgrave Notes to Editors: About PlusNet plc. Based in Sheffield, UK, PlusNet is one of the UK's leading Internet serviceproviders. PlusNet offers Broadband and Narrowband products and services to bothhome and business users through the operating brands PlusNet, Force9 andFreeOnline. PlusNet listed on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange, on 14July 2004 at an issue price of 90p. PlusNet is included in the Software andComputer Services sector (97) within the internet sub-sector (974) and has a RICcode of PNT.L. PlusNet has a unique operating model, based on a flexible and scalable selfdeveloped operating system, which allows its products to be competitivelypriced, whilst delivering a high quality of service and maintaining lowoperating costs. For further information about PlusNet please visit the Company's investorrelations site: http://www.plus.net/investors/ This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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