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SBC wants to keep its valued customers informed. To view the latest company news at SBC or Southwestern Bell Internet Services, please check back here for current articles and news items to be posted.
November 22, 1999SBC announces alliance with ProdigySBC's Internet services and Prodigy are joining their consumer and small business Internet operations, creating one of the nation's largest Internet Service Providers and positioning it to best deliver the benefits of super-fast, always-on DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) broadband Internet access.
October 19, 1999SBC completes acquisition of AmeritechSBC Communications Inc. today announced it has formally completed its acquisition of Ameritech, paving the way for the company to become a full-service telecommunications competitor in one of the world's fastest-growing industries.
October 6, 1999FCC votes to approve SBC-Ameritech mergerSBC Reaction to FCC Vote Approving SBC-Ameritech Merger:
We are very pleased by today's announcement that the Federal Communications Commission has voted to approve the SBC-Ameritech merger. This is a great win for consumers everywhere, who will soon enjoy more competition and new products and services. With the FCC's approval in hand, we will move as quickly as possible so that we can begin delivering the benefits of this merger right away.
August 19, 1999The simplest way to use E-mail and all without a computerThat's right! With eMessageSM, coming from Southwestern Bell third quarter of this year, you can send and receive E-Mail like a pro and all without the hassle of buying and hooking up an expensive computer. Because you don't need a computer eMessageSM will be the perfect gift for someone who has been thinking about getting e-mail, but does not own a computer. Or even as a special treat for yourself.
May 25, 1999SBC Brings E-Business into Reach for Small and Medium-Sized CompaniesSBC Communications Inc. today announced the launch of the industry's first package of services, called Online Office™, that combines all of the vital Internet and data communications features that organizations of any size need to compete and succeed in "e-business." SBC also announced the launch of Enterprise Virtual Private Network (EVPN), a robust virtual private network solution for larger organizations.
May 14, 1999Class of '99 Using the Internet to Search for WorkAccording to a survey released today by Southwestern Bell Internet Services, 95 percent of collegians who graduate this spring and summer will use the Internet to search for job openings or information on careers, and 70 percent will actually e-mail a resume to prospective employers.
April 17, 1999v.90 Scheduled for RolloutYou've asked for it -- and it's coming down the pipe! v.90 Internet access is scheduled for rollout beginning April 19th.
February 3, 1999Valentine's Day "Love@firstbyte"Southwestern Bell Internet Services and Snap bring you Valentine's Day tips.
January 1999Southwestern Bell Plans Major Launch of New Lightning-Fast Service for Data, Internet AccessThe wait for affordable, high-speed, high-bandwidth Internet access may be near an end for millions of consumers and businesses. Southwestern Bell today announced plans to offer lightning-fast Internet and data access service in its five-state region beginning this year and today is filing the necessary tariffs with the Federal Communications Commission.
November 1998SBC Internet Services Now Offering 'Internet-in-a-Box' Package for Small BusinessesSBC Internet Services, which operates Pacific Bell, Southwestern Bell and Nevada Bell Internet Services, announced today that it is offering a new "one-stop-shopping" solution for small companies that makes doing business online reliable, affordable and simple.
October 1998SBC and Concentric to Offer IP-Based ServicesSBC Communications, Inc. and Concentric Network Corporation have agreed to integrate Concentric's leading-edge, Internet-based business data services and technology into SBC's growing portfolio of data products and services for business customers.
September 1998SBIS and Snap! Partner to Provide Internet GatewaySouthwestern Bell Internet Services today announced an agreement that will bring customers access to the rich Internet content and powerful search and navigation capabilities of Snap!, the Internet portal service jointly owned and operated by CNET and NBC. Beginning in the fourth quarter of this year, Southwestern Bell Internet Services will provide their customers with access to a customized version of the Snap! service. When our customers open their browsers, they will launch directly into a Snap! start page providing convenient, full-featured access to the resources of the World Wide Web as well as customer service and account information.
The new Southwestern Bell Internet Services start pages will feature Snap!’s portal service, which provides access to a comprehensive directory of the Web along with powerful search capabilities. Our customers can quickly search the entire Web, find information specific to their community, or access material tailored to their individual interests.
The start pages for Southwestern Bell Internet Services subscribers will also provide access to local information centers with hometown weather, news, movie listings and classifieds; maps and driving directions for businesses and residences; Yellow and White Pages; personalized stock portfolios and sports scores.
April 1998Southwestern Bell Internet Services Offers 56K Internet AccessSouthwestern Bell Internet Services now offers K56flex Internet access as part of our standard dialup service. If you have a K56flex modem, you can now dial into a 56K modem pool! Click here for more information.
April 1998Get Our Internet Software In Overnight DeliverySouthwestern Bell Internet Services now offers optional overnight delivery service of its software. So if you want to get the Internet tomorrow, we provide the solution!
It's simple. Have your credit card ready and call our software order center at 1-800-SWB-INET and select the first option. When you order your software, request overnight delivery. We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
A one-time overnight delivery charge of $8 applies. Because this charge covers the actual shipping amount, it is non-refundable, regardless of whether or not you install, register or use the software.
Overnight shipping service is provided by Federal Express, via its FedEx Standard Delivery next-day afternoon service. Overnight shipping is not guaranteed by Southwestern Bell Internet Services. The cut-off time for processing of orders the same day is 3 p.m. Central Standard Time.
If you prefer, you can order our Internet software for delivery via U.S. Mail within about one week.
March 1998Customized Netscape Communicator 4.0 Internet Browser Software Available
Netscape Communicator 4.0 is here!
Our customized version of Communicator includes Navigator Web browser, Messenger e-mail program, Collabra newsgroups reader and Web page editor. Visit our download location to get your copy.
Complete instructions on downloading and installing the software are available at the Web site.
October 1997Safety 'Net: Family Surfing GuideAll parents want to provide their children with the tools they need to succeed, and in today's Information Age, the Internet is an important part of the learning process. The 'Net is revolutionizing education, replacing dry textbooks with sights, sounds and direct interaction with people across the globe, and putting it all at students' fingertips.
Much like the "real world," the online world contains some areas that are not suitable for children, and some people who may not have the best intentions. Parents have good reason for concern, and those not familiar with the 'Net may have plenty of questions.
Armed with a little knowledge and solid advice, parents can take control of their families' Internet use and make sure that potential problems are avoided. That's why we developed this electronic brochure -- to help parents create a "Safety 'Net" before taking a leap onto the information superhighway.
Take a look at the Safety 'Net Guide.
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