SALT LAKE CITY, UT, August 18th, 2005 - IKANO Communications, Inc., the world's largest provider of private-label Internet services, has acquired Dialup USA, Inc., a Washington-based Internet company providing wholesale dial-up, e-mail, technical support and other services to over 1,000 ISPs throughout the United States (
www.dialupusa.net). The acquisition includes ISP.com, a leading provider of Internet services to subscribers across the country.
This move will allow Dialup USA to provide a number of enhanced services to its customers and their subscribers over time. This includes IKANO's HOTSPOTZZ wireless network, plus a larger footprint across the U.S. and Canada.
"This agreement will enable IKANO to offer Dialup USA customers several value-added services, while maintaining the high level of service they have come to expect," said Brandon Mullenberg, Founder and former President, Dialup USA, Inc.
George Naspo, IKANO Chief Executive Officer, commented, "As a result of this acquisition, Dialup USA and ISP.com customers now have access to IKANO's award-winning 24/7 customer service. This is one of the many key advantages IKANO offers to subscribers."
About IKANO
Named after the classical Greek word meaning "to enable," IKANO is the market-leading enabler of private-label Internet services. IKANO partners with Internet service providers to help reduce operating costs, increase revenue and expand geographic reach and product offerings. IKANO also operates ISP.com, a growing platform for the company's nationwide end- user subscriber base. IKANO served as the official network provider for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. For more information, visit
www.ikano.com.
About IKANO Communications, Inc.
IKANO Communications was founded over 10 years ago as a regional Internet service provider in the Intermountain West and since then has flourished to become the industry leader in private-label, wholesale, and retail Internet services. IKANO leverages its ISP platform to provide outstanding services at highly competitive prices. The company's rapid growth and excellence in the field have resulted in IKANO's ranking in the Inc. 500, Technology Fast 500, Inner City 100, Utah 100, and Call Center of the Year.
Companies interested in learning more about IKANO should contact info@ikano.com, or call 877.492.0121.