[September 03, 2004] CT Communications Announces Product Strategy Behind New Broadband Initiative CONCORD, N.C., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CT Communications, Inc. (CTC) announced its enhanced broadband product strategy today as part of its newly announced $9 million broadband investment initiative to be rolled out in its ILEC territory by year-end 2005. The new product strategy will create additional choices to address the growing demands of broadband customers. CTC will continue to offer an entry- level broadband product as an excellent value for those who appreciate the convenience and functionality of DSL service, but don't require the highest speeds. The next level of DSL service will upgrade the company's current product offering to deliver speeds up to 3 megabits per second (Mbps). Finally, a premium broadband service option will be introduced, offering speeds in the 6 to 10 Mbps range, well beyond the current capabilities of competing broadband providers. By the end of 2005, the new product set will be generally available throughout the current CTC QuickClick DSL service area, with more than half of the rollout scheduled for completion during 2004. Business customers will also have access to enhanced product offerings as a result of this broadband investment initiative. "This rollout will allow us to maintain a leadership position in the marketplace for broadband services," said Matthew J. Dowd, Senior Vice President of Business Operations for CTC. "As advancements in technology and content options converge with changing consumer and business demands, the broadband relationship with customers becomes the central focus of our growth strategy." The company will release new product pricing information in the coming months, as part of an integrated communications plan, introducing the new broadband service options to customers. About CTC CT Communications, Inc. is headquartered in Concord, N.C. and is a growing provider of integrated telecommunications and related services to residential and business customers located primarily in North Carolina. CT Communications, Inc. offers a comprehensive package of telecommunications and related services, including local and long distance telephone service, Internet and data services and digital wireless services. CT Communications, Inc. CONTACT: Emily Powell of Luquire George Andrews, +1-704-552-6565,or E-mail, [email protected] Web site: http://www.ctc.net/ [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]