Gateway Leads Industry in Driving Broadband and Wireless Adoption With
Aggressive New Offers
POWAY, Calif., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW)
today introduced the Gateway Wireless Connectivity bundle, priced at just
$99 (after rebates) (1) with the purchase of a cable broadband subscription.
Having sold more than 100,000 cable broadband subscriptions to date, Gateway
leads the industry in driving the adoption of leading-edge communications
solutions in the home. This comprehensive offering makes it attractive for
anyone who needs a high-speed connection to experience all the benefits of
wireless home networking.
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"Broadband and wireless networking make the Internet much more exciting
and useful by adding incredible speed and flexibility, including the ability
for families to share a single Internet connection," said Mike Flanary, vice
president of digital infrastructure, Gateway, Inc. "This type of high-speed
communications infrastructure dramatically enhances digital entertainment
applications on PCs throughout the home. And with such a compelling offer,
we've opened the door for even more consumers to take advantage of this
technology."
The Gateway Wireless Connectivity bundle includes all of the equipment
required for broadband access and 802.11b wireless networking (11mb/sec.).
The bundle features a wireless base station, an RCA cable modem (2) and a
wireless PC Card or wireless USB Adapter for use with a notebook or desktop
PC. Regularly priced at $317, this bundle is available for just $99 with the
purchase of a broadband subscription (after instant savings and mail-in
rebates) -- a 70 percent savings. This offer complements Gateway's Wireless
Network Solution, which includes professional installation (3) for just
$249 (4) with the purchase of a cable broadband subscription.
"Intel and Gateway are working closely together to deliver wireless
solutions based on a shared vision of connected computing anytime and
anyplace," said Jim A. Johnson, vice president and general manager of the
Platform Networking Group.
The Gateway Wireless Connectivity bundle is available now in all areas
where Gateway offers cable broadband subscriptions. Leveraging its
relationships with AT&T Broadband, Charter, Comcast, Cox and EarthLink - Time
Warner, Gateway covers 85 percent of the cable broadband-accessible areas
throughout the country.
More information about Gateway's products and services is available by
calling 800-846-2106, visiting the company's Web site at
http://www.gateway.com or stopping by one of the Gateway(R) stores nationwide.
About Gateway
Gateway, Inc. (NYSE: GTW), a personal technology company, improves
people's lives through a combination of the latest and best hardware,
communication tools, applications, training and service, all offered with a
custom financing package. The company takes a localized approach, utilizing
its Web site, call centers and nationwide network of Gateway retail stores to
build direct relationships with consumers, small and medium businesses and
government and education institutions. In 2001, Gateway's products and
services received more than 45 awards and accolades and the company was ranked
number one in repurchase brand loyalty for PCs (5). For more information,
visit Gateway's Web site at http://www.gateway.com .
(1) Offer not available for AOL Broadband and Direct Way. RCA Cable
modem not included w/ EarthLink. Savings based on total cost of
Intel wireless Base station, Intel PRO/Wireless PC Card or USB
adaptor and cable modem, which are all included with offer. Offer
available to new broadband cable residential customers located in
broadband cable wired and serviceable areas only. Call
1.800.846.2000 for details. Offer ends 12/31/02.
(2) EarthLink services may not include RCA Cable Modem since modem will
come from Time Warner.
(3) Installation provided by third parties. Not available in remote
locations. Call for details.
(4) Prices and configurations subject to change without notice or
obligation. Prices exclude shipping and handling and taxes.
(5) Source: MetaFacts Technology User Profile, 2001 Annual Edition.
Based on a survey of 6,799 home PC users.
SOURCE Gateway, Inc.
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Related links:
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CONTACT:
Lisa Emard of Gateway, Inc., +1-858-848-3426,
lisa.emard@gateway.com
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