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Internet Statistics
We are all familiar with the meteoric rise of Internet popularity. Here are a few interesting Internet statics that support this common knowledge.
Taken From Openmarket Web Site Compiled by Win Treese
Estimated number of Internet users, worldwide, at the end of 1998: 147,800,000
Estimated percentage living in the U.S.: 52
Number of U.S. households joining the Internet, per hour: 760
Number of commercial e-mail messages sent each day in the U.S., in billions: 7.3
Taken From America Online 1998 Annual Report
13 million AOL members (currently over 15 million)
AOL.COM the #1 website from home
400 stores on AOL
34 million AOL e-mails daily
290 million Instant Messages daily
750,000 simultaneous users on AOL
Over 1 billion Web hits daily
It is essential that the lodging industry address the needs of these traveling Internet users.
Why High Speed Internet Access?
Next to the telephone, the Internet is the most widely used form of electronic communication. There are currently over 200 million Internet users worldwide. AOL alone has over 20 million users currently on-line. Over 7.3 billion commercial e-mail messages are sent daily. Traveling Internet users currently are required to locate a local access number or dial long-distance to connect to local or regional providers. This scenario is not only cumbersome but time consuming. With the advent of shared Internet connections, users can share one high speed connection with simple plug and play installation. This model is currently being used by thousands of corporations worldwide with more adopting it daily. The Internet savvy guest can now expect, through a variety of systems, the same high speed Internet access they enjoy in office. With the new technologies available, hotel operators can provide this service in a scalable, cost-effective solution producing new revenue and reducing current telco cost.
Why NetCentric High Speed Internet Access?
NetCentric promotes ownership by the hotel operator. There is no revenue participation by NetCentric leaving the hotel free to set rates as they choose or provide the service as an amenity.
NetCentric provides systems to meet the needs of any operation. Utilizing cutting edge technology, these systems provide simple plug-and-play installation for the user promoting rapid product adoption and thus increasing revenue. PMS integration for most systems insures charges are billed timely and accurately.
NetCentric promotes 100% availability. Our goal in every property is high speed Internet access availability in every room. This eliminates the need to juggle room inventories and promotes greater use of the system.
NetCentric systems are scalable in nature. Our recommendation is to grow your system as your demand increases. We provide properties with a low cost high speed connection on installation and increase the connection speed as usage demands. By adopting new high speed access technologies, we can insure that your guest’s needs are met while utilizing the most cost effective solution available to your property.
NetCentric provides more than your equipment and connection needs. NetCentric not only provides the equipment for your property but also professional marketing material to promote your high speed Internet access product. With in-room cards and front desk literature, you can be sure your guest know the product is available.
NetCentric is committed to meeting the needs of property owners and managers. Our products are designed to increase your revenues by either reducing telco cost, revenue from access, or by increasing occupancy. As we introduce new products, such as in-room PCs, our goal will be to provide products that are cost effective and geared toward increasing revenues. We will listen closely to comments and suggestions from guests and operators to insure our products meet these goals and are simple to use.
