M2 PRESSWIRE-13 January 1999-PRESTEL: Demon and Prestel alliance creates new Internet force (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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-- ScottishTelecom consolidates Internet offering with ISP merger

Demon Internet and Prestel On-line today announced the alliance of the two ScottishTelecom companies which will create one of the most competitive offerings in the UK Internet Service Provider (ISP) market.

Prestel On-line and Demon will maintain their current branding and services whilst combining company management structures. Prestel On-line customers will benefit from the advantage of a large service infrastructure, including an increased number of dial-up ports and modem pools for improved network bandwidth and connection times. The service will be supported by an experienced 24...