�Because we are located near some of Austin�s leading technology businesses, having fast Internet and network access is a must-have amenity for our corporate travelers,� said Jon Murrell, general manager, Northpark Executive Suite Hotel.  �Northpark has partnered with Wayport to give guests and meeting planner professionals what they want�fast, convenient access to the Internet and their company�s networks.  Having T1-speed connectivity is an important competitive advantage for us.�

Guests at the Northpark Executive Suite Hotel can now experience fast Internet access including quick sending and fast receipt of e-mails with large attachments and local area network-speed access to company networks.  Connectivity is �always on� when the computer is plugged in.  Wayport eliminates busy signals, local access numbers and dial up time.  Guests can access local information about the hotel and Austin by accessing a site-specific Web site.

People can easily connect to this service with a standard Ethernet network interface card in PCs or Macs.  Each guest room and meeting room at Northpark has an Ethernet connection using a standard RJ-45 connector. Once guests initially access this service from their rooms, using the Internet browsers on their PC or Mac, they have unlimited Internet access until check-out time the next day for only $8.95, and $4.95/day after the first five days of connection. 

All meeting rooms come equipped with this fast connectivity as well. Many companies have used this T1-speed connection to accelerate presentations, product demonstrations and company network access.

About Northpark Executive Suite Hotel

Northpark Executive Suite Hotel is an all-suite hotel located at 7685 Northcross Drive in Austin, Texas. With 198 one- and two-bedroom suites, Northpark can accommodate groups and individual business travelers from many of Austin�s high tech companies. 

About Wayport

Wayport, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, provides fast, convenient connectivity for business people on the move. Wayport�s system allows travelers simple access to fast networks. The company is supported by the company�s strategic relationships with major telecommunications carriers and IP providers that create the backbone for fast national connectivity.  Wayport is deploying these services in airports, hotels and conference centers throughout North America. Wayport is venture-financed by Sevin Rosen Funds and Trellis Partners.

Wayport will be exhibiting at HiTech 99 in Atlanta, Georgia at Booth #563, just across from the Microsoft Pavilion.

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