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GRAND RAPIDS - For those companies that only use the Web to search for information, keep in contact with clients and purchase Christmas gifts, another service has been added.
WorldCom recently introduced "d street," a completely online method for small businesses to choose, configure, purchase and manage local service, long distance, toll-free service, calling card and Internet, dedicated lines and dial-up access.
"We are redefining online business communications for companies who are cost-conscious but want all the reliability and dependability that only a proven service provider can offer," said Paul Adams, WorldCom representative.
When speaking of small business, Adams said d street is looking to focus on non-home-based businesses, companies with five to 20 employees that are spending $500 to $5,000 a month on telecom.
"These are the businesses that are often ignored and haven't seen many benefits of increased competition in the telecom marketplace," he added.
While offering all of these services to customers through the Web site, www.dstreet.com, there are certain geographic areas in which one or more of the WorldCom services are available.
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