Essential.com Announces Nationwide Satellite TV Offering

On-Line Energy And Communications Marketplace Offers DIRECTVÆ And Dish Networkô Digital Television Services On Virtual Shelf

5-Jul-00

Essential.com(SM), the Webís energy and communications marketplace, announced the availability of satellite television services through a relationship with Sundial Marketplace Corporation. In a related announcement, Essential.com announced the acquisition of Sundial. Essential.com provides one-stop shopping for a full complement of energy and communications services, including electricity, heating oil, Internet access, wired and wireless telephone services, and entertainment. This announcement expands Essential.comís ""Essential Services"" offerings to include entertainment services from name-brand suppliers. By simply viewing the programming packages and systems and hardware options available, customers can shop for satellite television service offerings from Essential.com. First time customers can take advantage of a selection of special offers, some of which include two free months of movie and sports channels, or free installation and a $199 rebate. In addition to shopping for satellite TV options from leading service providers DIRECTVÆ and Dish Networkô (NASDAQ: DISH, DISHP), Essential.com customers also have the opportunity to sign-up for a full complement of Essential Services. In the 48 contiguous United States, customers have the opportunity to shop for wired telephone services and Internet access, selecting from a wide variety of brand-name suppliers, with convenient on-line billing and payment. In some areas, customers may also sign-up to receive their electricity and heating oil through Essential.com. Paul R. Lewis, Essential.comís President and CEO, commented, ""Now customers nationwide can quickly compare and select the satellite TV solution that best fits their needs without having to shop multiple Web sites. In one visit to Essential.com, customers can conveniently evaluate the Satellite TV offerings and equipment to meet their needs, and initiate service."" About Essential.com Essential.com is the Webís energy and communications marketplace. The company offers one-stop shopping for a variety of Essential Services needed to run a business or household. Essential.comís on-line marketplace offers a wide selection of branded Essential Services including electricity, Internet access and telephone service. Essential.com is based in Burlington, Massachusetts and is on the Internet at www.essential.com. About Sundial Based in the Silicon Alley section of New York City, Sundial offers end-to-end wireless telecommunications solutions via the Web. Sundialís advanced technology platform is linked to leading vendors and service providers in over 13,000 cities and towns across the U.S., enabling customers to easily research, configure and purchase customized wireless solutions online - including equipment, services, and content applications. Additionally, the companyís Web-based provisioning engine is widely used by leading retail and online companies, offering completely transparent order fulfillment and management capabilities. Sundial is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Essential.com. For more information, visit Sundial at www.sundial.com.

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