AMD to Provide Affordable Internet Connectivity for High-Growth Nations

WebKnowHow
Monday, July 31, 2006; 02:15 AM

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) launched the Telmex Internet Box Personal Internet Communicator (PIC) for citizens across Mexico. The Telmex Internet Box provides customers with a complete Internet experience, including hardware, software, Internet service and support.

The Personal Internet Communicator is one of several devices in AMD's 50x15 Initiative technology portfolio, targeted to provide affordable connectivity to people in high-growth nations and increase educational and economic opportunities around the globe. Today, the PIC is being used by schools, universities, small businesses and indiciduals worldwide including the Caribbean, India, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey and Russia.

"Telmex is committed to bringing technology to the social sectors of Mexico with the highest needs," said Andres Vazquez del Mercado, director of Marketing, Telmex. "Together with AMD, the Telmex Internet Box not only offers an easy to use and maintain solution for first time Internet users, but also is priced affordably to eliminate the economic barrier that has previously prevented many of our citizens from getting online."

Telmex is a telecommunications provider in Mexico providing connectivity to more than 16 percent of the country's population. The Telmex Internet Box is available for purchase in Telmex shops all over Mexico and contains the PIC, a monitor, mouse and keyboard. The device comes preloaded with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation viewer, e-mail, media player (photos, music and video), and instant messaging software.

"We collaborate with companies that share our vision for global connectivity forged through a vibrant, sustainable business model," said Gino Giannotti, vice president, Innovation Solutions, AMD. "AMD and Telmex recognize that education and access to the Internet are crucial toward providing personal and professional development opportunities to consumers around the world. Bringing the Telmex Internet Box to market helps bridge the digital divide in Mexico and moves us closer to achieving our goal of connecting 50 percent of the world to the Internet by 2015."

AMD said it recognizes the company cannot accomplish the task alone and that is why it enlists the help of leading ISPs accross the globe.