News | February 20, 2001

Millenium Hilton offers high-speed Internet Access

The Millenium Hilton has just made taking care of business easier, faster and more efficient, by offering high-speed Internet access in all its 561 guestrooms and meeting rooms at speeds up to 50 times faster than a typical 56K connection. The services are provided by CAIS Internet, a leader in broadband access solutions.

Using the CAIS Internet high-speed connection will add a new dimension to your stay. The service will allow you to access key Websites for up-to-the-minute information, access corporate Intranets, communicate with colleagues around the world, and even download and upload large files at the same time, right from your own room. As well, this new feature allows you to retain the capability of using both guestroom telephone lines for conducting business, while connected to the high-speed service.

In addition, separate lines in designated hotel and meeting rooms will you to stay online and maintain full simultaneous telephone access – once connected you will stay connected with uninterrupted service. The hotel has also established a convenient daily rate of $9.95, plus tax, for use of the high speed internet access - - so whether you are using it all day or several times during the course of the day, the cost remains the same. "The availability of high-speed Internet access in hotels is essential to business travelers today," said John Sweeney, general manager of the Millenium Hilton. "We're delighted to offer this powerful technology in guestrooms and meeting rooms."

The Millenium Hilton Hotel
Located at 55 Church Street, next to the World Trade Center, the 58-story Millenium Hilton is the only four-star, four-diamond hotel in downtown Manhattan, offering superior accommodations, dining, and meeting and conference facilities. Its 561 guestrooms boast the most spectacular views of the city. Other features at the property include a business center and a fitness center with an in-door swimming pool. In addition, the location of the Millenium Hilton is ideal for any guest interested in exploring the diverse culture and history of lower Manhattan, including the famous Soho district.

To book a room or for more information, call (212) 693-2001 or visit the Millenium Hilton website at www.newyorkmillenium.hilton.com.

About CAIS Internet
CAIS Internet, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAIS) is a leading broadband access solutions company providing comprehensive high-speed Internet solutions to business and residential customers hotel guest and meeting rooms, apartments, small-to-medium size businesses, airports, travel plazas, cruise ships, and retail stores.

CAIS installs low cost, convenient in-building networks and offers content service for multiple users with proprietary and patented technologies. The company currently is the preferred vendor for more than 1.1 million hotel rooms, or 9,900 properties, which also carry CAIS meeting room and IPORT kiosk access solutions. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., CAIS Internet has two subsidiaries in California, CAIS Software Solutions and Business Anywhere.

SOURCE: Millenium Hilton