PeoplePC
Internet services | |
Founded | 1999 |
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Founder | Nick Grouf Max Metral David Waxman |
Headquarters | , |
PeoplePC is an Internet service provider owned by EarthLink.
History
PeoplePC was founded by Nick Grouf, Max Metral and David Waxman, and launched in the United States in October 1999.[1] It bundled personal computers with internet service and access to discounted products and services. Initially funded by SoftBank, the company's mission was to "democratize technology." Its business model included collective buying, which allowed the company to generate additional revenue from advertising, partnerships, and premium products.[2][3]
In February 2000, the company announced that they would provide PCs and Internet access to all of the employees of
In October it was announced, that PeoplePC would open European subsidiaries to enable overseas corporations and governments to offer their employees low-cost home computers and Internet access and later developed partnerships with
PeoplePC debuted on
Products and services
When the company started, PeoplePC focused on selling three-year memberships to consumers. As part of the membership, customers received a new computer, which was replaced every three years. They were also granted access to the company's buyer's club and were provided with Internet access and a warranty. PeoplePC then focused more on companies and their employees.[7]
Today PeoplePC offers internet services in the main categories internet access, security & tools, and website & marketing.[15] They also provide webmail service to their users without any extra charges.[16]
Recognitions
In 2006,
References
- ^ David P. Hamilton. "Internet Veteran Will Introduce A Spin on the Free-PC Venture". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2019-03-08.
- ^ Gaw, Jonathan (October 4, 1999). "New Membership Club Offers PC, Discounts". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ Spring, Tom (March 15, 2001). "PeoplePC broadens membership pitch". Computer World. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ a b "Ford Offers Home PC To Every Employee". The Washington Post. February 4, 2000.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-03-08.
- ^ David P. Hamilton and Martha Brannigan. "Fledgling PeoplePC Lands Deals With Ford, Delta for Employees". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2019-03-08.
- ^ a b Dignan, Larry. "EarthLink's up with PeoplePC". CNET. Retrieved 2019-03-09.
- ^ Kirby, Carrie (December 10, 2000). "CLICKING ON DREAMS / Oakland program attempted to bridge the digital divide before losing its connection". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ Einstein, David (February 10, 2000). "Parlaying 'free' computers into big deals". Forbes. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ Kirby, Carrie (February 5, 2000). "Power to the PeoplePC / S.F. startup is organizing Delta, Ford and ClickStart programs". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ Flynn, Laurie J. (October 23, 2000). "TECHNOLOGY; PeoplePC Finds Niche in Corporate Sales". New York Times. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ Lidsky, David (April 1, 2006). "The Cable Guys". Fast Company. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- ^ "Nick Grouf". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
- ^ "EarthLink Internet Services - Unlimit Your Options | Say No to Data Caps". EarthLink. Retrieved 2019-03-09.
- ^ "PeoplepC Email Settings". SmtpImap. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
- ^ PeoplePC’s Service Ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction By J.D. Power and Associates Archived 2007-12-29 at the Wayback Machine., Internet Service Provider Residential Customer Satisfaction Survey, 2006