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The onslaught continues for local Internet service providers.
In just the last six months or so, Northern Colorado and Wyoming have seen a number of new players enter the field. Additionally, companies based in the Denver area are beginning to extend service to Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley and Longmont.
Although most providers bring their service online to capture a piece of the exploding general market for Internet access, some companies are taking a more targeted approach. These companies are looking toward their long-term viability by focusing on a narrower market, and firmly developing their niche now.
WebAccess, a wholly owned subsidiary of Applied Computer Technology Inc. of Fort Collins. went online in July. Bud Prentice, president of Applied Computer Technology, says it was a natural extension of his existing business.
"All Internet users use computers to get online," said Prentice, hose company sold 10,000 computer systems last year. "It seemed like a logical step to provide Internet access because the demographic match is 100 percent. Many of our clients asked us to offer this service."
WebAccess began by offering service to ACT's existing...