Northpoint Communications Group, Inc. - NPNTQ- Profile

NorthPoint Communications Group, Inc. provides local data network services. The technology used to transport data is digital subscriber line. The company builds a global network, designed to deliver affordable, dedicated high-speed internet access, streaming content and other value-added services to consumers and businesses around the world. The company provides services mainly to internet service providers, broadband data service providers and long distance local telephone companies. Currently, services are provided in 109 U.S. metropolitan statistical areas. The company's wholly owned subsidiary is NorthPoint Communications, Inc. The company became publicly held in May 1999.