4/01/02 We appologize for our network outage over the weekend. Due to Verizon DSL circuit configuration change and our hardware upgrade, we are working to resolve some minor bugs. You might still experice some downtime this week but we will keep it minimal. We are working to provide you with better and more reliable internet service. Thank you for your support and understanding.

9/20/01 FirstGate.Net mail server back online after the W32.Nimda.A@mm virus infection.

9/19/01 FirstGate.Net Internet back in service since WTC attack on 9/11/01.

3/22/01 NorthPoint announced that it will no longer be able to provide DSL access.

10/30/00 FirstGate.Net beta tests Wireless Access Protocol (WAP) enabling access to Internet e-mail via wireless devices such as cellular phones and other handheld devices.

10/26/00 FirstGate adds PSINet to its partners list. PSINet enhances FirstGate's backbone by providing global Internet connectivity to ensure performance for the customers.

8/17/00 FirstGate.net expands its regional network to 25 States.

8/10/00 FirstGate.net partners with EK Solutions, Inc., a leading web design and development firm to create online multimedia content.

7/17/00 FirstGate.Net adds Metv.com to its content provider's list. Metv.com is a leading multimedia company which provides on-line TV through broadband access.

6/5/00 FirstGate adds Savvis communication to its partners list. Savvis enhances FirstGate's backbone by adding third level of redundancy to our existing backbone.

8/4/99 FirstGate.net announces its alliance with Northpoint communications, a leading DSL CLEC company.


5/5/99 FirstGate.Net adds Bell Atlantic to its partners list. This enables FirstGate to order copper circuit directly from ILEC company to speed up the installation process.