Planet Online (inactive)

ISP Network Operator

United Kingdom

Valid from 1995-01-01 · Valid to 1998-08-01

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About

Leeds-based UK ISP and dial-up backbone provider; hosted Freeserve launch traffic. Acquired by Energis in August 1998. (Source), (Source).

Operator Characteristics

Retail-only ISP?

Yes (1995-01-01 – 1998-08-01)
Retail and wholesale dial-up ISP.

Business-only ISP?

No (1995-01-01 – 1998-08-01)

Altnet?

Yes (1995-01-01 – 1998-08-01)
Independent UK dial-up ISP (acquired by Energis)

Owns Networks

Energis Dial-Up — 1995-01-01 – 1998-08-01
Planet Online dial backbone before Energis acquisition.

Sells Over Networks

Energis Dial-Up — 1995-01-01 – 1998-08-01
Pre-acquisition; network continued under Energis.

Consolidations

Consolidated into: Energis — announced 1998-06-01; completed 1998-08-01 (merged, acquired, dissolved)
Planet Online acquired by Energis in August 1998 (Source).