As one of the United States next generation Internet service providers, EarthLink has earned an award-winning reputation for outstanding customer service and its suite of online products and services. PC World Magazine ranked EarthLink No. 1 in 2005 and JD Power and Associates named the company as highest ranking in customer satisfaction in 2004. In February 2000, MindSpring Enterprises and EarthLink Network completed a merger transaction, creating the second largest Internet service provider in the United States. The company has a variety of online products and services. Serving more than 5 million subscribers, EarthLink provides connectivity, minimal online intrusions, customizable features, dial-up and high-speed Internet access, Web hosting, wireless voice and data services, home networking, security services and voice over Internet protocol. Headquartered in Atlanta, Earthlink is a publicly owned company that employs nearly 2,100 people.