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Com21 Working With On Command To Offer High-Speed Laptop Internet Access to Hotel Industry
Business Wire - June 16, 1998 15:46
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MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 1998--Com21 Inc. (NASDAQ:CMTO) announced today that it has begun trials of a system developed in coordination with On Command Corp. to deliver high-speed laptop Internet access to hotel rooms utilizing the existing internal cable TV system.
Using the Com21 ComUNITY Access cable modem system, hotel guests are able to surf the web at Megabit speeds. This new service complements On Command's trials of high-speed, TV-based Internet access as well as its traditional on-demand movie service.
The first trial began this past March at a full-service business hotel in the San Francisco Bay Area served by On Command and targets business travelers interested in high-speed Internet access. The system provides an in-room, high-speed Internet access port that is easily connected to the guest's laptop PC. Accessing the Com21 system is accomplished via On Command's in-room TV menu screens. Security is assured with room-to-room data privacy.
"The Com21 cable modem solution eliminates the excess data traffic on the hotel's PBX system and provides hotel guests with a valuable productivity tool," said Pete Fenner, president of Com21. He added, "Based upon Com21's scaleable Community Access cable modem system, this solution is suited for hotels of all sizes. We are excited about the opportunity to work with On Command, the leader in delivering advanced Internet services to the hotel industry."
If high-speed laptop connectivity proves successful as a product, On Command expects to introduce the new service to other major hotels. "We see high-speed Internet access as a very attractive addition to our collection of in-room entertainment and information services," said Richard Fenwick, Senior Vice President of Engineering and R&D for On Command.
Com21 has successfully deployed its cable modem systems in different cable plants, including those providing general residential cable television (CATV) service, plants serving multiple-dwelling units (MDU) cable systems, and, now, intrahotel cable systems. Com21 has shipped over 200 Community Access cable modem systems to more than 30 countries to provide high-speed Internet service in cable systems passing more than 4.5 million households.
On Command Corp. is the world's leading provider of in-room entertainment, information, and business services to the lodging industry. The company is based in San Jose, Calif. with offices located across the U.S. and around the world in Bangkok, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Singapore, Sydney, and Toronto. On Command Corp. is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol ONCO and its warrants are traded under the symbols ONCOW and ONCOZ. On Command Corp. is a majority-owned subsidiary of Ascent Entertainment Group Inc. (NASDAQ:GOAL).
Com21 Inc., designs, develops, markets and sells value-added, high-speed communications solutions for the broadband access market. The Company's ComUNITY Access system enables cable operators to provide high-speed, cost-effective Internet access to corporate telecommuter, small office/home office ("SOHO") and residential users in the U.S. and internationally, and enables them to address the distinct price, performance, security and other needs of these different end-user groups. Com21's products include headend equipment, subscriber cable modems, network management software and noise containment technologies. Com21 Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol CMTO.
Note to Editors: This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbors created by those sections. These forward-looking statements include statements related to: On Command Corp.'s and Com21 Inc.'s ability to deploy hotel internet access service on schedule in the relevant markets and demand for the service. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of risks. In particular, the successful and timely introduction of the service and the scope of its deployment is subject to: obtaining all necessary corporate approvals; numerous technological, operational and financial challenges; potential competition from other broadband Internet providers; and the degree of customer acceptance of the service in the relevant markets. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties described in Com21's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In particular, see the risk factors described in Com21's Final Prospectus for the company's initial public offering dated May 21, 1998. Com21 assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
CONTACT: Com21 Inc.
Susie Bodine, 408/953-9735
sbodine@com21.com
www.com21.com
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On Command Corp.
Eric Becker, 408/360-4760
ebecker@ocv.com
www.oncommand.com
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