Samsung Begins Shipment of 10,000 InfoRanger Cable Modems to Videotron for Montreal Deployment
Major Canadian Cable Company Also Testing Samsung's Internet Telephony Cable
Modem
DALLAS, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), Inc., today announced that it is shipping 10,000 units of its InfoRanger(TM) cable modems to Videotron Communications inc. (Videotron), strengthening Samsung's industry position in deployed DOCSIS-compliant cable modems. Videotron, one of Canada's largest cable providers, is installing the InfoRanger throughout its Montreal service area.
With download speeds up to a hundred times faster than standard analog modems, the InfoRanger is a sleek, compact cable modem that offers high-speed, reliable access to multimedia-intensive services. The InfoRanger is ideal for faster Internet access, as well as a variety of other multimedia and networking applications such as audio and streaming video.
Videotron also has begun testing of Samsung's Internet telephony cable modem (ITCM) in its Montreal laboratory. Videotron expects to begin field testing of Samsung's ITCM by fall of 1999 with deployment scheduled for the following winter. This testing effort enables Samsung to gain an early lead on the delivery of voice over IP solutions.
"Videotron is on the cutting edge of Internet innovation, and we need a partner that is as aggressive as we are in implementing technology for advanced cable multimedia services," said Francois Laflamme, vice president of IP telephony at Videotron. "We selected Samsung to supply our cable modems and Internet telephony cable modems because of the company's proven quality, reputation and ability to quickly deliver the suite of industry-standard cable modems we need to implement our complete cable Internet strategy."
The InfoRanger cable modem adheres to DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Systems /
Interoperability Specification) standards, which guarantees interoperability and assures current and future compatibility. It also allows the InfoRanger to be easily transported for access to high-speed Internet connections anywhere in North America.
The InfoRanger is easy to install and use - just plug and play. Features such as remote diagnostics, remote software downloading and easy-to-read displays make the InfoRanger an ideal solution for high-speed connectivity needs.
"We are pleased that Videotron has selected us as a major supplier of cable modems. The latest InfoRanger shipment is further proof that cable companies trust Samsung to provide them with the products they need to meet their service goals," said Mark Stubbe, vice president of STA's networks division. "The testing of our ITCM product also shows that Samsung is committed to delivering the products cable companies need to compete in the converging data and voice communications environment."
Using coaxial cable, Samsung's ITCM allows simultaneous telephony, high-speed Internet access, video services and fax capabilities. It supports industry standard protocols for the voice over IP network and meets the specifications for the DOCSIS 1.1 standard. Samsung's ITCM is the first to be licensed for the Internet protocol multiservices network being developed by Cisco Systems and Telcordia.
About Samsung
Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc., a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company, researches, develops, and markets telecommunications and data communications systems and products throughout North America. STA has five main business groups: Networks, Wireless Systems, Wireless Terminals, Business Communications, and Office Automation.
Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd., a $16.6 billion flagship company of the Korean-based Samsung Group, is a world leader in electronics, with operations in more than 60 countries.
About Videotron Communications inc.
Videotron Communications inc. is a subsidiary of Le Groupe Videotron Itee, an international communications company. VCI is an integrated communications company bringing together all of Videotron's telecommunications operations in Canada. Its subsidiaries offer services in telephony, telecommunications, cable television, remote surveillance and interactive multimedia development. VCI is a leader in information highway development as a result of its subsidiaries and of its parent company's experience in multimedia development and in integrated telephony and cable television in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.
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