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To: jach who wrote (31500)	6/8/1999 7:25:00 AM
From: P.M.Freedman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 45548

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To: jach who wrote (31500)	6/8/1999 8:19:00 AM
From: Al Cano	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 45548

Jach: Agree. As you know, the cutting edge on the net is fixed wireless besides, DSL, and Cable. The speed with fixed wireless is up to 155 megabits per second, DSL is 6 megabits perScd, and Cable is 20 megabits perScd. All three have their advantages & disadvantages. As you know, MCI & Sprint , looking to bypass the cable & telephone wires controlled by a handfull of competitors. Both are spenting huge amount of money on cellular like technology and in recent months have spent quit wildly according to Associated Press. They have gobbled up just about every purveyor of a fixed wireless offering Microwave Multipoint Distribution Services (MMDS). Yesterday, Motorola & CSCO announced a new partnership to develop LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution Services) networking equipment. As you know, the move by CSCO, points that CSCO the largest networking company is focusing on fixed wireless as the next phase in this new world communication environment. Fixed Wireless is the means to provide a variety of high-speed communications. In my opinion, 3COM is a networking leader and has the cutting edge on Fixed Wireless techonolgy. In this case, CSCO the giant has missed a step to change in time. Yes, CSCO will succeed however 3COM is one step ahead of the giant. 3COM is doing the right things. As I mentioned before, EricB can not take it to the next level. In any case, when, 3COM trims the dying unprofitable divisions look for a buyout. "Again, 3COM manufacture the things that make communications work" Also, if and when Far East Asia economies get moving, look at fixed wireless techonolgy to explode because it is cheaper and it is an easier way to bypass cable and phone systems than digging up the ground for new fiber optic networks. --- Al.... Note: I hold a position in 3COM.

To: jach who wrote (31500)	6/8/1999 9:31:00 AM
From: Moonray	Respond to of 45548

3Com Wins Remote Access Contract With Bahrain Telco SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 1999--3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS) today announced that Batelco, Bahrain's leading provider of voice and data communications, selected 3Com's Total Control(R) multiservice remote access platform to support its new Internet access service. Batelco is expanding its network infrastructure to meet the demands of internal growth and the explosion of Internet traffic in the Middle East. The sale also included the purchase of 3Com's CoreBuilder(tm) 3500 for its internal high speed LAN to serve more than 2000 employees. 3Com's award-winning Total Control multiservice access platform provides telecommunications carriers and network service providers a powerful and complete networking solution, including support for remote access, IP telephony and virtual private networking applications. Currently, 1,500 ISPs worldwide use the Total Control remote access solution. "Service providers have to look to the future while delivering the reliable, business-critical services their customers need today and we have a commitment to ensure our success does not come at the expense of service quality," said Irfan Ali, Senior Vice President and General Manager, 3Com Carrier Systems. "3Com's Total Control platform realizes the revenue-generating potential of new Internet services and anytime, anywhere connectivity that allows us to service our customers with complete confidence." 3Com's award-winning Total Control multiservice access platform provides telecommunications carriers and network service providers a powerful and complete networking solution, including support for remote access, IP telephony, and virtual private networking applications. About 3Com With more than 200 million customers worldwide, 3Com Corporation connects more people to information in more ways than any other networking company. 3Com delivers innovative information access products and network system solutions to large, medium and small enterprises; carriers and network service providers; PC OEMs; and consumers. 3Com -- More connected.(tm) For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at www.3com.com or the press site at www.3com.com/pressbox. Note to Editors: 3Com and Total Control are registered trademarks and CoreBuilder and More connected. are trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. CONTACT: 3Com Public Relations Steven Plavny, 847-262-1329 Cell: 847-525-9917 steven_plavny@3com.com Steven M. Ostrowski, 847-262-1026 Cell: 630-542-3726 steven_m_ostrowski@3com.com o~~~ O