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To: John J H Kim who wrote (21112)	9/2/1999 11:18:00 AM
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DJ Com21/CableLabs -2: Test Info Disclosed In Nov Or Dec MILPITAS, Calif. (Dow Jones)--Com21 Inc. (CMTO) didn't receive certification from Cable Television Laboratories Inc. after failing to pass certain software-related tests. In a press release Thursday, Com21 said it plans to submit its cable modem for another round of testing, scheduled for announcement in late November or early December. As reported July 26, the CableLabs consortium failed to mention Com21 in its index of companies whose cable modems were certified for retail sale in late July. CableLabs' certification carries a sort of industry seal of approval, by notifying consumers and cable operators that certain cable modems comply with the consortium's interface specifications. Com21 provides systems products for the broadband access market. -Leah McGrath; 201-938-5400 (END) DOW JONES NEWS 09-02-99 11:09 AM Com21 Responds to CableLabs Announcement MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 1999--Com21, Inc. (NASDAQ:CMTO), a leading global supplier of system solutions for the broadband access market, today announced that it has not received CableLabs(R) certification in results announced by CableLabs(R) today. The Company did not pass certain software related tests. The Company will submit their cable modem for the next round of testing scheduled for announcement at the end of November or early December, 1999. Previously, the Company announced that Excite@Home had granted Level 2 approval for its DOCSIS-compliant DOXport(TM) 1010 cable modem. The approval allows Com21 to begin large-scale field deployment among Excite@Home affiliates with the Company's DOCSIS-compliant cable modem solution. In addition, on April 29, 1999, the Company announced that its new DOXport DOCSIS cable modem had successfully passed interoperability testing with the Cisco Systems' Universal Broadband Router (uBR). About Com21, Inc. Com21, Inc., is a leading global provider of system solutions for the broadband access market. The Company's DOCSIS and ATM-based products enable cable operators and service providers with the abilities to deliver high-speed, cost-effective Internet and telephony applications to corporate telecommuters, small businesses, home offices and residential users. Founded in 1992, Com21 stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol CMTO. The ISO 9001 certified company is headquartered in Milpitas, California, USA, and maintains domestic and international sales and support locations in the United States and Canada, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Safe Harbor Act Clause This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section21E 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 the ability of Com21's DOXport(TM) cable modems to pass certification requirements of CableLabs(R). Actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors, including numerous technological, operational and financial challenges associated with deploying, manufacturing, marketing distributing and servicing broadband products . The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties concerning Com21's products and services described in Com21's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In particular see the risk factors described in the Company's Form 10K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998, and Form 10Q for the quarter ended June 31, 1999. Com21 assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release. Com21, Inc.(R), DOXport(TM) are registered trademarks or trademarks of Com21, Inc., Milpitas, California, U.S.A. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Com21 Investor Relations David Robertson, 408/953-9218 (CFO) Judy Yoakum, 408/953-9218 judy@com21.com or Morgen-Walke Associates Erica Abrams/Alicia Nieva-Woodgate, 415/296-7383 eabrams@mwa-sf.com 10:29 EDT SEPTEMBER 2, 1999