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To: zbyslaw owczarczyk who wrote (13766)	10/20/1999 2:15:00 PM
From: zbyslaw owczarczyk	Respond to of 18016

Newbridge Networks and Jetstream Communications Collaborate to Accelerate Deployment of Voice over DSL Leading Newbridge ATM, DSL and T1 Access Technology Fully Integrates with Jetstream Voice-over-DSL Solution to Deploy Carrier Class Integrated Broadband Services KANATA, Ontario and LOS GATOS, California, October 20, 1999 ? Newbridge Networks (NYSE: NN; TSE: NNC) and Jetstream Communications today announced the companies will co-market voice-over-digital subscriber line (VoDSL) broadband access solutions for the delivery of integrated voice and high speed data services. The partnership combines Newbridge?s proven asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and DSL networking technology with Jetstream?s breakthrough VoDSL technology to create a powerful new solution for carriers to deploy integrated voice and data services. The VoDSL solution from Newbridge and Jetstream is unique. The industry leading MainStreetXpress 36170 Multiservices Switch, the largest selling ATM switch in the industry, and the Newbridge? 350 Integrated Versatile Services Node (IVSN) directly interconnect with Jetstream integrated access devices (IADs) via integral T1 or DSL interface cards. This enables service providers to economically deliver broadband-based data and voice services to customers that are beyond DSL range using standard and widely available T1 access lines. Installed in the networks of more than 350 service providers worldwide, the 36170 Multiservices Switch provides an expansive industry wide installed base from which VoDSL applications can be deployed. ?Combining both DSL and T1 access technology on a single platform reduces capital expenditure and total cost of ownership,? said Kevin Rankin, assistant vice president, Broadband Copper Networks, Newbridge Networks. ?Our dynamic bandwidth allocation solution allows voice and data to flow freely over T1 access lines and is distance independent and fully standards based. ?We are offering an end-to-end, voice-over-DSL solution that will expand voice and data service delivery to the under-served small business market. Newbridge was able to develop this offering because of our confidence in Jetstream?s strong track record, underscored by its best-of-breed voice gateway. Working with Jetstream will enable us to accelerate the deployment of VoDSL by our carrier customers in this rapidly expanding market.? ?Newbridge brings a strong DSL platform to the table, and we are very enthusiastic about our partnership to market these innovative broadband solutions to carriers,? said S. Sundi Sundaresh, president and chief executive officer, Jetstream. ?Newbridge's wide area networking expertise is a valuable addition to our VoDSL solution. We expect it to be very compelling to carriers who want to offer competitive voice and data services to smaller subscribers.? Combining the MainStreetXpress 36170 Multiservices Switch or the Newbridge 350 IVSN with Jetstream?s CPX-1000 voice gateway provides a cost-effective means for both incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) and competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) to deliver VoDSL services to the burgeoning small business telecommunications market. The Jetstream VoDSL broadband access solution enables carriers to deliver multiline local telephone service and high speed data over packet-based DSL access networks. It consists of three components. The first, the CPX-1000, is a large-scale voice gateway that resides in a carrier's regional switching center and serves as a bridge between a Class 5 voice switch and a DSL access network. The second component is a family of integrated access devices (IADs) provided by Jetstream and its partner companies. IADs connect to a DSL or T1 line at subscriber premises and deliver up to 16 telephone lines and continuous high speed Internet or remote local area network (LAN) access. The last component, Jet-EMS, is a carrier class element management system enabling rapid deployment of large-scale VoDSL networks. Jetstream Communications Inc. is the leading provider of voice-over-DSL (VoDSL) equipment to incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers. The company's VoDSL broadband access solution is rapidly becoming the standard for integrated voice and data service delivery to the small business and high end residential communications markets. Based in Los Gatos, California, Jetstream is a privately held, venture-backed company led by a seasoned management team consisting of veterans from both the telecommunications and data communications industries. Jetstream was recently recognized as one of 13 "Startups to Watch" by Telecommunications magazine. Companies were selected to receive this honor based on their talented management teams, impressive financial backing and superior technology. Newbridge Networks designs, manufactures, markets and services wide area networking solutions for Internet service providers; local, long-distance, and wireless communications companies; cable television carriers; and enterprise customers in more than 100 countries. The Company leverages its relationship with a growing family of Newbridge Affiliate companies and strategic alliances with numerous other networking companies to deliver complete, end-to-end solutions. Newbridge customers include the world?s 350 largest telecommunications service providers and more than 10,000 corporations, government organizations and other institutions. Founded in 1986, the Company employs more than 6,000 people on six continents. News and information are available at www.newbridge.com. - end - Newbridge and logo are registered trademarks of Newbridge Networks Corporation.