Milpitas, CA (December 9, 1999) – Com21,Inc., (Nasdaq:
CMTO), a leading global provider of system solutions for the
broadband access market, today confirmed that two models of
its DOXport™ cable modem product line have been certified by
CableLabs for use with DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service
Interface Specification) cable networks. These are the DOXport
101 and DOXport 1010.
"We are obviously pleased to be recognized as a CableLabs
certified vendor," said Com21 President and CEO Peter Fenner.
"The certification tests are difficult and exacting, and we
commend CableLabs for their continued efforts to maintain high
standards in the cable modem industry."
CableLabs certification ensures that Com21's modems are fully
compatible with qualified systems from multiple headend
equipment manufacturers. "The cable modem certification
initiative is helping consumers and the cable industry by
expanding the choices for standardized access to emerging
Internet, video and multimedia services," said Dr. Richard R.
Green, President and CEO of Cable Labs. "Com21 is playing a
big role in that social change by its successes in modem
certification."
"As a leading provider of broadband services, EastLink
Telephone is rapidly deploying DOCSIS 1.0 standards for
high-speed Internet access," said David Caldwell, president of
EastLink Telephone. "Com21's technology is solid, and we
believe its DOCSIS-based products will help us provide more
reliable, consistent and enhanced Internet services to our
customers."
We are delighted that Com21's DOXport 1010 designed with
the Broadcom BCM3300 technology has achieved
CableLabs'® Certified™ Status, said, Tom Quigley, senior
director, Advanced Broadband Architecture, Broadcom
Corporation. "Com21 is an important player in the cable modem
market, and we value our partnership with them."
About Com21, Inc.
Com21, Inc., is a leading global supplier of system solutions for
the broadband access market. The Company's DOCSIS, DVB
and ATM-based products enable cable operators and service
providers to have the abilities to deliver high-speed,
cost-effective Internet and telephony applications to corporate
telecommuters, small businesses, home offices and residential
users. Com21 has shipped 268,000 cable modems worldwide
through September 30, 1999.
Com21 is an ISO 9001 registered company 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 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. Those forward-looking statements include
statements related to: the ability of Com21, Inc. to continue
to meet marketing, technology and
customer demands as it relates to its products within the
broadband market; especially with respect to the DOXport
cable modem as a commercial solution for the domestic and
international markets. 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 fiscal
quarter ended September 30, 1999. Com21 assumes no
obligation to update the forward-looking information
contained in this press release.
Com21, Inc.®, and DOXport™, DOXcontroller are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Com21, Inc.,
Milpitas, California, U.S.A. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
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