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To: MikeM54321 who wrote (577)	6/8/2000 2:07:00 PM
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NT's VoIP solution: Nortel Networks, TollBridge Deliver First Standards-Based Cable VoIP Gateway Adelphia to Begin Field Implementation of Carrier-Class Solution Following Successful Trial ATLANTA, June 8 /CNW/ - Nortel Networks (NYSE/TSE: NT) today broadened its comprehensive portfolio of cable telephony solutions, adding the industry's first commercially available, standards based Voice-over-IP (VoIP) gateway for cable operators. Nortel Networks' IP-PSTN Gateway, a private label version of Tollbridge Technologies' TB200 Voice Gateway, can be used in tandem with Nortel Networks' Cornerstone Super Access solutions to deliver VoIP capability over hybrid fiber/coax (HFC) networks. Tollbridge and Nortel Networks have signed a letter of intent to negotiate an OEM supply agreement. Adelphia Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: ADLAC - news), the nation's sixth largest cable MSO (Multiple System Operator), in conjunction with its Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) subsidiary, Adelphia Business Solutions (NASDAQ: ABIZ - news), plans to begin field implementation of the Nortel Networks' IP-PSTN Gateway immediately. Adelphia and Nortel Networks joint venture partner ANTEC (NASDAQ: ANTC - news) completed successful lab trials in mid- May. Nortel Networks' IP-PSTN Gateway provides the necessary link between Class 5 switches, found in a number of MSO networks, and PacketCable based IP access solutions. This allows MSOs to generate new revenues from IP services, while taking advantage of existing Class 5 investments to continue delivering feature-rich PSTN services. The Nortel Networks IP-PSTN Gateway is the first deployed cable telephony voice gateway on the market based on CableLab's PacketCable standards. "We are pleased with the initial results of Nortel Networks' Carrier Grade IP telephony solution," said James Rigas, executive vice president of Adelphia Communications. "Local loop deregulation and solid PacketCable standards for IP telephony make it feasible for Adelphia to capture solid market share by delivering quality voice and new IP services at a major metropolitan scale with extremely competitive prices." CableLabs created the PacketCable standard for end-to-end packet telephony, and is in the process of modifying the standard for gateway- oriented solutions. "PacketCable is the cutting edge standard for advanced IP telephony services in the cable industry," said Dr. Richard R. Green, chief executive officer, CableLabs. "CableLabs is pleased to endorse this significant step in moving the cable communications industry forward." "Nortel Networks is now delivering carrier-grade PacketCable-based voice services that offer significant benefits for those operators using IP in the local loop," said Steve Pusey, president, Cable Media Solutions, Nortel Networks. "This new solution set once again demonstrates the Nortel Networks' commitment to Packet Cable standards, which will enable higher value services for cable operators in North America." Adelphia Communications is the sixth largest cable television provider in the United States serving approximately 5.3 million cable subscribers. Through its telephony subsidiary, Adelphia Business Solutions, the company has evolved into a national integrated communications provider. Adelphia Business Solutions is constructing a 30,000-mile long-haul fiber optic network that will support the company's full line of communication service offerings, including local and long distance voice services, messaging, high-speed data and Internet services. By the end of 2001, Adelphia Business Solutions will serve more than 200 cities throughout the U.S. For more information, visit Adelphia's web site at www. adelphia.net or Adelphia Business Solutions' web site at www.adelphia-abs.com. Founded in March 1998 and located in Santa Clara, Calif., TollBridge Technologies is the leading provider of high-quality voice-over-broadband solutions to the new generation of carriers. TollBridge solutions change the economics of delivering voice services by allowing carriers that own Class 5 switches to use broadband access technologies, such as DSL or cable, to bypass the Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) and deliver toll-quality voice and integrated data services. For more information about TollBridge Technologies, visit the company's Website at www.tollbridgetech.com. Nortel Networks is a global leader in telephony, data, eBusiness, and wireless solutions for the Internet. The Company had 1999 U.S. GAAP revenues of US$21.3 billion and serves carrier, service provider and enterprise customers globally. Today, Nortel Networks is creating a high-performance Internet that is more reliable and faster than ever before. It is redefining the economics and quality of networking and the Internet through Unified Networks that promise a new era of collaboration, communications and commerce. Visit us at www.nortelnetworks.com For further information Amy Huitt, Nortel Networks (919) 997-5309, huitta@nortelnetworks.com Paul Heimel, Adelphia Communications Corporation (814) 274-9830 Archived images on this organization are available through CNW E-Pix at www.newswire.ca. Images are free to members of The Canadian Press.