To: jghutchison who wrote (381 ) 8/31/2000 11:01:22 AM From: Scrapps Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 675 Efficient Networks Extends Lead in DSL CPE Market Share Rapid Growth of DSL Deployment Continues DALLAS, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Efficient Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFNT - news), a leading worldwide provider of digital subscriber line (DSL) customer premises equipment (CPE) for the broadband access market, today announced that it further consolidated its position as the market share leader for DSL customer premises equipment (CPE) in the second quarter of 2000 -- as reported by Dell'Oro Group and Cahners In-Stat Group. According to the Dell'Oro Group, a market research firm that specializes in providing data on the networking industry, Efficient has over 26% worldwide market share for DSL customer premises products, while Cahners In-Stat Group, a research firm specializing in digital communications, reported Efficient at over 33% domestic market share for ADSL customer premises products in the second quarter of 2000. Efficient provides CPE for small to mid-sized businesses and consumers. With the most extensive product line in the industry, Efficient offers over a dozen DSL products to a broad customer base, including ILECs, CLECs, ISPs and PTTs. ``Demand for DSL continues to grow at a dramatic rate,'' says Greg Langdon, executive vice president of product strategy for Efficient Networks. ``Our SpeedStream® DSL products are helping to accelerate market momentum worldwide and enable broadband access services.'' ``We think Efficient will benefit from the strong market growth of DSL,'' said Mike Lowe, senior analyst for In-Stat's Advanced Carriers Service. ``Efficient is well established in domestic and international markets, both of which are expanding.'' According to In-Stat's report, DSL is poised to overtake cable modems: DSL sales continue to grow while cable modem growth is slowing. About Efficient Networks Efficient Networks, Inc. is a leading worldwide provider of broadband access products that employ digital subscriber line (DSL) technology. The company's SpeedStream® family of DSL solutions provides high-performance remote access for small and medium businesses, branch offices, telecommuters, and consumers. Working globally with central office vendors, incumbent local exchange carriers, competitive local exchange carriers, international carriers and Internet service providers, Efficient's solutions enable next generation broadband applications. Efficient Networks is based in Dallas, Texas, with additional facilities in Asia and Europe. For more information, visit www.efficient.com . biz.yahoo.com