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To: Scrapps who wrote (14948)	4/22/1998 2:30:00 PM
From: joe	Respond to of 22053

* V.90 advertisement * This week's issue of Business Week had 2 full page ads from 3Com. The first one was for the 56 V.90 modem. The other one was for the Palm III. Possible good sign? Joe

To: Scrapps who wrote (14948)	4/22/1998 6:07:00 PM
From: Moonray	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 22053

Internet Service Provider First In U.S. To Launch Standards-based 3Com Cable Modem Service; Pennsylvania Residents Gain High-Speed Internet Access with Simple Self-Installed Modem 03:02 p.m Apr 22, 1998 Eastern YORK, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 1998--BlazeNet, a York-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) and sister company to Susquehanna Cable, marks another milestone as the first ISP in the U.S. to offer cable customers super high-speed Internet access with 3Com's U.S. Robotics cable modems. Unlike previous cable modems, these Multimedia Cable Network System (MCNS)-compliant modems represent the very latest industry standard. They will soon be available for purchase at select retail locations and can be used on other cable systems which offer comparable services. BlazeNetExpress telco-return cable modem service, using 3Com's latest product, provides download speeds approximately 10 times faster than with current 28.8 Kbps analog modems, and uses a 33.6 Kbps telephone modem to send data upstream (back to the Internet). Download speeds reach at least 256K with bursts up to T1 speeds being common, delivering data faster than many corporate office connections. The latest in its line of Internet services, BlazeNetExpress enables telco-return cable modems to be installed by the customer, thereby eliminating installation fees and inconvenient installer visits. The internal modem's plug-and-play feature allows for quick and easy set-up. Any changes to existing MCNS information will be updated via online software and will not require a technician's visit to the customer's home. "The telco-return modem service allows us to offer high-speed Internet access to all the cable subscribers in our region without waiting for a rebuild of the entire system. And, the service is reasonably priced at $29.95 a month," noted Patricia Britton, BlazeNet's vice president and general manager. "The U.S. Robotics cable modem has arrived, signifying the next generation of Internet access, a powerful brand and -- at last -- the retail business model," said William Markey, director of marketing for 3Com's Cable Access group."We are pleased to support BlazeNet's exciting growth into multimedia services, and put our networking and marketing strength behind their success. It is another historical 'first' for Pennsylvania and the entire cable industry." To further increase speeds, BlazeNet utilizes proxy servers which store popular sites and decrease download times. A wide range of business services including high speed Internet access; wide area network (WAN) connectivity and VPNs; custom Web site design, hosting and maintenance; and monthly seminars and training classes are also available from BlazeNet. These services are currently available in York, Hanover, Harrisburg, Hershey and Williamsport, PA, as well as Baltimore, MD (cable modems currently available in York, PA only). 3Com cable modems for one-way service will soon be available in other selected BlazeNet/Susquehanna Cable locations, including Williamsport, Pennsylvania and Pearl, Mississippi. The modems themselves come from a known name in the industry. Under the U.S. Robotics brand, 3Com has sold more modems worldwide than any other supplier. With telco-return and cable-return modems, 3Com offers a complete data-over-cable system for high-speed Internet access. The company recently won "Best Vendor" at RetailVision 1998, and the U.S. Robotics VSP and VSP Plus cable modems have received BYTE Magazine's 1997 Best of Comdex award for Best Networking Infrastructure. 3Com Corporation enables individuals and organizations worldwide to communicate and share information and resources at anytime from anywhere. As one of the world's preeminent suppliers of data, voice and video communications technology, 3Com has delivered networking solutions to more than 100 million customers worldwide. The company provides enterprises, network service providers and carriers, small businesses and consumers with comprehensive, innovative information access products and system solutions for building intelligent, reliable and high performance local and wide area networks. For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at 3com.com, or the press site at 3com.com. For more information about BlazeNet, visit their site at blazenet.net. o~~~ O