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To: Jon Scott who wrote (2138)5/26/1998 11:51:00 AM
From: art slott  Respond to of 4748
 
Another easy way to deliver Fox Sports + and Actv's E School.

CS Wireless Launches Commercial Digital Wireless Cable Service in Dallas With General Instrument's DWT-1000 Digital Consumer Set Tops and System

PR Newswire, Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at 08:51

HORSHAM, Pa., May 26 /PRNewswire/ -- General Instrument Corporation
(NYSE:GIC) announced today that CS Wireless Systems Inc. has begun to
commercially deploy digital interactive MMDS service using GI's DWT-1000
Digital Wireless Terminals. These deployments will serve CS Wireless
customers in Dallas and Ft. Worth, Texas, covering an estimated 1.5 million
line-of-sight homes. This commercial deployment is part of CSW's commitment
to purchase 200,000 DWTs over the next three years from GI.
General Instrument has supplied CS Wireless with a complete end-to-end
digital wireless system. The system will utilize digital content provided by
TelQuest and other DigiCipher II based satellite content, as well as MPEG-2
encoders to compress local off-air television signals. Key features include
MPEG-2 digital video and Dolby Digital AC-3 audio, expanded channel capacity,
local conditional access control and interactive capability including, Impulse
Pay-Per-View (IPPV). With digital compression CSW will increase its channel
offering to 80 video and 30 music channels and include an electronic
programming guide.
The DWT-1000 employs state-of-the-art digital compression technology to
provide a variety of services to subscribers. Digital compression technology
increases channel capacity while improving picture quality and enhancing
access control. With it's ability to download software and third party
applications, the DWT is firmware upgradeable and is designed to offer
operators revenue-generating opportunities far into the future.
"We believe General Instrument's industry leading digital technology gives
us the ability to offer a compelling and consumer friendly product. The
deployment of this product signifies the choice consumers can now make
regarding their video provider," said Frank Hosea, Senior Vice president and
COO of CS Wireless.
"We are excited about the opportunity to supply the most advanced digital
technology to the MMDS industry," said Glenn Altchek, Director of Digital
Wireless Systems for GI. "We believe the new possibilities created by GI's
digital solutions give CSW the ability to offer their customers the very
latest in digital video and audio as well as providing a gateway for
interactive services."
CS Wireless Systems, Inc. is a privately held company formed by a
partnership of Heartland Wireless Communications and CAI Wireless Systems,
Inc. CS Wireless operates wireless cable systems in 11 markets throughout the
United States, having an estimated 7.7 million line-of-sight households.
General Instrument Corporation (NYSE:GIC) is the world leader in analog
and digital systems that provide video, audio and high-speed Internet/data
services over cable and satellite TV networks. GI's cable and satellite TV
operations have approximately 7,000 employees and annual sales of
approximately $1.8 billion.
Visit the General Instrument website at www.gi.com

SOURCE General Instrument Corporation
-0- 05/26/98
/CONTACT: Media, Dick Badler, VP, Corporate Comm., 215-323-1618, or e-
mail, dbadler@gi.com, or Sharon Corbitt, Media Relations Mgr.,



To: Jon Scott who wrote (2138)5/26/1998 12:13:00 PM
From: ed doell  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 4748
 
>>With the selling, there is buying.
The price is holding up well.
The avg. volume has increased.
I'm guessing also, in recent weeks, a lot more coverage of ACTV has been
initiated.
With the sideways market and tech being touchy, cable stocks seem to be a
safe play.<<

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I agree. I am accumulating on dips below $2 whenever the MMs will let me.

Sometimes it's tough getting a minimum 1K share order filled.

Ed