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To: Tim McCormick who wrote (3834)	6/10/1998 7:22:00 PM
From: Scrapps	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9236

Advanced Fibre Communications and 3Com to Jointly Market ADSL DMT-Based Solution 05:41 p.m Jun 10, 1998 Eastern PETALUMA, Calif., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Fibre Communications(R), Inc. (AFC) (Nasdaq: AFCI) and 3Com Corporation, Santa Clara, Calif. (Nasdaq: COMS) announced today that they have broadened the scope of their strategic relationship to include end-to-end standards compliant DMT ADSL solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, full interoperability will be established between AFC's UMC 1000(R) ADSL plug-in module and 3Com's portfolio of ADSL customer premises equipment (CPE), including 3Com's recently announced OfficeConnect(R) Remote 811 ADSL router. The agreement will enable full-rate ADSL services to be delivered simultaneously with standard telephone lines over a single twisted pair up to distances of 18,000 ft. The companies also announced an ADSL DMT interoperability demonstration at SuperComm '98 in Atlanta from June 9 through June 11. The live demonstration features 3Com's new OfficeConnect(R) Remote 811 ADSL router interoperating with AFC's UMC 1000 ADSL plug-in module to deliver ADSL services to the end user. This demonstration highlights 3Com's ability to connect with market leading DSL head-end equipment. "As demand for high-speed access continues to grow, so must the commitment to multi-vendor interoperability," says Richard Waldschmidt, product line manger for xDSL solutions at AFC. "We are excited to be offering our customers access to 3Com's industry leading modem/router CPE technology." 3Com and AFC have been working together since April 1997 to deliver ADSL solutions to the market. This announcement highlights the on-going success of this relationship and illustrates the trend in the industry to migrate towards the DMT ADSL standard. "The scaleable design of the UMC 1000 platform makes it an obvious choice for telephone network service providers who are preparing their networks for broadband services," said Bruce Alter, director, product management, 3Com xDSL CPE products. "Establishing interoperability between our CPE products and the UMC 1000 product family strengthens our market presence with AFC's growing customer base, giving network service providers the options they demand." The integration of DSL services with DLCs is imperative to deliver ubiquitous ADSL solutions to the market. The agreement between 3Com and AFC ensures greater market coverage and timely delivery of ADSL deployment. Another key objective of this relationship is to focus on driving and delivering industry standards for ADSL. The companies' interoperability work is governed by its commitment to implement standards where they exist and develop and/or support the creation of additional standards as they evolve. Existing standards include the T1.413 and the ITU G.dmt specification as well as evolving standards in the sub-rate ADSL space, such as the ITU G.lite proposed specification. Both companies are active in promoting end-to-end interoperability issues at key industry venues such as the ADSL Forum. About AFC AFC is a leading manufacturer of telecommunications systems for the "local loop" between telephone service users and public telephone networks worldwide. AFC has pioneered a single platform that supports any network, any transport, and any service. AFC's flagship product the UMC 1000 3rd Generation Digital Loop Carrier provides any service from POTS to xDSL over copper, fiber, HDSL, and radio transport media. Additional information about AFC can be found on the web at fibre.com. About 3Com 3Com Corporation enables individuals and organizations worldwide to stay more connected by communicating and sharing information and resources anytime, anywhere. As one of the world's preeminent suppliers of data, voice and video communications technology, 3Com has delivered networking solutions to more than 200 million customers worldwide. The company provides large enterprise, small and medium enterprise, carriers and network service providers, and consumers 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. NOTE: 3Com and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. SOURCE Advanced Fibre Communications, Inc.

To: Tim McCormick who wrote (3834)	6/16/1998 11:15:00 AM
From: Scrapps	Respond to of 9236

Association for Local Telecommunications Services Dismisses Bell Monopoly Petitions That Seek 'Relief From Competition' 'pure Belloney' 11:22 a.m. Jun 15, 1998 Eastern WASHINGTON, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Deriding as mere "requests for relief from competition" several recent regulatory petitions by Bell monopolies to supposedly build advanced data networks, the Association for Local Telecommunications Services (ALTS) today called on national policymakers to adopt the competitive model developed by the competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) industry to incent investment in advanced local data infrastructures. ALTS is a national organization representing facilities- based CLECs. "Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act directs state and federal policymakers to encourage deployment of advanced networks, but the Bells' petitions have nothing to do with either advanced networks or even with Section 706," said Heather Burnett Gold, ALTS President. "The Bells' petitions are 'pure Belloney' -- a ruse to gain forbearance from competitive requirements of the Act. Policymakers should dismiss these bogus proposals, and focus on adopting the ALTS competitive model, which encourages strong private investment in America's next generation data networks." In the most recent Bell petition to the Federal Communications Commission, SBC asked to be excused from requirements to provide "unbundled" data loops called ADSL (asynchronous digital subscriber line) facilities, as well as from rules to provide such links at pro-competitive prices. SBC also asked for the right to deny MFN ("most favored nation") contract terms to competitors negotiating agreements such as network interconnection accords. Access to unbundled loops, competitive pricing, and MFN negotiating leverage are all cornerstones of the Act, according to ALTS. "SBC's petition is the latest incident of a Bell deliberately misusing Section 706 to serve its narrow monopoly self-interests," said Gold. "Earlier this year, several other Bells filed so-called Section 706 petitions in which they asked to be excused from the crucial local market competition requirements and 14-point checklist of the Act. Congress intended Section 706 as a way to encourage investment in America's broadband future, not as a shield to hide monopolists' anticompetitive conduct." ALTS is the national industry association whose mission is to promote facilities-based local telecommunications competition. Located in Washington, D.C., the organization was created in 1987 and represents companies that build, own, and operate competitive local networks, as well as their suppliers. For information on ALTS, contact Jim Crawford at 703-715-0844 or visit the ALTS Web site at www.alts.org. SOURCE Association for Local Telecommunications Services