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To: Marc T. Archer who wrote (14124)	11/19/1998 10:34:00 PM
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Copper Mountain Deploys Products for DSL Services Nationwide Business Wire - October 12, 1998 09:19 PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 1998-- WorldCom Subsidiary Utilizes Copper Mountain Solution to Offer Faster Internet Access Solution to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Copper Mountain Networks today announced that UUNET WorldCom, a global leader in Internet communications solutions, has deployed Copper Mountain equipment in more than 50 Central Offices (COs) nationwide. UUNET WorldCom selected Copper Mountain's end-to-end DSL solution to facilitate its Preferred Access 768, a dedicated Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) service with 768 kbps bandwidth targeted at small and medium-sized businesses throughout UUNET WorldCom's nationwide footprint. UUNET WorldCom has deployed CopperEdge(TM) Multi-Speed DSL Concentrators in its Central Offices, while business end users and individuals connect to its services via multi-speed CopperRocket(TM) DSL Customer premises equipment. In addition, UUNET WorldCom employs the CopperView(TM) Network Management System to provide network-wide visibility and control. This end-to-end DSL solution fills the service gap that now exists between low-speed dial-up, complex Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), and cost-prohibitive T1 leased-line services available from traditional telecommunications service providers. Business customers looking for a migration path to high-speed Internet and remote Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity now have a cost-effective, easy-to-adopt alternative providing dedicated symmetric bandwidth. "Copper Mountain's DSL solution facilitates UUNET WorldCom's Preferred Access 768 offering," said Alan Taffel, UUNET WorldCom's vice president of marketing and business development. "Now small and medium-sized businesses can take full advantage of Internet applications such as Web hosting and remote LAN access without the expense of a T1 line. Preferred Access 768 represents another step toward UUNET WorldCom's goal of helping businesses get the most they can out of the Internet." "We're delighted to have won an account of UUNET WorldCom's caliber," said Rick Gilbert, president and CEO of Copper Mountain. "UUNET WorldCom shares our focus on the small to medium-sized business, and SDSL is rapidly gaining a reputation as today's pragmatic DSL solution for business users. "Copper Mountain products offer a well-designed SDSL solution that has allowed UUNET WorldCom to augment its service offerings throughout its footprint quickly and easily. The race is on to lock up markets and customers, and UUNET WorldCom's Preferred Access service is widely available today." Reduced Service Complexity Means Easier Installation and Lower Operating Costs Copper Mountain has designed its products to reduce the complexity of DSL provisioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance and thus to speed widespread DSL deployment. AutoStart intelligence in CopperEdge 200 systems enables rapid installation and configuration of remote CopperRocket products distributed across the carrier's subscriber base. Whenever a CopperRocket DSL access device is powered up at a customer site, the CopperEdge system in the local CO downloads the configuration information automatically, with zero hands-on support required from the end user. Once configuration is complete, proxy agents in the CopperEdge handle all troubleshooting and performance monitoring operations transparently, without user assistance. There is no complicated end-user software, no complex user's manual to review. For network-wide visibility and control, each CopperEdge system is manageable using SNMP, Telnet, or a web browser. Using the SNMP-based CopperView EMS, network administrators can configure CopperEdge concentrators locally or remotely, and troubleshoot DSL connections, end-to-end. The CopperEdge also supports sophisticated partitioning capabilities, allowing the carrier to isolate and secure data traffic from one subscriber to another. Designed for high reliability and availability, the CopperEdge Multi-Speed DSL Concentrator meets or exceeds all applicable NEBS level 1-3 and other regulatory requirements. Redundant components and hot-swappable modules ensure continuous availability for subscriber services. About Copper Mountain Founded in January 1996 with offices in Palo Alto and San Diego, Copper Mountain Networks Inc. develops and markets a comprehensive family of DSL solutions that enable high-speed internetworking over existing copper facilities. The company's mission is to enable carriers and other service providers to offer a range of high-performance, cost-effective DSL services that are easy to deploy, use and manage. Copper Mountain's CopperRocket(TM) family addresses the bandwidth, reliability, ease-of-use and cost concerns of remote offices and users. Its carrier-class CopperEdge(TM) and CopperView(TM) solutions offer a robust and scalable platform for carriers to satisfy the ever-increasing user demand for bandwidth, while generating a high return on investment. Customers wanting more information about Copper Mountain products can contact the company at 650/858-8500 or visit its World Wide Web site at coppermountain.com. Note to Editors: Copper Mountain and all Copper Mountain product names are trademarks of Copper Mountain Networks Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Copper Mountain Networks Inc. Diana Helfrich, 650/858-8500 ext. 225 dihelfrich@coppermountain.com or Gallagher PR Kim Kapustka, 510/749-6800 ext. 202 kim@gpr.com