Com21 and Fringes to Provide First Cable Internet Service in Spain with Cable i Televisio de Catalunya; Europe's Number One Deployer of Cable Modem Technology Now First in Spain
Business Wire - November 24, 1998 11:17
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 1998--Com21, Inc.,(Nasdaq:CMTO) a leading global supplier of cable modem technology, and system integrator, Fringes, have been chosen by Cable i Televisio de Catalunya (CTC) to support the commercial deployment of its cable modem service for high-speed Internet access.
Based on Com21's ComUNITY Access(R) System, the service -- available in Barcelona since September -- is the first cable Internet service in Spain.
The pioneer of cable in Spain, CTC, with license for 1.8 million homes passed in the region of Catalunya -- has begun to brand the high-speed service as "Cablenauta" -- or one that navigates the Internet via cable.
Deployment of Com21's ComUNITY Access System allows CTC to offer multiple tiers of service to its customers, enabling the consumer to match their bandwidth needs to their budget.
"CTC is committed to offering our consumers the very best in high-speed Internet services. The region of Catalunya has the largest penetration of Internet users in Spain so it is important that our system is as reliable and dependable as possible," said Jaume Salvat, director of Technology at CTC. "We believe that Com21's proven technology and advanced cable modem system, integrated and supported by Fringes, represents the best solution for our customers," he added.
Peter Fenner, President and CEO of Com21, said, "Com21 cable modem solutions are designed to meet the specific needs of cable operators and their subscribers. We work very closely (more) Com21 and Fringes with our cable operator customers to ensure the success of their business and future." Fenner went onto say, "Our system integration partner, Fringes, has been a key player in helping us develop our understanding of CTC's needs. The quality of their support and experience is the best warranty of the success of this project."
Adolfo Montalvo, director of Multimedia at Fringes, said, "Com21's advanced technology and experience in deploying suitable data solutions to cable operators worldwide demonstrates why Com21 is the number one cable modem vendor in Europe."
Scheduled to be commercially available in Girona, Tarragona and Lleida later this year, the services offered range from 64kbps to 1.5Mbps and are being marketed using a variety of nautical themes including: Surf, Yacht Race, Crossing and Cruise.
About Com21
Com21 Inc. designs, develops, markets and sells value-added, high-speed communications solutions for the broadband access market. The company's ComUNITY Access system enables cable operators to provide high-speed, cost-effective Internet access to corporate telecommuter, small office/home office ("SOHO") and residential users in the U.S. and internationally, and enables them to address the distinct price, performance, security and other needs of these different end-user groups.
Com21's products include headend equipment, subscriber cable modems, network management software and noise containment technologies.
Com21 is a leading global provider of cable modem technology for delivering high-speed Internet access over CATV systems. Founded in 1992 and completing its initial public offering in May of 1998, its stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol CMTO. Com21 is headquartered in Milpitas, California. For more information, visit the Com21 web site at www.com21.com.
About Fringes
Fringes is a Spanish company that specialises in networking services for telecommunications operators and companies. Fringes is Com21's Platinum Partner in Spain and Portugal. The company brings extensive international experience and expertise in networking since 1987 from the know-how of professionals from the Division of MSL-Networking Telecommunications Services (formerly a division in the IBM Valencia plant). For more information visit the web www.fringes.net.
About Cable i Televisio de Catalunya
Cable i Televisio de Catalunya is the Cable Telecommunications Operator with license for Cable TV, Telephony and Data Services in more than 1.8 million homes in the autonomous land of Catalunya in Spain. Web site: www.cablecat.com
Note to Editors: Com21, and ComUNITY Access are registered trademarks of Com21, Inc. All other trademarks and or registered trademarks are the owners of their respective companies.
This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of the Securities Exchange act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbors created by those sections. These forward looking statements include statements related to Com21, Inc.'s ability to deploy new technology and meet customer and market requirements. Actual results may differ because of numerous technology, development, and market conditions, operational capabilities, and competitive measures. The matters discussed in this press release should also be read in conjunction with risks and uncertainties described in Com21's filings with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In particular, see the risk factors described in Com21's Final Prospectus for the Company's initial public offering dated May 21, 1998 and the Company's Form 10Q dated Nov. 2, 1998. Com21 assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
CONTACT: Com21, Inc
Mia Bradway, 408/953-9100
Mbradway@com21.com
or
Fringes
Adolfo Montalvo, +34 963 89 76 00
amontalvo@fringes.net
or
Text 100
Fiona Dennis/Lisa Griffiths, +44 (0)181 242 4112/4123
lisag@text100.co.uk / fionad@text100.co.uk
or
Cable i Televisio de Catalunya
Jaume Salvat, +34 934 46 31 00
Jsalvat@ctc.es
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