Thursday April 29, 7:06 am Eastern Time
Casema Selects Com21 for Cable Modem Pilot
Largest Cable Operator in The Netherlands Begins High-Speed Cable Internet and Voice Services
MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 1999--Com21, Inc., (Nasdaq:CMTO - news), Europe's leading cable modem supplier, today announced that Casema Kabeltelevisie N.V. (Casema), the largest cable operator in The Netherlands, will begin a multi-phase cable and voice modem pilot using Com21's ComPORT® cable modems for high-speed Internet access over cable. Casema offers CATV services to 1.2 million subscribers in The Netherlands, and Internet service to more than 20,000 users through its data-over-cable service. Casema is the largest cable ISP in Europe. The Company plans to aggressively expand its Internet services during the next few years.
The first phase beginning in Q2'99 is a rollout to 500 homes in the town of Breda. Casema will be working with TELiNDUS, a European system integration partner for Com21. TELiNDUS will also provide the technical installation, service and support during this multi-phase service trial.
According to Casema, Com21 was selected to participate in the trials because its modems offer a wide range of IP and voice options important to the trial. Henk de Goede, president and CEO of Casema said, ''The Internet is core to our aggressive growth strategy. We want to provide high-quality service-packages which are important to attracting and retaining customers. With Com21's solution, we have a supplier capable of providing the hardware to support our marketing strategy.''
Pete Fenner, president and chief executive officer at Com21, said, ''The Netherlands is a major adopter of broadband cable communications and Casema is a leader in this market. Com21 and TELiNDUS are very pleased to play a part in achieving Casema's goal of bringing fast Internet access into more homes.'' Fenner added, ''Our system integration partner, TELiNDUS, is a key player in helping us develop a thorough understanding of Casema's needs.'' Gaby Lips, Managing Director of TELiNDUS added, ''The quality of TELiNDUS' support and expertise is tantamount to the success of this project.''
About Casema Kabeltelevisie NV (Casema)
With nearly 30 years of experience in telecommunications and over a million subscribers, the Internet is now core to Casema's growth strategy in the cable market. The company's network allows for data transfer at much faster speed than standard telephone lines. Casema, the largest cable operator in The Netherlands, provides subscribers with a cable modem and unlimited Internet access for a fixed monthly price.
About TELiNDUS
TELiNDUS is one of the leading companies in the field of communications in Europe. Based on its knowledge and expertise during the past 30 years, the company develops, implements and maintains large telecommunication and data communication networks. TELiNDUS is active in the maintenance of GSM infrastructures, as well as in the Internet and carrier markets. As building blocks for networks, TELiNDUS uses the products of leading partners like Cisco, Fore, 3Com, Nortel and Ascend. Besides integrating equipment and software from others TELiNDUS develops and produces their own communication products, including: xDSL modems and Inverse multiplexers. The activities of TELiNDUS are based on a philosophy of efficiency, knowledge, service and quality, and long-term relationships with its customers. TELiNDUS is part of the TELiNFO Group, a multinational corporation with over 1,500 employees. For more information, visit the TELiNDUS web site @ www.telindus.com or call 0031 30 24 77 711.
About Com21, Inc.
Com21, Inc. is a leading global provider of broadband access solutions for delivering high-speed Internet access over CATV systems. The Company's products enable cable operators and service providers with the abilities to provide high-speed, cost-effective Internet access to corporate telecommuters, small businesses, home offices and residential end-users.
Com21 is ranked as the No. 1 cable modem supplier in Europe based on a 1998 survey conducted by California-based market research firm RHK. Com21 is the third largest supplier of cable modem technology worldwide with 126,000 modems shipped through March 31, 1999, based on independent market research studies conducted by GartnerGroup's Dataquest (1H'98), The Dell'Oro Group, and Cahner's In-Stat Research Group. Com21 ComPORT® cable modems are commercially deployed worldwide with over 9.8 million households passed.
Founded in 1992, its stock is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol CMTO. The ISO9001 certified company is headquartered in Milpitas, California, USA, and maintains international sales and support locations in Canada, Europe, Asia, and South America. For more information, visit the Com21 web site @ www.com21.com.
Safe Harbor Act Clause
This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section21E 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: the ability of Com21's solution to meet the marketing and technology strategies of Casema, and to release IP and voice products within customer requirements. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors, including numerous technological, operational and financial challenges associated with developing, manufacturing, marketing, distributing and servicing broadband products. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties concerning Com21's products and services described in Com21's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In particular see the risk factors described in Com21's Prospectus dated pursuant to Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 dated February 23, 1999, and the Company's Form 10K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. Com21 assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
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