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To: pat mudge who wrote (291)	4/29/1999 3:31:00 PM
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3Com Achieves CableLabs Certification for Cable Modems Cable Operators, Consumers to Benefit from Interoperable, Standard-based Connectivity SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 1999--3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS - news) today announced that its cable modem has been awarded CableLabs certification by Cable Television Laboratories of Louisville, Colorado. CableLabs certification, formerly known as Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) certification, ensures interoperability among other certified cable modems and systems from multiple manufacturers. This is a critical element in enabling mass-market adoption of cable modem technology. Certification allows consumers to buy cable modems directly from retailers and other consumer channels, removing the client-side capital expense from the cable operator. ''As a company that has historically championed data communications standards, 3Com is proud to have been a contributing author to the CableLabs certification standard,'' said Levent Gun, vice president and general manager of 3Com's Cable Access Business Unit. ''With CableLabs certification in place, 3Com can begin to leverage its multiple channel strengths and extend the world's number-one selling modem into the digital age.'' 3Com's cable access products provide consumers and cable operators with solutions for high-speed data services offering shared download speeds up to 38Mbps. 3Com offers an end-to-end system that aids cable operators in broadening subscriber penetration, increasing revenue per subscriber and reducing capital expenses. Using retail and other consumer channels, 3Com will help scale operators' distribution and penetration efforts while providing consumers with the next generation of connectivity based on a known, leading brand. Most importantly, consumers purchasing 3Com® cable modems will enjoy the benefit of true interoperability as the modems are certified to operate with any CableLabs-qualified cable modem termination system (CMTS). ''The addition of 3Com to the list of certified modem vendors is another important step in widening this market - the more, the better,'' said Leslie Ellis, senior broadband analyst at Paul Kagan Associates. Kagan projects that the cable industry will install 1.1 million cable modems in the U.S. this year, bringing the year-end total to 1.6 million. ''From an industry perspective, it's also notable that 3Com is the first vendor from the datacom market to get the CableLabs-certified sticker.'' CableLabs Certification CableLabs is collaborating with the computer industry to expedite the development of new products necessary in hybrid digital/cable networks. To ensure the interoperability among cable modems, CableLabs has developed this certification plan. During the certification process, cable modem manufacturers must work with CableLabs and other vendors in completing interoperability testing. After testing is complete, a cable operator-staffed certification board decides which products will receive the CableLabs interoperability seal. About 3Com Corporation With more than 200 million customers worldwide, 3Com Corporation connects more people to information in more ways than any other networking company. 3Com delivers innovative information access products and network system solutions to large, medium and small enterprises; carriers and network service providers; PC OEMs; and consumers. 3Com -- More connected.(TM) For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at www.3com.com or the press site at www.3com.com/pressbox. 3Com is a registered trademark and More connected. is a trademark of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. Contact: 3Com Public Relations Craig Grabiner 847/262-2329 craig_grabiner@3com.com or Coltrin & Associates Brad Thatcher 212/221-1616 brad_thatcher@coltrin.com More Quotes and News: 3Com Corp (Nasdaq:COMS - news) Related News Categories: computers, networking, telecom