Belgacom Selects Netopia 3-D Reach Gateways for ADSL Wi-Fi Service; Netopia Expands European Presence With Deployment From Belgium's Largest Carrier.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers EMERYVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2004 Netopia, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTPA NTPA National Tractor Pull Association NTPA New Trades Processing Architecture NTPA Naval Technical Proficiency Assist ), a market leader in broadband gateways and service delivery software, today announced that the Netopia 3347W ADSL See DSL. ADSL - Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line Wi-Fi(R) Gateway featuring its 3-D Reach(TM) technology has been selected by Belgacom, Belgium's leading telecommunications company See telecom company. . Belgacom is offering Netopia's 3347W ADSL Gateway to its residential and small business customers. Netopia's breakthrough 3-D Reach technology will provide Belgacom's home networking customers with complete wireless coverage of their homes. The technology significantly improves overall wireless range and delivers better performance than alternatives. The Netopia 3347W Wi-Fi gateway integrates an ADSL modem, a 4-port 10/100 Ethernet switch A device that connects clients and servers to each other in an Ethernet network. See switched Ethernet. for wired applications, and an 802.11b Wi-Fi access point for wireless home networking, which will give Belgacom customers added flexibility. Belgacom's customers are accustomed to an exceptional level of performance and satisfaction from its wireline services, and expect the same of its wireless offerings. As a result, Belgacom turned to Netopia's 3-D Reach technology for its superior range and consistent performance. "Belgacom is a real leader among European service providers, driving cutting-edge services like high-performance Wi-Fi into the mainstream," said Alan Lefkof, president and chief executive officer of Netopia. "Our relationship with Belgacom expands our European presence significantly, and serves as an important endorsement of our 3-D Reach Wi-Fi technology." Netopia's 3347W ADSL Gateway is currently available to Belgacom customers for EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 129.00 ($153.00) via Belgacom's Web site -- http://www.belgacom.be/private/hbsres/jsp/static/efolder2.jsp -- as well as at its retail storefronts. About Belgacom Belgacom SA, headquartered in Brussels, the heart of Europe, is the leading supplier of global telecommunications solutions in the Belgian market. The Belgacom Group mainly offers local, intercity and international voice and data services, cellular telephone services, satellite services, carrier services and all Internet-related services. It is also the main provider of Internet access See how to access the Internet. services in Belgium and supports 785,000 ADSL customers year-to-date. Since 1996 Belgacom has been offering Belgacom World Solutions, which cover more than 220 countries and territories and through which customers can connect their various business centers based on a single telecom standard. Web site address: www.belgacom.be. About Netopia Netopia, Inc. is a market leader in broadband and wireless products and services that simplify and enhance broadband delivery to residential and business-class customers. Netopia's offerings enable carriers and broadband service providers to improve their profitability with feature-rich DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary smart modems, routers and gateways, software that simplifies installation and reduces ongoing support needs, as well as value-added services to enhance their revenue generation. Netopia's Wi-Fi CERTIFIED See Wi-Fi Alliance. (TM) gateways include 3-D Reach(TM) technology delivering enhanced wireless range, security and performance. Netopia's DSL smart modems, routers and gateways come with a suite of installation wizards and support utilities that offer a comprehensive approach to installation, deployment, service provisioning, application setup, self-diagnostics and troubleshooting. Netopia provides value-added services with its server software platform, including the netOctopus(R) suite of gateway and PC management and customer support software solutions, as well as the Web eCommerce server software. netOctopus Desktop Support and eCare software enable broadband service providers and enterprises to support customers and devices by remotely viewing and operating the desktop or other device. Netopia has established strategic distribution relationships with leading carriers and broadband service providers including BellSouth, Covad Communications, EarthLink, Eircom, France Telecom, Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. Telecom/PCCW, MegaPath Networks, Netifice, SBC (1) (SBC Communications Inc., San Antonio, TX, www.sbc.com) A large, national telecommunications company that grew from a multitude of local and regional companies, including Southwestern Bell, Pacific Bell and Nevada Bell, into a single, unified brand by 2002. Communications, Swisscom, Telecom Italia Telecom Italia is formerly a partially state-owned Italian telco. It was once known as SIP, and it has the largest user base in Italy. Telecom Italia also owns shares in Telecom Argentina and Telecom Personal, fixed and cellular networks in Argentina. and Verizon. Headquartered in Emeryville, Calif., Netopia's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. (R) under the symbol "NTPA." Further information about Netopia can be obtained via phone 510-420-7400, fax 510-420-7601, or on the Web at www.netopia.com. 3-D Reach is a trademark of Netopia, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. |
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