Broadband Access Systems, Inc. Cuda 12000 to be Deployed by Utilicom Networks.

Business/Technology Editors

WESTBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2000

Boston-area Broadband Communications Provider

the latest to enhance

its voice, video, and data services

with the Cuda 12000 IP Access Switch...

Broadband Access Systems, Inc., the industry's first company exclusively focused on providing cable access solutions for the deployment of value-added data and voice services, announced today that Utilicom Networks LLC, a Broadband Communications Provider headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, has deployed the Cuda 12000(TM) IP Access Switch at its SIGECOM LLC affiliate in Evansville, Indiana.

Utilicom Networks, which is launching telephone, cable television, Internet and data networking services in various markets throughout the United States, will be providing carrier-class reliability and scalability via the Cuda 12000 to its commercial subscribers in the Evansville market.

"Utilicom Networks has already established its presence as a superior provider in its service market," said Dave Paolino, chief executive officer at Broadband Access Systems. "Our Cuda 12000 will enable Utilicom to increase the level of service for its next-generation of customers."

"We were interested in upgrading our networks with a highly reliable and scalable solution - particularly for our commercial customers who require a very high level of service," said Keith Ingram, vice president of technical operations for Utilicom Networks. "Broadband Access Systems was the only company we found that could provide an integrated solution that will grow with our needs.

Broadband Access Systems' Cuda 12000 is the industry's first CableLabs(R) Qualified next-generation access platform designed from the ground up to support the reliable delivery of best-effort data service, IP telephony, tiered data services, and multicast services over cable networks. The Cuda 12000 delivers the performance of today's high-speed core routers to support the high bandwidth edge requirements of tomorrow's networks.

About Utilicom Networks LLC

Utilicom Networks partners with electric and gas utilities to build and operate broadband networks. Utilicom Networks delivers a turnkey solution for expanding the mix of services to include local and long-distance telephone service, cable television, Internet services, e-commerce, and business network solutions. To learn more about Utilicom Networks, visit our Web site at http://www.utilicomnetworks.com.

About Broadband Access Systems, Inc.

Named one of UPSIDE Magazine's 'Hot 100' for 2000, Broadband Access Systems, Inc. is a leading supplier of a CableLabs(R) Qualified next-generation, carrier-class platform that allows cable operators to deliver high quality data, voice, and video services to large numbers of users. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, the company's management team brings years of experience in networking and telecommunications from companies such as Nortel Networks (NYSE: NT), Lucent (NYSE:LU), AT&T (NYSE:T), FORE Systems, Digital Equipment Corporation, 3Com (NASDAQ:COMS), and Tellabs (NASDAQ:TLAB). Broadband Access Systems is funded by Matrix Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners, The Still River Fund, Norwest Venture Partners, Bowman Capital Management, Soros Private Equity Partners, Vulcan Ventures, and YAS Broadband Ventures. Additional company information can be found at www.basystems.com.