CNET Selects Zoom 56K FaxModem As "Editors' Choice".

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 1998--The Zoom/FaxModem 56K Dualmode(TM) has received an "Editors' Choice" award for "Best internal V.90 modem performance" from CNET: The Computer Network. In its October review, CNET compared sixteen V.90 modems, including units from 3Com/U.S. Robotics, Aztech, Boca, Diamond, Hayes, Multi-Tech, and NewCom.

In supporting its award, the CNET review states that "you can't do any better than the Zoom/Faxmodem 56K Dualmode," noting that "this modem will adapt to even the most atrocious noise on your phone line and keep your data moving." In addition to "some of the most complete documentation we've ever seen," CNET continues, "this internal ISA card has jumpers, (so) you can use it with a variety of PC operating systems."

This latest award follows thirteen other industry honors won by Zoom 56K faxmodems in the past year. These have included a "Bootworthy" from Boot, a "BYTE Best" from BYTE, CNET's "BUY IT" recommendation, a "Tester's Choice" from Data Communications, a "Best of LAN Times" from LAN Times, an "Editors' Choice" from Macworld, a "Best" and "Best Buy" from PC World, and a "Net Best" from ZD Internet Magazine.

In addition to its modem product line, Zoom Telephonics designs, produces and markets full-motion digital cameras, ISDN products and other products that link people and their personal computers through the world's largest network, the international telephone network, and connected networks including the Internet and corporate local area networks. Zoom Telephonics is publicly traded on NASDAQ (NASDAQ:ZOOM). Zoom products are produced in Boston, Massachusetts and sold worldwide.

For more information about Zoom's faxmodems and other products, please visit the Zoom Website at www.zoomtel.com.