Com21 Announces Go2Broadband Affiliate Interface, My Neighborhood Broadband; Joins CableLabs in Efforts to Assist Consumers in Locating Local Cable Modem Service.Business Editors and High Tech Writers MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2000 Com21, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMTO CMTO College of Massage Therapists of Ontario ), a leading global provider of system solutions for the broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. market, announced today the launch of its My Neighborhood Broadband, an Internet-based e-commerce tool. Partnering with Cable Television Laboratories (CableLabs)(R) as a Go2Broadband(SM) affiliate, Com21's Internet site will assist potential subscribers in determining whether cable modem cable modem Modem used to convert analog data signals to digital form and vise versa, for transmission or receipt over cable television lines, especially for connecting to the Internet. service is available in their areas. "Com21 is one of the first affiliates to complete their interface for the CableLabs' Go2Broadband initiative," noted JP Singh, Director E-Commerce at CableLabs. "Their efforts have resulted in a user-friendly, well designed site. My Neighborhood Broadband takes full advantage of the cable operator database, and we believe this site will accelerate the deployment of high speed cable modem service." "This is the first industry initiative to include all the cable operators into one database," noted Craig Soderquist, Com21's president. "As broadband's appeal continues to grow, more and more people want a quick and easy way to ascertain what's available in their own neighborhood. Com21's affiliate interface, My Neighborhood Broadband, will allow them to do just that. We're very pleased to partner with CableLabs in this exciting initiative." Consumers visiting My Neighborhood Broadband site will be able to check on the availability of service in any United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. neighborhood. Users can submit queries to the Com21 site using their addresses; the database of cable operators will then display what type of cable broadband service is available in the area. Additionally, pricing and a portfolio of information available from their local cable operator will be displayed. About Com21, Inc. Com21, Inc. is a leading global supplier of system solutions for the broadband access market. The Company's DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) A cable modem standard from the CableLabs research consortium (www.cablelabs.com), which provides equipment certification for interoperability. , DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) An international digital television (DTV) standard that is the European and Far Eastern counterpart of the North American ATSC standard. , and ATM-based products enable cable operators and service providers to deliver high-speed, cost-effective Internet and telephony applications to corporate telecommuters, small businesses, home offices, and residential users. To date, Com21 has shipped over 900,000 cable modems worldwide, along with over 1,300 headend controllers. Com21 systems offer commercial service in cable systems passing 17 million households worldwide. Com21 is an ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 registered company with over 500 employees worldwide. The Company's corporate headquarters is located in Milpitas, California, USA, with its European headquarters in Delft Delft (dĕlft), city (1994 pop. 91,941), South Holland prov., W Netherlands. It has varied industries and is noted for its ceramics (china, tiles, and pottery) known as delftware. Founded in the 11th cent. , The Netherlands. In addition, Com21 maintains research and development facilities in Ireland, Israel, Maryland, and New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , as well as sales and support offices in the United States and Canada, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. 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. This press release contains forward-looking statements related to the growth of cable modem subscribers using the My Neighborhood Broadband site. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors, including the ability of cable operators to roll out service. The matters discussed in this press release may 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 the Company's most recent Form 10K and Form 10Q. Com21 assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release. Com21(R)is a registered trademark of Com21, Inc., Milpitas, California, U.S.A. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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