DSL.net Selects Copper Mountain as Preferred Provider of Broadband Aggregation Equipment.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 29, 2003 Copper Mountain Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMTN) Leading Broadband Provider to Install Copper Mountain Equipment as Part of Its Expanded Roll Out of T1 Voice Product and Its Upgrade of Certain Networking Components Obtained Via Recent Acquisitions Copper Mountain Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMTN), a leading provider of intelligent broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. solutions, today announced that 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 .net, Inc. (Nasdaq:DSLN), a leading nationwide provider of broadband communications services to businesses, has selected Copper Mountain as its preferred provider of broadband aggregation equipment. Using Copper Mountain equipment, DSL.net intends to expand its T1-based integrated voice and data service offerings -- marketed under its NETgain One brand -- throughout several markets, including Washington, D.C., New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , Boston and parts of Connecticut. In addition, DSL.net intends to migrate components of the recently acquired NAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Network Attached Storage) A specialized file server that connects to the network. A NAS device contains a slimmed-down operating system and a file system and processes only I/O requests by supporting the popular network infrastructure to the Copper Mountain platform. "Copper Mountain has long delivered highly reliable, large-scale broadband access solutions to DSL.net throughout our history," said David F. Struwas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at DSL.net. "As we look to accelerate our growth, expand our service offerings and reduce operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales , Copper Mountain is clearly the right partner for us moving forward." "DSL.net's focus on providing value-added voice and data services directly to small and medium businesses is an excellent strategy," said Rick Gilbert, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Copper Mountain Networks. "We are pleased they have selected Copper Mountain as their preferred provider of broadband aggregation equipment and we look forward to further supporting DSL.net's long-standing commitment to building and maintaining an efficient and highly reliable network infrastructure; and its continued pursuit of strategic acquisitions." About Copper Mountain Networks Copper Mountain Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMTN) is a leading provider of intelligent broadband access solutions. The company offers a broad set of subscriber access and broadband services concentration equipment for ILECs, IXCs, PTTs, CLECs, IOCs, and other facilities-based carrier networks worldwide. These products enable efficient and scalable deployment of advanced voice, video, and data services while leveraging existing network infrastructures and reducing both capital and operational costs. Copper Mountain's products have been proven in some of the world's largest broadband network deployments. For more information, please visit the company's World Wide Web site at http://www.coppermountain.com. For investor relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. information, contact us at 858-410-7110 or IR@coppermountain.com. About DSL.net DSL.net, Inc. is a leading nationwide provider of broadband communications services to businesses. The Company combines its own facilities, nationwide network infrastructure and Internet Service Provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ) capabilities to provide high-speed Internet See broadband. access, private network solutions and value-added services directly to small- and medium-sized businesses or larger enterprises looking to connect multiple locations. DSL.net product offerings include T-1 and business-class DSL services, virtual private networks (VPNs), frame relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. , Web hosting, DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the management, enhanced e-mail, online data backup and recovery services, firewalls and nationwide dial-up services; as well as integrated voice and data offerings in select markets. For more information, visit www.dsl.net, e-mail info@dsl.net or call 1-877-DSL-NET1 (1-877-375-6381). 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. Warning Portions of this release contain forward-looking statements regarding future events based on current expectations. These forward-looking statements and other statements, such as statements regarding Copper Mountain's operating plan and financial projections and the capabilities of Copper Mountain's products and customer acceptance and deployment of these products, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Copper Mountain wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results indicated by such statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: our ability to successfully introduce and commercialize our products; our ability to meet customer requirements including, but not limited to, those of DSL.net, Inc.; our ability to compete effectively with other vendors of telecommunications equipment; our ability to keep pace with rapidly changing product requirements; and factors affecting the demand for DSL technologies and other broadband access technologies. Prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. Further, Copper Mountain expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or other statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments after the date hereof. We refer you to the documents Copper Mountain files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 2002, and other reports and filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Risks related to statements by or about DSL.net, Inc., including risks associated with the expanded roll out of DSL.net's integrated voice and data product and upgrades of its network infrastructure, are included in DSL.net press releases that can be found in the "news center" section of the Company's Web site at www.dsl.net and in the disclosure contained under "Risk Factors" in DSL.net's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copper Mountain and all Copper Mountain product names are trademarks of Copper Mountain Networks, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. |
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