Wireless Links Designed to Support Cable Operator Commercial Services
HICKORY, N.C., June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CommScope, Inc.
(NYSE: CTV), a world leader in cable and connectivity solutions, today
introduced its new AirBridge(TM) Wireless Plant Extension product designed to
enable the deployment of carrier-grade business services to areas where
multiple system operator (MSO) service is not currently available. The product
consists of a radio system that can transmit a data channel to a receiver to
deliver cable modem or other services to subscribers within transmitter range.
Zoning restrictions, right of way challenges or other delays associated
with installing new coaxial or fiber optic cables are some of the situations
MSOs face today in accessing commercial areas. CommScope believes the
AirBridge system will be well received because of its system transparency as
well as its ability to facilitate many services including DOCSIS(R) cable
modem links and VoIP to business customers. It has already been selected as a
finalist in Communication Technology Magazine's "Reader's Choice" Awards. The
winner of this annual contest will be named at the conclusion of the Society
of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) Cable-Tec Expo(R), which is
taking place in San Antonio, TX on June 14-17, 2005. Customers are invited to
visit CommScope's booth #4075 at the Expo to view the AirBridge system for
themselves.
"This wireless system operates as a virtual plant extension, allowing the
operator to reach multiple commercial accounts with data or other business
services," said Brian Riley, Vice President of Global Broadband Marketing at
CommScope. "This innovative solution is designed to be attached to existing
cable systems, making it extremely craft-friendly and easy to install. Also,
since it is transparent to the service it carries, the AirBridge solution
doesn't require changes to an MSO's current provisioning and management
systems."
"AirBridge wireless plant extensions offer an attractive option for MSOs
looking to expand their commercial customer base," said Mark Alrutz, Director
of Technical Services Broadband, CommScope. "This product offers cost
effective and rapid broadband activation for many small-to-medium-sized
businesses."
CommScope is a world leader in the design and manufacture of "last mile"
cable and connectivity solutions for communication networks. Through our
SYSTIMAX(R) Solutions and Uniprise(TM) brands we are the global leader in
structured cabling systems for business enterprise applications. We are also
the world's largest manufacturer of coaxial cable for Hybrid Fiber Coaxial
(HFC) applications. Backed by strong research and development, CommScope
combines technical expertise and proprietary technology with global
manufacturing capability to provide customers with high-performance wired or
wireless cabling solutions.
This press release includes forward-looking statements that are based on
information currently available to management, management's beliefs, as well
as on a number of assumptions concerning future events. Forward-looking
statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of
uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results to
differ materially from those currently expected. For a more detailed
description of the factors that could cause such a difference, please see
CommScope's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In providing
forward-looking statements, the company does not intend, and is not
undertaking any obligation or duty, to update these statements as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise.
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SOURCE CommScope, Inc.
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http://expo.scte.org
CONTACT:
Mark Vogel, Applications Engineering,
+1-828-234-3619, or Betsy Lambert, Media Relations,
+1-828-323-4873, both of CommScope, Inc.
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