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General Instrument Corporation Selected as First DOCSIS-Based Cable Modem Supplier for Cox Communications

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General Instrument Corporation has announced its selection as the first DOCSIS-based cable modem supplier for Cox Communications. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the transition of Cox's high-speed data business to the widely anticipated DOCSIS standard. Cox chose General Instrument's SURFboard cable modem due to its open standards architecture, reliability, and performance, as well as the company's extensive support capabilities. As a result, General Instrument will provide its SB2100, SB2100D, and SB3100 SURFboard cable modems to multiple Cox systems over the next two years.

Key Takeaways:

  • General Instrument Corporation has been selected as the first DOCSIS-based cable modem supplier for Cox Communications.
  • Cox Communications chose General Instrument's SURFboard cable modem due to its open standards architecture, reliability, and performance.
  • General Instrument will provide its SB2100, SB2100D, and SB3100 SURFboard cable modems to multiple Cox systems over the next two years.
  • Cox Communications aims to transition its high-speed data business to the DOCSIS standard using General Instrument's SURFboard modem.
  • General Instrument's SURFboard modem provides Internet access speeds up to 100 times faster than traditional 28.8 Kbps modems.
  • General Instrument's SURFboard modem has received @Home Network Level 2 approval, confirming its interoperability with DOCSIS-based headends and OSS equipment.
  • Cox Communications is among the nation's largest broadband communications companies, serving 3.8 million customers.

Statistics:

  • General Instrument's SURFboard modem offers Internet access speeds up to 100 times faster than traditional 28.8 Kbps modems.
  • Cox Communications serves 3.8 million customers.
  • General Instrument's SURFboard modem provides reliable access to the World Wide Web, e-mail, newsgroups, search and navigation tools, online shopping, and more.

Sources:

  • General Instrument Corporation press release, April 19
  • CableLabs, @Home, and Cox Engineering testing results
  • Cox Communications investor relations, April 19
  • General Instrument Corporation Web Site -- http://www.gi.com

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