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Samsung Launches SCM-210R VoiceRanger Cable Modem, Revolutionizing IP Telephony Services

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Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. has launched the SCM-210R VoiceRanger Cable Modem, its latest integrated telephony cable modem (ITCM) that combines cutting-edge technology and enhanced features to deliver next-generation VoIP services. The modem, which will begin shipping in mid-2001, is engineered to support up to four voice ports and meets both CableLabs' PacketCable 1.0 and DOCSIS 1.1 specifications. This innovation is expected to transform the way consumers access and utilize telephony services over IP platforms.

Key Takeaways:

  • The SCM-210R VoiceRanger Cable Modem is Samsung's latest ITCM designed for next-generation VoIP services, built on Broadcom's BCM3350 Single-Chip DOCSIS 1.1 Cable Modem Integrated Circuit (IC).
  • The modem supports up to four voice ports and meets both CableLabs' PacketCable 1.0 and DOCSIS 1.1 specifications, ensuring interoperability and quality standards.
  • The SCM-210R VoiceRanger allows users to make toll-quality local and long-distance phone calls, send and receive faxes, and surf the web at rapid speeds, with optional USB and HomePNA 2.0 interfaces.
  • Cable operators can offer various telephony features over the IP platform, including caller ID, call waiting, call forwarding, international calls, toll-free calls, emergency calls, operator-assisted calls, and 411 service.
  • Samsung believes that IP telephony services will become as popular with consumers as high-speed Internet access is today, and is working hard to leverage cable modem technology for the delivery of packet telephone services over cable data networks.
  • The company's Broadband Network Terminal Division (BNT) is dedicated to meeting the needs of the cable industry, with operations based in San Jose, California, as part of Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc.

Statistics:

  • Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. will begin shipping the SCM-210R VoiceRanger Cable Modem in mid-2001.
  • The modem is engineered for the delivery of next-generation VoIP services, with a focus on interoperability and quality standards.
  • The Broadcom IC allows Samsung to improve performance, decrease power consumption, and lower the price point of its ITCM.

Sources:

  • "Samsung Introduces SCM-210R VoiceRanger Cable Modem" - Business Wire, November 29, 2000.
  • Broadcom Corporation - Press Release, "Broadcom IC and VoiceRanger Software Empower Samsung's SCM-210R VoiceRanger Cable Modem" (date not specified).
  • Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. - Company Profile (date not specified).
  • Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. - Trademark Information (date not specified).

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