Sign in Subscribe
Network hardware industry

U.S. Robotics Announces First DSL Modem Based on GlobeSpan Chipset

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

U.S. Robotics, the world's leading modem provider, has announced its first DSL modem, which will be based on a chipset solution from GlobeSpan, Inc. This move marks a significant step for U.S. Robotics, following its separation from 3Com in September, and is part of the company's plan to unveil additional DSL products over the next six months. The first DSL device will be an Asymmetric DSL modem, USB-bus powered, and compatible with both G.DMT and G.lite standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • U.S. Robotics will base its first DSL modem on a chipset solution from GlobeSpan, Inc.
  • The company plans to unveil additional DSL products over the next six months.
  • The first DSL device will be an Asymmetric DSL modem, USB-bus powered, and compatible with both G.DMT and G.lite standards.
  • The new ADSL modem will enable consumers and small businesses to transmit data via the Internet at speeds far greater than today's standard 56K modem.
  • The ADSL modem will ship at the beginning of the second quarter 2001.
  • GlobeSpan is a leading chipset provider in the DSL marketplace.
  • Juan Lopez, Senior Product Manager for U.S. Robotics, stated, "This is a natural progression for U.S. Robotics based on its renown heritage of connecting consumers to the Internet."
  • Christine Pomeroy, Vice President of Marketing for U.S. Robotics, noted, "GlobeSpan is a leading chipset provider in the DSL marketplace."

Statistics:

  • U.S. Robotics will introduce its first DSL product.
  • The company plans to unveil additional DSL products over the next six months.
  • The first DSL device will be an Asymmetric DSL modem.
  • The new ADSL modem will enable consumers and small businesses to transmit data via the Internet at speeds far greater than today's standard 56K modem.
  • The ADSL modem will ship at the beginning of the second quarter 2001.

Sources:

  • Business Editors & Technology Writers, "U.S. Robotics Announces First DSL Modem Based on GlobeSpan Chipset," January 6, 2001.

Read more