ENTERTAINMENT CLOSE-UP-20 May 2008-Comcast to Buy Arris DOCSIS 3.0 CMTS(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com

Arris announced that it has entered into an agreement with Comcast, a provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services, for the purchase

Arris said that the DOCSIS 3.0 C4 CMTS enhances the existing hybrid-fiber coax infrastructure to deliver higher Internet connection speeds of up to 160 Mbps using channel bonding technology. A graceful enhancement process allows the cost-effective introduction of this major technology upgrade to the existing installed base of C4 CMTS, according to the company, and greatly increases the overall capacity of the platform. The technology provides the service operator greater flexibility in being able to provision upstream and downstream capacity independently, providing the ability to tune each configuration to the traffic patterns of the network. Arris' ongoing commitment to industry standards means other features such as extended address management are also provided.

"Comcast continues to be an integral part of our planning process and we are excited to receive this initial order from them," said Arris Chairman and CEO Bob Stanzione. "The increased speeds and capabilities provided by DOCSIS 3.0 will change the way people use the Internet, providing a network capable of delivering personalized content anytime, anywhere."

Arris is a communications technology company specializing in the design, engineering and supply of technology supporting triple- and quad-play broadband services for residential and business customers. The company supplies broadband operators with the tools and platforms they need to deliver, reliable telephony, demand driven video, next-generation advertising and high-speed data services.

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