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Comcast Signs Purchase Agreement with Arris for DOCSIS(R) 3.0 CMTS

May 23, 2008

Comcast has signed an agreement with Arris Group for the purchase of the latest generation of C4(R). Arris is a global communications technology company specializing in the design, engineering, and supply of technology supporting triple- and quad-play broadband services for residential and business customers around the world.

Comcast on Target to Offer Speeds up to 160 Mbps

Comcast has not disclosed the size of the purchase, but stated it plans to deploy the DOCSIS 3.0-based service to approximately 20 percent of its systems by the end of 2008 and will have completed the rollout to all homes by mid-2010. The company has already launched its 50 Mbps wideband service for both business and residential customers and says it will be able to offer broadband speeds up to 100 Mbps followed by 160 Mbps soon.

Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) chassis from Arris

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. An enhancement process allows the cost-effective introduction of this major technology upgrade to the existing installed base of C4 CMTS, 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."