HICKORY, NC – June 23, 2008 – CommScope, Inc. (NYSE:CTV), a global leader
in infrastructure solutions for communications networks, introduces the BrightPath®
Network Interface Device (NID), providing broadband operators with a customer
premise housing that offers superior fiber management, cable retention and weatherability
to meet the demanding needs of a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network.
The BrightPath system is an innovative solution for FTTx access designed
to integrate seamlessly within an existing hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) network
used by cable operators. As part of the total BrightPath solution, the
NID performs as an environmentally protected housing for the network interface
unit (NIU), which is the heart of the BrightPath system. The NID now complements
the BrightPath optical tap, creating a system approach to residential and business
FTTx applications. The tap features a branch cable option, allowing system operators
to provide business services or extend the network to remote areas.
The most significant benefit of the BrightPath NID is the ability to provide
a systematic and organized solution at the premise location, according to Carl
Meyerhoefer, vice president, Marketing and New Business Development, CommScope
Broadband division. “This slender, weather-sealed unit provides superior fiber
management for multiple fiber types. In addition, the BrightPath NID separates
and secures service provider access from customer access, creating a true demarcation
point.
“We worked closely with cable operators to understand the needs at the customer
premise and incorporated that feedback into this new NID design. The BrightPath
NID is the latest piece in the puzzle providing cable operators with a complete
and simple FTTH solution designed specifically to meet the unique needs of cable
operators for new build applications.”
CommScope will display its new BrightPath NID, as well other solutions for
the cable industry, at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in Philadelphia, PA on June 25-27,
in booth #1050.
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About CommScope
CommScope, Inc. (NYSE: CTV – www.commscope.com) is
a world leader in infrastructure solutions for communication networks. Through
its Andrew® brand it is a global leader in radio frequency subsystem solutions
for wireless networks. Through its SYSTIMAX® brand, CommScope is a world
leader in network
infrastructure solutions, delivering a complete end-to-end physical layer
solution, including cables and connectivity, enclosures, intelligent software
and network design services for business enterprise applications. It is also
the premier manufacturer of coaxial cable for broadband cable television networks
and one of the leading North American providers of environmentally secure cabinets
for DSL and FTTN applications. Backed by strong research and development, CommScope
combines technical expertise and proprietary technology with global manufacturing
capability to provide customers with infrastructure solutions for evolving global
communications networks in more than 130 countries around the world.
This press release includes forward-looking statements that are based on
information currently available to management, management’s beliefs, as well
as on a number of assumptions concerning future events. Forward-looking
statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of
uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results to differ
materially from those currently expected. For a more detailed description
of the factors that could cause such a difference, please see CommScope’s filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In providing forward-looking
statements, the company does not intend, and is not undertaking any obligation
or duty, to update these statements as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise.
Investor Contact: Phil Armstrong, CommScope +1
828-323-4848 phil.armstrong@commscope.com
News Media Contact: Beverly Lampe, CommScope +1 828-323-4873 blampe@commscope.com
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