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Casema Selects Motorola’s Broadband Services Router (BSR) 64000 CMTS/Router and SURFboard^® SB4200E Cable Modem for Delivery of Data and (Future) Voice Services

Casema has begun commercial deployments of Motorola’s BSR 64000 and SB4200E, offering voice and data services to potentially more than 1.3 million subscribers

LONDON and THE HAGUE -- 14 May 2003 -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) Broadband Communications Sector today announced that Casema, one of the Netherlands’ leading broadband network operators, has selected the Motorola Broadband Services Router (BSR) 64000 integrated cable modem termination system (CMTS)/router and SURFboard^® SB4200E high speed cable modem, and has begun to commercially deploy the carrier-class, content-aware BSR 64000 and SB4200E to offer advanced data services to potentially more than 1.3 million subscribers.

Casema selected Motorola based on a diligent evaluation of the Motorola BSR 64000 CMTS/router and the Motorola SB4200E cable modem in addition to Motorola’s comprehensive knowledge, experience, and capabilities to assist them with the initial deployment of standards-based data and Voice over IP (VoIP) services. The Motorola BSR 64000 CMTS/router features a high-performance, high-availability architecture and advanced routing capabilities including MultiProtocol Label Switching (MPLS) – used to maintain Multiple ISPs – and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for commercial customers. With its hardware-based packet processing, the Motorola BSR 64000 can support Casema’s large population of modems and multiple services through real-time treatment. The Motorola SB4200E cable modem provides Casema with the enhanced data security it requires, as well as an advanced processor for the highest speeds available.

“Motorola’s proven industry expertise and technologies give us the added confidence that we’ll be ready and fully equipped to deliver best-in-class data and voice services throughout our service area,” said Henk de Goede, CEO of Casema. “SURFboard cable modems – and the Motorola brand – are widely recognized, trusted, and valued by our customers. Installing the Motorola SB4200E is our assurance to them that we are providing the utmost in reliable, high-speed data access. The Motorola BSR 64000’s advanced features will allow us to offer a range of new voice and data services that will continue to keep our customers satisfied, and the BSR 64000’s scalability means that these services can be delivered in a very cost-effective manner.”

“The Motorola BSR 64000 has become the leading next-generation platform to support the global rollout of Euro-DOCSIS 1.1, DOCSIS 1.1 and PacketCable-based high speed data and VoIP services,” said Paul King, vice president and general manager, Motorola Broadband – Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). “The Motorola SB4200E features the latest technology to provide the fastest data speeds possible. We look forward to working with Casema to roll out these products to provide the delivery of advanced data and voice services to their customers.”

The deployment of standards-based data services is the first step in a series of new services to be delivered to Casema’s customers.

About the Motorola BSR 64000
The BSR 64000 is a carrier-class broadband services router and CMTS designed for large-scale deployment of Euro-DOCSIS 1.1 and DOCSIS 1.1-based services and applications. The BSR 64000 features:

• Distributed Processor Architecture - hardware-based packet processing on each CMTS and network interface card, which eliminates potential “bottlenecks” and ensures excellent performance.

• Intelligent Edge Router – A high-performance, full-featured, carrier-class router with robust and scalable protocol support for all major routing protocols to insure low latency and high-security in packet filtering and forwarding.

• Advanced Spectrum Management – the ability to detect channel degradation and intelligently switch to better RF spectrum or change the channel characteristics to ensure continued service availability.

• SmartFlow^TM Intelligent Quality of Service (QoS) – the capability to ensure that high-priority traffic receives first preference and that traffic streams with the same priority equally share the available bandwidth.

• High Availability – architected for 99.999 percent availability, it provides the fault detection and switchover required for high-availability services. It is 100% redundant so that operators can maintain carrier-grade availability levels.

About the Motorola SB4200E
The Motorola SB4200E utilizes the latest silicon technology, in which all functions are integrated into a single chip for improved performance. The SB4200E modem’s advanced feature set includes 10/100 Ethernet network connectivity and Universal Serial Bus (USB) interfaces for easy plug-and-play installation. It also contains a standby switch for enhanced security, and a high-speed processor to handle both current and future advanced Euro-DOCSIS functions. Motorola is the cable modem market leader with over 10 million modems shipped to date

About Casema
Casema is the third-largest cable operator in The Netherlands, serving close to 1.4 million subscribers. Casema offers analog and digital TV services, as well as data services to residential and business customers, and telephony to the business market.

About Motorola Broadband Communications Sector
The Motorola Broadband Communications Sector provides end-to-end systems for the delivery of interactive digital video, voice and high-speed data solutions for broadband operators. Motorola Broadband’s customer-responsive design and manufacturing expertise contribute to the company’s position as the world's leading supplier of digital cable set-tops and cable modems. For more information about the Motorola Broadband Communications Sector, visit www.motorola.com/broadband.

About Motorola, Inc.
Motorola, Inc., is a global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2002 were $27.3 billion. Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering important technologies that make things smarter and life better for people, honored traditions that began when the company was founded 75 years ago this year. More information can be found at www.motorola.com.

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