Motorola Broadband, Together with GrischaVision, Brings Broadband Communications to the Swiss Canton of Graubuenden

Motorola Broadband signs contract with GrischaVision to provide a communications network in the Alpine resorts of St. Moritz, the upper Engadin Valley, and the tourist area of Arosa in Switzerland

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, -- 11 Sept., 2003 -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) Broadband Communications Sector, the world’s leading supplier of digital cable set-tops and cable modems, has been chosen by cable network operator GrischaVision to build a cable TV (CATV) and communications network that will provide residents, holiday-makers, and local businesses with digital cable television, digital radio, telephony services, and high-speed Internet access. The announcement was made prior to the IBC2003 trade show, September 12-16, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Under the terms of the agreement, Motorola will supply all electronic equipment for the 100-mile hybrid fibre-coax network, including the OmniStar^® GX2 optical head-end platform, fibre electronic transmitters and receivers, optical nodes and amplifiers. GrischaVision recently completed the first phase of the new network’s pilot program, with approximately 1,000 customers already connected to the digital cable system. Upon completion in 2006, the system will ultimately serve 20,000 households and numerous hotels in the St. Moritz area.

“As the leader in building technology that delivers digital cable television and advanced services, Motorola has a proven track in working with operators to create communications networks. Motorola delivers the best systems, giving customers access to an outstanding bundle of communication services at a competitive price,” said Leo Fischer, president of GrischaVision. “With Motorola on board, GrischaVision can deliver a complete offering of TV, radio, telephony, and high-speed Internet access to the St. Moritz resort area.”

”Motorola is proud to be selected as a key provider for GrischaVision’s cutting-edge digital cable network project. Through the reliable products that will comprise the new network infrastructure, and the innovative consumer devices such as cable modems, Motorola is providing GrischaVision with a complete, end-to-end solution for the delivery of advanced services to its customers,” said Paul King, Motorola’s vice president and general manager – Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). “GrischaVision can now connect private and business customers, holiday-makers, and travellers, with advanced services – anywhere and at any time they need them.”

About Motorola OmniStar® GX2
The Motorola OmniStar GX2 supports advanced HFC networks and accepts 16 plug-n-play application modules in 4 RU chassis for a high-density platform. Motorola’s new 1550nm products are based on technology from the Synchronous acquisition. The platform can be monitored and controlled locally through a Web browser interface or through a network management system using Ethernet-based SNMP.

About GrischaVision
GrischaVision is a Multiple Service Operator with Cable Networks in the Swiss Canton of Graubünden (Grison). In 2003 GrischaVision will continue to build a state-of-art communication HFC-network in the valley of Engadin, thus cabling the famous ski resort St. Moritz. Also in the northern Alpin resort Arosa a cable network will be built by GrischaVision. President of this private MSO is Leo Fischer, former CEO of Cablecom and one of the pioneers of cable TV in Switzerland.

About Motorola Broadband Communications Sector
The Motorola Broadband Communications Sector provides a scalable, integrated end-to-end system for the delivery of broadband services that keeps consumers informed, entertained and connected. Its technology enables network operators and retailers to create and execute on new business opportunities by providing innovative products and services to the home. Customer-responsive design and manufacturing expertise further 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
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in wireless, automotive and broadband communications.  Sales in 2002 were $27.3 billion.  Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering important innovations that make things smarter and life better, honored traditions that began when the company was founded 75 years ago this year.  For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.

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