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Motorola Reaches Cable Modem Milestone in
EMEA Region
One million cable
modems shipped in first half of
2004
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 8
September 2004 — Motorola, Inc (NYSE:MOT) experienced continued growth in
its cable modem product line during the first two quarters of 2004 and is
pleased to announce that it is has shipped one million Euro-DOCSIS/DOCSIS cable
modems within the first half of the
year.
According to EMEA market sales figures
published by Infonetics[1], Motorola
maintains its number one market share position in the first half of 2004. The
growth in the market, coupled with Motorola’s commitment to product
innovation, saw cable modem sales double in the first half of 2004 compared to
the equivalent timeframe in 2003. This milestone demonstrates and strengthens
Motorola’s position as the world’s leading cable modem provider,
with cumulative shipments in excess of 17.4 million modems, approximately 40%
worldwide market share, as of Q2
2004.
“Despite strong competition from
DSL, cable service providers in EMEA are not only holding their own, but seeing
real improvements in broadband take-up and Motorola has helped to drive this
growth by delivering a range of robust cable modem products, said Richard Webb,
broadband market analyst with Infonetics. “By adding voice and wireless
capabilities to their cable portfolio, Motorola is supporting continued future
market growth and cementing their position as the number one cable CPE vendor in
EMEA.”
“Shipping our one millionth
cable modem during the first half of 2004 is a testimony to our continued growth
and market leadership. This milestone is not only a credit to Motorola’s
technology, but also shows the progress made in the EMEA broadband
market,” said Paul King, vice president and general manager, Motorola
EMEA. “Motorola’s supply chain process in region allows us to be
flexible and responsive to meet the varying customer needs for product
customization.”
Motorola has been
supplying cable modems to EMEA since 1997. The company’s SURFboard cable
modem platform represents more than nine years’ experience in cable modems
and home gateway expertise, in addition to more than 50 years in the cable
industry.
Motorola is committed to the vision of
the ‘connected home’ by continually developing and bringing
technologically advanced products to market which help consumers take advantage
of the broadband connection in their
homes.
Motorola is showcasing new cable modem
products at IBC2004 (RAI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 10 - 14 September, 2004)
at the Motorola stand 141, Hall 1
including:
Motorola SB5100E cable
modem
The SB5100E Cable Modem incorporates the
latest Euro-DOCSIS 2.0 Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (A-TDMA) and
Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (S-CDMA) technologies to provide up to
three times greater upstream capacity than DOCSIS 1.0/1.1 systems. Packed with
power, the SB5100 is interoperable and backward compatible with DOCSIS 1.0 and
1.1 for a fast and timely transition — operators can deploy the SB5100E
today without a noticeable service interruption. The Motorola SURFboard™
SB5100E is flexible and allows operators to maximize their current
infrastructure investments and also offer additional cost-effective services,
all at the same time. Convenient for both operators and end-users alike, the
SB5100E ensures end-user security via a top mounted stand-by button that quickly
isolates the USB and Ethernet connection to the PC without disconnecting the
cable modem from the RF
network.
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, please
visit: www.motorola.com/broadband.
About
Motorola
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global
leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies that
help make life smarter, safer, simpler, synchronized and fun. Sales in 2003 were
US$27.1 billion. Motorola creates innovative technological solutions that
benefit people at home, at work and on the move. The company also is a
progressive corporate citizen dedicated to operating ethically, protecting the
environment and supporting the communities in which it does business. For more
information: www.motorola.com.
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bev.dribin@motorola.com
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© Motorola, Inc. 2004.
[1] Infonetics
- Q1 04 report on cable CPE shipments
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