Wave Issue 0348 01/30/04 Article 5-01

*** ARRIS Introduces DOCSIS 2.0-Based Touchstone Telephony Modem
TM 402P
(January 29)

ARRIS announced the introduction of the Touchstone Telephony
Modem TM 402P. This DOCSIS 2.0-based and PacketCable 1.1-based
Embedded Multimedia Terminal Adapter provides 2 lines of Voice
over IP telephony.

The Touchstone TM 402P is integrates Lithium-Ion battery back-up
capability into the base unit which enables up to 20 hours of
standby time in the event of a power outage. ARRIS designed the
new patent-pending battery cartridge in cooperation with North
American cable operators.

Touchstone Telephony Modems allow operators to adjust operating
parameters and software characteristics on a per line basis.

The Touchstone Telephony Modem TM 402P will be available in April
of 2004.

www.arrisi.com