Intellon Announces Industry Milestone With First HomePlug Deployment for Broadband Installations

Intellon Announces Industry Milestone With First HomePlug Deployment for Broadband Installations

Comcast, the nation's number one broadband provider, becomes the first to
deploy HomePlug(R) Ethernet adapters to ease installations
SAN FRANCISCO, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Show -- Intellon
Corporation today announced that Comcast Cable, a division of Comcast
Corporation, has become the first broadband provider to deploy its
Intellon-based HomePlug Ethernet adapters for high-speed data installations.
HomePlug Ethernet adapters use the existing powerlines in the home to
enable any power outlet to become an Ethernet port and can accommodate
features such as Quality of Service (QOS), encryption security, and bandwidth
speeds up to 14 megabits per second (Mbps).
In cases where a coax cable outlet is not close to the PC, installers
generally perform custom installations that can include new wiring. Now,
HomePlug offers a convenient and less time-consuming option for these types of
situations.
"Our 2004 trial confirmed that HomePlug adapters are reliable and simple
to install, providing an excellent alternative in older homes, for example,
where broadband installations can be more challenging," said Mitch Bowling,
vice president of operations and technical support for Comcast. "We pride
ourselves on offering our customers the ability to create the broadband
experience that is best for their interests and lifestyle. HomePlug adapters
support our vision by enabling our customers to easily add additional
computers and broadband devices wherever they want throughout their home."
"We are proud that Comcast, the nation's Number One broadband Internet
provider is the first operator to deploy our HomePlug adaptors," said Cameron
McCaskill, vice president of business development for Intellon. "HomePlug
adapters can dramatically reduce the complexity of installing broadband in a
customer's home, and we are delighted to provide another alternative to help
operators save time and increase customer satisfaction."
About Intellon Corporation
Intellon is the world leader in powerline communications, providing
HomePlug(R) compliant and other powerline integrated circuits for home
networking, networked entertainment, BPL access and commercial applications.
Intellon created and patented the baseline technology for HomePlug 1.0, and is
a major contributor to the baseline technology for the new 200-Mbps HomePlug
AV powerline standard. With over two million HomePlug ICs sold, Intellon
holds the dominant market share of the rapidly growing HomePlug market.
Intellon is a founding sponsor and member of the board of directors of the
HomePlug Powerline Alliance. The company was founded in 1989 and is
headquartered in Ocala, Florida, with offices in San Jose and Toronto.
Intellon is a registered trademark of Intellon Corporation. HomePlug is a
registered trademark of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance, Inc.
Press Contacts:
Nancy Robbins Charlstie Laytin
Intellon Corporation Euro RSCG Magnet
(408) 501-0320 (212) 367-6830
nancy.robbins@intellon.com charlstie.laytin@eurorscg.com
SOURCE Intellon CorporationWeb Site: http://www.intellon.com