Comcast Picks Motorola to Supply VoIP Cable Modem Equipment

August 30, 2002 -- Communications equipment maker Motorola Broadband Communications Sector (Motorola.com) announced on Friday that it has been named as a supplier of VoIP cable modem technology for Comcast Corporation (Comcast.com).

Motorola says it was previously chosen to provide Voice over IP-enabled cable modems for Comcast’s Detroit VoIP service launch as well as for Comcast system trials.

According to the terms of the trial, Motorola will supply its SURFbard SBV 4200 Voice over IP-enabled cable modem for the Comcast Philadelphia launch of VoIP primary line services. The SBV 4200 provides two lines of toll-quality voice service and supports standard voice service features, including caller-ID, call-waiting and call forwarding.

Motorola says it was chosen by Comcast based on the three-year telephony relationship between the companies. During the course of the relationship, Motorola has demonstrated a range of services and technical support.

"Motorola has been a valued voice technology partner for over three years," said Steve Craddock, senior vice president of new media development at Comcast Cable. "Motorola's SURFboard platform provides proven, reliable, and interoperable data and voice technology. We're pleased to continue expanding our relationship to bring our customers new telephony services."