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Motorola Inc. News Release - 16-Oct-2000 UPC Selects Motorola`s DVB-Compliant MediaCipher® Conditional Access Technology for All UPC Broadband Systems HORSHAM, Pa. and AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorola, Inc. Broadband Communications Sector and United Pan-Europe Communications N.V. announced today that UPC has selected Motorola`s DVB-compliant MediaCipher® conditional access system for all UPC broadband systems. MediaCipher will offer UPC proven security and the features and scaling necessary to offer broadcast and interactive services to millions of subscribers across Europe. UPC will use MediaCipher conditional access for its digital set-top terminals, which it will purchase from Motorola and other suppliers. These advanced interactive set-top terminals will enable UPC to offer a comprehensive range of interactive services to their subscribers, including expanded channel capacity, video-on-demand, virtual channels, high-speed Internet access, e-commerce, and hyperlinking. UPC has just begun the introduction of these set-tops in the Dutch market. "Motorola is a leading company in the broadband convergence and can deliver true `triple-play.` By providing its advanced interactive digital, cable modem, and IP telephony technology solutions for us, we know that Motorola is an important partner as we move to provide our customers with next-generation interactive services," said Mark Schneider, CEO of UPC. "In addition, Motorola`s strong commitment to the European market convinced us that we would receive all of the support we need in this endeavor. Motorola has been a leader in working towards delivering a fully DVB-compliant platform." "UPC has been a valued customer of ours for many years, and we are pleased to now help them launch this advanced, next generation of interactive video, voice, and data services," said Ed Breen, Executive Vice President of Motorola and President of Motorola`s Broadband Communications Sector. "UPC`s selection of Motorola further shows our commitment and leadership in the broadband revolution. Convergence is here, and Motorola is making it a reality across the globe." About UPC UPC, a consolidated subsidiary of UnitedGlobalCom, Inc. ("United") (Nasdaq: UCOMA) owns and operates broadband communications networks in 17 countries in Europe and in Israel. Headquartered in Amsterdam, UPC is one of the most innovative broadband communications companies in Europe. UPC provides cable television, telephony, high-speed internet access and programming services. UPC has over 8,000 employees. As of June 30 2000, UPC`s number of Total Homes Passed (consolidated, excluding acquisitions not closed) reached approximately 9.5 million. The number of basic cable subscribers on this basis was 6.3 million. In addition, UPC had 362,000 telephony lines as well as 230,000 Internet subscribers. For more information: www.upccorp.com |
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