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Ikanos Communications: Ikanos' VDSL2 Technology Integrated Into Access Equipment From Ubiquoss

^{Published on 2009-07-20 05:27:50, Last Modified on 2009-07-20 05:27:59 - Market Wire}
 

FREMONT, CA--(Marketwire - July 20, 2009) - Ikanos Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: [ IKAN ]), a leading provider of advanced broadband semiconductor and software products for the digital home, today announced that Ubiquoss Corporation, a leading provider of communications equipment specializing in last-mile solutions, is using VDSL2 central office (CO) and customer premises equipment (CPE) chipsets from Ikanos in its Internet protocol digital subscriber line access multiplexers (IP DSLAMS). The Ikanos-based IP DSLAMs are being utilized by one of Korea's leading telecom providers in a fiber-to-the-building (FTTB) network deployment that will provide high-speed Internet services to multi-dwelling units (MDUs) across Korea.

VDSL2 technology enables delivery of high-speed broadband services to homes and offices in MDUs over existing copper network infrastructure. This hybrid fiber/copper network allows service providers to quickly and cost effectively offer revenue-enhancing triple play services, which include delivery of high-definition video, high-speed Internet data services and digital telephony.

"Ikanos' robust and low power VDSL2 chipsets deliver the industry's best performance and include a rich set of features that meet Korean service providers' stringent requirements," said S. B. Lee, director of research and development at Ubiquoss. "With the Ikanos technology, we were able to develop powerful access infrastructure equipment to support the evolving high-value broadband services that service providers plan on offering to their customers."

The eight-port line cards and 24-port IP DSLAMs being deployed include Ikanos' Fx™100100-5 and Fx™100100S-5 CO and CPE chipsets. The chipsets -- which are optimized for high-definition IPTV and triple play offerings -- support 100 Mbps symmetrical service and incorporate features such as integrated quality of service (QoS) capabilities and enhanced impulse noise protection (INP) schemes. These fifth-generation chipsets are designed to provide the highest throughput and density with the lowest per port power consumption, which results in high-density systems that reduce carriers' capital and operating expenditures.

"Ubiquoss is one of Korea's most innovative equipment manufacturers, developing access and intelligent networking products that will support interactive broadband services today and well into the future," said Mitch Kahn, vice president of corporate marketing for Ikanos. "We're delighted that Ubiquoss' Ikanos-based equipment has been selected by a leading Korean service provider, and that we continue to play a vital role in the deployment of a wide range of new revenue-generating broadband services across Korea."

About Ubiquoss Corporation

Ubiquoss Corporation is a top tier provider of carrier grade Ethernet equipment. The company specializes in access network segment and delivers quality products to Korean carrier customers. Ubiquoss' product line-up consists of all variations of IP-based access devices including L2/L3 switches, E-PON, and VDSL2. For more information, visit [ www.ubiquoss.com ].

About Ikanos Communications, Inc.

Ikanos Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: [ IKAN ]) is a leading provider of advanced broadband semiconductor and software products for the digital home. The company's multi-mode VDSL2/ADSLx, network processor and other offerings power access infrastructure and customer premises equipment for many of the world's leading network equipment manufacturers and telecommunications service providers. For more information, visit [ www.ikanos.com ].

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Cautionary Statement

All statements included or incorporated by reference in this press release, other than statements or characterizations of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry and business, management's beliefs, and certain assumptions, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements can often be identified by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Important factors that may cause such a difference with respect to Ubiquoss' deployment of Ikanos' VDSL2 central office and customer premises chipsets include, without limitation, market acceptance of the product, the ability of Ikanos to deliver timely all of the features required by carriers to which the product will be sold, and the ability to meet competitors' pricing. For a further discussion of the risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Ikanos' Annual Reports on Form 10-K and its most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Ikanos Communications cannot assure that the events and circumstances reflected in any forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, nor does Ikanos Communications undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this press release.