Modem Manufacturers Speeding Past 56K-bps, Reports Computer Retail Week

Report Cites Hayes, US Robotics and Ramp Networks Among Companies Quietly Developing Modems That Surpass 100K-bps Over Standard Phone Lines

PRNewswire
MANHASSET, N.Y.
May 8, 1997

US Robotics (NYSE: USRX), Hayes Microcomputer Products and Ramp Networks are quietly preparing products that reach speeds of more than 100K-bps, according to an exclusive Computer Retail Week report, available online at http://www.crw.com/. Associate Editor Todd Wasserman writes that the US Robotics and Hayes devices, created by fusing two analog phone lines, require no special set-up by phone companies to run. In addition, Ramp Networks is planning a May 19 release of its WebRamp M3, a device that fuses three lines to reach a top speed of 168K-bps. Computer Retail Week's report also highlights plans of other modem makers, including Rockwell Semiconductor (NYSE: ROK). A spokesperson for that company said several K56flex vendors planned similar releases, and that this is "..not new." The story quotes prices for the devices ranging between $500 and $600.

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