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THOMSON : Comcast and Thomson Execute Agreement for VoIP Cable Modems for Comcast Digital Voice(R) Service

Posted on: Tuesday, 24 July 2007, 09:22 CDT

Comcast and Thomson Execute Agreement for VoIP Cable Modems for Comcast Digital Voice(R) Service

Thomson selected by Comcast as supplier

Paris (France) and Philadelphia (United States) - 24 July 2007 - Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) today announced an agreement with Comcast, the leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services in the U.S., to begin purchasing Thomson's VoIP cable modems (eMTAs modems) to support Comcast's continued rollout of its Comcast Digital Voice(R) service. As a long-term supplier of data-only cable modems to Comcast, the agreement strengthens Thomson's relationship with the leading operator beyond the current provision of pure cable modems.

Comcast will use Thomson's DHG535 eMTA to connect its customers to both Comcast Digital Voice and Comcast High-Speed Internet through one integrated device.

"As we continue to aggressively deploy Comcast Digital Voice, we're pleased to expand our supplier portfolio by adding Thomson, who has consistently delivered reliable, cutting-edge devices", said Peter Kiriacoulacos, Senior Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer for Comcast Cable.

It allows Thomson to further address the worldwide market for eMTAs, which will be worth about 650 M euros this year alone according to market research firm Dell'Oro.

"This new agreement with Comcast strengthens our position as a leader within the cable data and voice industry and reflects Thomson's commitment to helping drive the worldwide adoption of triple-play broadband services, delivered through enhanced home residential gateways, for all network operators. We are extremely proud to be chosen by Comcast, the largest cable operator in the world", said Pascal Portelli, Vice President North American Cable, Thomson.

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About Thomson -- World leader in digital video technologies

Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) provides technology, services, and systems & equipment to help its Media & Entertainment clients - content creators, content distributors and users of its technology - realize their business goals and optimize their performance in a rapidly changing technology environment. The Group is the preferred partner to the Media & Entertainment Industries through its Technicolor, Grass Valley, RCA, and Thomson brands. For more information: http://www.thomson.net.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com) is the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services. With 24.2 million cable customers, 12.1 million high-speed Internet customers, and 3.0 million voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, AZN Television, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, Comcast SportsNet and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet business. Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia

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