"Phonex is pleased to have iCS as a primary distributor of the Secure Wireless Modem Jack," said Randy Mansfield, vice president of marketing and sales at Phonex. "With iCS's expertise in marketing and delivering niche products in the cable industry, this relationship is a natural fit for both iCS and Phonex."

"Our partnership with Phonex Corporation," said iCS Chief Executive Officer Michael Sparkman, "is indicative of the high quality, innovative and technologically advanced products iCS is bringing into the telecommunications marketplace across the country. The addition of the Phonex Secure Wireless Modem Jack to our portfolio of advanced-service-enabling electronics will make this remarkable product available to every cable operator in America who seeks an inexpensive and efficient alternative to traditional two-way plant."

The Phonex PX-441 Secure Wireless Modem Jack, which uses patented wireless power line carrier technology, turns any electrical outlet into a modem jack, transmitting data signals on 110v electrical wiring using closed-circuit, FM transmissions. It offers a rapid method of installing secure impulse PPV Telco return path in multi-unit dwellings without having to hard wire telephone jacks where facility modification is forbidden by landlords, and provides secure data transmission to every cable and digital television subscriber in an MDU regardless of proximity.

The security coding feature of the Secure Wireless Modem Jack creates an address link from the base unit of the Secure Wireless Modem Jack to the extension unit, providing secure data transmission and eliminating any cross-talk potential that can sometimes occur in MDU's where multiple cable lines have been installed. The Secure Wireless Modem Jack has been specifically developed for all Telco return path requirements and offers obvious solutions for other interactive applications such as hybrid wireless cable modems and interactive set top boxes.

ITOCHU Cable Services Inc. (iCS) is a nationwide distributor of multimedia-enabling products to the CATV, telecommunications and data networking industries. Specializing in advanced digital and analog telecommunications electronics, structured network wiring and construction hardware, iCS operates eight sales offices and six warehouses throughout North America.

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