GlobeSpan Joins Forces as a Founding Member of the MPLS Forum; DSL Leader Aids in Accelerating Adoption of Advanced IP Network Technology - Company Business and Marketing

Cambridge Telcom Report, March 20, 2000

GlobeSpan, Inc., a leading provider of integrated circuit, software and systems designs for digital subscriber line (DSL) applications, is pleased to announce the formation of the MPLS Forum. As a founding member of this industry-wide association, GlobeSpan plans to accelerate the interoperability and deployment of Multi-Protocol Label Switching and its associated technologies.

MPLS protocol is a critical component for extending best-effort IP networks to include support for traffic engineering, quality of service (QoS), and virtual private networks (VPN). Participating in the MPLS Forum will enable GlobeSpan and other members to facilitate worldwide interoperability by sponsoring events at various universities and member "connect-a-thons". Via its trade shows and conferences, the MPLS Forum will focus on educating the market on the advantages and capabilities of MPLS and its associated technologies.

For additional information regarding the MPLS Forum or for membership questions, visit the MPLS Forum's web site at www.mplsforum.org.

GlobeSpan, Inc a leading provider of integrated circuit, software and systems designs for digital subscriber line (DSL) applications which enable high-speed data transmission over the existing network of copper wire telephone lines at rates over 100 times faster than today's commonly deployed 56 kilobit modem technologies. Both Cahners In-Stat and Dataquest have ranked GlobeSpan number one in DSL chipset shipments.

GlobeSpan has leveraged seven years of field experience in implementing DSL technology to successfully bring proven DSL chipset solutions to market. The company's core engineering team includes individuals who were among the earliest developers of DSL technology at AT&T Bell Labs. GlobeSpan offers a broad suite of DSL solutions, including ADSL, HDSL, HDSL2, and SDSL chipsets based on 2B1Q, CAP, DMT and PAM line codes. To date, the company has shipped millions DSL chipsets to a customer base of more than 100 DSL equipment manufacturers representing a considerable share of this emerging market. FMI: www.globespan.net.