Mpower Expands Deployment of Copper Mountain's VantEdge Server

August 27, 2004 - (HostReview.com) - Copper Mountain Networks, Inc. (www.coppermountain.com), a leading provider of intelligent broadband access solutions, today announced that Mpower Communications (www.mpowercom.com), a leading facilities-based broadband communications provider, will expand its deployment of the VantEdge 3000 Broadband Remote Access Server (BRAS) equipment throughout its markets in California, Illinois and Nevada.

"Deploying a cost-effective network infrastructure with the capacity to support a wide range of IP services is a key component of Mpower's growth strategy. Our initial VantEdge deployment enabled Mpower to reduce monthly operating costs while positioning us to further capitalize on the rapidly growing demand for IP-based voice and data services," said Joe Wetzel, President and Chief Operating Officer at Mpower.

VantEdge enables service providers to reduce the cost of scaling their networks while adding IP capabilities which are critical for the provision of advanced voice, video and data services. For example, VantEdge's high density T1 Inverse Multiplexing over ATM (IMA) capability enables service providers to aggregate traffic from a wide range of broadband access platforms, substantially reducing recurring operating expenses such as monthly backhaul costs.

"As a leading, innovative provider of broadband services, Mpower requires solutions that meet stringent cost, reliability, and functionality requirements," said Rick Gilbert, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Copper Mountain. "VantEdge has reduced Mpower's monthly operating costs while adding important IP capabilities to the network. We are delighted that Mpower has selected the VantEdge for additional deployments."

Copper Mountain Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMTN) is a leading provider of intelligent broadband access solutions. The company offers a broad set of subscriber access and broadband remote access server (BRAS) equipment for ILECs, IXCs, PTTs, CLECs, IOCs, and other facilities-based carrier networks worldwide.

Mpower Communications is a facilities-based broadband communications provider established in 1996. Mpower offers a full range of data, telephony, Internet access and Web hosting services for small and medium-size business customers.