ZyXEL to Demonstrate the Latest Fiber and WiMAX Solutions in 2009 Broadband Taiwan

Hsinchu, Taiwan, October 21, 2009-- ZyXEL Communications (TSE: 2391), the world’s leading broadband access solutions provider, today announced that it will join the“Broadband Taiwan 2009” exhibition from Oct. 26 through Oct. 28 to demonstrate its latest broadband products and show the capability of providing end-to-end broadband solutions.

ZyXEL’s booth (G666) at “2009 Broadband Taiwan” exhibition in the Taipei World Trade Center , Exhibition Hall III, will present two theme pavilions: The “Fiber Infrastructures” and “WiMAX Applications” to demonstrate ZyXEL’s end-to-end comprehensive solutions. ZyXEL’s flexible and versatile network plans will fulfill telcos’ and service providers’ various topology needs and reduce their deployment costs. The capability and desire to help our customers offer innovative and differentiated online media services to their users provide them more competitive advantages and can increase profits.

In the “Fiber Infrastructures” pavilion, ZyXEL will exhibit FTTB, FTTC and FTTH solutions with PON, xDSL and Metro Ethernet technologies to define ZyXEL’s comprehensive end-to-end network structures. It also includes ZyXEL’s latest multi-service Gateway which was recently recognized as a finalist in the Infovision Awards for its new design concept. With the device, bandwidth-driven applications like HD IPTV, IP surveillance, tele-medical, distance learning and video telephony can be easily commissioned.

As digital living permeates society, ZyXEL will also present the 1080p IP Set-top Box and 3G Femtocell gateway to provide home users an enjoyable and complete digital entertainment experience.

ZyXEL develops and markets a full range of WiMAX solutions including WiMAX data cards, outdoor and indoor CPE as well as base stations in cooperation with leading names in technology worldwide. In the “WiMAX Applications” pavilion, ZyXEL’s newest and most advanced WiMAX products will be displayed, including WiMAX Pico Base Stations, dual WiMAX/WiFi IADs, and a WiMAX USB dongle. 

“As a leader in WiMAX technology, ZyXEL has been participating in domestic and international WiMAX interoperability tests and deployment projects since the technology’s inception. Currently ZyXEL cooperates with many major clients in the Americas, Europe and Asia and also proactively develops emerging markets to deliver WiMAX products.” said Mr. Chiang-Lin Chang, Executive Vice President of ZyXEL “Through the exhibition, ZyXEL will announce its latest WiMAX products and also demonstrate our expertise in network solutions.“

In addition to the booth, ZyXEL will also be present in the “Broadband World Pavilion” and “M-Taiwan Pavilion” theme pavilions. The displays were arranged by the exhibition organizer to demonstrate the versatility of broadband applications.Meanwhile, in many Telco and service provider booths at the exhibition, ZyXEL WiMAX products and solutions will also be displayed to illustrate how ZyXEL helps them deploy WiMAX service in Taiwan . ZyXEL’s Executive Vice President, Mr. Chiang-Lin Chang has also been invited to speak in the “Broadband Forum Taiwan ” seminar on Fiber technology and products.

“Broadband Taiwan 2009” is organized by TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council)and TEEMA (Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association). In conjunction with international conferences such as “WiMAX Forum Member Conference”, it is expected to draw more than 100 domestic and foreign exhibitors and generate enormous business and networking opportunities by attracting major buyers from all over the world.

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About ZyXEL Communications
ZyXEL Communications Corp., founded in 1989 and headquartered in Taiwan , is the leading provider of complete broadband access solutions. As one of the early modem manufacturers, ZyXEL has undergone many transformations in the fast-paced networking industry. Today, ZyXEL is one of the few companies in the world capable of offering complete networking solutions of Telco, SME/Enterprise, and Digital Home for a wide range of deployment scenarios. Telco solutions include Wired and Wireless Access Network Equipments, Networking Customer Premises Equipments, and Carrier Switches. SME and Enterprise solutionsinclude Unified Security Gateway, LAN Switches, WLAN, and IP Telephony. Digital Home solutions include Network Connectivity Devices and Multimedia Solutions.

The company has 3200 employees and distributors in 70 countries, reaching more than 150 regional markets. The ZyXEL Communications Corp. includes 32 subsidiaries and sales offices and two research and development centers worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Website, http://www.zyxel.com.