ARRIS Introduces DOCSIS 2.0-Based Telephony Modem

ARRIS introduced a DOCSIS 2.0-based and PacketCable 1.1-based Embedded Multimedia Terminal Adapter (E-MTA) that supports high-speed data access and 2 lines of VoIP telephony. The device integrates a lithium-Ion battery back-up that enables up to 20 hours of standby time in the event of a power outage. The ARRIS telephony modem will be available in April of 2004, but several MSOs are currently evaluating early production versions. http://www.arrisi.com