Ultra Broadband CPE Integrates With Home Networking Connectivity

MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(Marketwired - Oct 8, 2014) - Suttle, a wholly owned subsidiary ofCommunications Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCS), announced the first MediaMAX™ wall-mounted CPE devices based around the new G.fast ultra-broadband standard. The solution includes a plastic modular enclosure system; high-speed, quick-connect copper connectivity; and an intelligent wall-plate system with built in Sckipio-based G.fast modems for the fastest broadband access over phone lines ever conceived. The company also announced a G.fast DPU that supports up to 16 concurrent subscribers.

"The MediaMAX™ platform is a breakthrough in in-home infrastructure to realize the Truly Connected Home," said George Wakileh, Suttle Global Vice President of Technology and Business Development. "By combining the MediaMAX™ platform with the breakthrough performance of G.fast, Suttle is pioneering the world of next-generation broadband networking."

The Sckipio-based G.fast solution provides up to 1 Gbps of ultra-high speed broadband and is the most compact and energy-efficient G.fast solution. The innovative Suttle solution allows G.fast CPE devices to be mounted directly on the wall like a faceplate, which eliminates unsightly wires and bulky power supplies.

"Suttle is a very innovative company," said David Baum, CEO of Sckipio. "Their approach to inserting active components into outlets that were historically limited to passive components is unique and I think communication services providers and end users alike will love the integrated, cohesive approach."

About Suttle

Suttle specializes in the strategic innovation of connectivity solutions for communications service providers' networks. Suttle's solutions for triple play services meet network needs from the central office all the way into the premise. Product customization fulfills specific customer needs, by incorporating the best available technology, leveraging existing infrastructure and laying a foundation for future growth. The company's quality management systems are ISO 9001 and TL9000 certified. Founded in 1910, Suttle is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Communications Systems, Inc.

Company Contact:

Lourdes Sanchez

Sr. Marketing Manager, Suttle

Telephone: 800-818-8531

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