Netia Selects ARRIS to Power Smarter Cable Network for New TV Services

ATLANTA, Oct. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SCTE-Cable Tec Expo -- October 22, 2013 – Netia, Poland's largest alternative provider of fixed-line telecommunications has selected ARRIS Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ARRS) to enable TV services over its newly acquired cable networks.

The ARRIS C4^® CMTS and HFC networking solutions will power Netia's new TV offerings and provide a scalable network infrastructure to support its burgeoning TV customer base. As a leader in transformative communications and entertainment solutions, ARRIS is uniquely positioned to provide Netia with tailored solutions and expertise for rapid multichannel deployment and extensibility.  The solutions will be integrated by VECTOR, a Value Added Reseller for ARRIS in Poland.

"We required a flexible and scalable solution that could be deployed today," said Mirosław Suszek, Netia's COO. "Our investment in network solutions from ARRIS not only supports the demands of our network transformation project, but also prepares our cable network for tomorrow's services."

The following solutions will be deployed by ARRIS and VECTOR:

• ARRIS C4 CMTS enables operators like Netia to offer world-class performance in advanced, carrier-grade voice, high-speed Internet, and TV services. It provides operators with a highly flexible configuration and ease of operation while providing best-in-class reliability, bringing increased revenue per customer and improved market responsiveness. The C4 CMTS positions Netia to operate more profitably and compete more effectively by satisfying subscriber and corporate demand for new services, higher speeds, and superior service quality.
• ARRIS HFC Headend optics, Optical nodes, and amplifiers are designed for cable networks to scale, enabling providers to deliver the advanced services that consumers demand. Other key benefits include: flexible design, increased network performance with expanded capacity, cost efficiencies, simple upgrades, and minimized installation times.

"Netia is a leader in the delivery of video services to Poland, a region that's experiencing unprecedented demand for high-quality video content across all delivery mediums," said Steve McCaffery, Senior Vice President, EMEA, ARRIS. "With our select network solutions, Netia can cost-effectively manage its current network transition while keeping an eye on the future."

About ARRIS

ARRIS is a premier video and broadband technology company that transforms how service providers worldwide deliver entertainment and communications without boundaries. Its powerful end-to-end platforms enable service and content providers to improve the way people connect – with each other and with their favorite content. The Company's vision and expertise continue to drive the industry's innovations, as they have for more than 60 years. Headquartered north of Atlanta, in Suwanee, Georgia, ARRIS has R&D, sales and support centers throughout the world. For more information: www.arrisi.com

About Netia

Netia is one of the biggest and one of the fastest developing telcom operators in Poland. It provides complex, integrated and user-friendly on-line solutions.

About VECTOR

VECTOR is a provider of solutions for the telecommunications industry in Poland. The Company specializes in integrating and producing solutions that enable network operators to provide multimedia services such as digital TV, Internet and telephony. For more information: www.vector.pl

ARRIS and the ARRIS Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of ARRIS Enterprises, Inc.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  © ARRIS Enterprises, Inc. 2013.  All rights reserved.

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Gemma Goatly, ARRIS, +44 7970 882884, Gemma.Goatly@arrisi.com