ARRIS Unveils SURFboard® Voice Gateway

SUWANEE, Ga., March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS International plc ARRS today introduced the new SURFboard® SVG2482AC Voice Gateway.

Packed with state-of-the art technology and features, the SURFboard SVG2482AC is one of the most advanced gateways on the market. Its trifecta of blistering broadband speeds, ultra-fast, integrated Wi-Fi (802.11ac), and advanced phone functionality, makes the SVG2482AC ideal for cable internet and voice subscribers looking to purchase their own device.

For streaming the latest 4K content, experiencing the smoothest online gaming, getting fast Internet speeds, the SURFboard SVG2482AC stands alone. And it is available for purchase from Amazon.com and SURFboard.com.

The innovative SURFboard SVG2482AC is also the first retail voice gateway equipped with RDK-B technology to be approved for use on the XFINITY network. The RDK-B software solution provides a common method to manage complex broadband functions such as home-networking interfaces (including Wi-Fi), device management, and diagnostics.

"Our new SURFboard SVG2482AC Voice Gateway is designed to deliver XFINITY subscribers an exceptional experience. It combines top-shelf Wi-Fi connectivity, super-fast download speeds, unmatched voice reliability and service enhancements through RDK-B," said Sandy Howe, SVP and GM, Consumer Products Group at ARRIS.

"ARRIS is proud to announce the first retail gateway with embedded RDK-B technology and look forward to continue to add more innovations to our SURFboard portfolio of retail broadband and home networking devices," Howe continued.

"RDK's standardized software stack and collaborative approach enables operators to accelerate the deployment of next-gen products and services to their customers," said Steve Heeb, President & General Manager, RDK Management LLC. "With the SVG2482AC, ARRIS continues to be at the forefront of adapting the RDK software into its products."

About the ARRIS® SURFboard® SVG2482AC
The SVG2482AC is the first retail gateway to feature RDK-B, an open-source software standard for accelerating the delivery of the latest entertainment and broadband services. It also incorporates voice as well as wired and wireless Gigabit broadband capabilities. It is priced at $239.99 and is available on Amazon.com, SURFboard.com and other retailers shortly.

Technical features:

• 24 download & 8 upload SC-QAM channels with DOCSIS® 3.0 technology to achieve downstream speeds of up to 1Gbps
• 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting dedicated, high-speed Internet devices
• 2 telephony ports enable all enhanced XFINITY voice services
• 3x3 802.11ac Wi-Fi radios for wireless speeds of up to 1.75Gbps
• The latest RDK-B technology
• Optional battery (sold separately) backup for placing and receiving voice calls during power outages

For more information on the ARRIS SURFboard SVG2482AC, visit here.

About ARRIS
ARRIS International plc. ARRS is a world leader in entertainment and communications technology. Our innovations combine hardware, software, and services across the cloud, network, and home to power TV and internet for millions of people around the globe. The people of ARRIS collaborate with the world's top service providers, content providers, and retailers to advance the state of our industry and pioneer tomorrow's connected world. For more information, visit www.arris.com.

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ARRIS, the ARRIS Logo and SURFboard are trademarks or registered trademarks of ARRIS Enterprises, LLC.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners © 2017 ARRIS Enterprises LLC.  All rights reserved.

*Actual rates may vary dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to: the services offered by your cable service provider, network traffic, computer equipment, type of server, number of connections to server, and availability of internet router(s).

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