Under the terms of the agreement, Ryder Communications will distribute Coastcom's full line of D/I Mux III, R Series, AIM, and Digital Program Channel products.

"We are excited to include Ryder as a premiere distributor to extend our reach on the East Coast," says Ted Buttner, President of Coastcom. "We're looking forward to working as a team to provide the best network solutions for our mutual customers."

Working with a company with over 30-years experience in the communications industry, Ryder Communications will benefit from dealing with the seasoned team of professionals at Coastcom. From Marketing to Technical Support to Manufacturing, the Coastcom staff is focused on lending assistance to enhance this new relationship. Working with an enthused team of distribution professionals at Ryder, Coastcom will benefit by having one more avenue to distribute product over a broader range of the telecom equipment market.

About Ryder Communications

Ryder Communications buys used and sells new and refurbished Wide Area Network data communications equipment such as voice/data channel banks, T1/T1 ESF CSUs, T1/T3 DSUs, ISDN modems, inverse/M13 multiplexers and Ethernet routers and switches. Focusing on five vertical markets, they are differentiated through industry-specific expertise and solutions. With over 65 years of combined experience, Ryder offers consultation and design services, installation and maintenance, repairs, and unlimited tech support. Utilizing experience and expertise to provide the best in quality, service, and value, RYDRCOM(r) furnishes a much-needed service: a reliable source of new and refurbished voice and data communications equipment and services at reasonable prices.

About Coastcom

Based in Alameda, California, Coastcom is a privately held company that specializes in broadband, OC-3/T3/T1/Ethernet, IADs, DACS, and network management systems used for connecting voice, data, and video communications to private and public networks. Coastcom's intelligent multiplexers, digital program channels and digital cross-connect systems are widely recognized for their reliability, cost-effectiveness and ease-of-use. Coastcom pioneered the development of intelligent T1 access multiplexers for utility and commercial applications, particularly for LAN connectivity, Internet access, and videoconferencing. During its 30-year history, Coastcom has supplied a significant percentage of the intelligent T1 multiplexers in North America.

For more information about Coastcom products, please visit our Web site at www.coastcom.com. You can also call your regional sales manager or contact Jodie Ide at (510) 523-6606, Ext. 383, or via e-mail at jide@coastcom.com.

Coastcom - Full Spectrum Network Solutions

Contact: Jodie Ide

(510) 523-6606, Ext. 383

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