(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 15, 2001 ) SUNNYVALE, CA– Actiontec Electronics, Inc., a leading manufacturer of broadband products, announced today it has signed Ivell Trading, a leading UK-based Master Distribution Partner for state-of-the-art computer peripheral and software products.

“With its dedication toward distributing state-of-the-art computer software and peripherals, Ivell Trading is an excellent partner for Actiontec as we continue to enhance our worldwide distribution network,” said Dean Chang, president and CEO for Actiontec Electronics. “With the fast-growing Internet use and need for international calling in Europe, we expect our modems and InternetPhoneWizard to be extremely successful with Ivell’s computer-oriented customers throughout the United Kingdom.”

“Actiontec has earned a worldwide reputation for their innovative and cost effective communication solutions,” added Steve Ivell, managing director of Ivell Trading. “We’re delighted at this opportunity to bring Actiontec’s award winning products to our customers throughout the United Kingdom.”

Ivell will initially carry Actiontec’s revolutionary InternetPhoneWizard. With the InternetPhoneWizard, users place international calls with the convenience and quality of conventional telephony, while taking advantage of the cost savings and global reach of the Internet. The InternetPhoneWizard lets consumers use their existing home phone — even cordless phone — to make long distance calls over the Internet, significantly reducing long distance calling bills. As easy to use as an ordinary telephone, the InternetPhoneWizard uses state-of-the-art echo-canceling technology for uncompromised voice quality.


About Actiontec
Initially known for its analog modems, Actiontec Electronics, Inc. is making significant strides in the broadband marketplace. The company's product line now includes a complete line of DSL, Internet Telephony, Networking and Analog devices. Actiontec products have been recognized with a Best of Show award at Retail Xchange, Editors Choice awards from CNET's computers.com, homePCnetwork.com, and Computer Retail Week and Top 100 Products of the Year from Home Office Computing and Computer Shopper. Actiontec products are available through national distribution, retail outlets, and Actiontec's online store as well as through private label and Tier 1 OEM relationships. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, and maintains branch offices in Arlington, VA; Austin, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Irvine, CA; The Netherlands and Taiwan. For more information, phone 408-752-7700, fax 408-541-9003, or visit http://www.actiontec.com.

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