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TWO NEW HIGH-SPEED
MODEMS FROM U.S. ROBOTICS
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(BPS) -- Two new modems, the Courier HST Dual Standard and the Courier
V.32, join U.S. Robotics' Courier HST to comprise a family of external
and rackmounted modems.

Both modems are compatible with the entire installed base of 2400, 1200,
and 300 bps modems, and all MNP Class 1-5 error-checking and data
compression modems.

The Courier HST Dual Standard, as the name implies, works with all CCITT
V.32 modems and with all current and previous models of U.S. Robotics
Courier HST modems.

"U.S. Robotics is the first and only company to provide a high-speed modem
that's compatible with its installed base of proprietary high-speed modems
and with the CCITT V.32 recommendation," said Jonathan Zakin, executive vice
president of sales and marketing.

In V.32 mode, the Dual Standard modem sends and receives data at 9.6, 7.2,
and 4.8 Kbps, automatically providing the fastest data rate in response to
phone line conditions.  The Courier HST Dual Standard modem retails for
$1,595.

The Courier V.32 modem is designed to meet various high-speed applications-
specific needs, while providing lower-speed compatibility and ease-of-use
features not typically available on V.32 modems.

For example, the V.32 includes 7.2 Kbps fallback, in addition to 4.8 Kbps
fallback required under V.32 specifications.  It retails for $1,495.

Contact: U.S. Robotics, Inc., 8100 North McCormick Blvd., Skokie Il 60076;
312/982-5010.

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TRADE-IN, TRADE-UP PROGRAM: U.S.
ROBOTICS MODEMS AT HALF PRICE
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(BPS) -- A three-month "Trade-In, Trade-Up" program by U.S. Robotics allows
modem users to acquire new Courier HST Dual Standard modems at half price, in
exchange for their non-standard, high-speed modems.

During January through March, owners of non-V.32 high-speed modems made by
Data Race, Hayes, Fastcomm, Microcom, Racal-Vadic, Telebit, and Ven-Tel can
send those modems to U.S. Robotics, along with $799, and receive a new
Courier HST Dual Standard modem in return.  The Dual Standard modem's
regular list price is $1,595.

The program also provides an upgrade opportunity for owners of USR Courier
HST modems, who may trade in their current modems for new Courier HST Dual
Standard modems at the special $799 price.

For more information, call 800/553-5877 (U.S.), 312/928-5001 (in IL), or
800/553-3560 (in Canada).