TWICE - April 2, 2001

NEW YORK -As Panasonic's first broadband-based residential gateway has started to infiltrate retailers, the company detailed its plans to expand this market in the coming year.The Concourse Broadband Networking Gateway, $249 suggested retail price, is now entering CompUSA, CDW and J & R Computer World.

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