MEDIA ADVISORY

FIRST U.S. INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE IN SEWERS BY ROBOT USING THE STAR™ PROCESS Innovative robot to build city's broadband network DUBLIN, OHIO (September 25, 2001) - The City of Dublin, Că-Botics Fiber Systems, and Lucent Technologies OFS will introduce STAR™ (Sewer Telecommunications Access by Robot) to the City of Dublin's sewer system. STAR will navigate through municipal sewers to install fiber optic cables to extend Dublin's high-speed Internet infrastructure. As a result, Dublin will be able to avoid the usual inconveniences that are encountered from digging up the streets for telecommunication builds. WHO: The City of Dublin, Că-Botics Fiber Systems, Lucent Technologies OFS and STAR robot WHAT: Introducing telecommunication sewer robot to Dublin, Ohio WHERE: Muirfield Village Golf Club. Club House. 5750 Memorial Drive, Dublin, OH WHEN: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 - 10:30AM WHY: Previous telecommunication cabling installation methods involve open-trench digging, disrupting the streets with lane closures, construction waste, air and noise pollution, and inconveniences to local businesses and residents. Că-Botics and STAR™ is the solution. For more information on Că-Botics: Veree Parker Media and PR specialist Tel: 614-792-7777 veree@ca-botics.com