Rim Semiconductor updates

[destiny1]

Wheels, I could be wrong, but it was my understanding that MOST of those warrants have now expired. Anyone else heard that?

H.1.

I asked Ray about this question. Here' s the latest:

The warrants are not likely to be exercised below .15. If sold below that price, the warrant holders will loose money. That doesn't mean they will all be exercised at .15 however. Some warrant holders may wnat to hold the stock indefinitely. .15 is only the threshold price. When exercised, there will be an influx of cash into the company. A lot will depend on perceived prospects for future stock appreciation.

Regarding the debentures, in December of 2006 Rim Semi issued 42 million shares (debentures) in raising 4 million dollars. 41.6 million shares have been accounted for. That only leaves 400k shares unaccounted for and could be added to the float.

Lastly, IMO, as promulgated in Brad's recent PL, Rim has new deals yet to be announced. I expect they are waiting for the stock market to settle down before making new announcements.

D1;)

[HopefulOne]

Thanx for clarifying that, D.1.

[doughjo]

Nice buying today. up 12.5%

[destiny1]

I sent Brad and Ray a copy of the PR and my comments on the Embarq trial. Here is his response:

We are not going to be able to comment on it. While we know a great deal about Embarq’s plans, we aren’t allowed to discuss them publicly.

Brad

[Stoppmann]

I sent Brad and Ray a copy of the PR and my comments on the Embarq trial. Here is his response:

We are not going to be able to comment on it. While we know a great deal about Embarq’s plans, we aren’t allowed to discuss them publicly.

Brad

Thanks for trying

[wheels]

I sent Brad and Ray a copy of the PR and my comments on the Embarq trial. Here is his response:

We are not going to be able to comment on it. While we know a great deal about Embarq’s plans, we aren’t allowed to discuss them publicly.

Brad

I doubt that PR by Embarq involves Cupria. They wouldn't do a city wide test using FPGA chips and I don't believe the ASSP has been fabricated.

I have no doubt they are going to do a market test with our chip in the future but I don't think this is it.

[destiny1]

Wheels,
The initial tests were never designed to be city wide. In his last PL Brad stated:
We have lined up demonstrations of our breakthrough technology with several potential customers. We are confident that these customers will ultimately buy our product in volume.

Additionally, this field-hardened unit can also be deployed in CO and RT environments for rigorous testing in real-world applications.

The chipset, line card and field evaluation board are all that is necessary for the telco to make a purchase decision. Once the customer decides what specific features are required on the final product, the ASSP (application specific signal processor) will be ordered and fabricated. Since CupriaTM ASSP chipsets can have variable features, VOIP or not, varying symmetric vs. asymmetric settings, it makes no sense to produce ASSPs until it is known what specific application they will serve.
http://www.rimsemi.com/products.html (http://www.rimsemi.com/products.html)

D1;)

[wheels]

Wheels,
The initial tests were never designed to be city wide. In his last PL Brad stated:
We have lined up demonstrations of our breakthrough technology with several potential customers. We are confident that these customers will ultimately buy our product in volume.

Additionally, this field-hardened unit can also be deployed in CO and RT environments for rigorous testing in real-world applications.

The chipset, line card and field evaluation board are all that is necessary for the telco to make a purchase decision. Once the customer decides what specific features are required on the final product, the ASSP (application specific signal processor) will be ordered and fabricated. Since CupriaTM ASSP chipsets can have variable features, VOIP or not, varying symmetric vs. asymmetric settings, it makes no sense to produce ASSPs until it is known what specific application they will serve.
http://www.rimsemi.com/products.html (http://www.rimsemi.com/products.html)

D1;)

You missed my point. There is speculation that Embarq's current city-wide market test is using Rim products. I don't think it is and my above statement is the reason why.

I have no doubt Embarq is working behind the scenes with Cupria FPGA's and line card (if it's finished), but IMO nothing in the recently publicized city-wide deployment involves Rim.

[destiny1]

Oh! you're right, if such a test is taking place, which I kind of doubt, it couldnt possibly be with Cupria chipsets. FPGA's would be too costly and unnecessary to produce for that purpose. Generally, an FPGA is used to determine what form the final product will take. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

D1;)

[wheels]

From Ihump

Breaking Business News
Embarq to try TV service package

http://www.kansascity.com/382/story/232733.html

Embarq Corp., the fourth-largest local-phone provider in the U.S., will test a television service in one of its markets to compete with cable companies.

Embarq, based in Overland Park, plans to offer TV with phone, Internet and wireless packages over its own network, said Harrison Campbell, president of consumer markets. Embarq now offers satellite TV in packages through an agreement with EchoStar Communications Corp.’s Dish Network.

Companies such as Time Warner Cable Inc. have lured customers away from Embarq with packages for home-phone service, leading to the loss of 146,000 subscribers in the second quarter. That has prompted phone companies such as AT&T Inc. to introduce TV to win customers on another front.

“We think that the costs of getting into video are coming down and the economics are there,” Campbell said in an interview. “At this point we feel better about it and we’re going to dip our toe in.”

Qwest Communications International Inc., the third-largest local-phone company in the U.S., said in June it may add a TV service if customers for AT&T’s U-verse TV package surge. Executive Vice President Dan Yost said then that he wanted to see that customers were ready to get TV from their phone companies.

Denver-based Qwest now offers television through an arrangement with DirectTV Group Inc. AT&T and Verizon Communications are the two largest local-phone companies in the U.S. by subscribers.

In late-morning trading, Embarq shares were down 41 cents at $58.62 on the New York Stock Exchange.

I wonder why they feel better about it?
I would like to believe it's because they tested Rim's chip as the indicated they would. Time will tell.
I also think they used an interesting phrase "we're going to dip our toe in." Sounds like they're not to sure of their decision.

The above is the test that is taking place in some market, presumably Las Vegas. Some assumed this test included Rim products. I don't believe it does.

Embarq and Rim are still likely to do a deal. I'm not discounting that. I just wanted to clairify that we're probably not involved in the above mentioned market test.

I think I've beat that into the ground. We're good.

I am looking for some news and a break out. I wonder how high the boys from New York will let the pps run? Kinda depends on the news and how many eyes are watching and lurking.

Destiny, you've quoted numbers of hits. How many people do you suppose the hits represent? How many people are poised to jump in when the pps starts to run? What kind of volume will we do when everyone realizes we clearly have the best game in town? If we get two or three PR's per week for several weeks, will the accumulation of news be good enough to absorb the warrants without backsliding? Is that possible? This inquiring mind would sure like to know.

[destiny1]

The above is the test that is taking place in some market, presumably Las Vegas. Some assumed this test included Rim products. I don't believe it does.

Embarq and Rim are still likely to do a deal. I'm not discounting that. I just wanted to clairify that we're probably not involved in the above mentioned market test.

I think I've beat that into the ground. We're good.

I am looking for some news and a break out. I wonder how high the boys from New York will let the pps run? Kinda depends on the news and how many eyes are watching and lurking.

Destiny, you've quoted numbers of hits. How many people do you suppose the hits represent? How many people are poised to jump in when the pps starts to run? What kind of volume will we do when everyone realizes we clearly have the best game in town? If we get two or three PR's per week for several weeks, will the accumulation of news be good enough to absorb the warrants without backsliding? Is that possible? This inquiring mind would sure like to know.

Wheels,

Ticktock stats show 900-1100 unique visitors/month. I suspect this is only a fraction of those who are watching and waiting for major news. Once the stock gets to a more respectable level, .50 -1.00, the mutual funds will begin jumping onboard. IMO, that's when things will really get exciting,. (Remember that big appreciation from .04 -.27? Word is that was a single mutual fund buying in earlier than normal. The challenge will be getting the stock to the level where mutual funds can buy in. Many will not invest simply because the price is so low, regardless of the promise. Because I believe Rim Semi is partnering with household names in the telecom industry, as deals are announced, name recognition will fuel bigger money buying in. I do believe it will take Rim Semi signing a big name or two for substantial appreciation. Trying to predict timing on this appreciation is an exercise in futility. But if history teaches us anything, it will take several years generally >3 for a good tech stock to peak. There are so many unknowns. I will say again however, as long as Rim Semi continues to perform, this stock is a can't miss proposition.

D1;)

[Stoppmann]

I occassionally peruse Extreme Copper's website to see if there is any indication that they are implementing RSMI technology. Extreme Copper has products on their website that indicate the next generation of broadband access.

"The Extreme Copper SRi-3000M is a next generation broadband access product that integrates multiple network components into a single gateway while taking advantage of new technology to offer VDSL range extension and preserve POTS service on existing wiring. The product provides 24-switched 10BaseS ports that are easily expandable to 720 ports, operating at 10 Mbps, full duplex, extendable up to 1200m/4000ft."

http://www.extremecopper.com/mtu.shtml

It doesn't come right out and say it, but alot of the features in Cupria are stated here.

I believe that this is also new.

"The Extreme Copper network terminal, NT 300, is customer premises equipment that uses 10BaseS technology to deliver 10BaseT Ethernet over twisted pair copper wire. It supports symmetrical or asymmetrical data modes and multi rate Ethernet type operation from below 1Mbps to 27Mbps. NT 300 offers robust operation on severely distorted lines."

http://www.extremecopper.com/cpe.shtml

Wireless, router, ethernet, etc. are capabilities of their new products.. Sounds like Cupria too me.

[doughjo]

Slow out of the gate but up 5.5%
Go Rim!

[deeba]

I occassionally peruse Extreme Copper's website to see if there is any indication that they are implementing RSMI technology. Extreme Copper has products on their website that indicate the next generation of broadband access.

"The Extreme Copper SRi-3000M is a next generation broadband access product that integrates multiple network components into a single gateway while taking advantage of new technology to offer VDSL range extension and preserve POTS service on existing wiring. The product provides 24-switched 10BaseS ports that are easily expandable to 720 ports, operating at 10 Mbps, full duplex, extendable up to 1200m/4000ft."

http://www.extremecopper.com/mtu.shtml

It doesn't come right out and say it, but alot of the features in Cupria are stated here.

I believe that this is also new.

"The Extreme Copper network terminal, NT 300, is customer premises equipment that uses 10BaseS technology to deliver 10BaseT Ethernet over twisted pair copper wire. It supports symmetrical or asymmetrical data modes and multi rate Ethernet type operation from below 1Mbps to 27Mbps. NT 300 offers robust operation on severely distorted lines."

http://www.extremecopper.com/cpe.shtml

Wireless, router, ethernet, etc. are capabilities of their new products.. Sounds like Cupria too me.

Stoppmann,

I believe you are on to something here. These are from the November 14, 2006 Extreme Copper PR:

"PORTLAND, OR: November 14, 2006: Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB: RSMI), an innovator in video-over-copper technology, and Extreme Copper, Inc. a supplier of DSL equipment solutions, jointly announced Rim Semi’s Cupria™ family of semiconductors will power new transport equipment from Extreme Copper to support advanced video, data and voice applications. The contract establishes Rim Semiconductor’s technology as the new standard for Extreme Copper’s next generation digital subscriber line access multiplexers (DSLAM) and customer premises equipment (CPE)."


"Extreme selected Rim Semiconductor’s technology for the superior data rate and reach for video applications. CupriaTM will be used in Extreme Copper’s new SRi3000 series of 4, 8 and 24 port DSLAM products, network line extenders and CPE products. "

“With its focus on innovating copper-based broadband solutions, Rim Semiconductor has advanced the DSL market,” says Robert V. Nino, president and CEO of Extreme Copper. “The new products will be the highest performing xDSL solution available. By incorporating Rim Semi’s new technology, we will have a better performing solution than equipment currently on the market—and we can better meet the performance requirements of our customers.”

“Our technology opens up tremendous opportunities for market differentiation for equipment suppliers,” adds Brad Ketch, CEO of Rim Semiconductor Company. “Extreme Copper is known for its quality equipment and early adoption of new technologies and we’re pleased they are the first company to bring Cupria™ to market. Their new line of Cupria™-based products validates our vision for better quality of service in video-over-copper technology.”



Here is the link to the entire PR:

http://www.rimsemi.com/press/20061114.html


deeba:cool:

[Stoppmann]

Stoppmann,

I believe you are on to something here. These are from the November 14, 2006 Extreme Copper PR:

"PORTLAND, OR: November 14, 2006: Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB: RSMI), an innovator in video-over-copper technology, and Extreme Copper, Inc. a supplier of DSL equipment solutions, jointly announced Rim Semi’s Cupria™ family of semiconductors will power new transport equipment from Extreme Copper to support advanced video, data and voice applications. The contract establishes Rim Semiconductor’s technology as the new standard for Extreme Copper’s next generation digital subscriber line access multiplexers (DSLAM) and customer premises equipment (CPE)."


"Extreme selected Rim Semiconductor’s technology for the superior data rate and reach for video applications. CupriaTM will be used in Extreme Copper’s new SRi3000 series of 4, 8 and 24 port DSLAM products, network line extenders and CPE products. "

“With its focus on innovating copper-based broadband solutions, Rim Semiconductor has advanced the DSL market,” says Robert V. Nino, president and CEO of Extreme Copper. “The new products will be the highest performing xDSL solution available. By incorporating Rim Semi’s new technology, we will have a better performing solution than equipment currently on the market—and we can better meet the performance requirements of our customers.”

“Our technology opens up tremendous opportunities for market differentiation for equipment suppliers,” adds Brad Ketch, CEO of Rim Semiconductor Company. “Extreme Copper is known for its quality equipment and early adoption of new technologies and we’re pleased they are the first company to bring Cupria™ to market. Their new line of Cupria™-based products validates our vision for better quality of service in video-over-copper technology.”



Here is the link to the entire PR:

http://www.rimsemi.com/press/20061114.html


deeba:cool:

Have you looked at Extreme Copper's product description. What do you think. Do think that Cupria is inside?

[doughjo]

the seller shows and the buying stops.
Come on rim give investors a reason to spank dat ask.

[Stoppmann]

In May 2007, the company received $400,000 in proceeds from the issuance of a note payable which matures today, on August 22, 2007. I wonder if we are going to see an SEC filing later in the day.

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1026595/000101968707001803/rim_10qsb-043007.htm

[Stoppmann]

Destiny,

Any information as to when your interview with Brad will be? We are approaching the end of the month.

Stoppmann

[wheels]

Does anyone have any information as to when news might happen? I thought it would begin this week but not so.

Next week ends with Labor Day weekend so if there is no news on Monday it probably won't happen next week either.

None of the pending news apparently qualifies as a "material event" or we whould have heard something. Hopefully there are a bunch of "non-material events" lined up of the two per week variety. An accumulation of "lesser" events should still have a positive impact. I fear a trickle of news won't do much at all and a continued absence will start becoming very painful.

[doughjo]

According to Brad they do have material events that need to be out this month. The buying started last week cause everyone thought news this week. Even me. News tomorrow and big news Monday. imo

[Stoppmann]

According to Brad they do have material events that need to be out this month. The buying started last week cause everyone thought news this week. Even me. News tomorrow and big news Monday. imo

Thanks. We've witnessed a rare Category 5 hurricane - Dean. Brad in his recent PL's has indicated that RSMI has 3 new telco customers, a new equipment manufacturer, and that the cupria technology will be demonstrated to customers, the details of any of this has not been made public. I hope that the material news to be reported will give this stock a major boost.

I continue to believe that Cupria is inside Extreme Copper's product based on the statement below

http://www.extremecopper.com/dlc.shtml

"One product has the ability to function as a DSLAM, a full-featured router with Subscriber Management (SMS) and as a versatile edge switch for VLAN operation and link aggregation. This is all done in a single 1RU, 19-inch rackmounted unit that easily replaces the expensive conventional DSLAM and provides high-speed Ethernet data rates not found in today’s DSLAMs. The Extreme SRi 3000 provides switching capability at the network edge. Additionally, it replaces and integrates the functionality of an expensive SMS router without the added expense."

[destiny1]

Destiny,

Any information as to when your interview with Brad will be? We are approaching the end of the month.

Stoppmann
Nothing yet! I'll check and again and get back to you.

[doughjo]

no news = no interview

[destiny1]

no news = no interview
You are probably right. But like I've said before, the question is not if, but when.

[doughjo]

GO Ray!!
lol

[Stoppmann]

According to Brad they do have material events that need to be out this month. The buying started last week cause everyone thought news this week. Even me. News tomorrow and big news Monday. imo

Is this based on an email or phone conversation with Brad? Just curious as to why you believe there are material events to be reported.

[deeba]

Thanks. We've witnessed a rare Category 5 hurricane - Dean. Brad in his recent PL's has indicated that RSMI has 3 new telco customers, a new equipment manufacturer, and that the cupria technology will be demonstrated to customers, the details of any of this has not been made public. I hope that the material news to be reported will give this stock a major boost.

I continue to believe that Cupria is inside Extreme Copper's product based on the statement below

http://www.extremecopper.com/dlc.shtml

"One product has the ability to function as a DSLAM, a full-featured router with Subscriber Management (SMS) and as a versatile edge switch for VLAN operation and link aggregation. This is all done in a single 1RU, 19-inch rackmounted unit that easily replaces the expensive conventional DSLAM and provides high-speed Ethernet data rates not found in today’s DSLAMs. The Extreme SRi 3000 provides switching capability at the network edge. Additionally, it replaces and integrates the functionality of an expensive SMS router without the added expense."

Stoppmann,

They have told us that Cupria will be inside Extreme Copper's SRi3000:

Extreme selected Rim Semiconductor’s technology for the superior data rate and reach for video applications. CupriaTM will be used in Extreme Copper’s new SRi3000 series of 4, 8 and 24 port DSLAM products, network line extenders and CPE products.

This statement comes from the Rim Semi PR from November 14,2006.

http://www.rimsemi.com/press/20061114.html


deeba:cool:

[destiny1]

Stoppmann,

They have told us that Cupria will be inside Extreme Copper's SRi3000:

Extreme selected Rim Semiconductor’s technology for the superior data rate and reach for video applications. CupriaTM will be used in Extreme Copper’s new SRi3000 series of 4, 8 and 24 port DSLAM products, network line extenders and CPE products.

This statement comes from the Rim Semi PR from November 14,2006.

http://www.rimsemi.com/press/20061114.html


deeba:cool:

Outstanding work Deeb!

[doughjo]

I agree that its good to see E.C. using Cupria. But lets not get to excited.
Its only 114,000 in sales. We need more...A lot more...

[deeba]

I agree that its good to see E.C. using Cupria. But lets not get to excited.
Its only 114,000 in sales. We need more...A lot more...

You have to start somewhere.................That is just the beginning.



deeba:cool:

[McCloud]

I had an interesting conversation with a verizon rep yesterday. I was mentioning that I heard a talk by somebody who evaluated the new I Phone by AT&T. He said that although there were some issues with the phone and the ease of doing certain things he would have bought it if it were with Verizon instead of AT&T. He considered AT&T the worst network and Verizon the best.

The Verizon rep said that Apple came to them first, but Verizon wanted any bugs worked out first by somebody else.

It makes me consider how that could apply to Cupria. The first product (EXtreme Copper? maybe, but maybe even a first actual telco) may have to get out and in use before some will consider it.

Ernie

[jjz34]

I have an iphone and I have been lucky enough not to experience any bugs at all. Always had AT&T so, that wasn't an issue. Anyway, Verizon has to be wondering if they "snoozed" and lost. At&T jumped on this product and is making a killing I bet.(I'm just guessing here.) If that is the case, then Verizon, I imagine, is kicking themselves in the pants for passing on this product. Hopefully AT&T takes the same approach if they get a chance to look at Cupria. Hopefully Verizon learned a lesson.

[destiny1]

I had an interesting conversation with a verizon rep yesterday. I was mentioning that I heard a talk by somebody who evaluated the new I Phone by AT&T. He said that although there were some issues with the phone and the ease of doing certain things he would have bought it if it were with Verizon instead of AT&T. He considered AT&T the worst network and Verizon the best.

The Verizon rep said that Apple came to them first, but Verizon wanted any bugs worked out first by somebody else.

It makes me consider how that could apply to Cupria. The first product (EXtreme Copper? maybe, but maybe even a first actual telco) may have to get out and in use before some will consider it.

Ernie

Ernie,

I think your assumptions are right on! Not only is Rim Semi introducing a new product, but they are introducing a new method of delivering data via IPSL. The telco industry has in time past experienced considerable challenge introducing higher speed data transfer methods (VDSL 2) which are compatible with the existing network. As result, there have been few real solutions introduced that truly upgrade the embedded copper infrastructure. This results in pent up demand. The downside is skepticism. That is why these tests within telco networks are so crucial. If you follow Qualcomm's history, they did not really start moving forward until CDMA was deployed in their first large carrier in Korea, Korea Electronics and Telecom.
Revenue - The Early Valuation Driver! (http://javascript<b></b>:void(window.open('http://www.rimsemitalk.com/1992-1.pdf','','resizable=yes,location=no,menubar=no,sc rollbars=no,status=no,toolbar=no,fullscreen=yes,de pendent=no')))
The need is so great however; Rim is probably getting lots of calls from telcos to test Rim Semi’s tech. The upside, if the tech tests as advertised, telcos everywhere will be lining up to buy CupriaTM chipsets.

D1;)

[doughjo]

IPSL SIG
Whats going on with that?
I thought they were to have updates every quarter.

[doughjo]

With low volume we could see .05's again.
seller at .065

[Stoppmann]

In May 2007, the company received $400,000 in proceeds from the issuance of a note payable which matures today, on August 22, 2007. I wonder if we are going to see an SEC filing later in the day.

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1026595/000101968707001803/rim_10qsb-043007.htm

A note was payable yesterday and yet no SEC filing. I wonder how they paid it or if they got an extension?

[destiny1]

IPSL Specification Targets Video over Copper Wires
BusinessWire - August 24, 2007 6:00 AM ET
https://images.etrade.wallst.com/v1/images/news/news_bot.gif
Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB:RSMI) announced today that it has readied Release 1.0 of the Internet Protocol Subscriber Line(TM) (IPSL(TM)) specification. IPSL 1.0 allows data speeds as high as 384 megabits per second (mbps), versus 100 mbps for the nearest similar technology, VDSL2. IPSL 1.0 also specifies data speeds of up to 35 mbps at distances that are as far as 8,000 feet from the nearest telephone company facility. This reach is designed to be more appropriate for advanced telephone network services like Internet protocol television (IPTV) than existing DSL technologies are.
Rim Semiconductor Company is the first company to build (spacing) IPSL1.0-compliant semiconductors for inclusion in a variety of telecommunications equipment products. Rim Semi has used its patented and patent-pending technologies to enhance data protocols, modulation schemes, noise reduction algorithms and other core technologies that together achieve results which are far better than existing technologies. IPSL 1.0 will be presented for ratification at the Fall 2007 meeting of the IPSL Special Interest Group (www.ipslsig.org) (http://www.ipslsig.org)). The Company is demonstrating IPSL 1.0 to telephone companies and to equipment makers in several countries now.
"The IPSL Special Interest Group is actively seeking promoters and adopters who want to build their businesses using IPSL," said Bill Narin, president of the IPSL SIG. "We are confident that this new specification will usher in new profit streams for telephone companies worldwide."
"Although all of the Rim Semi board and management team have been proponents of DSL for many years," stated Brad Ketch, president and chief executive officer of Rim Semiconductor, "the breakthrough IPSL specification takes up where VDSL2 leaves off and delivers the performance that today's telcos need."
About Rim Semiconductor Company
Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB:RSMI) develops technology for telecommunications companies to deliver demanding new video and data services with lower network costs. The company's products allow data to be transmitted at greater speed and across extended distances over existing copper wire -- all with the highest quality of service -- for a better end-user experience. For more information, visit www.rimsemi.com (http://www.rimsemi.com).
With the exception of historical information contained in this press release, this press release may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the following: product development difficulties; market demand and acceptance of products; the impact of changing economic conditions; business conditions in the Internet and telecommunications industries; reliance on third parties, including potential suppliers, licensors, and licensees; the impact of competitors and their products; risks concerning future technology; and other factors detailed in this press release and in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Rim Semiconductor is under no obligation and does not assume any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement in this press release in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise in the future.
SOURCE: Rim Semiconductor Company
Rim Semiconductor CompanyBrad Ketch, 503-257-6700info@rimsemi.com

[McCloud]

Now we can see that there is a huge advantage to IPSL at this time. This is almost 4 times what has been touted previously and at increased distance.

However, I notice that it is called IPSL 1.0 instead of Cupria 1.7. WE will get clarification I am sure.

Way to go Rim!!!!

[Stoppmann]

Now we can see that there is a huge advantage to IPSL at this time. This is almost 4 times what has been touted previously and at increased distance.

However, I notice that it is called IPSL 1.0 instead of Cupria 1.7. WE will get clarification I am sure.

Way to go Rim!!!!

That was a great PR to wake up to. We also see the reason why manufacturing of the ASSP was delayed. Cupria 1.6 or 1.7 was definitely worth the wait. Did you notice that demonstrations of the technology are occurring in several countries, meaning now.

[destiny1]

Now we can see that there is a huge advantage to IPSL at this time. This is almost 4 times what has been touted previously and at increased distance.

However, I notice that it is called IPSL 1.0 instead of Cupria 1.7. WE will get clarification I am sure.

Way to go Rim!!!!

Ernie,

This press release is all about continued preparation for the IPSL protocol to be accepted as a worldwide standard.

IPSL is the protocol that defines how CupriaTM chipsets work. By presenting IPSL 1.0 for ratification Rim Semi is saying, the methods and parameters described in this specification is how data using CupriaTM chipsets is to be transferred.

This is important for developing uniformity in future product development. And this is especially true being that the IPSL protocol is an open standard. Many companies will be developing products based on the IPSL protocol. In order to insure interoperability and uniformity, a standard or blueprint, if you will, is necessary which will define all future product development. It’s like building a McDonalds franchise. McDonalds developed a product that works. Duplicating that product via the cookie-cutter approach ensures future products will operate succeed exactly in the same way.

Once IPSL 1.0 is ratified by the industry partners, new product development will begin in earnest. Once product development reaches critical mass, (enough telcos want to use IPSL) the industry will drive acceptance of the IPSL protocol as a worldwide standard.

D1 ;)

[Stoppmann]

Ernie,

This press release is all about continued preparation for the IPSL protocol to be accepted as a worldwide standard.

IPSL is the protocol that defines how CupriaTM chipsets work. By presenting IPSL 1.0 for ratification Rim Semi is saying, the methods and parameters described in this specification is how data using CupriaTM chipsets is to be transferred.

This is important for developing uniformity in future product development. And this is especially true being that the IPSL protocol is an open standard. Many companies will be developing products based on the IPSL protocol. In order to insure interoperability and uniformity, a standard or blueprint, if you will, is necessary which will define all future product development. It’s like building a McDonalds franchise. McDonalds developed a product that works. Duplicating that product via the cookie-cutter approach ensures future products will operate/succeed exactly in the same way.

Once IPSL 1.0 is ratified by the industry partners, new product development will begin in earnest. Once product development reaches critical mass, (enough telcos want to use IPSL) the industry will drive acceptance of the IPSL protocol as a worldwide standard.

D1 ;)

Great summary

[Stoppmann]

Anyone have an idea how long the evaluation period will be for evaluating the technology? Our we talking hours, days, weeks, or longer.

[Stoppmann]

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1026595/000101968707002779/0001019687-07-002779-index.htm

[Stoppmann]

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1026595/000101968707002779/0001019687-07-002779-index.htm

It's no big deal

[wheels]

With the PR being released on a Friday I'm thinking this was just an appetizer. I'll look for salad and soup courses next week and the main course just after Labor Day. It will be interesting to see what we'll have for dessert. Hopefully we'll begin to eat really well in the weeks and months ahead. Me thinks our days of fast food are now behind us.

[McCloud]

With the PR being released on a Friday I'm thinking this was just an appetizer. I'll look for salad and soup courses next week and the main course just after Labor Day. It will be interesting to see what we'll have for dessert. Hopefully we'll begin to eat really well in the weeks and months ahead. Me thinks our days of fast food are now behind us.


I certainly hope your right. I'd like to become accustomed to prime cuts of beef.
Ernie

[wheels]

Speed and distance is much more than we thought it would be. Is anyone else excited about that?

[doughjo]

I'm excited. But I'm tired of hearing what the tech can do or how great it is... I want to see orders. Anyone think we'll see orders soon?

[Stoppmann]

I'm excited. But I'm tired of hearing what the tech can do or how great it is... I want to see orders. Anyone think we'll see orders soon?

I'm with you on that. Timing of orders, imo, will depend on how long the evaluation period is. I think Wheels has said something to the effect "if they plug it in and it lights up the board, orders will start flowing". If the decision process is that quick, we will know very soon. If not, who knows.

[McCloud]

Speed and distance is much more than we thought it would be. Is anyone else excited about that?

The increase in speed and distance is exciting. The last report we got on Cupria was that 1.6 was faster and simpler than previous versions. I also notice that they mentioned IPSL 1.0 in that June 26 PR. i.e.

Rim Semiconductor Company’s newest patent pending technology or RQAM™ will be used in Rim Semi’s upcoming Cupria™ Rel. 1.6. RQAM™ can move data faster, and across longer distances of copper wire, and with a much lower bit error rate, than the company’s previous technology, employed in Cupria™ Rel. 1.5, could. It also outperforms competing technologies like VDSL2 and ADSL2+ by a wider margin than the company had previously benchmarked.

In addition to higher performance, RQAM™ offers lower cost. The projected gate count for Cupria™ Rel. 1.6 is now approximately half what it was for Rel. 1.5. This reduction is projected to also lower the power consumption, heat dissipation, complexity and cost of Cupria™, thus increasing the projected profitability of the product line.

Rim Semi will offer RQAM™ as a significant improvement over the conventional quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) system that is used in the IPSL draft Release 1.0 standard. In addition to the proposed use in IPSL, RQAM™ is applicable to a variety of different industries including high-definition television, wireless and any digital subscriber line (DSL) technology.

Still, the reaction I get from some from this announcement is that it doesn't mean much, they can say whatever they want, because it doesn't culminate in sales. OK I can understand the reaction, so let's see those orders.

Ernie

[doughjo]

what about logic research and the 3 companies that signed MOU's?
We should be getting orders from them soon. At least I would think.

[McCloud]

I'm excited. But I'm tired of hearing what the tech can do or how great it is... I want to see orders. Anyone think we'll see orders soon?

Another thing I like about this reported speed and distance is the long previous references about "disruptive technology" could again be applied.

[jjz34]

OK, I expected something a little different this morning than a price in the mid 6 range. Not to put too fine of a point on things, but this is starting to piss me off...excuse my french. :mad:

[doughjo]

The potential here is just enormous, and we are working very hard. We’ll provide updates to investors in September using press releases and our quarterly filing, which is due on the 13th.



Thanks,





Brad Ketch

[Stoppmann]

The potential here is just enormous, and we are working very hard. We’ll provide updates to investors in September using press releases and our quarterly filing, which is due on the 13th.



Thanks,





Brad Ketch

Thanks doughjo

[destiny1]

I know many are anxiously awaiting new PR's from Rim Semi. It looks like we can expect significant develops in the 9/13/07 quarterly report.

I can share this. Monthly, the interest in ticktockstock.com continues to grow. Whether this represents continued new interest in Rim Semi or simply more of the over 9,000 Rim Semi investors finding this site, more and more investors tune here regularly.

With one day remaining in the month of August, ticktockstock.com is on schedule to surpass 260,000 hits this month. This is an average of over 8500 hits per day. That is between 350-2100 hits per hour! We have regular visitors from over 25 countries.

Either way, thanks for being here. I'm confident the best is yet to come

D1;)

[doughjo]

Rim Semiconductor Company is all set to introduce Release 1.0 of its Internet Protocol Subscriber Line (IPSL) specification.





In addition to allowing data speeds as high as 384 megabits per second (mbps), versus 100 mbps for the nearest similar technology (VDSL2), the IPSL 1.0 specifies data speeds of up to 35 mbps at distances that are as far as 8,000 feet from the nearest telephone company facility.


Rim believes the extended reach of the new specification is more appropriate for advanced telephone network services like Internet protocol television (IPTV (News - Alert)) than existing DSL technologies.

Rim Semiconductor Company has built IPSL1.0-compliant semiconductors for inclusion in a large number of telecommunications equipment products. The company has utilized its patented and patent-pending technologies to enhance data protocols, modulation schemes, noise reduction algorithms and other core technologies.

IPSL 1.0 will be presented for ratification at the Fall 2007 meeting of the IPSL Special Interest Group. Currently Rim Semi is demonstrating IPSL 1.0 to telephone companies and to equipment makers in several countries.

“The IPSL Special Interest Group is actively seeking promoters and adopters who want to build their businesses using IPSL,” said Bill Narin, president of the IPSL SIG in a statement.

“We are confident that this new specification will usher in new profit streams for telephone companies worldwide,” he added.

According to Brad Ketch, president and chief executive officer of Rim Semiconductor, all of the Rim Semi board and management team have been proponents of DSL for many years. However, the breakthrough IPSL specification takes up where VDSL2 leaves off and delivers the performance that today’s telcos need.

Rim Semiconductor Company develops technology for telecommunications companies to deliver demanding new video and data services with lower network costs.

[doughjo]

> Rim Semiconductor Co. of Portland, Ore., has prepared Version 1.0 of its Internet Protocol Subscriber Line spec, which it says allows 35 MBps from as far as 8,000 feet.

News is spreading;)

[destiny1]

Some despair by the seemingly unbridled attacks on Rim Semi from wolves in sheep’s clothing.

Here is a NY Times article from late last year that brings perspective on the fiercely fought turf wars that rage between incumbent service providers and those who seek to dethrone. People this game is for keeps. A few companies will win and there will be many losers. After you read this article, you will conclude as I have that the incumbents will not concede defeat without a fight. Do not bother trying to change opinion. Its not personal, its business.

http://www.rimsemitalk.com/Phone%20vs%20Cable.pdf (http://www.rimsemitalk.com/Phone%20vs%20Cable.pdf)

D1 ;)

[Stoppmann]

What do you think of this? Do you think this is Cupria?

http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Embarq-10Mbps-87145

[destiny1]

What do you think of this? Do you think this is Cupria?

http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Embarq-10Mbps-87145

Don't think this is CupriaTM just yet. FTTC (fiber-to-the-curb) usually implies some form of VDSL 2, compression or pair- bonding. Based on advertised speeds, its probably service provided on shorter loops using these older technologies. When CupriaTM chipsets are unveiled, we'll see much larger advertised data rates.
D1;)

[Stoppmann]

Don't think this is CupriaTM just yet. FTTC (fiber-to-the-curb) usually implies some form of VDSL 2, compression or pair- bonding. Based on advertised speeds, its probably service provided on shorter loops using these older technologies. When CupriaTM chipsets are unveiled, we'll see much larger advertised data rates.
D1;)

So what do you think is Embarq's purpose of the upgrade when Cupria is so much better?

[destiny1]

So what do you think is Embarq's purpose of the upgrade when Cupria is so much better?

IMO, because wireline customer loss is so accelerated (last year 2-5% per quarter) I believe telcos will deploy any tech that is cost effective and increases line capacity. They must provide existing customers hope, even if it is a temporary solution or lose them to VOIP, cellular or cable companies. Regardless, the infrastructure upgrade is necessary in prep for IPTV/HD deployment.

10mbps? Who knows, it sounds like compression or possibly pair-bonding on short loops. VDSL 2 will provide more bandwidth on short loops but its greatest challenge is compatability and high costs for infrastructure upgrade (new DSLAMs and more of them). A telco is not likely to go the VDSL 2 route if it is perceived as a temporary fix. Compression on the other hand is a stop gap possibility. The high bit error rate and latency issues will limit its use in high bandwidth scenarios.

D1;)

[destiny1]

Oh by the way. I've postulated Alcatel is making Rim Semi's IPTV optimized DSLAMs. If so, guess who else is in the loop?

BTW, this came off the Rim Semi website!!

http://www1.alcatel-lucent.com/tripleplay/microsoft.jhtml;jsessionid=YKB3ADMUGUZQFLAWFRUE1EF MCYWGI3GC

D1;)

[destiny1]

As you may already know Brad recorded the 2007 Shareholder meeting comments. There is information about industry relationships. Just in case, here it is again.

Highlights include:
1. MOU's signed with 4 Asian companies.
2. 2 of Europe's largest telcos testing tech.
3. eSilicon will fund Cupria chip fabrication
4. IP valued at 10s of millions.
5. Able to reach 1st year revenue goals with Embarq alone. (blows up that smoke screen Embarq stated: "small market test some time next year."

http://www.rimsemi.com/about_company.html

D1;)

[wheels]

In the Old Testament there was a simple test to determine if a person was a prophet of God. If you were wrong you weren’t God's man and they stoned you. Playing prophet was a short-lived profession. It’s a good thing we’re not doing that anymore or I’d be dead meat. I forecast a release of news this week that didn’t materialize.

One school of thought holds that no news except news about revenue will move the stock price. Therefore, don’t waste other news until revenue is announced. Then use the “lesser” news to further push up the price. The other school of thought is to systematically announce “lesser” news as a build up to the big news about revenue.

I’d like to entertain a discussion about which philosophy would more likely move the pps. Which philosophy would likely give the most “bang for the buck?” Several opinions would be appreciated. After all, I don’t want to get stoned (biblically speaking, of course.)

[destiny1]

In the Old Testament there was a simple test to determine if a person was a prophet of God. If you were wrong you weren’t God's man and they stoned you. Playing prophet was a short-lived profession. It’s a good thing we’re not doing that anymore or I’d be dead meat. I forecast a release of news this week that didn’t materialize.

One school of thought holds that no news except news about revenue will move the stock price. Therefore, don’t waste other news until revenue is announced. Then use the “lesser” news to further push up the price. The other school of thought is to systematically announce “lesser” news as a build up to the big news about revenue.

I’d like to entertain a discussion about which philosophy would more likely move the pps. Which philosophy would likely give the most “bang for the buck?” Several opinions would be appreciated. After all, I don’t want to get stoned (biblically speaking, of course.)

Wheels,

IMO, your assumptions were correct, just the timing a bit off. I believe Rim Semi is judiciously timing PRs to maximize share price increase. The longer they wait, the greater likelihood they can crown this next release period with the signings of a major account. I do believe there are more PRs waiting to be released. The party Rim had a few weeks ago was not, IMO, only about release of the initial IPSL 1.0 specs.

Brad stated in the 2007 shareholder’s meeting summary in May the tech is being tested all over the world, on all 5 continents, including the two largest wireline carriers in Europe. (Duetsche Telekom, 38 million wirelines and France Telecom, 48 million wirelines). We should be hearing results of these tests soon. I’m sure this means Embarq and IMO the US Government results are also pending. Whether testing results will be made public or only purchase orders remains to be seen.

http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=124865

I also believe Rim has received additional Purchase Orders. Remember he stated at the shareholders dinner that Rim would stockpile a few of these before submitting them to TSMC for fabrication. I’m expecting some of this to come out in the 9/13/07 quarterly. Testing should have begun 2-3 months ago.

Regarding market impact, that is a good question. I truly believe many market players are waiting until Rim Semi announces signing a major account. Major telcos tend to follow one another. The first major signing will likely bring a flood of new activity. I’m not sure dribbling smaller news in the interim will have much effect on the stock price.

BTW, I've heard much of what is posted here gets posted on other boards and often ridiculed. You used the term "prophet" earlier in you post. Myself and many on this board would never claim such a divine position. But it recently just occurred to me: Noah was ridiculed mercilessly in his day... right up until it started to rain.

D1;)

[McCloud]

I've been surprisingly confident for some time considering the almost deafening silence. It does no good to argue with non-believers. The proof will be seen we hope "soon".

For awhile I thought I would sell the major portion of my holdings in the first run up after a deal with a major player. I thought the excitement might take us beyond reasonable valuations. Now I think that we may see better runs with subsequent contracts. I just don't want to do what I did last time and hold and lose a million. Even though necessity made me sell more than I wished and therefore come out even, I didn't acquire much. This is because I sold for living expenses. The house I could have purchased for cash at $135,000 is over $500,000 now.

Ernie

[wheels]

Wheels,

IMO, your assumptions were correct, just the timing a bit off. I believe Rim Semi is judiciously timing PRs to maximize share price increase. The longer they wait, the greater likelihood they can crown this next release period with the signings of a major account. I do believe there are more PRs waiting to be released. The party Rim had a few weeks ago was not, IMO, only about release of the initial IPSL 1.0 specs.

Brad stated in the 2007 shareholder’s meeting summary in May the tech is being tested all over the world, on all 5 continents, including the two largest wireline carriers in Europe. (Duetsche Telekom, 38 million wirelines and France Telecom, 48 million wirelines). We should be hearing results of these tests soon. I’m sure this means Embarq and IMO the US Government results are also pending. Whether testing results will be made public or only purchase orders remains to be seen.

http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=124865

I also believe Rim has received additional Purchase Orders. Remember he stated at the shareholders dinner that Rim would stockpile a few of these before submitting them to TSMC for fabrication. I’m expecting some of this to come out in the 9/13/07 quarterly. Testing should have begun 2-3 months ago.

Regarding market impact, that is a good question. I truly believe many market players are waiting until Rim Semi announces signing a major account. Major telcos tend to follow one another. The first major signing will likely bring a flood of new activity. I’m not sure dribbling smaller news in the interim will have much effect on the stock price.

BTW, I've heard much of what is posted here gets posted on other boards and often ridiculed. You used the term "prophet" earlier in you post. Myself and many on this board would never claim such a divine position. But it recently just occurred to me: Noah was ridiculed mercilessly in his day... right up until it started to rain.

D1;)


Any current PR's that Rim is holding are not about material events. Of that we can be sure. I believe they have only four days upon which they can sit on a material announcement. So, unless something happened in the last four days, everything currently on hold is something less than a material event.

We know there won't be any announcements about revenue in the near future. Revenue can't happen until product is shipped. Accumulating enough orders to do the first run of chips would be a material event that would have to precede a revenue announcement. So, revenue will be a ways off. Probably more like December or January. Orders have to come first.

So, can the pps move substantially before we have revenue? Some maintain there will not be significant price change without revenue. I’m not in that camp. I’m thinking if a big telco places a big order the pps will zoom because the rest of the telcos are very likely to follow. But that hasn’t yet happened, because it would be considered a material event.

Although it must not be big news, still I wonder what news we have and why Rim would sit on it in light of the waffling share price. Hummmm. Guess I’ll have to keep pondering.

[Stoppmann]

Any current PR's that Rim is holding are not about material events. Of that we can be sure. I believe they have only four days upon which they can sit on a material announcement. So, unless something happened in the last four days, everything currently on hold is something less than a material event.

We know there won't be any announcements about revenue in the near future. Revenue can't happen until product is shipped. Accumulating enough orders to do the first run of chips would be a material event that would have to precede a revenue announcement. So, revenue will be a ways off. Probably more like December or January. Orders have to come first.

So, can the pps move substantially before we have revenue? Some maintain there will not be significant price change without revenue. I’m not in that camp. I’m thinking if a big telco places a big order the pps will zoom because the rest of the telcos are very likely to follow. But that hasn’t yet happened, because it would be considered a material event.

Although it must not be big news, still I wonder what news we have and why Rim would sit on it in light of the waffling share price. Hummmm. Guess I’ll have to keep pondering.

What constitutes a material event that requires a company to issue a PR?

With regards to revenue, if RSMI fulfilled the purchase order to Extreme Copper in the last quarter, as they said they would, then revenue should appear in their financial statements that will be filed next week.

[wheels]

What constitutes a material event that requires a company to issue a PR?

With regards to revenue, if RSMI fulfilled the purchase order to Extreme Copper in the last quarter, as they said they would, then revenue should appear in their financial statements that will be filed next week.

I doubt that a small amount of FPGA revenue will count for much. The revenue that will count will come from the ASSP.

However, an accumulation of orders would be a good kick off. IMO

[paulv]

Okay fellow investors, I will bow down and ask the really stupid question of the day...

Is RIM Semiconductor as interested in the value of the stock at this time, or perhaps is their interest more focused on selling the product and becoming successful in this venture?

Yes, I understand that the two go hand in hand, but from the company's perspective, what is the main goal? Oops, that was two stupid questions!

PV

[McCloud]

Okay fellow investors, I will bow down and ask the really stupid question of the day...

Is RIM Semiconductor as interested in the value of the stock at this time, or perhaps is their interest more focused on selling the product and becoming successful in this venture?

Yes, I understand that the two go hand in hand, but from the company's perspective, what is the main goal? Oops, that was two stupid questions!

PV
Not so stupid. I believe without a doubt at this point that they are not really concerned in the least about the stock price. It has been shown by previous efforts to boost the stock price that it is not going to respond significantly until major news comes. That is verifiable sales preferably from a major carrier.

There certainly has been an effort in the past to affect the stock price because the support of the company and it's very existence depended on stock sales. This low stock price and high overhead has cost us dearly in dilution. However, at this point (if we believe the company) they should have what they need to get us to where we want to be. It is reported that Rim has working chips (at least FPGAs) and test equipment for beta testing. It has been reported that such tests are going on. If such tests do not result in sales the company has set it self up to collapse.

At least that is my opinion, Ernie

[Stoppmann]

I doubt that a small amount of FPGA revenue will count for much. The revenue that will count will come from the ASSP.

However, an accumulation of orders would be a good kick off. IMO

I agree with you. But at least we know that RSMI has fulfilled its order to Extreme Copper (scroll down the link).

http://www.extremecopper.com/products.shtml

[destiny1]

I agree with you. But at least we know that RSMI has fulfilled its order to Extreme Copper (scroll down the link).

http://www.extremecopper.com/products.shtml

I guess we now know at least one company who develped the Rim Semi's FPGA line card and filed evaluation chassis.

D1;)

[doughjo]

Nice find Stoppmann. "IPSL Inside" I like the sound of that.
More orders please

[destiny1]

Nice find Stoppmann. "IPSL Inside" I like the sound of that.
More orders please

We're all for that Doughjo. Also, its fairly clear now since Extreme Copper's version of the line card and test evaluation module are pictured on both websites, it stands to reason Extreme Copper is aware of all the various telcos around the world who are testing CupriaTM chipsets and possibly even shipped the devices.
D1;)

[jjz34]

In the Old Testament there was a simple test to determine if a person was a prophet of God. If you were wrong you weren’t God's man and they stoned you. Playing prophet was a short-lived profession. It’s a good thing we’re not doing that anymore or I’d be dead meat. I forecast a release of news this week that didn’t materialize.

One school of thought holds that no news except news about revenue will move the stock price. Therefore, don’t waste other news until revenue is announced. Then use the “lesser” news to further push up the price. The other school of thought is to systematically announce “lesser” news as a build up to the big news about revenue.

I’d like to entertain a discussion about which philosophy would more likely move the pps. Which philosophy would likely give the most “bang for the buck?” Several opinions would be appreciated. After all, I don’t want to get stoned (biblically speaking, of course.)


Of course to play this game I guess we have to assume that the debenture folks are done selling or whatever.... but I agree with you, it is clear that most news short of announcements of serious revenue (NOT $114K from Extreme Copper but much more than that) will not move the shareprice. The only news that would get me excited short of revenues, is news "on the record" from a major telco (not Rim paraphrasing a statement or two from a former muckitymuck of another company) that Cupria has been tested by them and they validate performance...which is not going to happen from any US telco if they are as secretive as I am told. Beyond that, I don't think it matters whether there is a lead up to the Big News or not in the longer run.

Stuff about the IPSL -SIG and the "gaining interest" stuff will do nada!! We have been hearing from RIM about how great our tech is and how strong interest is for years now. WE GET IT! Yet currently, if I drop a few pennies on the ground, I'm essentially looking at a RIM share...so potential and interest stuff isn't going to cut it. It's time to OVERDELIVER, to borrow part of a phrase used several shareholder meetings ago. If Rim can show 3rd party major telco validation (Europe, Asia if not the US) and assure me that the chip is in demand, I can be patient to let the rest of the world wake up and "discover" us and buy in. If it's a slower, but steady rise, I am fine with that. (not a 6 cent to a 7.5 cent rise mind you, but a 6 cent to a 15 cent to a 25 cent to a 30 cent etc etc) At least then, we have some confidence and maybe a balance sheet that's in the black for a change.

[HopefulOne]

Of course to play this game I guess we have to assume that the debenture folks are done selling or whatever.... but I agree with you, it is clear that most news short of announcements of serious revenue (NOT $114K from Extreme Copper but much more than that) will not move the shareprice. The only news that would get me excited short of revenues, is news "on the record" from a major telco (not Rim paraphrasing a statement or two from a former muckitymuck of another company) that Cupria has been tested by them and they validate performance...which is not going to happen from any US telco if they are as secretive as I am told. Beyond that, I don't think it matters whether there is a lead up to the Big News or not in the longer run.

Stuff about the IPSL -SIG and the "gaining interest" stuff will do nada!! We have been hearing from RIM about how great our tech is and how strong interest is for years now. WE GET IT! Yet currently, if I drop a few pennies on the ground, I'm essentially looking at a RIM share...so potential and interest stuff isn't going to cut it. It's time to OVERDELIVER, to borrow part of a phrase used several shareholder meetings ago. If Rim can show 3rd party major telco validation (Europe, Asia if not the US) and assure me that the chip is in demand, I can be patient to let the rest of the world wake up and "discover" us and buy in. If it's a slower, but steady rise, I am fine with that. (not a 6 cent to a 7.5 cent rise mind you, but a 6 cent to a 15 cent to a 25 cent to a 30 cent etc etc) At least then, we have some confidence and maybe a balance sheet that's in the black for a change.
VERY well said! You must be an attorney or something... LOL

[doughjo]

we will hit the .05s really soon.

[jjz34]

VERY well said! You must be an attorney or something... LOL

My greatest and most sincere hope related to this stock is that we receive news, in the very near future, that allows Brad and/ or Ray to call me up and say "I TOLD YOU SO!!!" and that we are all rewarded for sticking it out!

[deeba]

Reach Square
Radius Miles
1,000’ .11
2,000’ .45
3,000’ 1.01
4,000’ 1.80
5,000’ 2.82
5,280’ 3.14
6,000’ 4.05
7,000’ 5.52
8,000’ 7.21
9,000’ 9.12
10,000’ 11.26
10,560’ 12.56

I am not sure of what distances the other flavors of xDSL (ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+, VDSL, VDSL2) are capable of running a HD-IPTV service with good QoS. But as you can see by the chart, the amount of area, and potential customers, covered increases dramatically as the signal continues to be pushed further out.

IPSL 1.0 specs are for a distance of up to 8,000’ from the nearest CO or RT, that covers 7.21 square miles!

Just something to think about, and this does not even consider SPEEDS.

[McCloud]

Rim Semiconductor and BTC Broadband to Test High-Speed Technology
Monday September 10, 6:00 am ET
Innovative Telecommunications Service Provider to Evaluate Industry's First IPSL Solution

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB:RSMI - News), the inventor and leader in Internet protocol subscriber line (IPSL(TM)) technology, announced today it has entered into an agreement to evaluate the next generation Cupria(TM) IPSL solution in the service network of BTC Broadband of Bixby, Oklahoma.

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Rim Semi's Cupria(TM) IPSL(TM) solution allows service providers to effectively increase the bandwidth and extend existing copper plant beyond current technologies. Cupria(TM) adheres to the framework established by the IPSL(TM) SIG, is optimized for today's Internet Protocol-based networks and is ideal for high bandwidth, high quality-driven applications such as Internet protocol television over existing copper networks.

BTC Broadband is an independent local exchange carrier serving Bixby, Oklahoma located near Tulsa, Oklahoma. BTC also operates as a competitive local exchange carrier in the Tulsa metropolitan area. It currently provides voice, broadband data with speeds up to 10 megabits per second, to its Oklahoma customers via state-of-the-art copper and fiber-to-the-home access networks. BTC Broadband has built a next generation network to provide the bandwidth for advanced services and applications, such as its new IPTV service which will launch this year in September.

"One of the motivations for creating a broadband, Internet protocol network is to allow us to provide new services in a timely manner while retaining the reliability characteristics of our traditional telephone infrastructure," stated Lynn Pike, President of BTC Broadband. "We are excited to work with Rim Semiconductor on a formal basis and evaluate technology that could help us with our infrastructure needs and speed the rollout of new offerings for our customers."

"We are proud and excited to be working with such a well-respected service provider to test the next generation Cupria(TM) IPSL(TM) access solution," stated Brad Ketch, president and chief executive officer of Rim Semiconductor. "Bixby Telephone is an ideal test partner as they are committed to helping their customers by providing new services that simplify technology and add value to their customers' increasingly busy lives."

About Rim Semiconductor Company

Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB:RSMI - News) develops technology for telecommunications companies to deliver demanding new video and data services with lower network costs. The company's products allow data to be transmitted at greater speed and across extended distances over existing copper wire -- all with the highest quality of service -- for a better end-user experience. For more information, visit www.rimsemi.com.

With the exception of historical information contained in this press release, this press release may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the following: product development difficulties; market demand and acceptance of products; the impact of changing economic conditions; business conditions in the Internet and telecommunications industries; reliance on third parties, including potential suppliers, licensors, and licensees; the impact of competitors and their products; risks concerning future technology; and other factors detailed in this press release and in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Rim Semiconductor is under no obligation and does not assume any obligation to revise or update any forward looking statement in this press release in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise in the future.


Contact:

Rim Semiconductor Company
Brad Ketch, 503-257-6700
info@rimsemi.com

Source: Rim Semiconductor Company

[destiny1]

Rim Semiconductor and BTC Broadband to Test High-Speed Technology
Monday September 10, 6:00 am ET
Innovative Telecommunications Service Provider to Evaluate Industry's First IPSL Solution

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB:RSMI - News), the inventor and leader in Internet protocol subscriber line (IPSL(TM)) technology, announced today it has entered into an agreement to evaluate the next generation Cupria(TM) IPSL solution in the service network of BTC Broadband of Bixby, Oklahoma.

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Rim Semi's Cupria(TM) IPSL(TM) solution allows service providers to effectively increase the bandwidth and extend existing copper plant beyond current technologies. Cupria(TM) adheres to the framework established by the IPSL(TM) SIG, is optimized for today's Internet Protocol-based networks and is ideal for high bandwidth, high quality-driven applications such as Internet protocol television over existing copper networks.

BTC Broadband is an independent local exchange carrier serving Bixby, Oklahoma located near Tulsa, Oklahoma. BTC also operates as a competitive local exchange carrier in the Tulsa metropolitan area. It currently provides voice, broadband data with speeds up to 10 megabits per second, to its Oklahoma customers via state-of-the-art copper and fiber-to-the-home access networks. BTC Broadband has built a next generation network to provide the bandwidth for advanced services and applications, such as its new IPTV service which will launch this year in September.

"One of the motivations for creating a broadband, Internet protocol network is to allow us to provide new services in a timely manner while retaining the reliability characteristics of our traditional telephone infrastructure," stated Lynn Pike, President of BTC Broadband. "We are excited to work with Rim Semiconductor on a formal basis and evaluate technology that could help us with our infrastructure needs and speed the rollout of new offerings for our customers."

"We are proud and excited to be working with such a well-respected service provider to test the next generation Cupria(TM) IPSL(TM) access solution," stated Brad Ketch, president and chief executive officer of Rim Semiconductor. "Bixby Telephone is an ideal test partner as they are committed to helping their customers by providing new services that simplify technology and add value to their customers' increasingly busy lives."

About Rim Semiconductor Company

Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB:RSMI - News) develops technology for telecommunications companies to deliver demanding new video and data services with lower network costs. The company's products allow data to be transmitted at greater speed and across extended distances over existing copper wire -- all with the highest quality of service -- for a better end-user experience. For more information, visit www.rimsemi.com (http://www.rimsemi.com).

With the exception of historical information contained in this press release, this press release may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the following: product development difficulties; market demand and acceptance of products; the impact of changing economic conditions; business conditions in the Internet and telecommunications industries; reliance on third parties, including potential suppliers, licensors, and licensees; the impact of competitors and their products; risks concerning future technology; and other factors detailed in this press release and in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Rim Semiconductor is under no obligation and does not assume any obligation to revise or update any forward looking statement in this press release in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise in the future.


Contact:

Rim Semiconductor Company
Brad Ketch, 503-257-6700
info@rimsemi.com

Source: Rim Semiconductor Company

BTC Broadband is an example of a ILEC (incumbent local exchange carrier). There are hundreds and hundreds of these regional telephone companies in the U.S. In aggregate, ILECs own and service over 22 million access lines in the U.S. (Remember Embarq is a tier 2 carrier with 7 million access lines). These service providers make purchase decisions much faster than the tier 1 providers (AT&T, Verizon and Quest). Their uptake of the tech will be faster. Rim will generate revenues from these customers faster. This could be the beginning of many, many press releases announcing new MOUs. Basically this press release is saying, Rim Semi, if you have what you say you have, we’re buying. Congratulations Rim Semi.

D1;)

[Stoppmann]

BTC Broadband is an example of a ILEC (incumbent local exchange carrier). There are hundreds and hundreds of these regional telephone companies in the U.S. In aggregate, ILECs own and service over 125 million access lines in the U.S. (Remember Embarq is a tier 2 carrier with 7 million access lines). These service providers make purchase decisions much faster than the tier 1 providers (AT&T, Verizon and Quest). Their uptake of the tech will be faster. Rim will generate revenues from these customers faster. This could be the beginning of many, many press releases announcing new MOUs. Basically this press release is saying, Rim Semi, if you have what you say you have, we’re buying. Congratulations Rim Semi.

D1;)

Brad in his Aug 14 PL indicated that there were few new telcos customers that they had not talked about. This company must be one of them. Also in his Aug PL, Brad indicated that they were lining up technology demonstrations. I wonder if the public announcement to test RSMI's technology comes as a result of a successful product demonstration or if this is the product demonstration that was announced in Aug 2007.

[deeba]

Here is a link to some information about BTC Broadband.

http://www.btcbroadband.com/index.cfm?pageID=1

Here is the profile for Lynn Pike from this link:

M. Lynn Pike is President and Chief Executive Officer of BTC Broadband. With more than 36 years telecom experience, Pike offers a comprehensive industry background, including serving as President/CEO of Warwick Valley Telephone (New York). At Warwick, he managed the successful launch of TV quality video (the first company to do so in New York and New Jersey.) Pike also previously held the position of Vice President/COO for Geneseo Communications (Illinois) and was Managing Director for United Telecom Investments (Hungary).

Pike serves as board member to both the Daily Family YMCA and the Bixby Community Outreach Center. He is also active in the Bixby Chamber of Commerce.

He finds the community and BTC employees very open and welcoming. "I am really excited about bringing IPTV and other IP entertainment and communication products and services to the BTC Broadband markets."


deeba:cool:

[jjz34]

BTC Broadband is an example of a ILEC (incumbent local exchange carrier). There are hundreds and hundreds of these regional telephone companies in the U.S. In aggregate, ILECs own and service over 125 million access lines in the U.S. (Remember Embarq is a tier 2 carrier with 7 million access lines). These service providers make purchase decisions much faster than the tier 1 providers (AT&T, Verizon and Quest). Their uptake of the tech will be faster. Rim will generate revenues from these customers faster. This could be the beginning of many, many press releases announcing new MOUs. Basically this press release is saying, Rim Semi, if you have what you say you have, we’re buying. Congratulations Rim Semi.

D1;)


OK, it's a start! Shows yet another company/executive, willing to go on record about Rim and their interest in Cupria. Also, nice to see another verifiable US company, this one a telco, identify themselves. One would hope from a strategy/business standpoint, they are further along in the testing then is being told to us now. It would be pretty boneheaded to release this pr without having any idea or confidence re performance. While I will reserve my congratulations until a sale is announced, it's a good piece of news. Now, Rim needs to keep it coming! Build upon these, gain some momentum! This will be wasted if we have to wait another month for news of positive developments!

[wheels]

Now the formal tests begin. I assume they are using the CDS 6000 for the tests. From what I've heard it takes one of our technicians a few days to set it up. Let’s assume one per week. I wonder how many testing boards and accompanying technicians we have. I’m sure our current financial situation limits the number of technicians. I’m guessing we have two or three. That would mean eight to twelve installations per month.

The next question is, “How long does it take a small company like BTC Broadband to make a decision and place an order?” Can they do it in two months?

How long will it take TSMC to fill an order and do we have to accumulate orders to amass a print run? I’ve heard that TSMC will stamp out any order we bring them. If that’s true, figure two months max.

If my assumptions are right I think that likely means orders in November and a finished chip in January.

Does anyone know if my assumptions are right?

[destiny1]

Now the formal tests begin. I assume they are using the CDS 6000 for the tests. From what I've heard it takes one of our technicians a few days to set it up. Let’s assume one per week. I wonder how many testing boards and accompanying technicians we have. I’m sure our current financial situation limits the number of technicians. I’m guessing we have two or three. That would mean eight to twelve installations per month.

The next question is, “How long does it take a small company like BTC Broadband to make a decision and place an order?” Can they do it in two months?

How long will it take TSMC to fill an order and do we have to accumulate orders to amass a print run? I’ve heard that TSMC will stamp out any order we bring them. If that’s true, figure two months max.

If my assumptions are right I think that likely means orders in November and a finished chip in January.

Does anyone know if my assumptions are right?

I believe many of your assumptions are correct. Companies like BTC will likely take a month or less for a decision process. Though TSMC may fill any size order, it is probably in Rim Semi and eSilicion's best interest to stockpile a few orders before submission. Surely, there are volume discounts. As you know, eSilicon is fronting Rim Semi the cash for chip fabrication.

[jjz34]

Doing a little demographic research on Bixby, OK. It's an affluent suburb of Tulsa and the fastest growing city in the state. Within a 10 mile radius of downtown, the population is about 335,000; 665,000 within a 30 mile radius. BTC serves not only Bixby, but other areas so we can probably safely assume BTC has about half a million customers/lines. BTC is a private family owned company of 3 generations (that stuff goes along way in the south, before you thumb your nose at it.) As I said, it's a start.

[Stoppmann]

we will hit the .05s really soon.

You're right, we just did 0 $0.052

[doughjo]

unfortunately I was right..
.051X.06
just hit the low of the day
WOW:(

[doughjo]

No more news rim.....
Down 21.88%
Sad
selling continues.
we could see .048

[Stoppmann]

As of the date of this report (July 26, 2007), the Lenders hold, in the aggregate, $425,000 principal amount of 2006 Debentures.

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1026595/000101968707002358/rim_8k-080107.htm

Do you think the debenture holders are still converting shares? It would seem that way.

[jjz34]

So much for trying to get one damn day of enjoyment out of this stock. Another kick you know where....

[Stoppmann]

So much for trying to get one damn day of enjoyment out of this stock. Another kick you know where....

I was thinking the same thing.

[destiny1]

Brad's PL was just released: He used different numbers on the ILEC's than I.

September 10, 2007

Dear Fellow Shareholder,
As I discussed with you in my August letter, we have lined up demonstrations of our breakthrough technology with several potential customers. We announced a new one today, BTC Broadband, and will announce others in the future. BTC is an independent telephone company.

Independents account for about 22 million of the access lines in the US. Embarq Corporation is the largest at 7 million, and they get as small as a couple of thousand. The difference between the three large telcos in the US and these smaller companies is that the road to revenue for us is quicker with the smaller companies. Also, by observing successful deployments in the smaller markets, the larger telcos will be more comfortable – and faster to market - with Rim Semi’s solution.

I was also pleased to see that our first direct customer, Extreme Copper, has begun marketing their new product. This product is based on the unique capabilities of the Cupria™ transport processor, and the management team at Extreme tells us that their expectations are very high for success. That success will help Rim Semi by creating new orders for our chips.

We are confident that we will build our current customer base, and have many new developments to share with you in the coming weeks.

Sincerely,

Brad Ketch
President and CEO
Rim Semiconductor Company

[Stoppmann]

Brad's PL was just released: He used different numbers on the ILEC's than I.

September 10, 2007

Dear Fellow Shareholder,
As I discussed with you in my August letter, we have lined up demonstrations of our breakthrough technology with several potential customers. We announced a new one today, BTC Broadband, and will announce others in the future. BTC is an independent telephone company.

Independents account for about 22 million of the access lines in the US. Embarq Corporation is the largest at 7 million, and they get as small as a couple of thousand. The difference between the three large telcos in the US and these smaller companies is that the road to revenue for us is quicker with the smaller companies. Also, by observing successful deployments in the smaller markets, the larger telcos will be more comfortable – and faster to market - with Rim Semi’s solution.

I was also pleased to see that our first direct customer, Extreme Copper, has begun marketing their new product. This product is based on the unique capabilities of the Cupria™ transport processor, and the management team at Extreme tells us that their expectations are very high for success. That success will help Rim Semi by creating new orders for our chips.

We are confident that we will build our current customer base, and have many new developments to share with you in the coming weeks.

Sincerely,

Brad Ketch
President and CEO
Rim Semiconductor Company

I wonder how many companies they have set up product demonstations with. In August, Rim Semi indcated that several companies were involved, that's at least three and a new one today. More will be announced in the future.

[deeba]

BTC Broadband is an example of a ILEC (incumbent local exchange carrier). There are hundreds and hundreds of these regional telephone companies in the U.S. In aggregate, ILECs own and service over 22 million access lines in the U.S. (Remember Embarq is a tier 2 carrier with 7 million access lines). These service providers make purchase decisions much faster than the tier 1 providers (AT&T, Verizon and Quest). Their uptake of the tech will be faster. Rim will generate revenues from these customers faster. This could be the beginning of many, many press releases announcing new MOUs. Basically this press release is saying, Rim Semi, if you have what you say you have, we’re buying. Congratulations Rim Semi.

D1;)

"There are hundreds and hundreds of these regional telephone companies in the U.S."

Actually, by that Embarq article from the USA Today, I see that there are 800 ILEC's in the US. That is alot of phone companies, that service those 22 million access lines.

And according to the article, Embarq in now down to 6.8 million lines.

deeba:cool:

[jjz34]

So, what ever happened to that interview with Brad? :confused:

[destiny1]

I'm sure when they are ready, we'll hear from Rim.

[jjz34]

yes, I guess that has always been the case. I was just wondering if something was calendared or in the works...sounds like not. Just so you know, I don't think it's your responsibility to set this up. But it was mentioned some time ago and I thought I would follow up. Believe me, at 5 cents now, if theyre not ready to give an interview, then by all means, DON'T...the last thing we need now is meaningless filler.

[Stoppmann]

Any speculation on the reason(s) for the stock price fluctuation. For a while now, trading has been somewhat subdued. But after yesterday's PR release, and a positive one, trading has greatly increased, and the share price has been all over the place, unfortunately mostly down.

[doughjo]

Happy Birthday Destiny1:D

[destiny1]

Happy Birthday Destiny1:D

Thanks Doughjo,

BTW, have you guys seen the new videos on Rim Semis website? They go into great detail explaining broadband and Rim's solutions.

http://www.rimsemi.com/cupria_bb.html

D1;)

[doughjo]

Yes I did. Nice update from the co.
Dan Russell former VP of Intel chimes in on "What is IPSL"™?

[wheels]

Any speculation on the reason(s) for the stock price fluctuation. For a while now, trading has been somewhat subdued. But after yesterday's PR release, and a positive one, trading has greatly increased, and the share price has been all over the place, unfortunately mostly down.

I’m thinking some disgruntled longs thought the news was insignificant and bailed. They must not understand Brad’s strategy to hit the small companies before hitting the big ones. We obviously need to get to revenue ASAP.

I hope the response to today’s PR doesn’t deter management from continuing to put out more press releases. I hope they put one out tomorrow, and Monday and the following Wednesday and one or two a week after that. I’m convinced that one little PR will cause more problems than benefit. But lots of little PR’s become big as they accumulate. Anticipation of the impending event of orders followed by revenue two months later will drive the pps up. A barrage of press releases will create that anticipation.

Here’s hoping.

[jjz34]

Well I tried to reply, typed out this big long thing and it timed me out or something...not doing that again. I agree Wheels, more news, more momentum please. Interesting BTC has now gone on record about rim. They are a privately owned telco in business successfully for 30 plus years. No shareholders to impress. They have no reason to associate themselves to Rim if indeed Rim has nothing worthwhile. They have done just fine without us for many years. Did we pay them? With what money?? Dan Russell, Intel exec...he into conspiring to carry out scams now?? I am not buying that. Brad a featured speaker at a CMT conf next month with Yahoo and Sun execs? He going to talk about the pennant race?? Doubt it. Anyway, why people would panic/give up now and sell at 5 cents don't make sense. This never was a blue chip, 401K, type investment. Why not see it through? There choice obviously. Best of luck to them.

[doughjo]

Rim Semi is a member of the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS). ATIS is a United States based body that is committed to rapidly developing and promoting technical and operations standards for the communications and related information technologies industry worldwide using a pragmatic, flexible and open approach.

ATIS prioritizes the industry’s most pressing, technical and operational issues, and creates interoperable, implementable, end-to-end solutions -- standards when the industry needs them and where they need them.

[wheels]

Well I tried to reply, typed out this big long thing and it timed me out or something...not doing that again. I agree Wheels, more news, more momentum please. Interesting BTC has now gone on record about rim. They are a privately owned telco in business successfully for 30 plus years. No shareholders to impress. They have no reason to associate themselves to Rim if indeed Rim has nothing worthwhile. They have done just fine without us for many years. Did we pay them? With what money?? Dan Russell, Intel exec...he into conspiring to carry out scams now?? I am not buying that. Brad a featured speaker at a CMT conf next month with Yahoo and Sun execs? He going to talk about the pennant race?? Doubt it. Anyway, why people would panic/give up now and sell at 5 cents don't make sense. This never was a blue chip, 401K, type investment. Why not see it through? There choice obviously. Best of luck to them.


JJZ

Yes, it has done that to me too. I now write my blurb in Word and then paste it in. However, it took three times before I learned. You’re obviously much smarter than I am.

[destiny1]

It’s a bandwidth thing guys. Ticktock has been getting 14-16 thousand hits a day this week. You can imagine the demand being placed on the servers. As you have learned, if you initially type your messages in Word and then copy and paste here, you'll be able to spell check and otherwise edit before submitting for all the world to see. Momentum is building.

D1;)

[deeba]

Rim Semi is a member of the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS). ATIS is a United States based body that is committed to rapidly developing and promoting technical and operations standards for the communications and related information technologies industry worldwide using a pragmatic, flexible and open approach.

ATIS prioritizes the industry’s most pressing, technical and operational issues, and creates interoperable, implementable, end-to-end solutions -- standards when the industry needs them and where they need them.


http://www.atis.org/


deeba:cool:

[jjz34]

Just buzzin through that website, I see there's a telco conference in San Jose that began Monday and goes through today. Wonder if Rim is there? Embarq is. It's at the San Jose marriot.

[destiny1]

Just buzzin through that website, I see there's a telco conference in San Jose that began Monday and goes through today. Wonder if Rim is there? Embarq is. It's at the San Jose marriot.

FYI, here a response Brad sent to DJ regarding trade shows and conferences. As you can see, these trade shows are a major source for meeting multiple potential customers at a single location.

Hi DJ, hope that you are doing well. We go to three or four trade shows
every month, but in general stay away from consumer trade shows like CES in
the US or IFA in Berlin. The term "consumer" is key here. Our chips don't
go in a consumer product (think iPod), but instead go in a modem.

One way that investors can tell if Rim Semi might be interested in a trade
show is to look at the exhibitor list. If our competitors or our customers
aren't there, then there really isn't any reason for us to be there. You
can download the IFA list from their website.

My best to you,

Brad

[Stoppmann]

New tutorials in a video format are posted on the website.

http://www.rimsemi.com/tutorials.html

[jjz34]

FYI, here a response Brad sent to DJ regarding trade shows and conferences. As you can see, these trade shows are a major source for meeting multiple potential customers at a single location.

Hi DJ, hope that you are doing well. We go to three or four trade shows
every month, but in general stay away from consumer trade shows like CES in
the US or IFA in Berlin. The term "consumer" is key here. Our chips don't
go in a consumer product (think iPod), but instead go in a modem.

One way that investors can tell if Rim Semi might be interested in a trade
show is to look at the exhibitor list. If our competitors or our customers
aren't there, then there really isn't any reason for us to be there. You
can download the IFA list from their website.

My best to you,


Brad



Just to put the nail on this, Brad just emailed me and YES, they were in attendance at the USTelecom Executive Business Forum in San Jose this week.

[smtm]

with the stock price at .047 I have to tell myself it time to turn lemons into lemonade and invest more $$ into rim, at such a low price I feel I can't go wrong. I know it will benifit me down the road.

[HopefulOne]

A LOT of others are hoping, and maybe even gambling, that you are right!

[destiny1]

The silence is deafening…
While awaiting the quarterly report, I want to share a conversation I had with Ray the other day. I asked about how he manages investor expectations regarding share price appreciation. He shared a very excellent perspective. He asks investors to look at Rim Semiconductor as a developing private company rather than public fully reporting entity. Each has its pros and cons.

As a private company, investors would look at company developments, industry affiliations, market potential, customer demand, Board of Directors, caliber of talent and industry endorsements to determine value. Only once the company/technology potential was realized would private investors seek to cash out of their investment. Day to day stock watching would be of little value.

Unfortunately, public companies have this artificial derivative of “stock price” as a barometer. T this stock price, exchanges of very small amounts of capital have significant effect on the stock price in either direction. The resulting perception then is an inaccurate portrayal of what is really going on inside the company. As result, the uninitiated worry needlessly.

As an alternative, view Rim Semiconductor as a private company who has made tremendous progress in the past year forging industry affiliations with some of the largest companies in its sector, signed MOU’s with telcos on all 5 continents, developed a proprietary/patented DSL technology with an reach far beyond any competing DSL technology in the world, and has an annual market potential measured in the billions annually. With this view, what is this company worth?

So regardless what comes out of this current SEC filing, this technology commands time to mature.

D1;)

[doughjo]

RSMI on the cover of Uverseusers.com
Scroll down to "future of DSL and FTTN"
Notice the three different links to RSMI's website on ATT's web page.

http://www.uverseusers.com/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/

[Stoppmann]

The silence is deafening…
While awaiting the quarterly report, I want to share a conversation I had with Ray the other day. I asked about how he manages investor expectations regarding share price appreciation. He shared a very excellent perspective. He asks investors to look at Rim Semiconductor as a developing private company rather than public fully reporting entity. Each has its pros and cons.

As a private company, investors would look at company developments, industry affiliations, market potential, customer demand, Board of Directors, caliber of talent and industry endorsements to determine value. Only once the company/technology potential was realized would private investors seek to cash out of their investment. Day to day stock watching would be of little value.

Unfortunately, public companies have this artificial derivative of “stock price” as a barometer. T this stock price, exchanges of very small amounts of capital have significant effect on the stock price in either direction. The resulting perception then is an inaccurate portrayal of what is really going on inside the company. As result, the uninitiated worry needlessly.

As an alternative, view Rim Semiconductor as a private company who has made tremendous progress in the past year forging industry affiliations with some of the largest companies in its sector, signed MOU’s with telcos on all 5 continents, developed a proprietary/patented DSL technology with an reach far beyond any competing DSL technology in the world, and has an annual market potential measured in the billions annually. With this view, what is this company worth?

So regardless what comes out of this current SEC filing, this technology commands time to mature.

D1;)

Is the filing due today? The date for the filing on the RSMI website is tomorrow.

[destiny1]

I believe its anytime between today and Monday.

[jjz34]

The silence is deafening…
While awaiting the quarterly report, I want to share a conversation I had with Ray the other day. I asked about how he manages investor expectations regarding share price appreciation. He shared a very excellent perspective. He asks investors to look at Rim Semiconductor as a developing private company rather than public fully reporting entity. Each has its pros and cons.

As a private company, investors would look at company developments, industry affiliations, market potential, customer demand, Board of Directors, caliber of talent and industry endorsements to determine value. Only once the company/technology potential was realized would private investors seek to cash out of their investment. Day to day stock watching would be of little value.

Unfortunately, public companies have this artificial derivative of “stock price” as a barometer. T this stock price, exchanges of very small amounts of capital have significant effect on the stock price in either direction. The resulting perception then is an inaccurate portrayal of what is really going on inside the company. As result, the uninitiated worry needlessly.

As an alternative, view Rim Semiconductor as a private company who has made tremendous progress in the past year forging industry affiliations with some of the largest companies in its sector, signed MOU’s with telcos on all 5 continents, developed a proprietary/patented DSL technology with an reach far beyond any competing DSL technology in the world, and has an annual market potential measured in the billions annually. With this view, what is this company worth?

So regardless what comes out of this current SEC filing, this technology commands time to mature.

D1;)


I agree, that's one way to look at it and looking at it soley from a private company perspective may give a more realistic look of the company. However, it's difficult to do without news. Which is why I hope the company realizes we investors need frequent updates on developments. Otherwise, we are left with peeking at our own balance sheets with large red numbers on them and there is nothing artificial about that. I expect nothing from this upcoming filing. It's a report on last quarter...like reading the sports page from last June. But somebody, right or wrong is unloading so it's apparent the message of progress is not adequately getting out. Monday was a good start, let's keep it coming!

[destiny1]

Moving forward, I'm expecting more regular news .

[Stoppmann]

Moving forward, I'm expecting more regular news .

What makes you think that?

[destiny1]

I believe with the perceived weakness in the stock price, Rim Semi will do what they can to counteract this. Making public recent developments will help demonstrate the stock price has little to do with what is actually occuring internally.
D1

[deeba]

Is the filing due today? The date for the filing on the RSMI website is tomorrow.

From the SEC web site:

"A small business issuer shall file a quarterly report on this form within 45 days after the end of each of the first three fiscal quarters of each fiscal year. No report need be filed for the fourth quarter of any fiscal year."

End of 3rd fiscal quarter was July 31. 45 days after July 31st is today September 14th.


deeba:cool:

[jjz34]

filing is out.

[doughjo]

President's Letter


September 14, 2007

Dear Fellow Shareholder,

Recently, many of my letters to you have talked about the exciting progress that we are making technically and also with customers. It occurred to me that there are several little items that you may not know about. This brief note touches on some of the things that are going on internally that might be of interest to you.

New Patents.
Our big news in June was that we filed a provisional patent on RQAM. This patent fundamentally changes the very design of our product, and we are excited about it. But in addition to this new filing, we have had two of our pending patents achieve the status of being granted. It is a big and very positive step for a patent to be granted, and we are proud of the accomplishment. This brings Rim Semi’s portfolio to sixteen granted patents and twelve pending patents, for a total of twenty eight.

Asset Value.
Our engineers can now see clearly that these patented and patent-pending breakthroughs have replaced one of our earlier investments in technology. As we discussed in our quarterly report today, Rim Semi has been valuing on our balance sheet the patents and the software that we licensed from Adaptive Networks back in 2002 at about $4.4 million. We now know that Cupria™ and IPSL™ no longer need the Adaptive patents or software in order to deliver powerful performance. Although we still have the Adaptive patents and software in our portfolio, and although we may use them in future products, we aren’t using them in Cupria™ now. The rules of accounting require that we therefore assign no value to them on our balance sheet. A very positive effect of this is that the 5% royalty on sales of products that we would have owed Adaptive also goes away unless we use them in the future.

New SIG Member.
We heard from Bill Narin, the Executive Director of the IPSL™ Special Interest Group (SIG) that they have a new member. eSilicon Corporation joined the SIG this week. To join, a member company must pay several thousand dollars in membership fees and agree to do a number of things to help speed up the adoption of the emerging IPSL™ standard. I am glad to see that the SIG is an attractive place for other companies to be.

New Videos.
If you have not yet seen them, please take a moment to view the six new videos that are available on our website. After watching them, I am sure that you will agree with me that Rim Semi faces a very bright future! To view them, please click here.

A Call from a Customer.
In closing this behind-the-scenes look at Rim Semi, I want to tell you that we regularly receive unsolicited inquiries from very large customers. This week alone we had substantial presentations, discussions, agreements, and other tangible signs of demand for our product. Compared to our successful experiences in introducing new technologies to the telephone industry in the past, this type of clamor is unprecedented. We are committed to jumping on these opportunities and driving for results.

Sincerely,

Brad Ketch
President and CEO
Rim Semiconductor Company

[deeba]

Asset Value.
"Our engineers can now see clearly that these patented and patent-pending breakthroughs have replaced one of our earlier investments in technology. As we discussed in our quarterly report today, Rim Semi has been valuing on our balance sheet the patents and the software that we licensed from Adaptive Networks back in 2002 at about $4.4 million. We now know that Cupria™ and IPSL™ no longer need the Adaptive patents or software in order to deliver powerful performance. Although we still have the Adaptive patents and software in our portfolio, and although we may use them in future products, we aren’t using them in Cupria™ now. The rules of accounting require that we therefore assign no value to them on our balance sheet. A very positive effect of this is that the 5% royalty on sales of products that we would have owed Adaptive also goes away unless we use them in the future."

I must say, this was news to me. I think that this is unbeliveably good news.

Hopefully the importance of this revelation will be realized by the current shareholders and those who will be investors.

Not only does this increase the bottom line by 5% right off the bat, but Rim was restricted to the use of Adaptives tech. Their technology was only licensed by Rim to use for Telco applications.

We no longer have any restrictions as to where and what type of industry uses Cupria.

This has really opened the door for Rim.


deeba:cool:

[Stoppmann]

Asset Value.
"Our engineers can now see clearly that these patented and patent-pending breakthroughs have replaced one of our earlier investments in technology. As we discussed in our quarterly report today, Rim Semi has been valuing on our balance sheet the patents and the software that we licensed from Adaptive Networks back in 2002 at about $4.4 million. We now know that Cupria™ and IPSL™ no longer need the Adaptive patents or software in order to deliver powerful performance. Although we still have the Adaptive patents and software in our portfolio, and although we may use them in future products, we aren’t using them in Cupria™ now. The rules of accounting require that we therefore assign no value to them on our balance sheet. A very positive effect of this is that the 5% royalty on sales of products that we would have owed Adaptive also goes away unless we use them in the future."

I must say, this was news to me. I think that this is unbeliveably good news.

Hopefully the importance of this revelation will be realized by the current shareholders and those who will be investors.

Not only does this increase the bottom line by 5% right off the bat, but Rim was restricted to the use of Adaptives tech. Their technology was only licensed by Rim to use for Telco applications.

We no longer have any restrictions as to where and what type of industry uses Cupria.

This has really opened the door for Rim.


deeba:cool:

I agree that is great news, but this benefit will only occur when the company sees revenue. This has not happened. And for whatever reason, the PO with Extreme Copper is still outstanding, eventhough IPSL products are shown as "for sale" on their website. What is RSMI supposed to supply Extreme Copper anyway?

I guess the other good news is that the prototype that will hopefully be used by Embarq has been developed. If subsequent lab evaluations of this prototype are successful, Embarq will conduct a field trial of our Cupria™ family of semiconductors.

The previous two SEC 10Q filings indicated that the ASSP should have been completed by now. The current SEC filing indicates that the ASSP wont be completed until the 1st half of fiscal 2008 which begins on 11/1/07 and ends on 4/30/2008. I imagine that the ASSP has been delayed because of the recently reported breakthroughs in speed and the development of this RQAM technology.

.

[cem727]

I am sorry, but I find it ridiculously hard to get excited or giddy regardless of what is happening behind the scenes when we sit at 4.7 cents. Now I don't mean to rain on your parade Deeba or Destiny, or for that matter, anyone who wants to shout out to the world...look what RIM has...when RIM doesn't have any revenue, so please spare the excitement for the new and enhanced features for when RIM gets the damn share price up.

[McCloud]

I don't want the **** share price up yet! I'm trying to raise some more money.
Give me until the first of the month.

Ernie

[Stoppmann]

I don't want the **** share price up yet! I'm trying to raise some more money.
Give me tell the first of the month.

Ernie

How much are you trying to raise. $100 will be you 2500 shares.

[cem727]

Perhaps the two for one deal is still up for grabs.

[Stoppmann]

Press Release Source: Rim Semiconductor Company


Rim Semiconductor and Ringgold Telephone to Test High-Speed Technology
Tuesday September 18, 6:00 am ET
Innovative Telecommunications Service Provider to Evaluate Industry's First IPSL Solution


PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB:RSMI - News), the inventor and leader in IPSL technology, announced today it has entered into an agreement to evaluate the next generation Cupria(TM) IPSL solution in the service network of Ringgold Telephone of Ringgold, Georgia.
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Rim Semi's Cupria(TM) IPSL(TM) solution allows service providers to effectively increase the bandwidth and extend existing copper plant beyond current technologies. Cupria(TM) adheres to the framework established by the IPSL(TM) SIG, is optimized for today's Internet Protocol-based networks, and is ideal for high-bandwidth, high-quality-driven applications such as Internet protocol television over existing copper networks.

Ringgold Telephone is in the Chattanooga, Tennessee, metropolitan area. It provides voice, broadband data, video, video on demand, an array of local content programs and security services to its customers via IP access networks. For a number of years, Ringgold Telephone has been an innovation leader, including the deployment of first generation products, particularly relating to IPTV.

"We are excited to work with Rim Semiconductor on a formal basis and evaluate technology that could help us deliver new breakthrough service," stated Phil Erli, executive vice president of Ringgold Telephone. "Through the real-world testing that will occur on our plant, we will be able to influence the features and functionality so that it meets the needs of Ringgold and the entire telecom industry."

"Ringgold Telephone is a leader in Independent Telephone industry and has demonstrated that a high-bandwidth, high-quality, reliable network is mandatory to meet the ever-increasing expectations of today's sophisticated customers," stated Brad Ketch, president and chief executive officer of Rim Semiconductor. "We are proud to have Ringgold participate with us in demonstrating Cupria(TM)'s superior performance."

About Rim Semiconductor Company

Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB: RSMI - News) develops technology for telecommunications companies to deliver demanding new video and data services with lower network costs. The company's products allow data to be transmitted at greater speed and across extended distances over existing copper wire -- all with the highest quality of service -- for a better end-user experience. For more information, visit www.rimsemi.com.

With the exception of historical information contained in this press release, this press release may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: product development difficulties; market demand and acceptance of products; the impact of changing economic conditions; business conditions in the Internet and telecommunications industries; reliance on third parties, including potential suppliers, licensors, and licensees; the impact of competitors and their products; risks concerning future technology; and other factors detailed in this press release and in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Rim Semiconductor is under no obligation and does not assume any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement in this press release in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise in the future.



Contact:
Rim Semiconductor Company
Brad Ketch, 503-257-6700
info@rimsemi.com


http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070918/20070918005476.html?.v=1

[McCloud]

How much are you trying to raise. $100 will be you 2500 shares.

I have picked up shares periodically as I could, but at the current prices I would like to regain a significant position.

Ernie

[destiny1]

Here are the official 2005 FCC stats regarding, amongst other things, the number of local loops held by the largest ILEC holding companies in the US.* Scroll to pg. 49 Table 7.3. As Rim Semi continues to announce more and more of these ILEC testing MOU's, eventually these larger companies will show up on the radar screen. As has been previously stated there are hundreds of these potential deals awaiting Rim Semi.

*Note: SBC/BellSouth are now AT&T.
Sprint's wireline line division spun-off in 2006, now Embarq

http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Common_Carrier/Reports/FCC-State_Link/IAD/trend605.pdf

D1;)

[wheels]

Here’s the part I like about the current PR:

“We are excited to work with Rim Semiconductor on a formal basis and evaluate technology that could help us deliver new breakthrough service," stated Phil Erli, executive vice president of Ringgold Telephone. "Through the real-world testing that will occur on our plant, we will be able to influence the features and functionality so that it meets the needs of Ringgold and the entire telecom industry."

The Nay Nay’s have proclaimed from their soapbox, “There is no tech, there is no tech. Never has been, never will be.” Phil Erli not only said we have it but that it’s a “breakthrough service” just like Rim has been saying.

Futhermore, ol’ Phil is going “evaluate” the tech on his plant.” And what exactly does he think our tech will do for him? “Deliver breakthrough service.” He said it before he evaluates it. In other words, if the chip works on his plant he wants it because it will deliver breakthrough service. But more than that, he categorically states the he’s sure the whole telcom industry will want it because Cupria will meet it’s needs. Now folks, that’s what I call a mouthful. I’m sure the Nay Nay’s will discount him because he represents a small telco but make no mistake about it, that little mouse roared.

When a telco tests our tech we have to remember what that little word “test” means at this point. It doesn’t mean what it used to mean. It used to infer testing the Cupria chip to see if and how it works in software simulation. Now it means plugging in a Cupria chip that we already know works to see how it works on the specific telco’s plant so it can be configured to their specific needs. These are not “square one” tests. These “evaluations” are the precursors to orders. We won’t know “for sure” that we have a breakthrough tech until someone buys it. That’s the final confirmation. But we are finally just one step away.

At the risk of being redundant let me say again that one small telco evaluating our tech is not earth shattering news. But now there are two. BTC is the other one. But if Rim announces one a week for the next several weeks it won’t be long until there are ten, and at that point we ought to know if it works because someone will have placed an order (if ten weeks is long enough to evaluate the tech.)

We don’t know how long a company evaluates before it buys. Rim probably doesn’t know and probably wouldn’t tell us if they did. However long it takes is however long it takes. So, we won’t get orders until the tech is evaluated. However, if an install for evaluation occurs weekly, we can expect orders to start happening weekly at some point in the future.

We all thought we’d be at revenue by now. Management thought so too a long time ago. But they didn’t give us updates along the way and here we are feeling disappointed. The result, longs are bailing and the pps is dropping.

Here is a harsh reality. Revenue is not just around the corner. Orders have to come before revenue. And the ASSP isn’t either. It’s two months away from the point we have enough orders to ask TSMC to do our first run. No, revenue won’t happen until we sell ASSP’s. But we will sell ASSP’s because we do have a breakthrough technology. Phil said so. And don’t forget that Phil also said he thinks Cupria will meet the needs of the whole telcom industry.

Satisfying the needs of the entire industry is going to make us a lot of money. It’s just going to take a little longer than we thought. I know, I know, we’ve all heard that before. But now we’re close. Phil said so.

[Stoppmann]

I'm somewhat suprised that initial interest is coming from these smaller telcos in the US. I thought that interest was going to initially come from oversees, in particular Asian and Japan, mainly because they are futher along with high-speed DSL deployment

[Stoppmann]

The speaker list has been made public for this event

http://www.marshall.usc.edu/web/CTM.cfm?doc_id=8692

[wheels]

One final thought on revenue. I don’t by any means believe we have to have an announcement about revenue to move the stock price. Orders will do just fine. Now I admit that orders from AT&T or someone in that league will be wonderful, initially a few orders from a few small telcos will help a lot. I don’t see that happening for a few more weeks. However I am more confident than ever that it will happen.

[wheels]

I'm somewhat suprised that initial interest is coming from these smaller telcos in the US. I thought that interest was going to initially come from oversees, in particular Asian and Japan, mainly because they are futher along with high-speed DSL deployment

I'm with you on that one. Brad has said the Asian market would get the first shot. It's interesting to see the smaller U.S. telcos stepping up first. What do you make of it? Will Asia be tougher than we thought or will the U.S. be easier than we thought?

[destiny1]

I'm with you on that one. Brad has said the Asian market would get the first shot. It's interesting to see the smaller U.S. telcos stepping up first. What do you make of it? Will Asia be tougher than we thought or will the U.S. be easier than we thought?

I believe the later is correct. No one has ever offered a true DSL solution for the ILEC/rural market. They tend to have longer loops and cannot afford costly infrastructure upgrades. Remember, we already have MOUs with 3 Asian companies which represent over 20 million wirelines. We also have a testing arrangements with the two largest telcos in Europe representing an additional 60+ million wirelines. IMO, this U.S. interest is unprecedented. Someone might confirm this but other than ADSL, presently there is only niche high-speed DSL deployment in the U.S . When one considers widespread U.S. DSL deployment beyond ADSL (VDSL 2 does have its niches) Rim Semi's IPSL technology may be the only game in town. IPSL Inside will become the new face of DSL technology.

D1;)

[deeba]

I'm with you on that one. Brad has said the Asian market would get the first shot. It's interesting to see the smaller U.S. telcos stepping up first. What do you make of it? Will Asia be tougher than we thought or will the U.S. be easier than we thought?

Rim may have these testing arrangements set-up with telco's in Europe and Asia already, but just have not announced them at this time.

I doubt that Rim is just concentrating on the US market

deeba:cool:

[Stoppmann]

I believe the later is correct. No one has ever offered a true DSL solution for the ILEC/rural market. They tend to have longer loops and cannot afford costly infrastructure upgrades. Remember, we already have MOUs with 3 Asian companies which represent over 20 million wirelines. We also have a testing arrangements with the two largest telcos in Europe representing an additional 60+ million wirelines. IMO, this U.S. interest is unprecedented. Someone might confirm this but other than ADSL, presently there is only niche high-speed DSL deployment in the U.S . When one considers widespread U.S. DSL deployment beyond ADSL (VDSL 2 does have its niches) Rim Semi's IPSL technology may be the only game in town. IPSL Inside will become the new face of DSL technology.

D1;)


I believe that Destiny is correct in that no one has really offered a true broadband solution in the US. Here is what the Yankee Group says about VDSL2 in the US.

VDSL2 is expected to be a base technology for carriers deploying triple-play services and—more specifically—IPTV. The standard, designated as ITU G.993 and ITU G.998, is designed to let telcos transmit up to 100 Mbps on both the downstream and upstream paths over copper loops. For carriers that have opted not to roll out fiber to the home on a large scale, VDSL2 represents a reasonable interim measure to offer up to 200 Mbps of aggregate data, without the cost associated with connecting every home to fiber.

However, a number of issues have stalled the early phases of VDSL2 deployment. These include:
The complexity of and the wide variance within the standards
The difficulty of meeting the standards’ requirements in real-world environments
The slow movement toward interoperability
After interviewing silicon vendors that make up the vast majority of the VDSL2 market, Yankee Group concludes that the widescale rollout of VDSL2 will be delayed until at least mid-2008. Additionally, the resulting delay will extend the lifespan of ADSL2+ as a base technology for triple-play deployments. Complexity Causing Delays.

http://www.marketresearch.com/product/display.asp?productid=1432930&g=1

[deeba]

From Ringgold's history, this re-cap shows they are a progressive telephone company that has not been shy in using new technologies. Not only have they been bold in using new technologies, they have often been the first or one of the first in the nation, or world, to do so.

deeba:cool:

http://www.rtctel.com/staticpages/index.php?page=History

Ringgold Telephone Company History

Our founder, Jim Evitt, Sr., a proprietor of the local drug store and the only pharmacist in Catoosa County, embarked on a venture to set up a telephone system. With only eight telephones, Ringgold Telephone Company was established in 1912.

In 1950, Ringgold was among the first independent companies in Georgia to switch from manual to dial telephones. Jim Evitt, Jr. succeeded his late father as president of a growing company that boasted 250 telephones.

A few years later, a major expansion program was undertaken to increase out serving plant by several times its size, and the company moved in 1959 to a new building in downtown Ringgold. This building is now known as the Evitt Building and currently houses our network operations center and central office switch. This switch acts as the host switch for our seventeen remotes.

Alice Evitt Bandy, granddaughter of the company founder, assumed the presidency after the untimely death of Jim Evitt, Jr. in 1973. As the third generation of ownership and management for RTC, she provides leadership and management, while her daughters are currently being trained in the business to extend into a fourth generation.

Another major expansion program was launched in the middle 1970s to provide one-party service for all subscribers. Over 200 miles of the new outside plant was also added, with 67 percent placed underground to provide more reliable service.

In 1985, Ringgold Telephone Company received a Rural Electrification Administration (REA) loan for major service improvements. This work program included installation of state-of-the-art digital switching equipment, making RTC one of the first telephone companies in the nation to move to digital service. The first call over the digital switch was completed on December 12, 1988.

On December 17, 1994, the company deployed a new digital switch: the Northern Telecom Digital Multiplex Switch (DMS-100). The DMS-100 deployment served as the springboard for the beginning of a massive service expansion program. The new central office switch not only offered a host of new enhanced custom calling and CLASS features, but also allowed the customers of Ringgold Telephone Company to have equal access to their preferred long distance carrier by dialing 1+.

During 2000, Ringgold Telephone Company became the first company in the state of Georgia to make DSL, high-speed Internet service available to every customer in its 122 square mile service area. In addition, Ringgold Telephone Company Long Distance was formed in 2001 to provide our customers with attractive toll calling plans from a local provider.

During the fall of 2001, the company became only the seventh company in the world to offer digital interactive video service, NexTV, to its subscribers. This service is unique because it brings the utility of the telephone, television, and the computer to the customers’ home in a converged and convenient platform. It is the true beginning for residential broadband service offerings. With the addition of digital video, RTC has moved into the area of media production including streaming video, web design, and local production.

In June of 2004, RTC and its well trained staff of 97 moved into its new 52,000 square foot headquarters that features a video production studio, a 20 position call center, and contemporary customer service area including a state of the art demonstration area.

[deeba]

Here is an excerpt from the Adaptive Network agreement. You can see here what the agreement covered.

By no longer being held to this "copper telephone wire telecommunications network", it opens up a whole new ball game, for all the other applications that Cupria will be able to be used for.

Other applications would be any other need to transmit vast amounts of data a IPSL speeds and distances with a high degree of security.

deeba:cool:


DEVELOPMENT AND LICENSE AGREEMENT

On April 17, 2002, the Company entered into a development and
license agreement with Adaptive Networks, Inc.("ANI") to
acquire a worldwide, perpetual license to ANI's Powerstream
technology, intellectual property, and patent portfolio for
use in products relating to all applications in the field of
the copper telephone wire telecommunications network.


"FIELD" means transmission products for any portion of the
telecommunications network comprised of copper telephone wire between
and including the carrier's facility and the termination of that wire
at the access point at the user premises, including in-building copper
telephone wire cable riser applications in multi-tenant units (MTUs)
and multi-dwelling buildings (MDUs). Other in-building applications are
not included in the Field.

[doughjo]

A Call from a Customer.
In closing this behind-the-scenes look at Rim Semi, I want to tell you that we regularly receive unsolicited inquiries from very large customers. This week alone we had substantial presentations, discussions, agreements, and other tangible signs of demand for our product. Compared to our successful experiences in introducing new technologies to the telephone industry in the past, this type of clamor is unprecedented. We are committed to jumping on these opportunities and driving for results.

Rim is moving forward.

[doughjo]

President's Letter


September 21, 2007

Dear Fellow Shareholders,

On Wednesday morning I logged in to my Rim Semi email account and retrieved a message. It was from one of the largest of the worldwide TV networks. Their new media technology group had read about Rim Semi and wanted to know more about IPSL.

Why do I mention this email to you? This senior manager is responsible for making sure that his network's contents can be viewed on as many platforms as possible. His network’s shows are currently available on the cable network, through DirecTV, on DSL-based IPTV channels, and even on handheld phones. But it isn’t enough. He needs more. He already has about one dozen different channels broadcasting at the same time, and he could easily add a dozen more. But the cable companies and the telephone companies can only give him a few channel slots due to capacity constraints.

The reality here is that Rim Semi’s broadband product, Cupria™, opens up the possibility that this network could offer dozens and dozens of channels. Without us: bottleneck. With us: open pipe. With us, they could double or triple the channels. Double or triple the ad revenues. Double or triple the profits. So even though his network will never be a direct customer of ours, he reached out to us to find out how he could help us get Cupria™-powered lines turned on.

Our answer is to join the IPSL SIG (www.ipslsig.org) and also to tell the telephone companies about us. Help us get the word out about the powerful solution that Cupria™ gives to his pressing problem. Once Cupria™ is in the network, the telco will have so much more capacity, his network will benefit.

This inquiry was just one example. Every week we have new, previously untouched customers ask us to begin evaluating the use of Cupria™ in their network. This is in addition to the existing major customer engagement that we have, most of which we have not announced by name for confidentiality reasons. We are supporting those that we think will help us achieve our goals the quickest. We plan to tell you about new telcos that have begun the evaluation process and more about why they are excited about Rim Semi.


Sincerely,

Brad Ketch
President and CEO
Rim Semiconductor Company

[McCloud]

I think Brad is getting excited.Presidents letters on the 10th, 14th, and 21st. I feel the undercurrents building. Is in thunder in the background?

Ernie

[Stoppmann]

That's what I want to hear about - how many new telcos that have begun the evaluation process and why they are excited about Rim Semi.

[Stoppmann]

Press Release Source: IPSL Special Interest Group


IPSL Special Interest Group Announces New Member
Monday September 24, 6:00 am ET
eSilicon Joins to Offer Design and Manufacturing Expertise to Growing Standards Group


SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The IPSL Special Interest Group is a standards oriented body that has a core focus on enabling service providers worldwide to enhance their competitive position and to profitably deliver demanding new high bandwidth services over wireline with compelling economics and superior end user experience. The IPSL SIG today announces that eSilicon has joined the organization. The result of eSilicon's membership will be a faster, more cost effective and lower risk path to market for chip suppliers incorporating IPSL into their product lines.
ADVERTISEMENT


eSilicon provides a comprehensive suite of design, productization and manufacturing services. The company delivers chips to system original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and fabless semiconductor companies who serve a wide variety of markets including the consumer, computer, communications and industrial segments.

"As a pioneering semiconductor Value Chain Producer (VCP), eSilicon looks forward to contributing our expertise and design methodologies to members of the IPSL SIG community seeking to develop IPSL ASSPs and ASICs," stated Jack Harding, Chairman, President and CEO of eSilicon. "We believe participation in the IPSL SIG represents an opportunity to speed the adoption of this exciting new broadband technology."

"We are extremely pleased to have eSilicon join the IPSL SIG. Their design expertise, and cost and time to market efficiencies will provide direct leverage to IPSL licensees, as well as to the entire ecosystem forming around IPSL," stated Bill Narin, Executive Director of the IPSL SIG. "A substantial opportunity exists right now for firms with broadband domain expertise and intellectual property."

About the IPSL Special Interest Group(TM): IPSL SIG(TM) is an association of suppliers and users of Internet Protocol Subscriber Line(TM) (IPSL(TM)) products and services organized with the mission of promoting IPSL as an open telecommunication standard. Over time, the IPSL SIG seeks to extend adoption and ratification of the IPSL specification to telecommunications standards bodies throughout the world. IPSL technology was originally developed by Rim Semiconductor (OTCBB:RSMI - News). For more information, visit www.ipslsig.com.



Contact:
IPSL SIG
Bill Narin, 650-270-8740

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Source: IPSL Special Interest Group

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070924/20070924005029.html?.v=1

[destiny1]

"As a pioneering semiconductor Value Chain Producer (VCP), eSilicon looks forward to contributing our expertise and design methodologies to members of the IPSL SIG community seeking to develop IPSL ASSPs and ASICs," stated Jack Harding, Chairman, President and CEO of eSilicon. "We believe participation in the IPSL SIG represents an opportunity to speed the adoption of this exciting new broadband technology."

This announcement is huge with regard to IPSL technology time to market concerns. eSilicon's expertise in ASIC design, specifically CupriaTM, will greatly reduce IPSL member implementation of Rim Semi's product lines. Needless to say, this is another validation from a leading vendor.

As a follow-up to this IPSL-SIG update, later this week I'll make public a piece I originally put together in January 2007. I'll edit it a bit. It describes how I've determined IPSL works. I use as anology, comparison between two very familiar structures. Stay tuned for "A Tale of Two Bridges."

D1;)

[wheels]

We already knew about eSilicone. I'm looking forward to TSMC joining.

[destiny1]

About 100 or so small to mid-sized phone companies across the country have deployed some form of IPTV service--mostly for self-preservation. Here's a brief perspective from four telco executives:"We're trying to make our access line service more sticky. That's why we did it," said Phil Erli, executive vice president of Ringgold Telephone Co. of Ringgold, Ga. Ringgold has 23,000 access lines and 4,600 DSL subscribers. IPTV was launched there three years ago and now has 2,000 subscribers. "I won't say it worked. We've lost about 10 percent of our base since we went into this business. It's certainly different than being a wireline telephone company. It's made us be creative."
Keith Galitz is in the same game, as president of Canby Telecom, a local phone company in Canby, Ore., with 10,700 access lines and 52 percent penetration for DSL lines. Canby launched an MPEG-2 IPTV operation two years ago that now has 1,055 subscribers. "It's a question of whether you would have lost 10 percent or 40 percent without it," Galitz said. "It's really about the bundle."
West Kentucky Rural Telephone south of St. Louis recently deployed IP-Prime, and had 250 takers before the official launch. "Ten years ago, we had a video service, and the only calls we got was when it went out," said West Kentucky chief Trevor Bonstetter. "My wife asked me if we were crazy when we went in again a year ago. Every day now I get up and call and check. How many problems did we have last night? Did we have glitches? Did boxes freeze up? I didn't do that for 10 years. That's the challenge we have with bleeding edge technology."
Surewest of Sacramento, Calif., was one of the first telcos out with IPTV, in early 2004, and the first to offer HD in 2005. Surewest comprises a traditional ILEC with 125,000 access lines and a CLEC in which fiber deployment started five years ago. "IPTV allows us to leapfrog typical TV capabilities," said Surewest Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Bill DeMuth. "With it comes all the headaches we've been talking about."
As with West Kentucky, TV isn't entirely new for telephone companies, but most had a cable infrastructure. IPTV requires an entirely new platform and the skills inherent in a technology shift.
"We've had to learn to be a lot more self-sufficient," Erli said. "We've had to learn to do things, to make things work. We use ADSL2-plus. We had to figure out ways to go to a customers house and make that work. We had to be more innovative. Whether IPTV is the right example, it's IP, which we all believe it going to be the wave of the future."
Bonstetter recalled hooking up DMS switches as a consultant for Nortel early in his career. "I was hired at my first co-op to go build their networks. They had one digital switch, and the rest was analog. It was a big step from analog to digital, and now from digital to an IP network. That's a cultural task."

The staff had been maintaining the telephone network "one way for years and years," he said. "We've started giving bonuses to staff when they go through 10 weeks of IP training, from the person who answers the phone to the person who gets on the computer at the house," he said. "I took it."

Next week, FierceIPTV will relate the obstacles, frustrations and the ultimate goals for these four innovators in IPTV. As always, send your thoughts and feedback to dmcadams@fiercemarkets.com (http://us.f558.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=dmcadams@fiercemarkets.com).

[destiny1]

As promised, here is a piece originally completed in January of this year. To make it easier to read, I've edited it a bit. The document has been shown to Brad and here is his response:

Wow, George. This is very interesting. Maybe you missed your calling – you should have been a technical marketer!

Every analogy breaks down at some point. Not everything fits perfectly, but that’s the idea behind a word picture. It gets the main ideas across. If anyone is hung up over a detail, they should forget about the analogy and just read the real technical literature.

I’ll pass this along to our marketers. I’d say that this is good to go on TickTock.

Brad

http://www.rimsemitalk.com/Bridges.pdf (http://www.rimsemitalk.com/Bridges.pdf)

Enjoy
D1

[doughjo]

Anyone think Rim will be shipping the assp version of cupria this year?
I believe Brad said they would in the interview he did on wallst.net.
I think they'll have orders but NO assp this year. IMO
I would love to be wrong:)

[Stoppmann]

Anyone think Rim will be shipping the assp version of cupria this year?
I believe Brad said they would in the interview he did on wallst.net.
I think they'll have orders but NO assp this year. IMO
I would love to be wrong:)

I also heard Brad say in the interview that the ASSP would be completed this year. But their recent SEC filing stated a time frame during the 1/2 of fiscal year 2008 to complete the ASSP. Fiscal year 2007 ends Oct 31.

[doughjo]

So the question is....Why does the the release of the assp keep changing?

[HopefulOne]

The way it has been explained to me is that the ASSP's will be ordered by the TelCos after they have completed their trials using the linecards (which are in their possession). Each ASSP will be customized to the specific TelCo's specifications.

Since was there was some delay in the receipt and shipment of the linecards, this process has taken longer than originally anticipated. But, the determinations of specific needs should be very close to being achieved at this point in time. Hopefully, we will see "orders" coming in shortly, but possibly NOT by the fiscal year-end of October 31st.

Destiny or Cobra, if I am incorrect in this explanation, please jump in here...

H.1.

[destiny1]

I’m not sure why the focus is on the ASIC/ASSP. Based on my conversations with Tom Moxon, once the telcos have seen real world network performance with the rm-CDS 6000 (which houses the FPGA version of Cupria) they will know exactly what they’re getting when in the final chip version. Tom mentioned that eSilicon has the reputation of delivering final chip versions that even outperform the FPGA version. While at VSLI, Tom headed up an engineering group that delivered over 135 ASIC designs in a single year. These engineeers know what they are doing.

Brad has mentioned that once Rim Semi has large enough order(s), they will place the order will TSMC. Presently, Rim has TSMC on standby.

As previously discussed, the smaller telcos like Ringgold and BTC, have a shorter procurement cycle and will likely take weeks vs. months to make purchase decisions. Typically the large telcos require multiple layers of management to signoff on new product procurement and the process could take many months to a year. Because the demand is so great however, word is, even the large telcos are anxious to jump onboard. They are willing to jump protocol to get the test module in their networks sooner. Rim is anxiously waiting because they believe orders could come any day now.

D1 ;)

[doughjo]

The focus is on Rim delivering a final product within the time line they gave shareholders.

[destiny1]

The focus is on Rim delivering a final product within the time line they gave shareholders.

The final product is not made until the orders are placed by the telcos.
;)

[Stoppmann]

I’m not sure why the focus is on the ASIC/ASSP. Based on my conversations with Tom Moxon, once the telcos have seen real world network performance with the rm-CDS 6000 (which houses the FPGA version of Cupria) they will know exactly what they’re getting when in the final chip version. Tom mentioned that eSilicon has the reputation of delivering final chip versions that even outperform the FPGA version. While at VSLI, Tom headed up an engineering group that delivered over 135 ASIC designs in a single year. These engineeers know what they are doing.

Brad has mentioned that once Rim Semi has large enough order(s), they will place the order will TSMC. Presently, Rim has TSMC on standby.

As previously discussed, the smaller telcos like Ringgold and BTC, have a shorter procurement cycle and will likely take weeks vs. months to make purchase decisions. Typically the large telcos require multiple layers of management to signoff on new product procurement and the process could take many months to a year. Because the demand is so great however, word is, even the large telcos are anxious to jump onboard. They are willing to jump protocol to get the test module in their networks sooner. Rim is anxiously waiting because they believe orders could come any day now.

D1 ;)

The ASSP is "proof of the pudding" - it's proof that the FPGA has lived up to its reputation. ASSP production means no more design changes, no more FPGA versions. How many of us thought that there would be 6 versions of the FPGA and it would take more than 1 1/2 years to produce all of them. The focus on the ASSP is also because RSMI won't receive significant revenue until the ASSP has been supplied to the telcos.

Do you know how large an order is enough to warrant production of the ASSP? Are we talking 1,000's, 10,000, or more? Ringgold and BTC are pretty small Telcos. I know that Brad has said larger customers are testing, but these larger customers may require more time to evaluate. Also, if I can ask, how do you know that orders could come any day now. Is Rim Semiconductor really that close to receiving orders?

[jjz34]

That was going to be my question, who at Rim feels orders could come any day now? Or, if not stated directly, what gives that impression?

[destiny1]

I've asked this question of "proof" directly to Tom Moxon. He was a bit incredulous in his response. Remember, he has developed hundreds of ASICs for other applications. He flatly stated, the nature of the FPGA design in itself assured ASIC/ASSP performance. I figured he new a whole lot more about Rim Semi's tech than the naysayers.

Many have mistakedly assumed somehow the delay in FPGA release was a negative. Rim Semi has demonstrated incremental improvements in the design, each time toward greater application within the telco network. Again, I'd choose to believe a man who has developed hundreds of these solutions.

D1;)

[jjz34]

Well, the fiscal year ends in 26 days, the calendar year ends in about 90 days, so I guess we will find out how "any day now" is defined. Anybody know anything more on that conference coming up in the Bay Area? Can anyone attend that? Some real good news items leading up to that would sure be a nice way for Brad to get their attention.

[destiny1]

Hello All,

Ticktockstock.com is about to get a facelift! We’ve had tremendous growth over the past few months with almost 300,000 hits during the month of September. It required a year to reach our first 1 million hits. We surpassed the 2nd million less than 4 months later.

Thanks to all of you, we’ve begun to attract several advertisers including the Wall Street Journal, Skype, Travelocity and Adobe. As result of the increased demand, the site will undergo a bit of an overhaul during the next few weeks. During this time, we will make every attempt to keep the site content up and running. You may notice however occasions when portions of the site content are unavailable (or distorted) while the programmers perform modifications.

We thank-you for being patient during this exciting time of growth.

D1;) ;)

[doughjo]

Website has been updated.

Kieth Chipperfield, Director of Engineering

Past engineering and management achievements with Intel, Mobilian and Averna include bringing consumer electronics and local area network products to market.


Tom Moxon, Vice-President, Engineering

Mr. Moxon brings twenty six years of semiconductor design experience to the growing engineering team of fourteen full-time equivalent engineering employees and consultants. Mr. Moxon has been a full-time consultant to Rim Semi since April 2006. As the User Design Group Manager for VLSI Technology's San Jose Design Center, Mr. Moxon supervised an engineering team that was responsible for over 135 ASIC designs in one year. Prior to joining Rim Semi, he was the Director of Engineering Operations for Enuclia Semiconductor, Inc. of Beaverton, Oregon, where he built the infrastructure of their engineering team, supporting forty developers. Through his consulting company, Moxon Design, Mr. Moxon led numerous projects for Conexant Systems, Cray Research, Hewlett-Packard, SGI, Adobe and others. Mr. Moxon is currently on the editorial board of Chip Design Magazine.







Building the future of broadband


With this strategy, carriers can reduce or eliminate the need to install fiber optic technology, reduce operating costs, and increase revenues.

Our team at Rim Semiconductor is committed to the evolution of xDSL technology to move data at greater speeds over longer distances using regular copper telephone wire. Applications include deploying new IPTV services, HDSL back-haul for cell sites, Metro-Ethernet enterprise services, and upgrading existing ADSL transports.

[deeba]

On the home page you will notice a new tab titled "Investor" at the top of the page.

Here is the link to the "Investor".

http://www.rimsemi.com/inside_home.html

deeba:cool:

[deeba]

The Management Team

Rim Semiconductor creates products by assembling high-performance teams that are made up of people from several companies. Some members of the team are our employees, some are employees of our suppliers, others are independent consultants, and others are on our Technical Advisory Board. Together, the team defines and builds our products. Here are some of the leading members of our technical team.



Brad Ketch, President and CEO

With over 20 years experience creating shareholder value through broadband telecommunications products and services Brad Ketch became Rim Semi’s President and CEO December 2002. Previously, Mr. Ketch served as CEO of Kentrox, a manufacturer and marketer of data networking equipment. At Kentrox, Mr. Ketch was responsible for a company with 260 employees and $90 million in annual revenues. In 1999 he co-founded HyperEdge Corporation, and also served as Senior Vice President. HyperEdge acquired and integrated broadband access equipment manufacturers to further enable service providers to deliver broadband access to the "Last Mile". He held prior positions with Advanced Fibre Communications (now Tellabs), Nortel Networks, and Cincinnati Bell. Mr. Ketch has an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, and a B.A. in Economics from Wheaton College.



David Wojcik, Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing

With seventeen years’ experience, including more than ten years in sales with telecommunications equipment leader Alcatel, Mr. Wojcik brings strong leadership and success in broadband communications equipment sales, business development and engineering.

An accomplished executive with broad expertise in sophisticated data technology, Mr. Wojcik achieved significant success leading large organizations as well as building and developing startup teams. His efforts have resulted in the implementation of hundreds of millions of dollars in network solutions equipment and services during his career. Mr. Wojcik has held many leadership positions including vice president of sales for Alcatel, co-founder and executive of Neutral Tandem Inc., and a member of the research and development staff at Tellabs. Most recently he was Area Vice President of Sales at Telmar Network Technology (formerly Somera Communications).

Mr. Wojcik is spearheading Rim Semiconductor’s sales, marketing and business development activities on a global basis. He has been a member of the Company’s advisory board and a consultant since March 2005.


Tom Moxon, Vice-President, Engineering

Mr. Moxon brings twenty six years of semiconductor design experience to the growing engineering team of fourteen full-time equivalent engineering employees and consultants. Mr. Moxon has been a full-time consultant to Rim Semi since April 2006. As the User Design Group Manager for VLSI Technology's San Jose Design Center, Mr. Moxon supervised an engineering team that was responsible for over 135 ASIC designs in one year. Prior to joining Rim Semi, he was the Director of Engineering Operations for Enuclia Semiconductor, Inc. of Beaverton, Oregon, where he built the infrastructure of their engineering team, supporting forty developers. Through his consulting company, Moxon Design, Mr. Moxon led numerous projects for Conexant Systems, Cray Research, Hewlett-Packard, SGI, Adobe and others. Mr. Moxon is currently on the editorial board of Chip Design Magazine.


Keith Chipperfield, Director of Engineering

Past engineering and management achievements with Intel, Mobilian and Averna include bringing consumer electronics and local area network products to market.

[deeba]

President's Letter


October 8, 2007

Dear Fellow Shareholders,

Over the weekend Rim Semi launched a redesign of our website. We made it easier for investors to understand who we are, what our business plan is, and why we are optimistic and confident of our success. We have called it "Inside RSMI" because it takes you inside the company, and tells you about just the issues that are of most interest to investors.

And investors have certainly taken notice. We had a record number of hits on our website today.

I invite you to take a look around at www.rimsemi.com/inside_home.html. There you will see a new layout that makes finding the topics that are of interest to you much easier. One of the “starting places” that most interests new investors are the introductory videos that are found at http://www.rimsemi.com/tb1.html. Since we posted these videos six weeks ago they have been viewed over two thousand times.

Coming up next, we will be simplifying the content even further. We want to take even more of the technical gibberish out of the text so that the main idea will come through even clearer. We want to get rid of the acronyms. I invite you to give me feedback about areas of Inside RSMI that could stand a little clearing up.

One of the benefits of creating “Inside RSMI” is that there is now more room on the Home Page for product- and technology-related information. Over time, this area will look more like the pages that other semiconductor companies have. By splitting our website into two halves in this way, we can get more technical for our customer audience and more informative for our investor audience.

We invite you to “stay tuned” to the new website so that you can look for announcements of new customers and exciting new initiatives in building our business in the coming weeks.

Sincerely,

Brad Ketch
President and CEO
Rim Semiconductor Company

[McCloud]

Almost 10 times the average volume and up over 20%. Somebodies taking notice.
Ernie

[destiny1]

Almost 10 times the average volume and up over 20%. Somebodies taking notice.
Ernie

I agree! Personally, I don't care why the stock is going up. If Rim Semi can piggyback some solid news on what these Lebed people are doing, this could be the start of something good for the stock price.

D1;)

[Stoppmann]

Rim Semiconductor Announces Technical Trial Agreement with Leading Telecom Equipment Supplier in China

Tuesday October 9, 6:00 am ET

Chinese Telecom Supplier Currently Buys Tens of Millions of Units Annually in Rim Semi's Product Category

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB:RSMI - News), the inventor and leader in Internet Protocol Subscriber Line(TM) (IPSL(TM)) technology, today announced that a leading telecom equipment supplier in China agreed to conduct a technical trial of Rim Semi's Cupria(TM) transport processor.

China is the largest DSL market in the world. At present, over 36 million DSL lines are in use nationally. New installations are growing at a rate of 15 percent each year. By 2009 there will be an estimated 17 - 20 million Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) users across China.

Under the technical trial program, the company intends to complete a product evaluation of the Cupria(TM) transport processor in China. The company's agreement with Rim Semi does not bind Rim Semi or the equipment manufacturer. The company has asked Rim Semi to not identify them publicly until such time as they agree, or until Rim Semi is required to identify them under Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations.

"By far, digital subscriber line remains the broadband access technology of choice in China and around the world. DSL has consistently proven to be cost effective, reliable and easy to deploy, but continues to demonstrate performance limitations," stated Brad Ketch, president and chief executive officer of Rim Semiconductor Company. "With Cupria(TM) IPSL breakthrough performance, telecom equipment companies stand to offer carriers the much needed capability and capacity to handle triple play services such as IPTV."

About Rim Semiconductor Company

Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB:RSMI - News) develops technology for telecommunications companies to deliver demanding new video and data services with lower network costs. The company's products allow data to be transmitted at greater speed and across extended distances over existing copper wire--all with the highest quality of service--for a better end-user experience. For more information, visit www.rimsemi.com.

[destiny1]

As many probably already know, Jonathan Lebed has again begun promoting Rim Semi. Paid publicity is controversial. There is no indication the payer is Rim Semi and the company does need the increased exposure.

Here are a couple of pieces released yesterday. Regardless of your opinion on this type of publicity, in this case Mr. Lebed is only repeating statements and observations already promulgated by Rim Semi and this forum.

Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:06:08 AM EDT
From: Jonathan Lebed <alertlebed@aol.com (http://us.f558.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=alertlebed@aol.com&YY=27106&y5beta=yes&y5beta=yes&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b)>
Subject: Lebed.biz Alert - RSMI looks ready to break out big!


RSMI is up nicely this morning on very strong volume and looks ready to
break out big!

China’s economy is booming... incomes are growing... the Olympics are
coming. All of China’s population is demanding high-speed Internet and
HDTV services.

All of the telephone companies in China want to offer a
cable-competitive quality of HDTV services in a cost-effective manner and need RSMI's Cupria chipsets.

A video access network in China using RSMI's Cupria is much faster to
deploy with cost savings of 56%.

Right now... absolutely nobody is recognizing RSMI as a China play...
but this is about to change.

If RSMI 's memoranda of understanding with three Asian equipment
manufacturers located in China, Singapore and Taiwan leads to a major
contract and RSMI supplies Cupria for these companies' 10 million new
lines per year... 10 million lines X $15 per chipset equals $150
million in annual revenues for RSMI.

The entire market cap of RSMI right now is only $30 million!

-----

My firm Lebed Biz LLC has been compensated $45,000 for a one-month RSMI
investor relations contract. ($40,000 from LF Technology Group, LLC and
$5,000 from Starburst Innovations, LLC). We were previously compensated
$45,000 for past RSMI investor relations contracts which have since
expired. Never invest into a stock we discuss unless you can afford to
lose your entire investment. For our full disclaimer go to:
www.lebed.biz/disclaimer.htm (http://www.lebed.biz/disclaimer.htm)

Jonathan Lebed
Lebed.biz
Staff

[destiny1]

Here is another one of his newsletter articles.

Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:48:09 AM EDT
From: Jonathan Lebed <alertlebed@aol.com (http://us.f558.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=alertlebed@aol.com&YY=27106&y5beta=yes&y5beta=yes&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b)>
Subject: Lebed.biz Alert - I hope to be bragging again very soon!


If you look back at all of our biggest winners of all time... they were
stocks where we dug beneath the surface and unearthed information that
nobody else was paying attention to!

In other words... to make money in the market... you need to connect
the
dots and be a few steps ahead of everybody else!

I believe with RSMI we have unearthed the biggest China gem in the
entire
market. We have connected the dots... and every indication leads me to
believe that RSMI could become the biggest China play of the year.

Take a look at how RSMI is trading today. In my opinion, a major
breakout
is now imminent.

I pray that you researched RSMI this weekend. If you were away this
weekend... I strongly suggest that you take the rest of today off to
research this company immediately. I urge you... you need to research
RSMI
right now before it is too late!

I am not telling you to buy the stock. You need to do your own research
and make your own investment decisions. However, I will be bragging if
RSMI takes off big... just like I did last time after it gained 1,275%!

[doughjo]

Who's the Leading Telecom Equipment Supplier in China?

[Stoppmann]

Who's the Leading Telecom Equipment Supplier in China?

Do you think it is same Chinese company that was mentioned in the February 14, 2007 Press Release?

http://www.rimsemi.com/press/pr_2_14_07.html

[destiny1]

Do you think it is same Chinese company that was mentioned in the February 14, 2007 Press Release?

http://www.rimsemi.com/press/pr_2_14_07.html

There is every indication the testing arrangement with this major Chinese equipment provider is in addtion to the MOU's signed in February.

[Stoppmann]

There is every indication the testing arrangement with this major Chinese equipment provider is in addtion to the MOU's signed in February.

I think that you might be right. The Chinese telecom supplier mentioned in today's PR is much larger than the Chinese companies mentioned in February.

The Chinese telecom supplier mentioned in todays PR currently buys tens of millions of units annually in Rim Semi's product category. Whereas the three companies referred to in the February PR together ship over ten million digital subscriber lines per year to telephone companies worldwide.

[destiny1]

I think that you might be right. The Chinese telecom supplier mentioned in today's PR is much larger than the Chinese companies mentioned in February.

The Chinese telecom supplier mentioned in todays PR currently buys tens of millions of units annually in Rim Semi's product category. Whereas the three companies referred to in the February PR together ship over ten million digital subscriber lines per year to telephone companies worldwide.

And I expect a MOU infers a high level of committment than a testing and evaluation agreement. There would be no need to announce the same agreement twice.

[destiny1]

Who's the Leading Telecom Equipment Supplier in China?

Here are potential candidates:

ZTEhttp://www.china.org.cn/english/BAT/158631.htm (http://www.china.org.cn/english/BAT/158631.htm)

Huaweihttp://www.china.org.cn/english/BAT/164519.htm (http://www.china.org.cn/english/BAT/164519.htm)

This article underscores the global connection between East and West. Rim has already announced a testing arrangement with British Telecom (BT). Look who supplies BT, Vodafone, Telefónica, Orange/France Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, KPN and China Mobile with equipment. None other than …

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3649/is_200506/ai_n14682499 (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3649/is_200506/ai_n14682499)
http://www2.theiet.org/oncomms/sector/communications/magazine.cfm?issueID=202&articleID=63B87A4F-BE5E-11A2-A51A8B4CD213BF71 (http://www2.theiet.org/oncomms/sector/communications/magazine.cfm?issueID=202&articleID=63B87A4F-BE5E-11A2-A51A8B4CD213BF71)So the likely winner is… HUAWEI !

P.S. Did I mention Alcatel also is a major equipment supplier in China through Alcatel Shanghei Bell? http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=44763 (http://www.lightreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=44763) It really is a very small world.


D1;) ;)

[jjz34]

Just in case there was even a hint of doubt before, it is now painfully clear that lebed, and his self absorbed, college football oddsmaker-esque type bogus predictions, will do nada for the shareprice, and even less to enhance Rim's credibility. In fact, I cringe when I see that type of crap associated with this company. Why anyone would pay lebed $45k to falsely claim that he accurately predicted last years' run up, is beyond me. Did he also predict the slide back to the 3-4 cent range?? Yeah, where were you on that one, lebed?? On the other hand, glad to see news items and more communication from Rim. Hopefully China and others can confirm results (I really hate this word) soon. Good also to see the website revamped! Now I just tell potential investors to check out the website as a start for their own DD if they are interested. To be abundantly clear, I have a ton of confidence in Brad and Rim's future. I just think this lebed type thing cheapens what they are trying to accomplish. Hopefully I am proven wrong.

[HopefulOne]

Absolutely, jjz34, that last pathetic attempt at pumping the shareprice (whoever was responsible for doing it) was unnecessary and counterproductive.

Just get the Line Cards out in the hands of all these people who have signed agreements to test them, and then let the RESULTS do the talking - hopefully, in a most POSITIVE manner !!!

[destiny1]

I have mixed feelings about the Lebed involvement. It is true, pump and dump schemes do not help a stock credibility. And it is clear many of those who traded RSMI stock in the last few days are daytraders and among those looking to make a quick buck. The uninitiated investor is hurt when the hype is unsubstantiated.

On the other hand, this stock definitely needs additional exposure. Lebed's hype certainly brought a few new eyeballs our direction. At the very least some new long term investors are brought into the fold and more observers watching company developments.

Personally, I believe the strength of Rim Semi's solution will withstand any negative associated with paid publicity.

And the reality is, daytraders will come, regardless. Does anyone doubt daytraders regularly work MSFT, QCOM or EQ? They are part of the market.

Savvy investors will discern the wheat from the chaff. And again, we get additional investors looking our way. In the long run, even they will benefit.

Just my opinion.

D1

[jjz34]

I see your point. I just hope that $45k didn't come from Rim either directly or indirectly.

[destiny1]

JJZ,

For those of you who have Exclusive Content access, I'm updating the Rim Semi flow chart. Once you see just the published deals that are in the works you'll be convinced, as I, that if Rim Semi has what they profess, they WILL hit this market with a vengence.

D1;)

[Stoppmann]

Thursday October 11, 6:00 am ET

Innovative Telecommunications Service Provider to Evaluate Industry's First IPSL(TM) Solution

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB:RSMI - News), the inventor and leader in Internet Protocol Subscriber Line(TM) (IPSL(TM)) technology, announced today it has entered into an agreement to evaluate the next generation Cupria(TM) IPSL(TM) solution in the service network of Canby Telcom of Canby, Oregon.

Rim Semi's Cupria(TM) IPSL(TM) solution allows service providers to effectively increase the bandwidth and extend existing copper plant beyond current technologies. Cupria(TM) adheres to the framework established by the IPSL(TM) SIG, is optimized for today's Internet Protocol-based networks and is ideal for high bandwidth, high quality-driven applications such as Internet protocol television over existing copper networks.

Canby Telcom is a communications cooperative that provides voice, high-speed Internet, television and video-on-demand services to its members in the Canby, Oregon area. Canby is approximately 25 miles from Portland and has always been an innovator in providing its customers state-of-the-art services over its networks. The most recent example of Canby's innovation is its well regarded IPTV service.

"Rim Semiconductor's technology promises to help provide the bandwidth necessary to serve our customers with multiple high-definition television channels, digital video recording (DVR), a faster high-speed Internet product, and future IP centric services," stated Gene de Vore, Manager, Information Technology for Canby Telcom. "We look forward to working with Rim Semiconductor to evaluate and understand how IPSL technology can help us increase our bandwidth and enhance our quality of service."

"Canby Telcom has a long history of developing and implementing new concepts and products to ensure that their customers and community remain competitive with urban and international locales," stated Brad Ketch, president and chief executive officer of Rim Semiconductor. "We are proud to have Canby Telcom participate with us in demonstrating Cupria's(TM) superior performance."

About Rim Semiconductor Company

Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB:RSMI - News) develops technology for telecommunications companies to deliver demanding new video and data services with lower network costs. The company's products allow data to be transmitted at greater speed and across extended distances over existing copper wire--all with the highest quality of service--for a better end-user experience. For more information, visit www.rimsemi.com.

With the exception of historical information contained in this press release, this press release may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: product development difficulties; market demand and acceptance of products; the impact of changing economic conditions; business conditions in the Internet and telecommunications industries; reliance on third parties, including potential suppliers, licensors, and licensees; the impact of competitors and their products; risks concerning future technology; and other factors detailed in this press release and in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Rim Semiconductor is under no obligation and does not assume any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement in this press release in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise in the future.

Contact:
Rim Semiconductor Company
Brad Ketch, 503-257-6700
info@rimsemi.com

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/071011/20071011005219.html?.v=1

[destiny1]

On the Hot Seat with Keith Galitz

July 10, 2007



http://static.fiercemarkets.com/public/newsletter/fiercewireless/hotseat.GIF

On the Hot Seat with Keith Galitz
http://static.fiercemarkets.com/public/newsletter/fierceiptv/galitz.jpg Canby Telecom, an 11,000 access-line ILEC in Canby, Ore., launched an IPTV service in October 2005 and now has north of 1,000 video customers. The company serves 8,500 homes with voice, broadband and a TV service featuring video-on-demand, an interactive program guide and a nifty alternative to those pesky handset searches during a favorite show--on-screen caller ID.
Keith Galitz, a former executive with Qwest, took over the phone cooperative as president and general manager in March 2004. His journey from a multibillion dollar carrier serving 14 states to a 103-year-old local co-op serving an 84-square-mile area began conventionally. (Galitz will also share his knowledge in a "lessons learned" panel at IPTV Evolution, a FierceMarkets event held in conjunction with the Internet Telephony Conference & EXPO at the Los Angeles Convention Center Sept. 10-12. Click here to find out more (http://iptvevolution.com/).)
"I lived north of here and play golf at the local country club," Galitz said. "The prior president and I played golf together, and I told him if he ever retired, I wanted to apply."
Galitz came to Canby just as the board was exploring a video play. He spoke with FierceIPTV Editor Deborah McAdams about the resulting endeavor.
FierceIPTV: What influenced the decision to launch IPTV, particularly before the technology was proven, and in some cases, available?
Galitz: We turned 100 years three years ago, and prior to that, we did lot of customer surveys. What came out was that they wanted another choice other than the cable company. We came up with a plan and took it to the board, and the board approved. We did quite a bit of research; visited other telephone companies. The business plan took us roughly three months.
FierceIPTV: What other telcos were already doing IPTV?
Galitz: Pioneer Telephone (http://www.fierceiptv.com/story/pioneer-telephone-coop-launches-wealthtv/2006-05-11) in Kingfisher, Okla., was just launching IPTV. Ringold Telephone in Ringold, Ga. had already launched. We talked to them quite a bit, and went to another company, Panhandle Telephone in Guymon, Okla. We also went to SureWest in Sacramento. It was using all fiber.
FierceIPTV: What was the most difficult part of deploying IPTV?
Galitz: There were a lot of difficult parts. Negotiations with programmers were extremely difficult and time consuming. It took a lot more time than we anticipated and delayed the launch more than anything else. We'd been warned that it could take up to a year to negotiate, so we started very early on. [Canby launched before all the desired programming deals were done.] We added Fox networks late, for example.
Because of programmers, we had to do encryption, but the technology was relatively new. That's the reason Fox was delayed. We encrypt at the headend. Canby is a Tut headend using Myrio Matrix for encryption.
FierceIPTV: What was biggest expenditure--infrastructure or programming?
Galitz: Programming is our biggest uncontrollable expenditure. It's the only number that we've not hit. It's uncontrollable because you've got to take what they want, when they want, when they tell you. All of our other numbers have been pretty darn close.
FierceIPTV: Was it hard to get programmers into meetings considering Canby's size?
Galitz: Yes. Although we got most of the programming through the NCTC [National Cable Television Cooperative], we… negotiated with ESPN, Fox and NBC Universal. We only wanted four [Disney-owned channels], but we had to take eight. Those negotiations took over a year. Most deals were for five to seven years, although they're coming back longer.
FierceIPTV: Did you walk away from any negotiations?
Galitz: No, you couldn't walk away from any of them. Our vice president of finance and regulatory did them and our engineers went to assure them the programming wasn't going to end up on the Internet.
FierceIPTV: Does another cable company serve the area?
Galitz: A small local company. Canby had a cable company. We sold that off, four-and-a-half year ago. We had a one-year, non-compete agreement, and then entered IPTV two-and-a-half years after we sold.
FierceIPTV: Is DBS fairly pervasive in the market?
Galitz: Satellite is a factor in this community. Cable was not a quality product, so before us, people turned to satellite.
FierceIPTV: What's the incentive for people to leave satellite for Canby's video service?
Galitz: We can provide a bundled package of broadband, entertainment and voice. Satellite can only do entertainment. Customers only want one vendor to deal with.
FierceIPTV: Describe the infrastructure and build-out. Did you start with fiber-to-the-node? How much of the network is now fiber-to-the-home? Is 100 percent FTTH the goal?
Galitz: We're doing fiber to all new home developments and overbuilding in other areas. We don't think it's necessary to do 100 percent fiber, but we want to get as much as possible. Bandwidth is the deciding factor for phone companies. You've got to have a quality broadband network.
FierceIPTV: So for an 8,500 household market, it's worth investing in fiber? (Published reports indicate Canby has put $3 million into it's new network.)
Galitz: You bet. It's worth going for a chunk of those households.
FierceIPTV: Canby managed to pay out $1 million in dividends last month. Is the phone business booming?
Galitz: The company is very strong financially. We have retained earnings. From time to time, the board says we're not going to need that money. People receive a credit to their account annually.
FierceIPTV: Canby offers two tiers of broadband for $40 and $50 as well as dial-up for $20. Are people still using dial-up?
Galitz: It's shrinking. I don't think anybody in the industry believes dial-up has a lifespan. We're growing broadband faster than dial-up is shrinking--that tells me we're taking business from the cable company. We're down to 633 dial-up customers, and we have more than 4,200 broadband customers.
FierceIPTV: Canby charges $200 for an unreturned set-top. Is that your cost?
Galitz: I think it's about the range. Initially, the boxes were more expensive, and it's a fairly basic box. There's no PVR [personal video recorder]. We've got to have more bandwidth to do a better offering.
We're at MPEG-2, so we don't offer PVR or HD [high definition]. We are working on a strategy to do HD.
For a PVR solution, we'd rather do a network PVR than a set-top solution. We would store programming at a headend, each customer would have access to the full library.
FierceIPTV: What does going MPEG-4 involve?
Galitz: A significant capital investment, or you've got consolidators. There's IP-Prime, and Avail Media, which used to be Aurorus. It's the same as IP-Prime.We're going to look at them, I would hope in the next six months.
FierceIPTV: How are the Amino set-tops working with the Myrio middleware? Are there glitches?
Galitz: We're not happy with Myrio (http://www.fierceiptv.com/story/what-s-going-on-with-myrio/2006-11-08). They're slow with delivering upgrades to their middleware. We're looking at other options.
FierceIPTV: What kind of feedback have you had from customer/members?
Galitz: Overall, very positive. We're starting to run into customers who want HD, and we're looking at making improvements to the remote. It's a confusing remote for older people.
People do like the way we deal with them. They talk to a human being. Our service levels are superior to cable, but we know we have to launch HD and PVR.
FierceIPTV: DoesInternet TV delivery--streaming video on computer screens--threaten to undermine these type of physical IPTV deployments?
Galitz: That's a debatable subject in our company, but it's no different from movie theater business. When DVRs and VCRs came out, people said, "oh, the movie theaters are dead," but they're not. I believe people will still want a family entertainment night in front of the TV.

[destiny1]

If my hunch is correct and testing is indeed underway with Huawei, this company along with Alcatel is giving Rim Semi exposure to over 100 countries around the world.

http://www-hk.huawei.com/corporate_information/global_operations.do

D1;)

[destiny1]

China Telecom now has over 224 million access lines including over 32 million broadband users.
http://www.convergedigest.com/DSL/lastmilearticle.asp?ID=22293

Compare this to AT&T who has about 64 million access lines and 13.3 million broadband users.
http://www.att.com/gen/investor-relations?pid=5711

Note: Alcatel is the primary DSL equipment supplier for both telcos as well as hundreds of others around the world. Alcatel began testing Rim Semi's IPSL tech some time ago.

D1;)

[jjz34]

It maybe helpful if Brad could, in general terms, without naming names if that's required, to outline for us exactly what "testing" entails so that we would have some appreciation of that process and the time it takes to complete that process. I imagine it's more than a matter of popping in a chip for 10 minutes. It would also be helpful if we had some insight into what these telco's and suppliers must accomplish, in addition to testing, before they make a decision to place an order...ie what other aspects of business they need to put in place from a sales, marketing, service,support, engineering perspective. Icing on the cake would be an educated (ACCURATE) timeframe in which we can expect results from testing. Have the time lines been changed? if so, how?? why??

[destiny1]

It maybe helpful if Brad could, in general terms, without naming names if that's required, to outline for us exactly what "testing" entails so that we would have some appreciation of that process and the time it takes to complete that process. I imagine it's more than a matter of popping in a chip for 10 minutes. It would also be helpful if we had some insight into what these telco's and suppliers must accomplish, in addition to testing, before they make a decision to place an order...ie what other aspects of business they need to put in place from a sales, marketing, service,support, engineering perspective. Icing on the cake would be an educated (ACCURATE) timeframe in which we can expect results from testing. Have the time lines been changed? if so, how?? why??

Jjz,

I’ve asked Ray these questions. Rim Semi’s position is to not place any timetables on procurement processes over which they have no control. Any delays would be received unfavorably by the investment community. That is probably why the testing is just now being made public.

If you recall, Brad mentioned testing with the two largest telcos in Europe at the shareholders dinner in May 2007. That implies France Telecom, Deutsche Telecom and likely Huawei were involved way back then.

I would suspect that now the testing process is far enough along where Rim Semi is comfortable making the testing announcements public.

D1;)

[Stoppmann]

I have to aggree with jjz. I understand Rim Semi's reluctance to state timeframes but they still could outline what testing entails so that we would have some appreciation of the process.

[HopefulOne]

I couldn't agree more. There is absolutely NO REASON not to give us an idea of what is involved here, and an "estimate" of how long they "anticipate" the process taking on average.

Now THAT would be worth a President's Letter...

[destiny1]

I couldn't agree more. There is absolutely NO REASON not to give us an idea of what is involved here, and an "estimate" of how long they "anticipate" the process taking on average.

Now THAT would be worth a President's Letter...

Hopeful One,

I believe we all agree with your sentiments and desire to somehow get our arms around this “testing” process. We’ve heard so much of this or that big company testing the product. It seems like orders should be coming any day now.

I do understand Rim Semi’s point however. Failure to meet any perceived delivery date is wrought with punishment by the market. Look what happened to Boeing just this week. Due to a contractor non-performance, delivery of their new composite Dreamliner 787 is delayed by six months. The result, Boeing’s stock gets hammered.

This is an example of a delay outside of Boeing’s control. But the market doesn’t care. Once dates and timeframes are attached to product delivery we investors feel better. If those dates and timeframes are outside company control, the company sets itself up for failure.

On a personal note, I posted last week that ticktockstock.com is in the process of getting a facelift. This is true. The site is over a year old and because you guys have maintained the integrity promulgated in our mission statement, we’ve begun to attract advertisers. Advertisers wanting to join ticktock are a reflection on all of you.

I made the arrangements with my 3 programmers, PAID for the redesign and then waited. After several days with no contact or sample product being delivered, I call the programmers and find out each one thought the other was spearheading the project! What! I’ve got 18 advertisers waiting in the wings. All the source codes have been delivered. Redesign framework and sample templates completed in AutoCAD have been delivered. There is absolutely nothing from my end preventing this project from already being completed! Yet, almost nothing has been done.

I then paused for a moment and put myself in Rim Semi’s position. What if ticktockstock.com was a public company, with you guys as investors anticipating some perceived completion date? I would be spending the next two weeks or how ever long it takes to complete the redesign, back-peddling trying to convince you “nothing is wrong with the tech.” I just have some issues with my contractors. The programmers weren’t communicating with the business office. One programmer got sick and didn’t tell the other what was going on. Business is just everyday people.

BTW, I did contact the programmers this morning and they assured me things would get going today. But this is a prime example of the lack of control one has with outsourced jobs. Things just happen. And in Rim Semi’s case, with the long and storied history of product development, the fewer _____ happens moments, the better for all of us.

Bottom line, like someone previously mentioned, let’s just let the tech speak for itself.

D1;)

[Stoppmann]

It's not just about the completion date. We (or I) would like an understanding of the process of evaluation. How do these telcos and equipment manufacturers evaluate the tech? what is involved? I would think that Rim Semi could provide that kind of information without stating dates, time frames, and completion dates.

[jjz34]

The reality for Rim is that the stock is where it is...sound profound?? My point is, we are at 5 cents and I hardly think an explanation of the testing process would necessarily require a timeline be given, or even if some timeframe were given, and not met, that the shareprice could be any more dismal. What's it gonna do? go to 4 cents? We are already in a deep hole. All we want is some understanding of the process so we have some idea as to why we sit here in mid October 2007 at 5 cents reading about lebed's nonsense and not about orders. Again, it's not crucial that Brad definitively state when testing will be complete. (Though he has given us time frames in the past on other things without hesitation at sh meetings and on the website.) We understand Rim doesn't have exclusive control over everything. But sincerely, when Rim announces that canby, Ringold, BTC and a China supplier are testing Cupria, I have no idea of what that process entails and many of us may have misconceptions that lead us to speculate on our own the timelines which may be way off. Just a general explanation is all. I've been a shareholder a really long time. I'm obviously a supporter despite the fact that I thought we'd be in a much different situation by now. To be fair, I haven't even asked Brad to do this, though maybe I will ask in case he doesn't read this board.

[jjz34]

To follow up, I sent an email to Brad about this. If he responds great. If not, I understand that too as hopefully he's got better things to do than answer my emails. I also understand that such a description from him may pose a problem...if he makes the process sound too easy, we develop unrealistic expectations. If he makes it sound too complicated, shareholders get turned off too. So maybe there is somebody out there, in another company who has gone through the process of having new technology tested by potential customers who can chime in here.

[McCloud]

Just a thought about the references to testing having begun as early as the shareholders meeting with some of the MOUs referenced. The agreements and intentions to test may have been there, but I don't think actual beta testing could have begun until completion of the 5101a and CDS6000 units. Even so that has been done for weeks and it seems that should be adequate for the smaller companies.

Ernie

[HopefulOne]

But, do we know if the Line Cards are actually "in the hands" of the testing company's yet? I'm not sure they are...

[Stoppmann]

Brad Ketch will be participating in the panel at 1:45 pm on Oct 18 that will discuss Finding the Right Entrance to the Digital Home.

http://www.marshall.usc.edu/web/CTM.cfm?&doc_id=8694

[wheels]

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071018/BUSINESS/710180303/1040&GID=4Qh+86NHka0WGT4qjuJTi7+55Ff/vIiGwAQXyy2dkHo%3D

Canby TelCom plans to buy Mount Angel phone company

October 18, 2007

MOUNT ANGEL -- The Mount Angel Telephone Co. announced it will be sold to Canby Telcom, a move expected to be completed by the end of the year.

The sale for an undisclosed sum will give Canby Telcom access to Mount Angel Telephone's 2,000 access lines and customers.

The 97-year-old Mount Angel business will retain its name, office and local employees, president Tom Bauman said. Bauman is retiring after the sale is final.

"It gives me an opportunity to step aside and do something else," said Bauman, who has spent 35 years with Mount Angel Telephone.

Each of Mount Angel Telephone's 46 shareholders will receive a portion of the sale proceeds.

Canby Telcom is a cooperative, in which customers are also part owners. The company has about 11,000 access lines in its service area.

Mount Angel Telephone will be Canby Telcom's only external holding for now.

Telephone access rates are expected to remain the same.

In addition, Bauman said, Canby Telcom has a strong commitment to customer service and has a track record of giving back to the community.

"They share a lot of our philosophies," Bauman said.

The companies must await approval by the Federal Communications Commission, the state Public Utility Commission and the city of Mount Angel.

-- Sheldon Traver

[destiny1]

As the demand for converged networks grows, the industry is expecting more consolidation of these smaller independents.

D1

[Stoppmann]

Press Release Source: Rim Semiconductor Company

Monday October 22, 6:00 am ET
Innovative Telecommunications Service Provider to Evaluate Industry's First IPSL(TM) Solution

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB:RSMI - News), the inventor and leader in Internet Protocol Subscriber Line™ (IPSL™) technology, announced today it has entered into an agreement to evaluate the next generation Cupria™ IPSL™ solution in the service network of Monroe Telephone of Monroe, Oregon.

Rim Semi’s Cupria™ IPSL™ solution allows service providers to effectively increase the bandwidth and extend existing copper plant beyond current technologies. Cupria™ adheres to the framework established by the IPSL™ SIG, is optimized for today’s Internet Protocol-based networks and is ideal for high bandwidth, high quality-driven applications such as Internet protocol television over existing copper networks.

Monroe Telephone is a privately held communications company that provides voice, broadband data and video services to its customers in the Monroe, Oregon area, which lies approximately 100 miles Southwest of Portland. Despite the relatively small size of this triple play telecommunications firm, Monroe has been an early adopter of technologies such as Voice over IP (VoIP), Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and in-home, wireless video and data networking. The Wall Street Journal profiled Monroe’s innovation in an article a few years ago.

"Rim Semiconductor’s technology promises a cost-effective way to provide higher-speed and more reliable bandwidth over our copper network than existing approaches,” stated John Dillard, President of Monroe Telephone. “We are pleased to work with Rim Semiconductor to help evaluate the IPSL platform and provide feedback and real world testing to aid the entire industry in its quest to provide advanced services.”

“Monroe Telephone is well respected and well known in the industry as a company that is among the first to implement new technologies to better serve their community,” stated Brad Ketch, president and chief executive officer of Rim Semiconductor. “Given Monroe’s relatively high profile in the industry, we are proud to have Monroe Telephone participate with us in demonstrating Cupria's™ superior performance.”

About Rim Semiconductor Company

Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB:RSMI - News) develops technology for telecommunications companies to deliver demanding new video and data services with lower network costs. The company’s products allow data to be transmitted at greater speed and across extended distances over existing copper wire—all with the highest quality of service—for a better end-user experience. For more information, visit www.rimsemi.com.

With the exception of historical information contained in this press release, this press release may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the following: product development difficulties; market demand and acceptance of products; the impact of changing economic conditions; business conditions in the Internet and telecommunications industries; reliance on third parties, including potential suppliers, licensors, and licensees; the impact of competitors and their products; risks concerning future technology; and other factors detailed in this press release and in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Rim Semiconductor is under no obligation and does not assume any obligation to revise or update any forward looking statement in this press release in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise in the future.



Contact:
Rim Semiconductor
Brad Ketch, 503-257-6700
info@rimsemi.com

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Source: Rim Semiconductor Company

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/071022/20071022005488.html?.v=1

[destiny1]

This article could have been placed anywhere on the forum. Mr. Gates predictions have implications for convergence, industry news and of course,
Rim Semiconductor. The bottom line is bandwidth! If Mr. Gates predictions prove true, there is no end to future bandwidth requirements for future telepony.

http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/hiner/?p=559&tag=nl.e101

D1;)

[cem727]

Has anyone had a chance to speak to Brad about the round table session in San Jose?

[destiny1]

Has anyone had a chance to speak to Brad about the round table session in San Jose?

Cem,

I have spoken to Brad since the CTM conference. In summary, it went very, very well. New industry potential affiliations were initiated and I sensed a “wow” in his voice. He is aware of our promised interview and a definitive date is forthcoming.

D1;)

[destiny1]

Cem,

If the tech were performing diffierently than advertised Rim Semi's disclosure responsibilities as a public company would require public notification to investors. So why assume no news is bad?

D1

[destiny1]

Cem,

I am awaiting confirmation on an interview with Brad. He was very careful not to talk about specifics. That is why I could only infer. He will speak for himself at that time.
D1

[cem727]

Good. Thank you for your honest reply.

[Stoppmann]

Destiny,

I looked my list of questions for Brad's interview that I posted last summer and some were obsolete. Here is my current list. Hopefully, you are still entertaining or considering questions for the interview.


QUESTIONS FOR RSMI

Question: Has the Purchase Order for Extreme Copper been fulfilled? What did or will you supply them?

Question: Why hasn’t the company reported additional purchase orders for equipment as indicated in previous President's letters and public statements?

Question: How many companies are testing Curpria in the field. How long has testing been going on, and what is the time-frame of the evaluation period?

Question: Is Embarq conducting field trials using Curpia

Question: What kind of details can you provide on the process of how companies evaluate Cupria?

Question: How is Cupria performing in the field. Is it living up to its stated performance?

Question: Embarq Corporation has received Metro Ethernet Forum certifications for their network. This means that the EMBARQ Metro Ethernet Networks are fully capable of offering business customers a reliable suite of Ethernet services including Ethernet LAN, Ethernet Private Line and Ethernet Virtual Private Line. Is RSMI a member of this forum and/or will the RSMI chipset have to be certified by this organization?

Question: Why hasn't the performance increase of the RQAM been reflected on the companies website and spec sheets?

Question: What is the purpose for incurring an additional $500,000 of engineering expense to produce the ASSP?

Question: What are the purposes for developing the Cupria 5101A and the rm-CDS Chasis? From the website it describes these products as evaluation tools. What do they do? And how do they future-proof investment in Curpia?

Question: Why was the release of the ASSP delayed from the 1st to the 2nd fiscal quarter of 2007 to the 1st fiscal half of 2008?

Question: What type of funding is the company considering?

Question: Will the ASSP be produced by the end of the Calendar year?

Question: Can you provide any revenue goals yet?

[destiny1]

Absolutely! If anyone else has questions, please post them.

D1;)

[jjz34]

All of Stoppman's questions are fine!

[HopefulOne]

I agree with jjz34, and there should be NO REASON not to have "specific" answers to most of these questions at this time!

H.1.

[destiny1]

Here is a quote from the Rim Semi website video entitled: What is IPSL?
The decision to make IPSL technology an open standard dramatically changes the competitive landscape. Former competitors (Ikanos) are now encouraged to join forces with Rim Semi by joining the IPSL_SIG and develop IPSL-based applications for their customers. In the open architecture world, Rim Semi is encouraging chipmakers worldwide to join a winning solution.

The right package of terms, pricing, migration path and technical support will reduce the incentive that other chip companies have to compete with us and increase the incentive to partner. With Rim Semi’s technology innovations more widely available, the delivery of solutions that meet telco and end user needs will accelerate, the overall market can expand and create larger opportunities for all participants. In the end, everyone can win.
http://www.rimsemi.com/tb5.html (http://www.rimsemi.com/tb5.html)

D1;)

[destiny1]

I've certainly learned a few things. No more Ikanos bashing from my end. As I begin to understand more about the implications of IPSL being marketed as an open architecture protocol, I asked Brad whether he would welcome Ikanos into the IPSL-SIG. Here is his reply:

Sure!

BTW, we couldn’t stop them even if we wanted to. If they join the SIG, they have the right to license IPSL.

Brad



The goal of the IPSL-SIG is to make world an IPSL planet, one industry partner at a time.
D1;)

[destiny1]

Just got word from Brad, the next ticktock interview is set for 9AM Wednesday the 31st. If there are any questions, other than those already submitted, make sure they are posted.
D1;)

[Stoppmann]

Just got word from Brad, the next ticktock interview is set for 9AM Wednesday the 31st. If there are any questions, other than those already submitted, make sure they are posted.
D1;)

The timing of the interview corresponds to the end of the fiscal year

[destiny1]

Yes it does. Hopefully we'll get a good summary of the years events and what to expect this upcoming year.

D1;)

[wheels]

I’m assuming September was the month the line card and the FPGA were put together, debugged and made ready for field evaluations. It seems to coincide with the beginning of the trial agreements on September 10. Whatever was going on before that time apparently didn’t include these two crucial, all-important items. Who knows what Embarq has been doing for a year and a half besides paying for the line card? I’m thinking not much. They have probably been waiting for the FPGA and line card like everyone else.

Rim has announced five agreements in the last six weeks. We don’t know how many other companies are testing, if any. We don’t know how many technicians Rim has to put in the field, so we don’t know how fast we can begin evaluations with new companies. We can surmise that we might have ten agreements by the end of November, if the current pace can be maintained.

Rim has begun with small companies that can make quick decisions, however we don’t know what “quick” means. Nobody has said. Most likely nobody knows. The “Rule of Five” seems to be the norm. Everything takes five times longer than anyone either thought or planned for. So, I hesitate to venture a guess as to what “quick” means. For a small company is two months too quick? Probably. How about three? Okay, I’ll go with that.

I would think that Rim would have initially gone with the companies most likely to give them an order. With that in mind, I would think that if any of those “favorable” companies were going to buy our chip, one of them would likely give us an order before the end of the year. If we don’t have orders before the end of the year . . . well, I don’t even want to go there.

Apparently it takes thirty days to produce a chip once we receive an order. So, it’s still possible (although unlikely), an order in November could give us a chip before the end of the year. However, that outcome progressively seems a long shot at best. We are more likely to have a finalized chip in the next quarter than this one.

What will an order mean, even if it’s a small one? A lot! It will confirm the technology and affirm all that Rim has been saying regarding Cupria. It won’t eliminate the consequences of the Rule of Five and the cancerous dilution that has accompanied it, but it will confirm that we have the goods. And although management has said we have the goods, we are all anxious for the kind of confirmation that produces cash. If one company buys Cupria, it’s likely that another company will too. So, the first order means we have a salable product in a world that needs what we have to sell and the pps will begin to reflect that.

Rim has to keep the doors open until revenue pays the bills. That means more dilution. How much? Who knows? If it’s favorable financing the pps will probably rise a little bit. If it’s another round of “you know what” we’ll be into the 2’s or lower in a heart beat. However, when an order is announced it will be the beginning of an upward run. And more orders after that will keep the pps running. And when the “biggies” climb on board we’ll run with leaps and bounds.

I doubt we’ll have a sustained turn in share price until we get an order. But there will be no going back when we do. I hope it happens this year. After five years of enduring the Rule of Five, I’d like to be around to enjoy it.

[doughjo]

Great post wheels..
Lets hope Rim can answers some of those questions by years end.

[HopefulOne]

Yes, I agree, that was a very good post by Wheels. But, we STILL don't know IF anyone actually HAS a line card yet. THAT would be the BEST affirmative answer to ANY of the questions to be asked of Brad.

H.1.

[Stoppmann]

Yes, I agree, that was a very good post by Wheels. But, we STILL don't know IF anyone actually HAS a line card yet. THAT would be the BEST affirmative answer to ANY of the questions to be asked of Brad.

H.1.

Which line card are you talking about? Cupria 5101A is a line card that is used to evaluate Cupria performance over copper wires.

[HopefulOne]

That would be the one...

[Stoppmann]

Well, then I think the line card was complete in early September because that is when Extreme Copper posted IPSL products on their website.

[destiny1]

Cem,
Thanks for your comments. We are always looking for ways to improve the product.

D1;)

[jjz34]

I agree Cem but I think Destiny did the background type questions with Dave W. because we didn't know much about him. However, you are correct as far as I am concerned. We are WAY past the warm and fuzzy stage. We want to know about the product, how it has been tested, how it's performing, when we can expect orders and when we can expect revenues. If those questions can't be answered, the interview means nothing to me. I have heard about the tremendous market potential. Got it. I have heard about IPSL-SIG. Got that too. I want to hear about results now. Thanks for your efforts, Destiny. I hate to sound like I'm "shooting the messenger", but just being honest.

[destiny1]

Guys,

I appreciate all you comments and every one of your questions have been forwarded to Brad.

Keep in mind this board is not just for those of you well versed with Rim Semi and the telco industry in general. Every month tick tock receives hundreds of new viewers who know little or nothing about this complicated field. I attempt to provide content that can be assimilated by investors who are at various levels of understanding. 1st grade material will always bore students at higher grade levels.

The #1 complaint received by both by Rim Semi and tick tock is that this investment/technology field is difficult to understand. With that said, we always attempt to get as much “meat” during the interview as is comfortable for the interviewee. The commentary and background material however will not stop. I will continue to provide more basic material. The main stream who generally understands nothing of this technology has yet to catch on to this great opportunity.

Thanks for you understanding

D1;)

[jjz34]

I see your point but if there has been one thing Rim has done well, it's develop their website so that just about anyone can get a good idea of what the company and the market is all about. There are video clips that pretty much spells out the background stuff. In fact, we just got a president's letter on that very issue. Background material is fine...just not for this upcoming interview. Besides, if any of the newer folks had a basic question on background stuff, they are always free to ask it here...and I haven't seen too many of those. With all due respect, I think priority should be given to those of us shareholders who have shown unwavering confidence and support for 5 or more years now, not the newer "potential investors" who can get in on this deal at a very very very small fraction of what I paid. Heck, they could buy almost 2200 shares with just the $100 I have paid to be a member on this forum.

[destiny1]

I see your point but if there has been one thing Rim has done well, it's develop their website so that just about anyone can get a good idea of what the company and the market is all about. There are video clips that pretty much spells out the background stuff. In fact, we just got a president's letter on that very issue. Background material is fine...just not for this upcoming interview. Besides, if any of the newer folks had a basic question on background stuff, they are always free to ask it here...and I haven't seen too many of those. With all due respect, I think priority should be given to those of us shareholders who have shown unwavering confidence and support for 5 or more years now, not the newer "potential investors" who can get in on this deal at a very very very small fraction of what I paid. Heck, they could buy almost 2200 shares with just the $100 I have paid to be a member on this forum.

Your point is well taken, and like I mentioned, every one of the question you guys posted was forwarded to Brad. We'll see how it goes and I will make every attempt to focus on the facts.

Speaking to your other point, we must realize, it is NEW investment dollars that will move the stock higher. Current investment dollars have taken the stock as far as it will go. We must continue to focus in that area.

thanks again
D1;)

[McCloud]

Interesting discussion about background, potential etc v. meat. "Our" impatience is showing. I agree with both sides. Maybe the basic and background information could be set apart and labeled as such. So that those who are tired of it could skip to the meat.

Ernie

[destiny1]

Interesting discussion about background, potential etc v. meat. "Our" impatience is showing. I agree with both sides. Maybe the basic and background information could be set apart and labeled as such. So that those who are tired of it could skip to the meat.

Ernie


McCloud,

There will be no need in tomorrow morning's interview to re-visit material covered in previous interviews. Background material was clearly covered last year and is available in already posted content.

My goal in talking with Brad tomorrow is to get the investors caught up on current Rim Semi developments and get as many of your questions answered as possible.

I will not press him for information. He cannot share non-public information outside of a press release or President's Letter. We should only expect elaboration and clarification of previous announcements. Much of that is covered in the questions you forwarded.

I do expect the interview to be very insightful. It’s been over a year since he visited us on ticktock. If you would like, I’ll share some thoughts as soon as the interview is completed.

D1

[Stoppmann]

McCloud,

There will be no need in tomorrow morning's interview to re-visit material covered in previous interviews. Background material was clearly covered last year and is available in already posted content.

My goal in talking with Brad tomorrow is to get the investors caught up on current Rim Semi developments and get as many of your questions answered as possible.

I will not press him for information. He cannot share non-public information outside of a press release or President's Letter. We should only expect elaboration and clarification of previous announcements. Much of that is covered in the questions you forwarded.

I do expect the interview to be very insightful. It’s been over a year since he visited us on ticktock. If you would like, I’ll share some thoughts as soon as the interview is completed.

D1

Please share away

[HopefulOne]

Another question: Is there still NO CONSIDERATION of any "reverse split" of the stock in the coming year?

[Stoppmann]

Another Question: Have all of the debentures been sold?

[destiny1]

Another Question: Have all of the debentures been sold?

Will add these to the mix. The interview is at 9:00 AM Pacific time. Depending on how things go, it will probably be 10:30 or 11:00 before I'm free to post updates.

D1;)

[Stoppmann]

Will add these to the mix. The interview is at 9:00 AM Pacific time. Depending on how things go, it will probably be 10:30 or 11:00 before I'm free to post updates.

D1;)

Looking forward to the information that you will be posting

[Stoppmann]

Press Release Source: Rim Semiconductor Company

IPSL Special Interest Group(TM) and Rim Semiconductor Announce Meeting
Wednesday October 31, 6:00 am ET
Industry Group to Meet in Milan to Accelerate Adoption of New Specification for Video Over Broadband and to Recruit European Members

PORTLAND, Ore. & SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The IPSL Special Interest Group and Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB:RSMI - News) today announced that the IPSL-SIG™ will conduct its Fall 2007 meeting in Milan, Italy. Pirelli Broadband Solutions will serve as host for the meeting. The principle agenda item will be consideration of draft Release 1.0 of the Internet Protocol Subscriber Line™ specification.

The IPSL-SIG™ is targeting its Spring 2008 meeting at a location in Asia that will be announced later.

IPSL™ 1.0 allows data speeds as high as 384 megabits per second (Mbps), versus 100 Mbps for the nearest similar technology, VDSL2. IPSL 1.0 also specifies data speeds of up to 35 Mbps at distances that are as far as 8,000 feet from the nearest telephone company facility. This reach is designed to be more appropriate for advanced telephone network services like internet protocol television (IPTV) than existing DSL technologies are.

Rim Semiconductor Company is the first company to build IPSL 1.0-compliant semiconductors for inclusion in a variety of telecommunications equipment products. Rim Semi has used its patented and patent-pending technologies to enhance data protocols, modulation schemes, noise reduction algorithms and other core technologies that together achieve results that are far better than existing technologies. The Company is demonstrating IPSL 1.0 to telephone companies and to equipment makers in several countries now.

About the IPSL Special Interest Group

IPSL-SIG™ is an association of suppliers and users of Internet Protocol Subscriber Line™ (IPSL™) products and services organized with the mission of promoting IPSL as an open telecommunications standard. Over time, the IPSL-SIG seeks to extend adoption and ratification of the IPSL specification to telecommunications standards bodies throughout the world. IPSL technology was originally developed by Rim Semiconductor (RSMI.OB). For more information, visit www.ipslsig.org.

About Rim Semiconductor Company

Rim Semiconductor Company (OTCBB:RSMI - News) develops technology for telecommunications companies to deliver demanding new video and data services with lower network costs. The company’s products allow data to be transmitted at greater speed and across extended distances over existing copper wire -- all with the highest quality of service -- for a better end-user experience. For more information, visit www.rimsemi.com.

With the exception of historical information contained in this press release, this press release may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: product development difficulties; market demand and acceptance of products; the impact of changing economic conditions; business conditions in the Internet and telecommunications industries; reliance on third parties, including potential suppliers, licensors, and licensees; the impact of competitors and their products; risks concerning future technology; and other factors detailed in this press release and in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Rim Semiconductor is under no obligation and does not assume any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement in this press release in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise in the future.

Contact:
Rim Semiconductor Company
Brad Ketch, 503-257-6700
info@rimsemi.com
or
IPSL-SIG
Bill Narin, 650-270-8740

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/071031/20071031005459.html?.v=1

[McCloud]

Stopman, you beat my posting of the PR by seconds LOL. I checked to see if it were posted and it wasn't so I went back and copied it, but when I got back here your posting was here.

It is interesting that the host, Pirelli Broadband Solutions has not been mentioned before. How many other companies are involved with us that we don't know about? I hope many. Also, I thought Pirelli was a rubber company not a copper company! LOL!
Ernie

[Stoppmann]

Stopman, you beat my posting of the PR by seconds LOL. I checked to see if it were posted and it wasn't so I went back and copied it, but when I got back here your posting was here.

It is interesting that the host, Pirelli Broadband Solutions has not been mentioned before. How many other companies are involved with us that we don't know about? I hope many. Also, I thought Pirelli was a rubber company not a copper company! LOL!
Ernie

I was thinking the same thing regarding how many companies are involved that we don't know about. I checked out Pirelli's website to see what products they offered. I believe the products that Cupria would be part of is Pirelli's access products. These include modems and set-top boxes. Here is a link.

http://www.pirellibroadband.com/web/products-solutions/access-products/default.page

On their home page, this is what is found:

About Pirelli Broadband Solutions

Since the beginning, Pirelli has been a pioneer in the field of communications. From undersea cables, long-distance optical network applications to broadband access products, Pirelli has always been at the front of the pack, providing innovative fiber-to-the-home, xDSL, cable, and optical solutions that connect families and businesses to the world.

You'll find the tires if you click on Pirelli Group on the web bar at the top of the screen.

I'll try to be a little slower next time. LOL. I get up way to early to for work

[destiny1]

Great News this AM. Based on this link, Pirelli is an off shoot of Telecom Italia. http://www.pirelli.com/web/group/labs/default.page

Talk to you after the interview
D1;)

[destiny1]

Highlights from the interview with Brad Ketch, President and CEO of Rim Semiconductor 10-31-07:

1. At this stage there is no question the tech works. Testing in the telco network is to determine FPGA programming specifics and network requirements.

2. Testing/trials/MOUs very similar in structure- contract with telco states they will perform network trials and order when specifications satisfied.

3. Rim Semi and eSilicon voting members of SIG – about 12 other companies (large and small) affiliate members. Next meeting in Milan largely European telcos equipment makers,some Asian- spring meeting likely in Shanghai, China.

4. Several large telco signed which haven’t been made public. It is their respective equipment maker(s) that will actually purchase the technology. IT is the order that creates the reporting requirement.

5. 1.5 billion dollar annual worldwide market with no viable competitors in DSL.

6. All telcos pleased with FPGA testing to date

7. CTM conference – Brad’s message – Copper the only cost-effective vehicle to handle bandwidth demand. We cannot deploy fiber fast enough to keep up with demand. Executive from one of top three largest telcos in the world (China) and major U.S (household name) internet service provider corroborated all of Brad’s assertions publically at conference.

· 5 minutes of U-Tube = 6 months of email, said one ISP executive, "U-tube is bringing us to our knees."

· Said major ISP provider – "it’s the lack of bandwidth to the home that is preventing deployment of 3rd generation applications."

· If 5% of a neighborhood is on U-Tube, the DSLAM for that neighborhood is shut down. We are getting critically close to than 5%.

· In meetings with major telcos, they have two major concerns:

1. What will it cost to overhaul the copper network
2. What will it cost to provide content over that network

Other broadband technologies are not even considered as viable cost- effective solutions for widespread deployment. I added that "if the new broadband technology does not utilize the existing copper infrastructure, that technology is not being considered for widespread deployment." Brad enthusiatically agreed. (See my post from last night)

8. Once the IPSL 1.0 standard is ratified at the Milan meeting in December, there are not likely to be major changes in the standard.
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9. Large telco require standards, the small telcos don’t care.

10. Once 2-3 major telcos join the IPSL-SIG as voting members, the SIG will likely have the momentum to be incorporated into a major standards body. The goal of the IPSL-SIG is to work itself out of a job.


11. Copper is still King!
D1;) ;)

[Stoppmann]

Thanks for posting the highlights.

I understand that the Telcos won't order until specs are met. But in terms of a time frame, did Brad indicate a time-frame as to when the ASSP will be produced?

Were there questions that Brad did not answer?

[destiny1]

Thanks for posting the highlights.

I understand that the Telcos won't order until specs are met. But in terms of a time frame, did Brad indicate a time-frame as to when the ASSP will be produced?

Were there questions that Brad did not answer?

yes, questions about time frames, names of companies, pending funding deals etc.

D1;)

[Stoppmann]

Tuesday, 30 October 2007

Only a portion of this article is copied. See the link below for the complete article. Now that IPSL is being tested in the field, others are looking at it and writing about it or at least asking more questions.

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Is copper a bottomless pit?

The steps being claimed are still very large and that leads me to believe that actually, it may be while before we reach the point of technology delivering diminishing returns. Of course your fibre investment is future proof to some degree, but as sure as eggs are eggs, rolling it out will get cheaper the longer you wait.

"According to Japan’s incumbent, NTT East industrial FTTH deployment costs have come down from USD 5,400 per subscriber (including construction and equipment) in 2002 to just under USD 900 in 2006. It is forecasted that costs could fall to USD 650 in 2009." according to Finnie, G. (2007), FTTH Worldwide Market & Technology Forecast, 2006-2011, sourced via Katja Mueller's report on FTTH in the UK.

Getting more out of copper gives the bridge that you need to wait. Of course, you cannot wait indefinitely though - unless of course you are a monopoly that is immune to political pressure. If I had to take a position now, it would be to roll fibre to the cabinet but not to the home. Why?

It seems that in spite of all the advances, there is one constant. Speed over copper degrades with distance. That is true of VDSL2 and even IPSL, and of course we know it is true of ADSL and ADSL2+. I have written to both Melbourne Ventures and Rim Semiconductor asking them what their inventions deliver over longer lines which I will update you with when I hear more, but at the moment we are where we were - shorter lines = faster speeds. And, we have a lot of long lines in the UK.


http://blog.ipdev.net/

[jjz34]

Nice find. Thanks for posting it. J

[destiny1]

Ditto that Stopp,

We need to find more stuff like this. As time goes on, more and more analyst will begin talking about Rim Semi. While I agree, the cost of fiber deployment may be coming down, worldwide new copper loops outpace fiber loops 10:1. Brad will talk about this in the interview. The transcript has been forwarded to Rim for editing.

On the new site design, posts like this will be featured. We're still a week or two away. Good work

D1;)