Minim to Set New Price and Performance Bar this Fall with Next-Generation Motorola WiFi 6 Product Family

Minim Announces Ultra-High-Speed, Low-Latency Motorola Lineup of AX Products, Including the “Luxury Cars” of Cable Modem/Routers— Coming Early Fall and Available for Pre-Order Today

Manchester, NH - (NewMediaWire) - May 17, 2021 - Zoom Telephonics, Inc., doing business as Minim(OTCQB: MINM), the creator of innovative internet access products under the globally-recognized Motorola® brand, today announced the company’s highly anticipated Motorola WiFi 6 product family and an intelligent mobile app, motosync. As WiFi 6 (“AX”) brings speeds up to 250% faster than the previous WiFi standard, the Motorola family of AX products will join the estimated two billion WiFi 6 device shipments in 2021 to meet the growing demands for gamers, streamers, and remote workers.

Minim’s next-generation Motorola WiFi 6 family is coming this fall and available today for pre-order and early review program registration:

• Motorola AX1800 Mesh MH7600 Series will be available in Walmart, Staples, B&H Photo, Micro Center, and Amazon initially at $128.99 (1-pack), $188.99 (2-pack), and $238.99 (3-pack) for whole-home 1.8 Gbps internet delivery up to 5,000 square ft, recommended for internet plans up to 1 Gig. Each device is equipped with two 1 Gig Ethernet ports for high flexibility and performance to wire nearby devices as needed. Learn more here.   

• The Motorola MG8725 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem with Built-in 4x4 AX6000 Router will be available on Walmart, Staples, B&H Photo, Micro Center, and Amazon initially at $369.99. The “luxury car” of modems, this device delivers true Gigabit-plus speeds and is the first to receive the Low Latency DOCSIS (LLD) certification by CableLabs. Learn more here. 

• The Motorola MT8733 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem with Built-in 4x4 AX6000 Router and Phone Lines is a first-of-its-kind high performance modem/router with two phone lines exclusively for Xfinity customers. This product boasts the same specs as the MG8725, plus voice and will be available in Walmart, Staples, B&H Photo, Micro Center, and Amazon initially at $379.99. Learn more here. 

Each product will come bundled with motosync, powered by Minim, at no additional fee. This intelligent WiFi app offers AI-driven device identification, parental controls, speed testing, data tracking and speed testing, guest WiFi management, and integrated cybersecurity.

“WiFi 6 is a compelling upgrade for any highly connected family,” said Gray Chynoweth, Minim CEO. “We are looking forward to helping gamers win and streamers binge in style and comfort. The Motorola family of AX products will launch with innovative industrial design for display on any desk or shelf, and with an app, cloud-driven cybersecurity, and two-year warranty included.”

This announcement comes at a time where WiFi 6 is predicted to make up 79% of all Wi-Fi product shipments within the next two years, and the global wireless mesh market is expected to reach $11.4 billion by 2025 with a 9.1% CAGR.

“Micro mCenter is eagerly anticipating this product family,” said Greg Lesser, Senior Merchandise Manager, at Micro Center. “Many of our customers have insatiable appetites for speed and WiFi coverage, and we are looking forward to meeting this demand with the entire Motorola family of AX products.”

The Motorola AX Mesh MH7600 Series features:

• Unleash Gigabit WiFi 6. Each device is equipped with two 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports for strong wired connections. MU-MIMO technology distributes quality connections to all your devices at once. 
• Automatic security and privacy. Protect your life online with network security, including: auto firmware upgrades, malware scans, new device alerts, and ad blocking. 
• Tons of support. Comes with a 2-year warranty and free support from our US-based technicians. The motosync app makes it easy to improve your network, and we’re there if you need us. 
• Expandable mesh coverage. The included devices form a mesh network that covers areas up to 5,000 sqft. using three devices. The dual-band system’s intelligent band steering and channel selection optimize your connections with seamless roaming. 
• Safety. Privacy. Control. Download the motosync app to access speed tests, guest network, signal strength, and malware blocking. Create family profiles to filter content, set schedules, monitor usage, and more. 

The Motorola AX modem/routers (MT8733 and MG8725) feature:

• Ultra-fast DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem. Supports the fastest internet with DOCSIS 3.1, backwards compatible with 32x8 DOCSIS 3.0. Features one 2.5 Gig Ethernet port and three 1 Gig Ethernet ports for wired connections. 
• Warp speed AX6000 4x4 router. Power BoostTM, Range Boost, and AnyBeam WiFi beamforming enable whole-home coverage. Supports multi-gigabit speeds, depending on your service plan.
  
• Superior, but pays for itself Savings up to $168 per year on modem rental fees. Comes with a 2-year warranty and free support from our USA team of connectivity technicians. 
• The total package for Xfinity users. The MT8733 is a first-of-its-kind voice-enabled modem/router with two phone lines for reliable communication. Delivers enhanced call features including caller ID, call forwarding, and conference calling with Comcast service. 
• Safety. Privacy. Control. Download the motosync app to access speed tests, guest network, signal strength, and malware blocking. Create family profiles to filter content, set schedules, monitor usage, and more 

To learn more about the Motorola AX family, visit motorolanetwork.com/ax.

About Minim

Zoom Telephonics Inc., doing business as Minim (OTCQB: MINM), is the creator of innovative internet access products that dependably connect people to the information they need and the people they love. Headquartered in Manchester, NH, the company delivers smart software-driven communications products under the globally recognized Motorola® brand and ZOOM trademark. Minim end users benefit from a personalized and secure WiFi experience, leading to happy and safe homes where things just work. To learn more, visit www.minim.com. 

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. 

Media Contact: Michele Clarke at (203) 912-0560 or michele.clarke@minim.com

Investor Relations Contact: James Carbonara, Hayden IR at (646) 755-7412 or james@haydenir.com

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