2Wire, Inc. Car Coaster
Add a subtle broadband-era detail to the daily drive with a 2Wire, Inc. car coaster. It looks back to the company behind HomePortal gateways, hardware that helped households connect through DSL, wireless networking, and managed broadband services. Founded in San Jose in 1998, 2Wire became part of the story of early connected homes and telecommunications growth. A compact nod to network history for commuters, technicians, and collectors of internet-era hardware.
2Wire, Inc. was a San Jose, California computer hardware manufacturer active from 1998 to 2010. Founded in 1998 by Brian Hinman, Pasquale Romano, Brad Kayton, Timothy Peers, and Tom Spalding, it focused on equipment and platforms for telecommunications providers. Its first HomePortal residential gateway arrived in January 2000, combining a DSL modem and router with home networking, firewall protection, and remote management. A wireless residential gateway followed in January 2001. In 2002, 2Wire introduced its CMS remote customer premises management platform and published the Open Gateway Management Protocol, a basis for the TR-069 protocol ratified in 2004. The company acquired Sugar Media in 2003 and Kenati Technologies in 2007. Its MediaPortal platform launched in 2004, while the HomePortal iNID arrived in 2006 with VDSL2 and fiber support. By June 2008, 2Wire had shipped more than 20 million residential gateways. In July 2010, United Kingdom company Pace plc agreed to acquire 2Wire for $475 million.
| 2.6'' × 2.6" | |
| Width, in | 2.60 |
| Height, in | 2.60 |
| Thickness, in | 0.30 |
Product features
- Made from 100% soapstone — naturally absorbent
- Available in 1, 2, or 4-piece sets with the same print on each
- One-sided full-color print with a matte finish
- 2.6″ × 2.6″ size fits most vehicle drink holders; notch for easy removal
- Removable “Made in China” sticker on the bottom
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth