Laurie Falconer Centillium Communications, Inc. (510) 771-3647 [email protected]

CENTILLIUM COMMUNICATIONS JOINS NATIONAL CONVERGENCE ALLIANCE

Centillium Utilizes National Convergence Alliance to Facilitate Next Generation Convergence Technologies

FREMONT, Calif., June 12, 2001 - Centillium Communications, Inc. [Nasdaq: CTLM], innovator of broadband communications technology, announced today that it has joined the National Convergence Alliance (NCA). The NCA is an industry alliance of product and service vendors committed to promoting the deployment of convergence technologies.

"The NCA fills a gap in our industry, providing a forum where equipment and service providers can discuss their customers' needs, and educate providers and enterprises about the benefits of convergence," said Babu Mandava, general manager of the Network Business Unit for Centillium Communications. "Centillium is proud to be a member of the NCA and we believe our participation will enhance our ability as a broadband solutions provider to identify and drive technology."

"Centillium is a company that has its finger on the pulse of communications," said Don Lawrence, president of the NCA. "Its product offerings are an excellent example of how convergence technologies are being used successfully today."

The NCA promotes the features and benefits of deploying convergence technologies through five major service offerings to member companies, including a national seminar tour, Web site listings, a database of NCA research, advertising opportunities and market segment committees. The association also holds an annual meeting, followed by the Convergence Conference & Expo, to further promote convergence issues and technology.

About Centillium Communications
Centillium Communications, Inc. is combining technical innovation and customer commitment to make broadband communications a market reality. Centillium Communications consistently delivers value to its customers by providing broadband networking systems for applications across all market segments. The company designs and markets communications chipset solutions for central office equipment, digital loop carrier (DLC) line cards, and customer premise equipment for Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Voice over Packet (VoP) and Premise Networking. The Centillium Communications headquarters are located at 47211 Lakeview Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538. Additional information is available at www.centillium.com

Forward Looking Statements
Except for historical information contained in this press release, the foregoing contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties relating to actual quantities and timing of any orders received under the contract and the successful development and market acceptance of Centillium's new products. The company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. Information about potential factors that could affect Centillium's financial results is included in Centillium's Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, available for viewing on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov.

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