2013-01-07 22:31:37 -

HICKORY, N.C. - Corning Cable Systems LLC, part of Corning Incorporated's
(NYSE:GLW) Telecommunications segment, will introduce Optical Cables by Corning,
designed for use with consumer electronics, at the International Consumer
Electronics Show (CES), in Las Vegas. The cables are compatible with
Thunderbolt((TM)) and USB 3.0, the two fastest computer and peripheral
connectivity protocols.

With copper connectivity at its length limits and new applications driving
increased bandwidth usage, users are demanding longer cables with innovative
footprints. USB 3.Optical((TM)) and Thunderbolt Optical Cables by Corning
significantly extend the data transmission range past the length limits of
copper-based cables. Optical Cables by Corning are significantly longer, 50
percent smaller, 80 percent lighter, and still stronger than comparable copper
cables.

"Users can create, move and manage their data in a much more flexible, efficient
and durable manner with this   new technology. Video can be live edited from
across a football field; a music library can be downloaded 40% faster; and
devices can be quickly accessed and connected with this much smaller and lighter
cable when the capabilities of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth just aren't enough." said
Mike Bell, senior vice president and general manager, Optical Connectivity
Solutions. "We are very excited about bringing these advancements to consumer
connectivity applications."

USB 3.Optical Cables by Corning can reach lengths of up to 30 meters, and
Thunderbolt Optical Cables by Corning can reach lengths up to 100 meters, longer
than the length of a football field. The light weight and flexibility of the
cables also make them easy to route in the work space and convenient to pack and
transport. A unique cable design and Corning(®) ClearCurve(®) VSDN(®) optical
fiber allow the glass-based Optical Cables by Corning to be as durable as
comparable copper cables.

The Optical Thunderbolt Cables provide a dual channel, bi-directional 10 Gb/s
data rate with data and video on a single cable, allowing the transfer of a full
HD movie in fewer than 30 seconds. The ultra-slim "zero-bend" radius cable has
an electrically isolated noise-reducing design, can "daisy-chain" up to six
Thunderbolt devices at the same time, and is "hot swappable," meaning it can be
attached and removed without interruption to the system.

The USB 3.Optical Cables provide a 5 Gb/s data transfer rate and are compatible
with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices* allowing the extension of USB device reach
without additional power supply. The ultra-slim, "zero-bend" radius cable has
built-in overcurrent protection and is also hot swappable.

Optical Cables by Corning are targeted to be available for sale through select
consumer electronic retail channels by the end of first quarter in 2013.

*This cable is designed to be compatible with devices using USB 3.0 and 2.0
interfaces. However, the USB-IF has not yet developed a specification for
optical fiber transmission.

For additional information on Optical Cables by Corning, visit the website at
OpticalCablesByCorning.com.

Thunderbolt is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other
countries.

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This press release contains "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), which are based on
current expectations and assumptions about Corning's financial results and
business operations, that involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties
include: the effect of global political, economic and business
conditions; conditions in the financial and credit markets; currency
fluctuations; tax rates; product demand and industry capacity; competition;
reliance on a concentrated customer base; manufacturing efficiencies; cost
reductions; availability of critical components and materials; new product
commercialization; pricing fluctuations and changes in the mix of sales between
premium and non-premium products; new plant start-up or restructuring costs;
possible disruption in commercial activities due to terrorist activity, armed
conflict, political or financial instability, natural disasters, adverse weather
conditions, or major health concerns; adequacy of insurance; equity company
activities; acquisition and divestiture activities; the level of excess or
obsolete inventory; the rate of technology change; the ability to enforce
patents; product and components performance issues; retention of key personnel;
stock price fluctuations; and adverse litigation or regulatory
developments. These and other risk factors are detailed in Corning's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak
only as of the day that they are made, and Corning undertakes no obligation to
update them in light of new information or future events.

About Corning Incorporated
Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is the world leader in specialty glass
and ceramics.  Drawing on more than 160 years of materials science and process
engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable
high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control,
telecommunications and life sciences. Our products include glass substrates for
LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic substrates and filters
for mobile emission control systems; optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment
for telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug discovery; and
other advanced optics and specialty glass solutions for a number of industries
including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy and metrology.

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Media Relations Contact:
M. Elizabeth Dann
(607) 974-4989
dannme@corning.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Ann H.S. Nicholson
(607) 974-6716
nicholsoas@corning.com




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