ADC Has 3rd Generation Services Covered At CeBIT 2001.

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CeBIT 2001

Stand No. C16/1

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2001

Complete Offering of Critical Connectivity and Extension Products

Form the Foundation of Reliable 3G Networks

The future for 3rd Generation wireless services is both promising and challenging. Today, the number of mobile Internet users is growing rapidly and each user will be demanding more and more services, including high-speed data. Additionally, users will take advantage of all these services more frequently. The ability of 3G service providers to deliver "always on", reliable services will help determine their ultimate success.

ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT, www.adc.com ), a leading global supplier of fibre optics, network equipment, software and integration services for broadband, multiservice networks, addresses these challenges presented to mobile network operators and service providers. ADC will display a broad range of connectivity and extension products for 3G networks at the CeBit trade show here, March 22-28, Hall 17 / Stand No. C16/1.

3G Wireless Coverage

Among the exhibited products is the innovative Digivance(TM) Indoor Coverage Solution (ICS), which allows for seamless delivery of various mobile services and applications in even the most confined indoor environments.

The Digivance ICS is an all-digital distributed antenna system (DAS) that transports RF signals digitally within or between buildings and is the initial product in ADC's Digivance(TM) family of digital RF transport solutions for managing and increasing wireless coverage and capacity. The Digivance family of RF transport solutions is scalable, varying in range from 100m for in-building applications to 20km for city centre areas, and can be extended or expanded upon as service and capacity requirements change.

The ADC Digivance technology, offers the only fully digital platform, easing operators' transition into the high-speed mobile data market with an architecture that supports broadband services. To date, indoor coverage systems have used only analogue transport platforms. By using patented technology, the Digivance ICS digitises all signals in the fully allocated bandwidth, digitally transports them over fibre and reconstructs the signals at the far end. Digitization of the spectrum maintains the high dynamic range required for high data rate services and eliminates the need for costly and time-consuming balancing of the system.

"3G services such as high speed mobile Internet access and multimedia messaging will require ubiquitous coverage and the superior signal quality that only digital networks can provide," said Jeff Quiram, vice president and general manager of ADC's Wireless Division. "With the Digivance ICS we've employed the latest in digital RF technology, providing the infrastructure needed to ensure clear wireless communications anywhere, anytime, including within or between buildings."

For the end-user, this means a consistent stream of services to choose from. Personalised portals, `infotainment', mobile commerce and unified messaging -wherever you are in a building, or between building locations. For the service provider, this means the ability to generate more revenue from 3G services.

3G Network Stability

The benefits of ADC's local and remote test access platforms will be showcased in its DSXpert(TM) and FSXpert(TM) products, demonstrating the critical need for a centralised test solution in 3G networks.

When building 3G networks, it is more critical than ever to establish real time links to fault and performance data, ensuring little or no network downtime. ADC's remote test access platforms provide the necessary visibility into the network and ensure 3G network quality of service and the reduction of customer churn. ADC's platforms support both copper and fibre based networks.

3G Connectivity

The underlying connectivity architecture will form the foundation for service delivery in high-performance 3G networks. As the world leader in copper and fibre network connectivity solutions, ADC will also demonstrate its leading high-speed connectivity platforms utilising the truly effective cable management features required for building scalable 3G networks.

ADC is the only global provider of 3G network connectivity, monitoring and coverage solutions supported by an industry-leading customer service organisation. ADC exemplifies how 3G service providers can avoid managing multiple vendors by choosing a strategic partner for their 3G network implementation.

About ADC

ADC is The Broadband Company(TM). ADC's fiber optics, network equipment, software and integration services make broadband communications a reality worldwide by enabling communications service providers to deliver high-speed Internet, data, video and voice services to consumers and businesses. ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT) has annual sales of more than $3.4 billion and employs approximately 21,000 people worldwide. ADC's stock is included in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and the Nasdaq-100 Index. Learn more about ADC Telecommunications, Inc. at www.adc.com.

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