ADC Introduces Two New Versions of its Digivance Long-Range Coverage Solutions; 800 MHz and 1900 MHz Versions Available Now.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 2002

ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT; www.adc.com) announced today general availability of two new Digivance(TM) Long-Range Coverage Solutions (LRCS) for wireless network operators. ADC has added an 800 megahertz (MHz) and a 1900 MHz version for single spectrum network applications.

The 800 MHz and 1900 MHz spectrums are widely used in North America and South America, and parts of Asia and the Middle East. In the U.S., wireless providers using one or both of these spectrums include AT&T Wireless, Cingular, Sprint PCS, Verizon and VoiceStream.

In addition to these new versions, ADC offers a dual band 800 MHz/1900 MHz version as well as versions for operators of Universal Mobile Telecommunications Service (UMTS) or Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) networks.

"Expanding our solutions to include single-band versions affords complete flexibility to wireless operators," said Jeff Quiram, president of ADC's Connectivity Business Unit. "Our dual-band Digivance LRCS is a great solution for operators who are either currently using both spectrums or have plans to do so in the near future. However, for those operators who either don't yet have plans for networks in other frequencies or who want to delay the capital expenditure until additional capacity is required, the single-band 800 MHz and 1900 MHz solutions provide a cost-effective alternative."

Digivance LRCS is the first and only all-digital RF transport system for enhancing the coverage and capacity of wireless networks. It distributes radio capacity from a base station over optical fiber to high mobile-traffic areas such as dense urban areas, tunnels, highways, and large open facilities. By extending wireless coverage in these hard-to-reach areas, operators can offer improved service that can increase subscriber satisfaction and reduce customer churn.

Digivance LRCS also helps operators reduce the cost of network deployment while offering improved service. Digital RF transport technology allows radio capacity to be centralized at convenient, low-cost locations and distributed to small, easy-to-locate remote units placed at the desired coverage area. As compared to installing new base station sites, Digivance LRCS overcomes most zoning and real-estate issues and greatly reduces both capital and operational expenses.

These new Digivance LRCS versions are the latest additions to the Digivance RF Transport Solution family, which also includes Digivance Indoor Coverage Solution, a digital distributed antenna system for use within buildings and campus environments. ADC also offers a wide assortment of tower-mounted amplifier systems, operations support-system software, systems integration services, and fiber, copper, and data connectivity solutions for wireless networks.

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