ADC Provides BellSouth with Efficient Network Solution; BellSouth Maximizes Savings to Provide Next-Generation Services.

Business Editors/High Tech Writers

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2001

ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT, www.adc.com) a leading global supplier of fiber optics, network equipment, software and integration services for broadband, multiservice networks, today announced a supplier agreement with BellSouth Corporation (NYSE:BLS) in which ADC will provide the Atlanta-based communications company with broadband connectivity products, systems and integration services.

BellSouth will use a wide array of ADC products ranging from digital signal cross connects (DSX), optical cross connects (OX), and FiberGuide(R) fiber cabling systems that will allow the company to realize volume-based savings. The products are approved for use throughout BellSouth's nine-state southeastern United States territory. The agreement also calls for the consideration of ADC systems integration services in deploying the products and systems.

"BellSouth is focused on the continued transformation of its network to meet the needs of customers who demand next-generation applications," said Peter Hill, BellSouth's vice president of technology planning and deployment. "ADC has provided BellSouth with a solution for its existing broadband network that results in significant operating savings. BellSouth will leverage these operating savings as it continues to invest in the next-generation applications provided by its e-Platform."

BellSouth's e-Platform initiative incorporates the robust network infrastructure that delivers reliable dial tone everyday with the latest in fiber optic connectivity, hardware and software to create the ideal environment for hosting data-intensive applications and services. The BellSouth e-Platform uses the latest in connectivity options including DWDM and Gigabit Ethernet to deliver customer-driven applications and services such as hosting, security and storage to businesses and consumers alike. The e-Platform is powered by 3.6 million miles of fiber optic cable, state-of-the-art BellSouth e-Business Centers, 1,650 central offices, 50 BellSouth Managed Facilities, 20,000 SONET rings and more than 700 fast-packet switches to create an integrated, distributed e-business platform. BellSouth's e-Platform initiative leverages this extensive network infrastructure and experience with data services to deliver the speed, reliability and security required for next-generation e-business applications.

"Our product and service portfolio has provided us the ability to tailor exact solutions for our customers' needs," said Rick Roscitt, chairman and CEO of ADC. "We are delighted that we can elevate and further extend our relationship with BellSouth to help them to continue to build quality broadband networks while driving down their costs of operations. We feel confident that by providing BellSouth with an operational savings through our industry leading technology and services we can contribute to BellSouth's e-Platform initiative."

About ADC

ADC is The Broadband Company(TM). ADC tailors high-quality, custom solutions of network equipment, fiber optics, software and systems integration services that enable communications service providers to deliver high-speed Internet, data, video and voice services to consumers and businesses worldwide. ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT) has sales into nearly 100 countries and is included in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and the Nasdaq 100 Index. Learn more about ADC Telecommunications, Inc. at www.adc.com.