Andrew and Hybrid Announce Systems Integrator Agreement for Wireless Broadband Network Solutions.

Business Editors

ORLAND PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2000

Andrew Corporation (NASDAQ: ANDW) and Hybrid Networks, Inc. (market designation: HYBR) today announced an agreement in which products of both companies will be integrated to provide high speed Internet access solutions for business and home users at MMDS frequencies.

Under terms of the new agreement, Andrew will offer Hybrid broadband data access modem and router products with Andrew end-to-end network system solutions covering the frequency bands of 2-4 GHz. Andrew will design, install, and support these fixed wireless systems and market them through the company's global sales and distribution facilities. These systems will also include proprietary Andrew equipment, such as sector antennas, frequency converters, subscriber antennas, subscriber premise RF equipment, and other Andrew products.

"This alliance is an important step in making `last mile' Internet access connections available today for millions of users around the world," said Andrew Corporation Chairman and CEO, Floyd L. English.

"Hybrid's partnering with Andrew will facilitate the buildout of strategic international markets," said Michael Greenbaum, CEO and President of Hybrid Networks, Inc. "International markets are clamoring for broadband fixed wireless technology, and we are hopeful that this alliance will further the delivery to the markets abroad."

Andrew Corporation has participated in the successful buildout of two-way MMDS-based data transmission systems for homes and businesses. The modular architecture of the Hybrid products provide a scalable and open system that supports service to a city or region and grows with customer needs. The integrated systems will be capable of bringing affordable high speed data services to teleworkers, businesses, distance learning centers, and Internet/Intranet users in both domestic and international markets.

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Hybrid Networks, Inc., based in San Jose, California, is a broadband access equipment company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets wireless and cable systems that provide high speed access to the Internet and corporate intranets for both businesses and consumers. Hybrid's customers include broadband wireless systems operators, cable operators, and Internet Service Providers.

Andrew Corporation is a global supplier of communications systems equipment and services. Major markets are wireless communications - which includes cellular, personal communications services, and land mobile ratio - broadcast, and common carrier. Andrew is an S&P 500 company whose common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the symbol: ANDW.

For further information on Andrew products and services, including the text of this release, visit our Web site at http://www.andrew.com.