Mobile Telecommunications Company in Kuwait to Deploy ADC's Metrica for Network Performance Management.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2004

ADC (Nasdaq:ADCT; www.adc.com) announced today that Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC), the largest provider of cellular services in Kuwait, will deploy ADC's new generation Metrica(R) Performance Manager to monitor the network performance and the quality of services delivered to all of MTC's mobile subscribers in the country. ADC has won this contract via its global partner, Harris Corporation.

"We like to consider ourselves pioneers of mobile services and are fully dedicated to providing our customers with the latest advancements in technology and services to enhance their way of life. We believe that the world-class performance and flexibility of ADC's Metrica solution coupled with Harris' experience will enable us to deliver on our commitment to our customers now and in the future," said Khaled Al-Hajiri, deputy director general for networks for MTC.

Metrica will provide MTC with a consolidated view of key performance indicators, giving the service provider comprehensive visibility of network quality and utilization. With this information, MTC will be able to run its networks at maximum efficiency, maintaining its highly competitive service quality while dynamically deploying capacity to match potential growth in demand. It will also provide the tools needed to help detect both long-term and immediate problems and distinguish between service-affecting and non-service-affecting network-quality issues.

"Our contract with MTC represents a further milestone for our service assurance business and strengthens our long-standing and successful partnership with Harris throughout the world," said David Heaps, senior vice president and general manager of the Metrica Group of the Software Systems Business Unit and general manager of its Metrica group for ADC. "MTC is an exciting opportunity for us and we look forward to working with them now and as they introduce new services in future."

In addition to performance-management solutions, ADC also offers Metrica Service Manager, a Service Quality Management (SQM) solution that manages end-to-end service quality in real-time and provides historical analysis against customer-focused quality objectives for both existing and emergent services. More information on ADC's OSS solutions can be found on the Web at www.adc.com/software.

About MTC- Vodafone

Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) was founded in 1983 and has developed into a group of companies from across the Middle East region offering services to over 1,900,000 customers. MTC is listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange and has achieved a sound reputation for high level business successes, often exceeding investor's expectations.

In September 2002, MTC entered into a Partner Network Agreement with Vodafone, the world's leading mobile communications company. The agreement was the first of its kind in the Middle East and has been followed closely with an agreement to work as a partnership on the second GSM license in Bahrain. MTC-Vodafone Bahrain was launched on 15th December with official ceremony taking place on 28th December 2003.

As a Partner Network, MTC offers Vodafone and its Partners' customers seamless access to Vodafone's international services whilst traveling in Kuwait and Bahrain. MTC customers now enjoy the benefits of Vodafone's existing services and its innovative service pipeline, enabling easy access and service delivery.

Aside from its partnerships with Vodafone in Kuwait and Bahrain, MTC continues to seek new partners in key strategic locations and projects. MTC has a strong history and sound reputation of bringing new opportunities and services to the market for the benefit of its customers and shareholders.

In January 2003, MTC acquired a 91.6 percent equity interest in Jordan Mobile Telephone Services Company Ltd. ("Fastlink") for a consideration of US$ 423.9 million in total. The acquisition represented the first step towards MTC's regional expansion strategy and places the company on a regional footing.

In October 2003, MTC was selected as managing operator of Atheer Telecoms (IRAQ) to deploy the network and mobile services for the community in Southern Iraq. With the formal license being awarded on 22nd December 2003, the Atheer network is expected to become fully operational in the first quarter of 2004.

MTC has a reputation for pioneering new services and in another first to Kuwait and the Gulf, MTC launched - MTC WOW - the MTC multi-media messaging service in December 2002. MTC also pioneered mobile and paging services in Kuwait, starting with the ETACS system and the dual-band GSM 900/1800 MHz. The Company continues to provide its customers with the latest advancements in technology and more importantly it constantly improves customer services and benefits.

MTC constantly seeks to forge partnerships with key global companies to bring the best products and services to the Middle East.

About Harris

Harris Corporation is an international communications technology company focused on providing assured communications(TM) product, system and service solutions for government and commercial customers. The company's five operating divisions serve markets for government communications, tactical radio, broadcast, microwave, and network support systems. Harris provides systems and service to customers in more than 150 countries. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.

About ADC

ADC offers high-quality, value-added solutions of network equipment, 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 more than 90 countries. Learn more about ADC Telecommunications, Inc. at www.adc.com.