Paradyne Makes the Migration to ADSL2+ Easy and Less Costly with Integrated Loop Test and Line Qualification in BLC/DSLAM Solutions.

LARGO, Fla. -- Integrated Tests Accelerate Service Delivery and Lower Operational Expense

Paradyne (NASDAQ:PDYN), a leading provider of triple play and business Ethernet access solutions, announced today it has integrated single-ended loop test (SELT) and dual-ended loop test (DELT) features into its Broadband Loop Carriers (BLCs), DSLAMs, and ADSL2+ modems.

Paradyne's SELT implementation includes a loop pre-qualification test integrated into the BLC or DSLAM to determine the strength of the DSL line, lowering the operator's DSL provisioning and maintenance expenses while accelerating customer service delivery.

With Paradyne's ADSL2+ modems, DELT provides bidirectional testing on lines, isolating sources of line interference in order to greatly reduce the time and costs associated with loop conditioning and broadband troubleshooting.

SELT and DELT are emerging as the standards for loop qualification and diagnostics, aiding in the elimination of costly external test equipment. By partnering with Broadcom, which offers integrated SELT and DELT capabilities in its ADSL2+ chipset, Paradyne provides cutting-edge test performance.

"Paradyne is a valued partner to Broadcom as the industry shifts toward ADSL2+. Our integrated SELT and DELT capabilities in Paradyne's equipment address the need for cost-effective and high-performance loop qualification, troubleshooting and maintenance," said John O'Neill, Broadcom's senior director of broadband carrier access products. "Using dedicated equipment for loop qualifications is expensive and only provides part of the solution. By integrating both SELT and DELT into their BLC and DSLAM products, Paradyne can provide a complete test suite to support equipment deployments throughout their life cycle."

SELT and DELT provide pre and post turn-up loop diagnostics, providing operators with a greater sense of confidence in the data they have regarding their infrastructure.

"Reducing operating costs has become an imperative for carriers today in an increasingly competitive environment," said Ken Hood, vice president of marketing and product management, Paradyne. "Paradyne's integrated loop test and diagnostic capability in our BLCs and DSLAMs is another arrow in the quiver for wireline carriers to improve their provisioning and subscription process for ADSL2+ services."

The integrated test capability is part of Paradyne's OpIQ platform, which focuses on the four pillars of security, management, interoperability assurance, and service support. More on OpIQ is available online at http://www.paradyne.com/solutions/opiq/

About Paradyne

Paradyne provides a broad family of IP-based broadband access solutions, including BLCs, DSLAMs, Ethernet over Copper Network Extenders, IADs, and CPE. Paradyne's products support both residential triple play solutions and business class bonded SHDSL, ADSL2+, T1/E1, and DS3 bonded solutions for LAN Extension and Cell Site Data Backhaul applications.

Paradyne's solutions are designed to enhance carrier revenue streams with full support for Multimedia Traffic Management (MTM) and to lower carrier operational expenses through Operational Intelligence (OpIQ).

More information may be obtained by visiting http://www.paradyne.com or by calling [phone].

Information about Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the "safe-harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are made based on management's current expectations and beliefs as well as on assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. Among the factors that could cause actual future events to differ materially include: the uncertainty regarding the acceptance of new telecommunications services based on DSL technology; reduction or discontinuation of purchase of our products by NSPs; the failure of NSPs to incorporate our products into their infrastructure; the possibility that Paradyne's competitors may develop competing products that are superior in terms of quality, cost or both. For a detailed discussion of other risk factors that could affect Paradyne's business, please refer to the risks identified in Paradyne's Current Report on Form 10-Q, dated Nov. 9, 2004, and in Paradyne's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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