ADC Expands Its FTTX Portfolio of Fiber Optic Network Equipment With New OmniReach Splitter Fiber Distribution Terminal Solution

Business Wire, Sept 28, 2007

Enables Customers to Accelerate Their FTTX Deployments More Effectively

MINNEAPOLIS -- ADC (NASDAQ:ADCT)(www.adc.com) today announced that it has expanded its line of OmniReach[TM] fiber-to-the-x (FTTX) solutions, with the addition of the OmniReach Splitter Fiber Distribution Terminal for Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) applications. This solution as well as ADC's complete portfolio of fiber optic network equipment, including solutions for central office, distribution, access and premises applications, will be on display at the 2007 FTTH Conference and Exposition (Booth #513) in Orlando, Florida, October 1-3.

"Our customers are constantly looking for new ways to help them accelerate their FTTX deployments and to deliver cost-effective, high performance and innovative solutions that improve their ROI," said Jack Field, vice president of FTTX and OSP product management for ADC's Global Connectivity Solutions. "We're excited about the introduction of the new OmniReach Splitter Fiber Distribution Terminal solution that meets these requirements and reflects the breadth of our product line. With ADC's OmniReach solutions, service providers can be confident that their networks will support next-generation applications to meet their customers' ever-changing demands for increased bandwidth and enhanced services."

OmniReach Splitter Fiber Distribution Terminal

The OmniReach indoor/outdoor splitter fiber distribution terminal can be used in Multiple Dwelling Unit (MDU) applications. Available in a variety of sizes, these wall boxes provide a small footprint for splitting, splicing, and termination functions and offer increased efficiency within distinct FTTX network applications. For use in garden style, mid-rise and high-rise MDU buildings, this family of wall boxes allows for a de-centralized MDU-ONT (Optical Network Termination) architecture and offers an economical solution for MDU applications.

These products are environmentally rated for indoor or outdoor use, accommodate 1x4, 1x8 and 1x16 splitters, and feature a compact solution for wall mounting that provides significant space savings while maintaining hand access and a strong feature set. The unique swing frame design also allows for easy access to the back section of the wall box.

About ADC OmniReach FTTX Solutions

ADC's OmniReach Solutions are the industry's first platforms designed from the ground up to meet the unique requirements of FTTX networks. Designed for operational efficiency and scalability, OmniReach solutions simplify FTTX network installation, maintenance and management from the central office/headend to the outside plant. For more information about OmniReach solutions, or to download ADC's FTTX Planning Guide, visit http://www.adc.com/FTTX.> About ADC

ADC provides the connections for wireline, wireless, cable, broadcast, and enterprise networks around the world. ADC's innovative network infrastructure equipment and professional services enable high-speed Internet, data, video, and voice services to residential, business and mobile subscribers. ADC (NASDAQ:ADCT) has sales into more than 130 countries. Learn more about ADC at www.adc.com.