Digital Lightwave Picks Interim CEODigital Lightwave Picks Interim CEO

Digital Lightwave appoints Robert F. Hussey interim Ppesident and CEO

February 16, 2005

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CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Digital Lightwave, Inc. (Nasdaq:DIGL) today announced that on February 15, 2005, the Board of Directors of Digital Lightwave, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Robert F. Hussey as the Company's Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hussey has been a long time member of the Company's Board of Directors, joining the Board in August 2000. He succeeds James R. Green, who resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 15, 2005. Mr. Hussey will continue as a director, and as a member of the Executive Committee of the Board, and will initiate the search for a permanent President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Hussey served as the Company's Strategic Restructuring Advisor from December 2002 to December 2003 at the request of the Board. Most recently, Mr. Hussey has served as Chief Operating Officer of H.C. Wainwright and Company, Inc. beginning in July 2001. Previously, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Metro Vision of North America, Inc. and was founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pop Radio Corporation. Mr. Hussey serves on a number of boards of directors of both public and private corporations and as an advisor to two private equity funds.

Dr. Bryan Zwan, Chairman of the Board of the Company, commented, "Mr. Hussey brings tremendous leadership to our management team. I look forward to working with Bob as the Company pursues new growth opportunities and a return to profitability in the rapidly changing telecommunications industry. His knowledge of the Company uniquely positions him to effectively direct the execution of our strategic plan and assist the Board in its search for a permanent President and Chief Executive Officer." Dr. Zwan went on to say, "I would like to thank Jim Green for his leadership and many contributions during a difficult period in our history. We offer Jim our thanks and best wishes towards his future success."

"Digital Lightwave has been both challenging and rewarding over the five years I have had the pleasure of working with the Company," said Mr. Green. "I am grateful for having had the opportunity to be its Chief Executive and to be associated with the many fine people there."

Digital Lightwave Inc.

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