Alltel Distributes ADC FTTx Gear

MINNEAPOLIS -- ADC (NASDAQ:ADCT) (www.adc.com) today announced that Alltel Communications Products will lead with ADC's OmniReach(TM) product line as its premium FTTX solution. The combination of passive and active components in the Alltel product portfolio will provide telecommunications providers access to a complete end-to-end solution. ADC, a market leader for fiber-to-the-x (FTTX) solutions offers Wavelength Division Multiplexers, Fiber Distribution Terminals and Fiber Access Terminals, including the new OmniReach Multi-Fiber Service Terminal (MST).

The newly released MST is designed for optical access networks, featuring OptiTap(TM) ruggedized connector housings that are manufactured and integrated at ADC. Available in 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 port options, the MST is designed to withstand a wide variety of outside plant conditions.

"The MST is yet another example of ADC's innovation and responsiveness to customer requirements in the FTTX marketplace," said Scott Evans, director of marketing for Alltel Communications Products. "ADC is a market leader when it comes to FTTX solutions and a strategic partner we value to provide our customers with reliable and cost-effective connectivity solutions for their FTTX networks."

"Alltel Communications Products selected ADC because OmniReach solutions are the right choice for their customers," said Tom Kampf, director of product management for FTTX Solutions for ADC. "This line is designed from the ground-up to meet the unique requirements of FTTX networks. By building network infrastructures upon ADC's OmniReach solutions, service providers accelerate deployment, maximize operational efficiency and make their FTTX plans a reality."

Alltel Communications Products Inc.

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