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Provides Compact, High-Density, Customized Solution for Transporting and Delivering both TDM and Ethernet Services; on Display at SUPERCOMM 2005, Booth 23018 ADC (NASDAQ:ADCTD; www.adc.com) introduced today its new LoopStar(R) 1600 next-generation SONET multi-service transmission system, the newest addition to its family of advanced, next-generation SONET access solutions. LoopStar access systems allow service providers to cost-effectively transport, and manage TDM and Ethernet services to end-user customers from a single platform. The LoopStar 1600 will be featured in ADC's booth No. 23018 at SUPERCOMM 2005, June 7-9 in Chicago. The highly scalable LoopStar 1600 system enables service providers to deploy tailor-made, reliable SONET-based solutions for DS1, DS3, OC3, OC12 and Ethernet service delivery, as well as transport from 0C3 to OC192. The platform provides an integrated universal back-plane architecture that supports multiple interchangeable network and tributary interface cards that help reduce costs and ease the transition into new business services. The LoopStar 1600, designed for central office (CO) and customer premises environments as well as co-location POPs, can be deployed in a broad range of applications such as enterprise access and transport (ADM), cell site backhaul and MSC aggregation, DSLAM backhaul and CO interoffice transport. "With the addition of the LoopStar 1600 to our portfolio of LoopStar access systems, ADC offers one of the most comprehensive and cost-effective SONET access platforms available to service providers today," said Mike Pratt, president of the Wireline and Wireless Business Units for ADC. "The LoopStar 1600 provides a broad array of capabilities and options that will help carriers deliver the services their customers want without sacrificing performance or flexibility while at the same time minimizing capital and operating expenses." The LoopStar 1600, like the LoopStar 800 and LoopStar 810 systems, is from an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Huawei Technologies, a global provider of telecommunications infrastructure and services. Under terms of the agreement, Huawei will supply equipment to ADC and assist with the creation and development of additional SONET products for the North American market. "Huawei is very excited and pleased about this latest ADC announcement," said Peng Zhiping, president of Huawei's Optical Networking Division. "ADC is an excellent partner for the introduction of Huawei's industry-leading SONET products for the North American market." The LoopStar 1600 SONET transmission system is the newest addition to ADC's comprehensive portfolio of Wireline products for service providers and private networks. The portfolio also includes the LoopStar 800 SONET Access System and LoopStar 810 CLE SONET Access System, LoopStar 200 Line-Powered Wi-Fi solutions, the SG-1 Service Gateway, Soneplex(R) Loop Extender systems and broadband systems, HiGain(R) modules and Wideband 3190 systems as well as the Megabit Modem family of DSL-based customer premise equipment. ADC also offers a complete line of indoor and outdoor enclosures and enterprise and network management solutions. About Huawei Technologies Huawei Technologies is a global telecommunications and networking company that delivers long-term value and potential growth to its customers. The company is dedicated to providing innovative and customized equipment, services and solutions based on its deep understanding of customers' needs and demands. Huawei's product portfolio covers wireless product line (UMTS, cdma2000, GSM/GPRS/EDGE, WiMAX, etc.), network product line (NGN, xDSL, optical network, data communications, etc.), value added services (intelligent network, CDN/SAN, wireless data, etc.), and terminals. Currently, Huawei has around 24,000 employees, and is serving over 300 telco operators, including 22 of the world's top 50 operators. Huawei's products have been deployed in more than 90 countries worldwide. Its contract sales in 2004 reached US$5.58 billion. For more information, please visit http://www.huawei.com. 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: ADCTD) has sales into more than 150 countries. Learn more about ADC at www.adc.com.