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February 4, 2010

ADC Powers Cellular Service for Vancouver Sports Facilities

  • InterReach In-building Wireless Systems Selected for Key Venues
  • Systems Also Deployed at Vancouver International Airport
  • Deployments Support Service for three Major Canadian Mobile Operators

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ADC (NASDAQ: ADCT) (www.adc.com) today announced that ADC's InterReach Fusion(R) and InterReach Unison(R) distributed antenna systems (DAS) have recently been deployed to provide pervasive, multi-operator wireless and public safety radio services at all major sports venues and many hospitality sites in support of major upcoming activities in Vancouver. In addition, ADC systems also are being deployed at Vancouver International Airport.

The major sites covered are BC Place Stadium, GM Place, the Vancouver Convention Centre and Convention Centre West Expansion, the Richmond Oval, University of British Columbia (UBC) Winter Sports Centre, the Westin Grand Hotel, and Westin Bayshore Hotel. ADC has extensive experience in covering large public facilities, including previous venues for major sports events such as previous Winter Games, the Super Bowl and the Ashes Cricket Series.

The deployments provide uniform coverage for 700 MHz public safety and 1900MHz CDMA frequencies and will support service for three major Canadian mobile operators. Specific configurations include:

  • BC Place -1900 MHz CDMA service distributed through 52 remote antenna units (RAUs).
  • GM Place -1900 MHz service distributed through 44 RAUs and 700 MHz public service distributed through 5 RAUs.
  • Richmond Oval -1900 MHz CDMA service distributed through 37 RAUs and 700 MHz public safety service distributed through 37 RAUs.
  • Vancouver Convention Centre (also called Canada Place) -1900 MHz CDMA service distributed through 16 RAUs.
  • Vancouver Convention Centre West Expansion -1900 MHz CDMA service distributed through 38 RAUs and 700 MHz public safety service distributed through 38 RAUs.
  • UBC Winter Sports Centre -1900 MHz CDMA service distributed through 17 RAUs.
  • Westin Grand Hotel -1900 MHz CDMA service distributed through 19 RAUs.
  • Westin Bayshore Hotel -1900 MHz CDMA service distributed through 17 RAUs.

"Our InterReach systems have become the preferred solutions for mobile carriers and enterprises worldwide, and we are proud to have been selected as the in-building cellular systems provider for these key venues in Vancouver," said John Spindler, vice president of product management for ADC. "With its relatively simple deployment and ability to scale to facilities of any size, InterReach systems ensure that spectators and venue staff will receive outstanding wireless service."

About ADC Network Solutions
ADC's Network Solutions Business Unit offers products that help service providers and enterprises deliver high-performance wireless coverage and capacity to business and consumer subscribers in any indoor or outdoor location. ADC is the global leader in advanced, in-building wireless solutions, and in solutions that enhance coverage and manage capacity in macro networks.

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.

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