NTELOS Selects ADTRAN Total Access 5000 for Broadband DLC

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - ADTRAN, Inc., (NASDAQ:ADTN), a leading provider of next-generation networking solutions, today announced that NTELOS, a leading provider of wireless and wireline communications to consumers and businesses in Virginia and West Virginia, has selected ADTRAN's flagship product, the Total Access 5000 Multi-Service Access and Aggregation Platform (MSAP) for Broadband Digital Loop Carrier (BBDLC) applications. The implementation of the Total Access 5000, with its all-Ethernet core, will enable NTELOS to cost-effectively provide broadband data, IP video and voice services within its customer base.

ADTRAN's Total Access 5000 was selected for deployment in the NTELOS network based on its depth and breadth of services that can be supported by a single chassis as well as an industry-leading warranty and best-in-class technical support. These benefits when combined with a low capital investment result in a lower total cost of ownership and accelerated return on investment.

"Our customers will benefit from deployment of the Total Access 5000 as it allows us to expand our fiber network all the way to the customer," said Glenn Butler, director of engineering and planning, NTELOS. "This is one of the most flexible and efficient platforms on the market today. Deploying the Total Access 5000 will not only meet our needs for today, but future proofs our investment with the ability to add additional services as demand for bandwidth grows."

"We are pleased that the Total Access 5000 has been approved for deployment within NTELOS' network to enhance copper service delivery as well as new FTTP builds," said P. Steven Locke, vice president of sales, service providers, ADTRAN Carrier Networks Division. "The Total Access 5000 is a flexible and cost-effective solution for carriers who are transitioning their networks to next-generation services."

The ADTRAN Total Access 5000 is a carrier class, multi-service access and aggregation platform that bridges the gap between existing and next-generation networks. With an all-Ethernet core, the Total Access 5000 supports both legacy and emerging-service interfaces over copper and fiber, easily scaling to support bandwidth-intensive applications. This scalable Ethernet architecture allows carriers to use the Total Access 5000 to economically address both legacy and next-generation services while providing a seamless path toward a converged network.

About NTELOS

NTELOS Holdings Corp. is an integrated communications provider with headquarters in Waynesboro, VA. NTELOS provides products and services to customers in Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Maryland and North Carolina, including wireless phone service, local and long distance telephone services, IPTV-based video services, and data services for internet access and wide area networking. Detailed information about NTELOS is available at www.ntelos.com.

About ADTRAN

ADTRAN, Inc. is a leading global provider of networking and communications equipment, with a portfolio of more than 1,700 solutions for use in the last mile of today's telecommunications networks. Widely deployed by carriers and enterprises alike, ADTRAN solutions enable voice, data, video, and Internet communications across copper, fiber, and wireless network infrastructures. ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by every major U.S. service provider and many global ones, as well as by thousands of public, private and governmental organizations worldwide.

For more information, contact the company at 800 9ADTRAN (800 923-8726) or via email at info@adtran.com. On the Web, visit www.adtran.com.

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ADTRAN, Inc.
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