ADC Features Broad Range of RUS-Listed Solutions for Rural Carriers at OSP EXPO 2009

* Solutions Support Applications for Entire FTTX Network - Central Office to OSP
to Customer Premises
* ADC`s Rural Carrier User Group Launched for Carriers, Consultants, Engineering
Firms to Explore New Strategies for FTTP Deployments
* Guest Speakers to Provide Updates on Broadband Stimulus Plans

MINNEAPOLIS--(Business Wire)--
ADC (NASDAQ:ADCT) (www.adc.com) will showcase its next-generation OmniReach®
FTTX solutions as well as other RUS-listed products used in the expansion of
broadband services in Booth #511 at OSP EXPO 2009, September 2-3, at the
Minneapolis Convention Center. ADC also will host its first annual Rural Carrier
User Group during the show which will address the challenges and strategies
surrounding rural fiber deployments and the specific requirements of rural
carriers.

"As rural carriers continue to upgrade their networks to provide broadband
services to their customers, they are looking for ways to take advantage of
federal stimulus funds and ADC is supporting them through a variety of
programs," said Jaxon Lang, vice president of Global Connectivity Solutions -
Americas for ADC. "ADC`s Rural Carrier User Group is a new program that is an
ideal forum for carriers, consultants and others to exchange ideas and address
emerging network issues and concerns surrounding rural deployments. These
interactive sessions can also provide information necessary in developing the
next round of stimulus applications."

Rural Carrier User Group sessions will be held on Wednesday, September 2 from
8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and Thursday, September 3 from 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. in Room
#2001 at the convention center. Guest speakers will open the sessions with
insights and the latest updates on Broadband Stimulus activities.

Featured RUS-Listed Products
During OSP Expo, ADC will display a number of products from its extensive
RUS-listed portfolio. These include the OmniReach® 3000 Fiber Distribution Hub
(FDH) cabinet and OmniReach Multiport Service Terminals (MSTs) and
fiber-hardened drop cables, the FiberGuide® Optical Raceway system and the
OMX600® Optical Distribution Frame (ODF) as well as ADC`s Next Generation Frame
(NGF) and LSX 288 fiber panel.

Wireless Backhaul Challenges
In addition, Dominic Louwagie, Senior Market Manager for Wireless Markets, will
discuss "Addressing Wireless Backhaul Challenges via Next-Gen Connectivity
Infrastructure" during a session on Wednesday, September 2 from 8:00 to 8:45
a.m. Further information on the session and registration is available at
http://www.ospmag.com/expo/seminars.

ADC - A Broadband Stimulus Resource for Rural Carriers
ADC`s end-to-end FTTX solutions serve more than 350 U.S. customers, including
RBOCs, municipalities, CLECs, utilities, IOCs, MSOs and developers, by
supporting their unique requirements and providing applications for all types of
end users. Additionally, ADC`s in-building and outdoor wireless solutions enable
mobile coverage and capacity in places where carriers and enterprises have
difficulty delivering wireless voice and data services to their customers.

For more information on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of
2009, as well as a complete listing of ADC`s USDA Rural Development-accepted
products, visit ADC`s Broadband Stimulus Resource Center at
http://www.adc.com/productsandservices/rus/.

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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ADC Public Relations
Donna Burke, 952-917-0150
donna.burke@adc.com
or
ADC Investor Relations
Jon Oberle, 952-917-2507
jon.oberle@adc.com

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