| HICKORY, N.C., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- CommScope, Inc. (NYSE:
CTV) today announced that Tritel Communications, an affiliate of
AT&T Wireless Services, has selected CommScope as the primary
supplier of coaxial cable and accessories for the build out of its
wireless network throughout the Southeastern United States. This
build out includes markets in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia,
Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee.
The Tritel contract is expected to generate revenues totaling
$15 million over the next two-to-three years. Construction on the
proposed sites began in the first quarter of 1999.
"We feel that the quality and performance of the CommScope
products, coupled with CommScope's commitment to customer service
strongly supports Tritel's business objectives and Tritel's
ultimate goal of delivering exceptional wireless service to our
customers," said Jon Steadman, Tritel's Vice President of
Engineering and Technical Operations.
"A very extensive evaluation went into the final decision for
our cable supplier," said Jerry Sullivan, Executive Vice President
and Chief Operating Officer of Tritel. "We are very pleased to
announce the upcoming opportunity we have to work with an industry
leader like CommScope, especially during this critical deployment
period. We are confident that the relationship between our two
companies will assure successful and timely market launches in the
future."
"We're excited to work with Tritel as they expand their wireless
network in the Southeast," said Brian D. Garrett, CommScope
President and Chief Operating Officer. "We're also pleased at the
accelerating pace that the wireless industry is recognizing Cell
Reach's compelling value proposition. We believe Cell Reach creates
a new standard of performance and value for wireless
operators."
CommScope is the world's largest manufacturer of coaxial cable
and is a leading supplier of high-performance cables for LAN,
wireless and other communications applications.
Tritel Communications, Inc., an affiliate of AT&T Wireless
Services, is a privately held company based in Jackson,
Mississippi, with regional offices located in Louisville, Kentucky;
Nashville, Tennessee and Birmingham, Alabama. Tritel is a leading
provider of communications services under the SunCom service mark,
with contiguous broadband PCS licenses situated in the southeastern
United States covering approximately 14 million people.
Statements in this press release which are other than historical
facts are intended to be "Forward Looking Statements" within the
meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other related laws.
The cautionary statements contained in Exhibit 99 to CommScope's
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 are
incorporated herein by reference.
Visit CommScope at our web site -- www.commscope.com.
SOURCE CommScope, Inc.
Web site: http: //www.commscope.com
CONTACT: Phil Armstrong, Director, Investor Relations of CommScope,
Inc., 828-323-4848, or Clark Akers of Tritel Communications,
601-936-4140
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