Andrew's Multi-operator Coverage and Capacity System Supports Mobile Services
inside The O2 in London
HICKORY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 27, 2008--Meeting
with friends or sharing the excitement of one of the world's biggest pop acts
is easy for concert goers inside The O2 in London thanks to Andrew, the CommScope,
Inc. division that is a global leader in communications products and systems.
Andrew supplied a multi-operator ION(TM) (Intelligent
Optical Network) fiber distributed antenna system to O2, the leading UK mobile operator,
in support of a coverage and capacity system inside The O2 over the last
year. Andrew's 15 ION-M 9/18/21c tri-band remote units take signals from
dedicated operator base stations or repeaters and spread them via fiber-optic
cables throughout the arena to ensure reliable voice and data coverage for
the millions of annual attendees to the entertainment venue.
Andrew has worked often with O2 over the last 10
years, supplying wireless infrastructure solutions that include the management
of most of the operator's repeater systems. "We are pleased that O2
continues to call on Andrew for ensuring its customers can use the latest
voice and data services wherever they are," said Andrea Casini, vice president,
Europe, Middle East, North Africa Sales and Marketing, Andrew. "We are
especially proud to have done so in The O2."
The O2 recently confirmed its position as the most
popular music venue on the planet, based on Pollstar arena figures that show
first quarter 2008 ticket sales of almost half a million, which is the most worldwide.
Many of the world's greatest acts have played at The O2.
Andrew is a world leader in providing coverage and
capacity solutions, with a comprehensive coverage and capacity product portfolio
that includes ION distributed antenna systems, Node repeaters, RADIAX(R)
radiating coaxial cable, in-building antennas, supporting passive devices,
and worldwide support teams for network design, installation and testing.
The company has more than 15 years of experience in designing, installing,
and managing large and complex radio frequency distribution systems for metropolitan
railways, building owners, and public mobile radio and telephone operators throughout
the world. Major projects have included the 2006 World Cup stadiums; major
venues used during the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games; the tallest building in
the world--Building 101 in Taipei, Taiwan; metro rails in Beijing, Hong Kong,
Moscow and Montreal; and numerous international airports.
RADIAX is a registered trademark and ION is a trademark
of CommScope, Inc.
About O2
-- Telefonica O2 UK Limited is a leading communications
company for consumers and businesses in the UK, with over 18.7 million mobile
customers and over 190,000 fixed broadband customers as at 30 June 2008.
-- O2 is the naming rights partner of The O2,
the world-class entertainment venue.
-- Telefonica O2 UK Limited is part of Telefonica
Europe plc which is a business division of Telefonica S.A. and which owns O2
in the UK, Ireland, Slovakia, Germany and the Czech Republic, and has 43.8
million customers.
-- O2 was ranked the 6th best place to work
in the Best Companies to Work for 2008 List and has been awarded a three-star accreditation
denoting an 'extraordinary' company.
-- O2 was launched on 1 May
2002 and now has more customers than any other UK mobile network.
About CommScope
CommScope, Inc. (NYSE:CTV)(www.commscope.com) is
a world leader in infrastructure solutions for communication networks. Through
its Andrew(R) brand, it is a global leader in radio frequency subsystem solutions
for wireless networks. Through its SYSTIMAX(R) and Uniprise(R) brands, CommScope
is the global leader in structured cabling systems for business enterprise
applications. It is also the premier manufacturer of coaxial cable for broadband
cable television networks and one of the leading North American providers
of environmentally secure cabinets for DSL and FTTN applications. Backed by
strong research and development, CommScope combines technical expertise and
proprietary technology with global manufacturing capability to provide customers
with infrastructure solutions for evolving global communications networks
in more than 130 countries around the world.
This press release includes forward-looking statements that are based
on information currently available to management, management's beliefs, as
well as on a number of assumptions concerning future events. Forward-looking
statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number
of uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results
to differ materially from those currently expected. For a more detailed description
of the factors that could cause such a difference, please see CommScope's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In providing forward-looking
statements, the company does not intend, and is not undertaking any obligation
or duty, to update these statements as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
CONTACT: News Media Contact:
Andrew (Europe) Barbara Ghini +39
0546 697 139 or barbara.ghini@andrew.com
or
CommScope Bill
Walter +1 708-236-6593 or publicrelations@commscope.com
or
Investor Contact: CommScope Phil Armstrong +1
828-323-4848
SOURCE: Andrew
|