| HICKORY, N.C., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- CommScope (NYSE: CTV), a
leader in broadband and high-performance communications cables,
today announced that it has signed a four-year contract to supply
Bell Atlantic (NYSE: BEL) with twisted-pair and coaxial cable. The
supply agreement began March 1, 1999.
CommScope is expected to supply twisted-pair cable for the
ongoing expansion and maintenance of Bell Atlantic's corporate
networks, home automation cables for Bell Atlantic Home Automation
Program and other coaxial cables for central office
applications.
"We're pleased to enhance our relationship with Bell Atlantic
and our ongoing partnership with MBE Telecom, which will serve as a
material manager for this supply agreement," said Brian D. Garrett,
CommScope President and Chief Operating Officer.
MBE Telecom is a privately held Minority Owned Business
Enterprise (MBE) specializing in materials management and logistics
for the telecommunications industry.
CommScope is the world's largest manufacturer of coaxial cable
and is a leading supplier of high-performance cables for LAN,
wireless and other communication applications.
Visit CommScope at our Web Site -- www.commscope.com
Statements in this press release 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 language contained in Exhibit 99 to CommScope's Form
10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1999 are incorporated by
reference.
SOURCE CommScope, Inc.
CONTACT: Phil Armstrong, Director, Investor Relations of CommScope,
Inc., 828-323-4848
Web Site: http: //www.commscope.com
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