CommScope is BOS with Launch of BrightPath Optical Solutions

Provides Building Blocks for Headend, Outside Plant and CPE, With Solutions for RFoG, PON and HFC Architectures
October 20, 2010 HICKORY, N.C.

CommScope, a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communication networks, is introducing BrightPath® Optical Solutions (BOS) at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2010 in New Orleans, for the first time giving cable MSOs and other broadband network operators a comprehensive headend-to-the-customer solution for today’s bandwidth-demanding converged services, all from a single provider.

Composed of a full suite of headend, outside plant and end user solutions, CommScope’s BOS enables an MSO to choose the right products to evolve their networks. CommScope’s BOS suite of products enable operators to meet the unique needs of residential, multi-dwelling unit, commercial and cellular backhaul applications by employing leading technologies such as DOCSIS-enabled Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON), Radio Frequency over Glass (RFoG), and hybrid-fiber coax (HFC) node segmentation.

“Today’s MSOs are not only faced with the complexities of managing both brownfield and greenfield networks, but they continue to deploy the most cost effective architectures and technologies to deliver high bandwidth services,” said David Emberley, research manager for IDC, a leading global market intelligence and advisory firm. “Faced with these challenges, MSOs look to a trusted solution provider that can provide an array of options that leverage their existing infrastructure.”

“CommScope is uniquely positioned to provide our customers a complete set of solutions that build upon our industry leading fiber, coax and RF products,” said Shane Eleniak, vice president, Advanced Broadband Solutions, CommScope. “By delivering a complete set of RFoG, HFC and PON solutions, our customers can cost effectively continue to deliver the most competitive high bandwidth services and fully leverage all of their existing infrastructure.”

Visit Booth #736 at SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2010 for interactive demonstrations of CommScope’s full breadth of capabilities for the broadband market across all services.

CommScope is a world leader in providing broadband operators with the highest quality advanced broadband solutions. From advanced hybrid fiber-coax (HFC) networks to state of the art fiber-to-the-X (FTTx) architectures, CommScope offers a complete portfolio of radio frequency (RF) and optical network infrastructure solutions that enable broadband operators worldwide to provide high bandwidth services for residential and commercial customers.

About CommScope:

CommScope, Inc. (NYSE: CTV)(www.commscope.com) provides essential infrastructure that makes communication possible. We empower people to connect and communicate seamlessly where, when, and how they choose. Our solutions and services for wired and wireless networks enable high-bandwidth data, video, and voice applications everywhere—at home, at work, and on the go. Through every wave of technology, CommScope helps the world connect and evolve. Backed by numerous respected brands such as Andrew®, SYSTIMAX® and Uniprise®, CommScope supports customers in more than 100 countries around the world through its focus on integrity, ethics, quality and technical innovation.

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.

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