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HICKORY, N.C.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ Corning MobileAccess ], part of [ Corning Incorporatedas ] (NYSE:GLW) [ Telecommunications ] segment, announced that its [ distributed antenna systems (DAS) ] have been deployed at major locations in Tampa, Fla., and Charlotte, N.C., in support of the 2012 Republican and Democratic national conventions.

"The large spikes in wireless usage can create havoc with wireless service under the best conditions, let alone inside areas that are not normally conducive to receiving strong signals"

In all, Corning MobileAccessa solutions provide continuous wireless access and improved cellular coverage in 12 key places a" including convention centers and hotels a" in the two cities where the national conventions are being held.

aThe large spikes in wireless usage can create havoc with wireless service under the best conditions, let alone inside areas that are not normally conducive to receiving strong signals,a said [ Mike Genovese ], senior vice president, Wireless Networks and New Business Development, [ Corning Cable Systems ]. aCorning is solving this problem by greatly enhancing wireless coverage in many of the places where convention attendees will be congregating. In doing so, weare supporting carriersa efforts to provide convention goers with uninterrupted, exceptional wireless service.a

The DAS in the Tampa Convention Center covers the facilityas 600,000 square feet. The convention center serves as a hub for the thousands of media representatives covering the 2012 Republican National Convention.

aThe DAS at Tampa Convention Center is a state-of-the-art system that allows these journalists to stay connected, file stories and more. Beyond this event, itas a system that will continue to serve all convention center guests for years to come,a said Rick Hamilton, director, Tampa Convention Center.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) deployed the Corning MobileAccess DAS to provide cellular coverage and capacity throughout 1.8 million square feet of terminal space. Wireless Services, a company that specializes in RF design and installation, designed and installed the DAS at CLT.

aWe worked very closely with representatives at CLT to provide the airport with a customized, comprehensive solution to successfully support the large influx of wireless communications that will take place during the convention and beyond,a said Julio Dumas, managing partner, Wireless Services. aThe Corning MobileAccess technology proved to be the best option for several reasons, including its support of the latest wireless technologies, such as 4G LTE MIMO, and its flexibility and modularity, which allows for the addition of more carriers and services as necessary without impacting existing infrastructure or services.a

For additional information on Corning MobileAccess solutions visit [ http://www.corning.com/mobileaccess ].

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Corning Incorporated ([ www.corning.com ]) is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on more than 160 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences. Our products include glass substrates for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems; optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug discovery; and other advanced optics and specialty glass solutions for a number of industries including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy, and metrology.

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