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HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--ADTRAN, Inc., (NASDAQ:ADTN), [ a leading provider of cloud connectivity, virtual mobility and enterprise communications solutions ], today announced that both its [ NetVanta 1535P Gigabit Ethernet Switch with ActivReacha" ] and Bluesocket virtual WLAN (vWLAN) solutions for mobile offload services are recipients of TMCas 2012 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award. Each solution was recognized for being among the most innovative VoIP communication solutions brought to the market in the past year. Both of the ADTRAN solutions unleash usersa ability to harness the latest IP voice and data network capabilities to conquer network challenges today and prepare for the future.

"Both the ActivReach and the Bluesocket vWLAN solution are unique to the industry, and weare thrilled to be recognized with two TMC INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Awards"

ADTRANas NetVanta 1535P Gigabit Ethernet Switch with ActivReach allows for maximum flexibility in designing networks across a variety of cable-plant infrastructures and at longer distances. With ActivReach, businesses can utilize their existing voice-grade wiring to access cutting-edge IP services at speeds up to 100Mbps, removing the need to perform costly replacements of existing cabling.

As the first cloud-based solution for carriers looking to utilize the benefits and efficiencies of mobile offload, the Bluesocket virtual WLAN combined with ADTRANas extensive portfolio of mobile backhaul solutions, allows control to be leveraged from a central point in the network and eliminates the need for hardware-based controllers. The fundamentally new approach provides unique and extreme scalability to Wi-Fi networks, allowing carriers to reduce cost and simplify management as they look to address the forecasted demand of mobile voice, data and video.

aBoth the ActivReach and the Bluesocket vWLAN solution are unique to the industry, and weare thrilled to be recognized with two TMC INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Awards,a said Todd Lattanzi, director of product management for ADTRANas Enterprise Networks Division. aThe recognition demonstrates ADTRANas understanding of key market drivers coming from its customers and the companyas continued commitment to delivering innovative next-gen solutions for todayas network challenges.a

aIt is with pleasure that we recognize ADTRAN with Product of the Year Awards. The editors of INTERNET TELEPHONY have verified that both the NetVanta 1535P Gigabit Ethernet Switch with ActivReach and the Bluesocket vWLAN solutions display quality and innovation while providing solutions to real business communications challenges,a stated Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. aI would like to congratulate the team at ADTRAN for their commitment to advancing IP communication technologies.a

2012 Product of the Year winners are published in the January/February 2013 issue of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. INTERNET TELEPHONY has been the authority in IP communication since 1998a".

About TMC

TMC is a global, integrated media company that helps clients build communities in print, in person and online.TMC publishes multiple magazines including CUSTOMER, INTERNET TELEPHONY, M2M Evolution and Cloud Computing. TMCnet is read by as many as 1.5 million unique visitors each month, and is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. TMC is also the producer of ITEXPO, the worldas leading B2B communications event, as well as industry events: M2M Evolution; Cloud4SMB Expo; DevCon5; HTML5 Summit; Super Wi-Fi Summit, CVx; AstriCon; StartupCamp; MSPWorld and more. Visit TMC Events for a complete listing and further information.

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About ADTRAN

ADTRAN, Inc. is a leading global provider of networking and communications equipment. ADTRANas products enable voice, data, video and Internet communications across a variety of network infrastructures. ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by service providers, private enterprises, government organizations, and millions of individual users worldwide. For more information, please visit [ www.adtran.com ].