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Comsearch Launches iQ·clearXG™ Spectrum Sharing Software
for FCC's Upcoming Advanced Wireless Services Auction

Comsearch to Lead CTIA Panel Discussion April 6 on AWS Issues

WESTCHESTER, IL, March 29, 2006—Comsearch, an Andrew company, has introduced a spectrum sharing software product that will help current and future operators during and after bidding in the Federal Communications Commission's upcoming auction for advanced wireless services (AWS) radio spectrum.

iQ·clearXG™ is a spectrum sharing and interference analysis software tool for helping plan the rollout of new AWS in the 1.7 GHz and 2.1 GHz spectrum now shared by more than 6,000 incumbent microwave systems. iQ·clearXG offers fast and accurate analyses of incumbent interference both to and from AWS systems and recommends AWS operating frequencies that require the fewest incumbent relocations.

iQ·clearXG is part of Comsearch's AWS Solutions Portfolio, a set of tools and services that help 1.7 GHz and 2.1 GHz auction participants formulate sound spectrum bidding strategies, perform detailed spectrum sharing and relocation analyses, and develop plans to accelerate deployment and minimize interference to incumbents. Also available as part of this portfolio are: AuctionPlanner™, a data product containing essential bidding information; Sharing Analyses, detailed interference studies to facilitate deployment; Relocation Planning, engineering analysis and project planning services; and Field Support, comprehensive services that include site verification, system audit, and interference mitigation.

Comsearch will lead a panel discussion Thursday, April 6, at CTIA WIRELESS 2006 in Las Vegas to discuss the complex spectrum coexistence and relocation issues surrounding the June AWS auction. The session is open to all attendees from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Room N110 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

"iQ·clearXG can save an AWS operator significant relocation expenses and streamline deployment by accurately predicting which incumbent systems can remain in operation without having to be relocated, as well as prioritizing those systems that must be moved," said Chris Hardy, vice president and general manager, Comsearch. "This tool helps to reduce the complexities of building networks and developing new 3G services in a shared spectrum environment."

Spectrum sharing between new AWS systems and incumbent fixed and mobile systems in the 1710–1755 MHz and 2110–2155 MHz bands will be critical to rapid deployments of new advanced wireless services. For the FCC's planned June auction, iQ·clearXG provides operators with benefits that include:
  • Calculating predicted interference levels with existing systems to enable spectrum sharing
  • Enabling users to modify AWS design parameters to avoid interference with existing systems. This enables AWS operators to prioritize site deployment to enable rollout of services prior to completing relocation of existing facilities
  • Facilitating FCC requirements to coordinate the technical parameters of the new AWS system with incumbent users of this spectrum
  • Identifying systems that need to be relocated and providing contact information of existing operators
iQ·clearXG was developed by Comsearch's team of experts in shared spectrum interference analysis to support those who plan, analyze, and design wireless systems. It is a proven solution, having been built upon Comsearch's iQ·clear™ platform that was used successfully by operators in the 1990s to plan new PCS networks.

iQ·clear and iQ·clearXG are trademarks of Comsearch, A CommScope Company.

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About CommScope:

CommScope, Inc. (NYSE: CTV – www.commscope.com) is a world leader in infrastructure solutions for communication networks. Through its Andrew® brand, it is a global leader in radio frequency subsystem solutions for wireless networks. Through its SYSTIMAX® and Uniprise® brands, CommScope is a world leader in network infrastructure solutions, delivering a complete end-to-end physical layer solution, including cables and connectivity, enclosures, intelligent software and network design services, for business enterprise applications. CommScope also is 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.


For Further Information Contact:

Bill Walter (CommScope News Media)
e-mail: publicrelations@andrew.com
(708) 236-6593

Phil Armstrong (CommScope Investor)
e-mail: phil.armstrong@commscope.com
(828) 323-4848

  


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