Adtran Names Distributor

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- ADTRAN(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN), a leading supplier of networking solutions, today announced that Jenne Distributors, a major North American distributor of networking and IP telephony products, has been selected as a Master Distributor. Jenne Distributors will offer U.S. resellers ADTRAN's newly announced NetVanta 7100 IP telephony solutions as well as the complete line of enterprise networking and access solutions.

Jenne Distributors is one of the largest distribution partners for several of today's top IP telephony manufacturers. The company is committed to providing a broad product selection, competitive pricing, quick delivery, outstanding technical support and in-depth sales training. Jenne Distributors brings the added benefit of both a technical inside sales team and a seasoned field sales force that are experienced in IP telephony and providing ADTRAN solutions.

"We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with ADTRAN by becoming a Master Distributor," said Rose Jenne, CEO, Jenne Distributors. "We are excited to have the ability to offer our customers access to ADTRAN's enterprise product line, including the IP telephony products. ADTRAN's quality, reliability, depth of product line, and price structure make these solutions a perfect fit for our customers."

"Our partnership with Jenne Distributors will provide ADTRAN customers with outstanding support for both IP telephony solutions, and the full line of ADTRAN enterprise products," said Leslie Conway, vice president of marketing and distribution sales, ADTRAN Enterprise Networks Division. "Jenne's experience in IP telephony, coupled with a well-trained, knowledgeable staff experienced with ADTRAN solutions, will aid in quickly expanding the reach of ADTRAN enterprise products."

Adtran Inc. (Nasdaq: ADTN)