SUNNYVALE, California, September 2 /PRNewswire/ --

- Spirent Tech-X Flex(TM) Adds Copper, DSL Modules to Handheld Tool's 
Wide-Reaching Resources

Spirent Communications plc (http://www.spirent.com/) (LSE: SPT), a leader
in network, services and device testing, today announced the addition of
copper and DSL modules for its market leading Spirent Tech-X Flex(TM)
(http://www.spirent.com/Broadband/OSP_and_InHomeTesting/Tech-X-Flex.aspx).
The new wideband copper and ADSL / VDSL2 modules extend the reach of Spirent
Tech-X Flex to the last mile providing a solution that enables service
providers to confidently roll out new services with fewer quality issues and
complaints.

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"Spirent continues to demonstrate why its testing solutions remain the
preferred equipment of choice not just in the lab but also in the field in
live networks such as outside plant and residential settings," said Sean
Yarborough, director of strategy and business development, Spirent. "We offer
the industry's smallest and most ergonomic tool for field testing while
delivering modules that allow for the use of a single, compact device that
ultimately reduces the cost and training efforts compared with conventional
devices."

As more technicians are tasked with tackling problems both inside and
outside the home, Spirent Tech-X Flex allows service issues to be resolved
quickly. This approach is particularly important with ADSL2+ and VDSL2
deployments as it becomes critical that service providers deliver sufficient
bandwidth into the home to offer a seamless multiplay experience.

Spirent Tech-X Flex's unique on-board expert analysis features provide
technicians with the power of Spirent's award winning technical expertise and
experience allowing them to make better and more informed assessments. This
ultimately leads to faster repair times and returns revenue generating copper
pairs back into service as soon as possible.

The DSL module offers a single solution for field testing ADSL-based and
VDSL2 services with multi-vendor interoperability for many chipsets including
Infineon, Broadcom, Ikanos and Conexant. As service providers migrate from
ADSL-based services to VDSL2, Tech-X Flex allows for the continued use of a
single solution helping to reduce or even eliminate additional purchases of
test equipment. In addition Tech-X Flex provides technicians with a method of
verifying that the data rates into the home are suitable for the delivery of
high bandwidth services such as IPTV. The solution can also be used to
determine if data service is operating correctly by way of the on board Web
browser. Spirent's active Web browser allows Web connectivity to be checked
over the DSL interface which helps sectionalize problems should they occur
elsewhere in the home or other dwelling.

The copper module provides a range of comprehensive tests that allow
technicians to test standard voice services as well as troubleshoot and
maintain wideband services up to 30MHz which are required for the delivery of
triple play services. Spirent's Advanced Impulse Noise Capture test, for
example, allows technicians to capture information on electrical noise and
its impact on DSL service so that further analysis can be carried out to
identify the source of the interference.

Spirent Tech-X Flex offers the industry's most comprehensive handheld
tester which allows field technicians to qualify and troubleshoot
service-related issues within the consumer's home and the outside plant. For
more information on Spirent's field and outside plant testing solutions and
the market leading Spirent Tech -X Flex visit
http://www.spirent.com/Broadband/OSP_and_InHomeTesting/Tech-X-Flex.aspx

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