Cable / Telecom News

ADC to buy Andrew

MINNEAPOLIS and WESTCHESTER, Ill. - ADC Telecommunications and Andrew Corporation yesterday announced that they will merge – creating a US$3.3 billion "global leader in wireline and wireless network infrastructure solutions," says the press release. The wireline and wireless markets for next-generation broadband, video, data and voice services are rapidly expanding and have strong growth potential. Carriers in every part of the world are upgrading their networks to expand high-speed data and video offerings. These trends hold significant promise for the strategic combination of ADC and Andrew, say the companies. "Today we are announcing plans for a promising new growth stage...