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Sprint Selects Harris TRuepoint(TM) Next-Generation Microwave Radio Technology to Support Mobile Services Nationwide - Wireless Leader Names Harris 'Preferred Supplier' for Digital Microwave Radios - RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a leading global provider of wireless equipment and services, today announced that Sprint (NYSE:FON), one of the world's largest providers of wireless communications, has named Harris as its preferred provider of point-to-point microwave technology. Sprint signed a four-year agreement to use TRuepoint(TM), Harris' next-generation microwave radio, as a transport alternative versus leasing wire line facilities in select markets. Sprint will use TRuepoint, the industry's first universal platform for point- to-point digital communications in the cellular backhaul market, as the backbone of its Sprint PCS wireless network in key U.S. markets nationwide. Sprint selected Harris' Microwave Communications Division to deliver the technology required to build out its world-class wireless communications infrastructure to meet exploding demand for new mobile services and directly reduce its backhaul costs by millions of dollars a year. In addition to its backhaul application, Sprint may use TRuepoint for a range of additional services, such as disaster recovery, emergency services and enterprise connectivity. "At Sprint, we're completely focused on providing unparalleled capacity and service for our customers," said Bob Azzi, Sprint's vice president of Network Engineering. "This means we team with suppliers who know how to work closely with us and will consistently deliver a superior solution for our customers. We recognized Harris' ability to deliver a total package in the TRuepoint product which was cost-efficient, scalable and flexible." Sprint will use Harris' TRuepoint for Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) backhaul and its EV-DO (Evolution Data Only) services, which include both voice and data applications. Deploying TRuepoint to backhaul its service traffic to the broader network enables Sprint to avoid using leased lines (such as T1 or T3 lines), which have both limited capacity and high cost. TRuepoint allows Sprint to use a single platform throughout its PCS network, regardless of application traffic volume. This flexibility and scalability will allow Sprint to add new services and grow its customer base with limited impact on its wireless infrastructure. TRuepoint is easy to deploy, with common replacement parts across the platform, a lower cost to install and a lower total cost of ownership. "Sprint is recognized around the world as a wireless leader, so we are pleased that TRuepoint was chosen to power its advanced mobile network," stated Jayne Leighton, vice president of North America sales and services, Harris Microwave Communications Division. "By deploying TRuepoint, Sprint will quickly benefit by strengthening network capacity and increasing cost- efficiency." Sprint and Harris have enjoyed a successful relationship on the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) program. Sprint is a key provider for long distance connectivity, and also provides specific multiplexing and routing equipment supporting the objectives of the 5000 site communications program. About TRuepoint TRuepoint(TM) leads the wireless backhaul industry in terms of both performance and manageability. Its modular, software-selectable architecture is able to seamlessly switch between PDH and SDH applications, enabling service providers to use a universal platform to deliver multiple applications throughout their networks. Designed specifically to deliver point-to-point wireless service, TRuepoint can deliver service from 4 to 180 Mbps at frequencies ranging from 6 to 38 GHz. In addition, service providers can completely manage TRuepoint deployments remotely, with SNMP-based management. Built in diagnostics and performance management are also available. About Sprint Sprint offers an extensive range of innovative communication products and solutions, including global IP, wireless, local and multiproduct bundles. A Fortune 100 company with more than $26 billion in annual revenues in 2003, Sprint is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying state- of-the-art network technologies, including the United States' first nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network; an award-winning Tier 1 Internet backbone; and the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide PCS wireless network in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.sprint.com/mr. About Harris Microwave Communications Division Harris Microwave Communications Division, one of four divisions within Harris Corporation, is the largest supplier of microwave systems in North America and a leading supplier worldwide. Harris Corporation is an international communications technology company focused on providing assured communications(TM) products, systems and services for government and commercial customers. The company's operating divisions serve markets for government communications, tactical radio, broadcast, microwave, and network support systems. Harris provides systems and service to customers in more than 150 countries. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/. DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: Michelle Pampin, Microwave Communications Division of Harris Corporation, +1-415-307-1015, , or Jay Nichols of Sterling Communications, Inc., +1-415-749-6550, , for Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/ http://www.sprint.com/mr

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