AURORA, IL, MAY 5, 2004 – Commitment to excellence has earned Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL) recognition as an outstanding supplier to SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC), one of the world’s leading data, voice and Internet services providers. Westell Technologies is a leading systems developer and manufacturer of high-speed broadband/DSL and VoIP technology access products.

"SBC is proud of its longstanding tradition of Going Beyond the Call™ for its customers," said Maureen Merkle, President, SBC Procurement. "We succeed at that because strategic supply chain partners like Westell consistently go above and beyond in meeting our needs."

Westell was one of a select group of 39 suppliers honored for their work in helping SBC deliver outstanding service to its customers during the past year. Westell was recognized for its contributions in the cost management category.

“Westell is honored to be recognized by SBC and included among such a distinguished group of companies. This important recognition further demonstrates our employees’ dedication to ensuring that our customers receive the greatest value and satisfaction from Westell’s entire line of products, services and support offerings,” said Van Cullens, Westell President and CEO.

As part of the annual recognition program, SBC took out a half-page advertisement in the April 29th issue of the Wall Street Journal to announce its supplier awards.

About Westell
Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL) headquartered in Aurora, Illinois is a Tier-1 provider of intelligent, carrier-class broadband access products, manufactured using a TL9000 registered quality management system. Westell offers high-speed broadband/DSL and VoIP technology products for carriers, service providers and business enterprises around the world.

ConferencePlus, a Westell subsidiary, offers conferencing services including voice, video, and IP data conferencing, to carriers and multi-national corporations throughout the world. For more information visit www.westell.com.

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