AURORA, IL, March 23, 2009 - Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL), a leading provider of broadband products, gateways and conferencing services, today announced that Mr. Bruce D. Swail has informed the Company that he is regretfully unable to serve on its Board of Directors as originally planned. Following his recent appointment to the Board, concerns were raised by Mr. Swail’s existing business partners regarding his ability to take on additional responsibilities as a Director of a public company. Mr. Swail did not participate in any Board activities or meetings during his short tenure. The Board has accepted his resignation and has immediately reactivated its search for an additional independent director.

Rick Gilbert, Westell’s President and CEO explained, “While it is unfortunate that Bruce is unable to serve on our Board of Directors, I feel confident that we can fill his position in a timely manner.”

About Westell

Westell Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, is a holding company for Westell, Inc. and ConferencePlus, Inc. Westell, Inc. designs and develops broadband telecommunications access products. ConferencePlus, Inc. is a collaborative Application Service Provider that manages and hosts voice, video, IP applications and back-office services. Additional information can be obtained by visiting Westell's Web site at www.westell.com.

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