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New Phone Designed to Help Millions Remain Connected to Friends and Family

- New Product Provides a Welcome Lifeline for Those Facing Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Hearing Loss and Other Limiting Conditions -

Chattanooga, TN – Clarity®, a division of Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT) and the nation’s leading supplier of amplified telephones, today announced the official release of the Clarity® P400™ amplified corded telephone. In addition to Clarity® Power™— which makes phone conversations not only louder, but also clearer— the P400’s PicturePerfect Dialing™ feature allows a pre-programmed number to be dialed with a single touch to an inset photo of a family member, doctor or friend.

“As America ages, it is faced with myriad issues impacting quality of life,” said Matt Hutchinson, Director of Marketing for Clarity. “While our main focus has always been on providing solutions to the millions of Americans who experience a hearing loss, there are many people faced with conditions that may affect their ability to remain close to friends and family. With the Clarity P400, we have an opportunity to positively impact the lives of those who face hearing loss, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other limiting conditions.”

The Clarity P400 also features an extra loud ring indicator, large buttons and amplification up to 26dB. The P400 is ideal for those who experience a mild to moderate hearing loss or other factors that may limit a person’s ability to comfortably use a telephone.

As a pioneer and leading supplier of communications technology, Clarity’s products are designed to reconnect individuals with their families, friends and co-workers.

Contact a Clarity Customer Service Representative at 1-866-5-CLARITY to locate the nearest Clarity Authorized Distributor for the new P400. For more information about Clarity and its communications products, call 1-800-426-3738 or visit www.clarityproducts.com.

About Clarity®
Clarity®, a Division of Plantronics Inc. (NYSE:PLT), is a leading supplier of amplified telephones, notification systems, assistive listening devices and other communications devices for the hearing loss and deaf markets. A leader in sound amplification, Clarity’s patented technologies, Clarity® Power™ and Digital Clarity Power™, provide customized solutions for customers who otherwise could not communicate easily and effectively with the outside world. As more people begin to address their hearing needs, Clarity will continue to provide effective technologies that are simple and easy to use. The company began in 1969 as a telecommunications manufacturer, and was acquired in 1986 by Plantronics, Inc., a leading provider of headsets to business and individual consumers worldwide. For more information about Clarity and its products, please call 1-800-426-3738 or visit www.clarityproducts.com.

About Plantronics
In 1969, a Plantronics headset carried the historic first words from the moon: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Since then, we’ve become the headset of choice for mission-critical applications such as air traffic control, 911 dispatch, and the New York Stock Exchange. Today, this history of Sound Innovation™ is the basis for every product we build for the office, contact center, personal mobile, entertainment and residential markets. The Plantronics family of brands includes Plantronics, Altec Lansing, Clarity, and Volume Logic. For more information, go to www.plantronics.com or call (800) 544-4660.

Altec Lansing, Amplifying Your Life, Clarity, Clarity Power, Digital Clarity Power, the logo design, P400, PicturePerfect Dialing, Plantronics, Sound Innovation, and Volume Logic are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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