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Clarity Unveils Groundbreaking Digital Clarity Power™ Technology in Latest Cordless Amplified Telephone

- C4205 uses technology typically found in hearing aids costing thousands of dollars - Chattanooga, Tenn. –

Clarity, a division of Plantronics Inc. (NYSE:PLT) and the nation’s leading supplier of products for the Hard of Hearing community, today introduced the first cordless amplified telephone available through its Clarity Professional® brand, a specialized product line that features hearing solutions for those who experience a moderate to severe hearing loss.

Clarity’s products allow those with significant hearing difficulties to easily use telephones. The C4205 amplifies incoming sound up to 40 decibels and incorporates the groundbreaking new Digital Clarity Power™ technology. Digital Clarity Power provides unparalleled sound quality by utilizing advanced technology typically found in hearing aids to make soft sounds audible while keeping loud sounds bearable.

The C4205 alerts its user of a call with a bright, flashing visual ring indicator on the handset and base of the telephone. The C4205 also assures a user will not miss a call with the use of a handset that can vibrate while the phone is ringing. Ensuring every user will experience hassle-free, clear and reliable communications in their home, the C4205 uses 2.4GHz cordless technology.

Standard features of the C4205 include: a large lighted dial pad, vibrating handset ringer, and a 2.5mm headset jack for hands-free telephone calls and a 3.5mm audio output port.

The C4205 may be purchased through Clarity Authorized Distributors. Manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $149.95. For more information about Clarity or Clarity Professional™ products, please visit www.clarityproducts.com or call 1-800-552-3368.

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 technology, Clarity® Power™, provides 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.

About Plantronics

Plantronics introduced the first lightweight headset in 1962 and is recognized as the world leader in communications headsets. Plantronics headsets have been featured in numerous motion pictures and high-profile events, including Neil Armstrong's historic "One small step for man" transmission from the moon in 1969. A publicly held company headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, with approximately 4,400 employees, Plantronics maintains offices in 20 countries. For more information go to www.plantronics.com or call 1-800-544-4660.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed as forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the possibility that Clarity may fail to meet market growth opportunities and that the Clarity Power technology may not perform as we anticipate, and other risks as described from time to time in Plantronics Securities and Exchange Commission reports, including but not limited to Plantronics report on Form 10-Q filed on November 7, 2003 and Plantronics' annual report on Form 10-K filed on June 2, 2003. These filings can be accessed over the Internet at www.sec.gov. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize or any of these assumptions prove incorrect, Plantronics' results could differ materially from Plantronics' expectations. Plantronics assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements. Statements made in this press release are based on current information and expectations and there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by any such statements.

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