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Westell Technologies CEO Announces Plan for Retirement

AURORA, IL, APRIL 26, 2006 -- Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL), a leading provider of broadband access products and conferencing services, announced today that E. Van Cullens intends to retire as its President and Chief Executive Officer by July 2007, subject to the naming of his successor. Mr. Cullens has agreed to remain on the Company’s Board of Directors following his retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer.

An executive search firm is being retained by the Company to conduct a search for Mr. Cullens’ successor.

Board Chairman, John W. Seazholtz, expressed the appreciation of the Board for Mr. Cullens’ achievements in leading Westell Technologies’ success. “We look forward to having Van continue as a board member following his retirement,” he added.

About Westell

Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL) headquartered in Aurora, Illinois is an Broadband Access Solutions company that provides leading broadband products, service solutions, and conferencing solutions for carriers, service providers and business enterprises around the world. Westell delivers innovative, open broadband solutions that meet the market’s needs for fast and seamless broadband connection. Additional information can be obtained by visiting Westell’s Web site at www.westell.com.

About ConferencePlus

Conference Plus, Inc., (ConferencePlus™) a leading global provider of audio, web and videoconferencing services is dedicated to the workplace of the future – now. ConferencePlus is transforming the way work is done through its market-leading multimedia conferencing solutions that combine innovation, proven technology and exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois with an international headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, ConferencePlus is a subsidiary of Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL). Additional information about ConferencePlus can be obtained by visiting http://www.conferenceplus.com.

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