MRV Communications Honored as a Top 100 Broadband Company by Broadband Communities Magazine

MRV Communications™, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: MRVC) ("MRV” or the "Company”), a leading provider of optical communications network infrastructure equipment and integration and managed services, today announced that MRV has been named to Broadband Communities Top 100 List of broadband companies. MRV was one of twelve new companies that were added to the list in 2011 and was honored for showing innovation in fiber and bringing the benefits of true broadband to communities across the United States.

The annual Top 100 List is based on the publication’s own industry reporting and suggestions from its readers and celebrates companies that are building a fiber-connected world. In order for organizations to be considered for Broadband Communities Top 100 List, they must do business in North America and either be rolling out fiber on a large scale or showing business innovation on the fiber front. Part of what makes the 2011 list unique is that despite the down economy, the companies on the list are offering a steady stream of new products and services and continuing to push broadband into new frontiers.

"This year’s Broadband Communities Top 100 List is comprised of a very exciting group of companies,” said Masha Zager, editor Broadband Communities magazine. "The companies featured are showcasing innovation and creativity in the push for building fiber-connected communities. MRV Communications has demonstrated vision and expertise in optical communications network infrastructure and services and we are pleased to add them to our list this year.”

"With our rich technology heritage and tireless commitment to customer satisfaction, MRV Communications is committed to bringing to market the best solutions possible to in order to make the fiber-connected world a reality,” Zeev Draer, vice president of strategic marketing, MRV’s Optical Communications Systems™ (MRV OCS). "Being included in Broadband Communities 2011 Top 100 List not only recognizes MRV’s strong product portfolio of Optical Transport and carrier-grade Ethernet platforms, but also our incredible team that provides world class service and support to ensure our customer’s network integrity.”

About MRV Communications, Inc.

MRV Communications, Inc. is a leading global provider of Carrier Ethernet, WDM optical transport, infrastructure management equipment and solutions, as well as network integration and managed services. MRV’s solutions enable the delivery and provisioning of next-generation optical transport and Carrier Ethernet services over any fiber infrastructure. MRV provides equipment and services worldwide to telecommunications service providers, enterprises and governments, enabling network evolution and increasing efficiency, while reducing complexity and costs. Through its subsidiaries, MRV operates R&D centers in North America and Europe, along with support centers and sales offices around the world. For more information about MRV, visit: www.mrv.com.