Crawley, UK -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 8, 2007 --

Thursday 8 March



                                 SPIRENT COMMUNICATIONS PLC

                                   APPOINTMENT OF BROKERS



London, UK - 8 March 2007 - Spirent Communications plc (LSE: SPT; NYSE: SPM), a
leading communications technology company, today announced that the Board has
appointed UBS Investment Bank and Hoare Govett Limited as joint brokers and
advisers to the Company, replacing the existing brokers and advisers.



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Eric Hutchinson, Chief Financial Officer
Spirent Communications plc                +44 (0)1293 767676
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About Spirent Communications plc

Spirent Communications plc is a leading communications technology company
focused on delivering innovative systems and services to meet the needs of
customers worldwide.  We are a global provider of performance analysis and
service assurance solutions that enable the development and deployment of
next-generation networking technologies such as broadband services, Internet
telephony, 3G wireless and web applications and security testing.  The Systems
group develops power control systems for specialist electrical vehicles in the
mobility and industrial markets.  Further information about Spirent
Communications plc can be found at www.spirent.com.

Spirent Communications plc Ordinary shares are traded on the London Stock
Exchange (ticker: SPT) and on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker: SPM; CUSIP
number: 84856M209) in the form of American Depositary Shares ("ADS"),
represented by American Depositary Receipts, with one ADS representing four
Ordinary shares.

Spirent and the Spirent logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Spirent
Communications plc.  All other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned
herein are held by their respective companies.  All rights reserved.



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