AirNet Communications Introduces the Next-Generation AirSite Base Station -- Ready for the Wireless Internet.

Business Editors/Technology Writers

LAS VEGAS & MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 19, 2001

CTIA Wireless 2001--AirNet Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:ANCC), the technology leader in base stations for wireless communications, today unveiled the next generation of its proven AirSite(R) Backhaul Free(TM) base station at CTIA Wireless 2001 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new AirSite base station fully supports high-speed data services - such as GPRS - in a compact, lightweight housing that allows for rapid, cost-effective deployment.

Building on AirNet's award-winning, proprietary base station technology, the AirSite base station offers an economical, backhaul-free solution for coverage-limited applications, such as smaller cities, or suburban and highway areas. The AirSite uses fewer T1/E1 links - resulting in up to a 12-fold savings on T1/E1 costs. In addition, the AirSite base station supports optional tower-mounted amplifiers for improved receive sensitivity, and features omni-directional and sectored antenna configurations.

"Whether an operator needs coverage or capacity, AirNet has the most cost-effective base station solution. The AdaptaCell broadband, software-defined base station offers the highest capacity solution available today with twice the capacity and twice the data rate of traditional base stations and the AirSite backhaul-free base station is the most cost effective coverage solution available today," said Lee Hamilton, president and CEO of AirNet Communications. "The next-generation AirSite also increases capacity by allowing operators to deploy up to twice as many AirSite base stations as before."

The AirSite base station allows users to quickly upgrade from one to two RF carriers. It also supports remote configuration and monitoring capabilities, is field serviceable, and offers a battery backup option. The AirSite base station also provides full base station functionality including E911 requirements for cell location.

"The new AirSite BTS is the only product of its kind on the market," said Glenn Ehley, senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing at AirNet. "It offers macro cellular coverage at a micro cellular price and provides operators a path to high speed data. We continue to see strong interest from operators who want to take advantage of our unique backhaul-free solution."

About AirNet

AirNet Communications Corporation is a leader in wireless base stations and other telecommunications equipment that allow service operators to cost-effectively and simultaneously offer high-speed wireless Internet and voice services to mobile subscribers. AirNet's patented broadband, software-defined AdaptaCell(TM) base station solution provides a high-capacity base station with a software upgrade path to the wireless Internet. The Company's AirSite(R) Backhaul Free(TM) base station carries wireless voice and data signals back to the wireline network, eliminating the need for a physical backhaul link, thus reducing operating costs. AirNet has 71 patents issued or pending and has received the coveted World Award for Best Technical Innovation from the GSM Association, representing over 400 operators around the world. More information about AirNet may be obtained by calling 321/984-1990, or by visiting the AirNet Web site at www.airnetcom.com.

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The statements contained in this press release that are not historical information are forward-looking statements that relate to future events or our future financial performance, including statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates, intentions or strategies for the future. Forward looking statements include statements regarding the transition and evolution to high-speed data and wireless Internet services, future sales to customers and customer deployment plans. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to AirNet Communications Corporation as of the date hereof and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our lengthy and variable sales cycle, intense competition, our reliance on a limited number of suppliers, and product errors and defects. These and other risks are discussed in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.

AirNet(R) and AirSite(R) are registered trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The stylized AirNet mark, AdaptaCell(TM), Super Capacity(TM), Backhaul Free(TM), and We're Ready for Anything(TM) are trademarks of AirNet Communications Corporation. Other names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.