AirNet Communications Receives Follow-On Order to Support Telsom Mobile Expansion Program.Business Editors/Technology Writers MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 2001 AirNet Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:ANCC ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center ANCC Association Nationale des Cardiaques Congénitaux ANCC Army-Navy Country Club (Arlington, VA) ANCC Area Nine Cable Council (state mandated government body in UK) ), the technology leader in base station products for wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. , has been awarded a follow-on order by Telsom Mobile for additional base station equipment. The order for additional GSM Base Stations is the second phase of a multi-million dollar contract announced in May 2000. Under terms of the agreement, AirNet provided a complete GSM Base Station Subsystem The Base Station Subsystem (BSS) is the section of a traditional cellular telephone network which is responsible for handling traffic and signaling between a mobile phone and the Network Switching Subsystem. for Telsom Mobile in Somalia including base stations, common equipment, and ancillary equipment. Some cell sites were fitted with AirNet's AdaptaCell(TM) broadband, software-defined base transceiver station Base Transceiver Station (BTS) is the equipment which facilitates the wireless communication between user equipments (UE) and the network. UEs are devices like mobile phones (handsets), WLL phones, computers with wireless internet connectivity, WiFi and WiMAX gadgets etc. while other sites were configured with the AirSite(R) Backhaul Free(TM) base station, designed to eliminate the need for expensive T1/E1 services in lower density regions. "Telsom Mobile understands that it takes a special kind of wireless infrastructure to obtain low cost coverage solutions which help to significantly reduce operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales ," noted Glenn Ehley, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. for AirNet. "Only AirNet offers an infrastructure solution that allows operators to deploy new, low cost, coverage solutions today while maintaining a software upgrade path to wireless Internet." "We extensively evaluated various technologies and vendors during our initial selection process," said Mr. Sharif Ahmed Sheikh sheikh or shaykh Among Arabic-speaking tribes, especially Bedouin, the male head of the family, as well as of each successively larger social unit making up the tribal structure. The sheikh is generally assisted by an informal tribal council of male elders. M. Baalwi, Director of Musalim Trading, Dubai and Chairman of Telsom Mobile. "We chose the AirNet system which includes the AirSite Backhaul Free base station and will allow us to achieve positive cash flow considerably earlier than alternative options. AirNet was able to offer us a cost-effective, rapidly deployable network that meets our current needs and will support our next expansion phase scheduled for later this year." AirNet's backhaul free base station was the key to success with Telsom Mobile. The AirSite Backhaul Free base station provides much faster payback because it eliminates the need for E1 lease costs or installation of new microwave equipment. In addition, the AirNet high power base station is small and lightweight, which reduces installation costs and reduces BTS BTS - Bug Tracking System site requirements. 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 73 patents issued or pending and has received the coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. 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 http://www.airnetcom.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. Reform Act of 1995 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 limited customer base may cause cash flow issues, competitive pressures may reduce gross margins, we may not be able to support developing wireless standards and protocols, we may not be able to develop new products and features, and credit risks from financed customers may hurt our results or require us to raise additional capital. These and other risks are discussed in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 2000. AirNet(R) and AirSite(R) are registered trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The stylized styl·ize tr.v. styl·ized, styl·iz·ing, styl·iz·es 1. To restrict or make conform to a particular style. 2. To represent conventionally; conventionalize. 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. |
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