Airspan Networks Selected by MTN to Expand Access Network in Uganda.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers BOCA RATON Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2002 The Agreement Expands MTN's Deployed Access Network througout Uganda Airspan Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:AIRN), a leading worldwide equipment provider of wireless DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary networks, announced today that MTN MTN A short-form for Medium Term Note. MTN Medium term notes issued by corporations, much like shorter-term commercial paper. MTN See medium-term note (MTN). will expand its existing voice and data AS4000 wireless DSL access network in Kampala by adding additional sites and will introduce PacketDrive, Airspan's always-on, high-speed Internet See broadband. product. MTN has been deploying Airspan equipment for over two years to add complementary fixed telecom services to their network in Kampala. This expansion agreement adds additional base stations in the metropolitan areas of Entebbe, Jinja, and Mbarara and additional subscriber terminals for Kampala. The agreement is anticipated to be worth roughly $1 million to Airspan over the next 12 months, including $400K in the third quarter of 2002. "We are pleased with the way Airspan's access equipment has enabled us to provide high quality, reliable Internet and basic telephony service to underserved businesses in the Kampala area," said Mr. Thomas Bragaw, C.E.O. of MTN. "We're confident that we can continue to satisfy and grow to meet the needs of an expanding high-speed Internet market in Uganda with Airspan as our technology partner." With a population in excess of 24 million, Uganda is a growing market for broadband fixed 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. services. Since 1998, Uganda's teledensity has more than quadrupled and a growing number of small and medium enterprise (SME (1) (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) See SMB. (2) (Subject Matter Expert) An individual who is well-versed in the policies and procedures of a particular department or division. ) customers in Uganda that can benefit from high-speed Internet and quality voice services are fueling this growth. The Airspan AS4000 system offers point-to-multipoint delivery of a wide range of telecommunication services including premium telephony, high-speed packet and leased-line data. The system has coverage of up to 25km from base with quality of service exceeding traditional copper wire systems. It has frequencies ranging from 900MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. to 4 GHz. About MTN MTN is Uganda's leading telecommunications company with network coverage in over 100 towns. MTN offers access to some of the lowest call rates in Africa, and a host of value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. services, including international roaming with over 80 international operators all over the world. In addition, MTN offers a full range of telecommunication services for business - basic telephony, fax, data and Internet access. MTN also has direct international links to 260 countries around the world. More information on MTN Uganda, can be found at http://www.mtn.co.ug About Airspan Networks Airspan provides wireless DSL systems and solutions to operators around the world with licenses in frequency bands between 900 MHz to 4 GHz, including both PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. and MMDS (Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service or Microwave Multipoint Distribution Service) A digital wireless transmission system that works in the 2.2-2.4 GHz range. . The company has deployments with more than 90 operators in more than 45 countries. Airspan's systems are based on radio technology that delivers wide area coverage, security and resistance to fading. Airspan's systems can be deployed rapidly and cost effectively, providing attractive alternative to traditional wired communications networks. Airspan also offers radio planning, network installation, integration, training and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services to facilitate the deployment and operation of its systems. More information on Airspan can be found at http://www.airspan.com This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to future events or future financial performance that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are only predictions and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these statements based on those factors identified in the company's filings with the SEC. The words "believe", "expect", "intend", "anticipate", variations of such words and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward looking. These statements are not guaranties of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this announcement. |
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