BelAir Networks Awarded Key Patent for Wireless Mesh Technology.

Patented mesh technology fundamental to carrier-grade municipal networks and resilient mobile/cellular backhaul

KANATA, Ontario -- BelAir Networks, the leading provider of mobile broadband multi-service mesh network solutions, today announced that the company has been issued a key U.S. patent for its innovative, carrier-grade wireless mesh backhaul technologies already deployed in over 250 networks worldwide. The patent discloses innovative technology for providing true carrier-grade, mobile broadband multi-service mesh networks. BelAir Networks will be exhibiting at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Spain from February 12th - 15th at Booth #2C63, Hall 2.

"Not only has BelAir Networks already garnered high-profile wins such as Minneapolis, City of London, and Toronto, they have a record for delivering innovation," said Roberta Wiggins, Research Fellow, Yankee Group. "By managing their intellectual property, BelAir Networks is protecting the financial, technical, and commercial interests of both their customers and strategic partners and ensuring the long term sustainability of the network investment."

The BelAir Networks wireless mesh backhaul technology disclosed in the patent is key to delivering the industry-leading broadband performance and scalability that recently garnered a #1 performance ranking, among 41 wireless networks, in independent third party testing. The patented technology is also responsible for BelAir Networks carrier-class capacity and reliability, honored with the prestigious Technology Innovation Award by industry analysts, Frost & Sullivan.

"The technology described in this patent is not only key to BelAir Networks demonstrated success, it reflects an emerging trend in the wireless mesh industry towards higher performance networks," said Stephen Rayment, CTO, BelAir Network. "As service providers and cities are increasingly demanding higher performance - in terms of bandwidth, QoS and low latency - the wireless mesh backhaul technology reflected in our patent becomes the 'best practices' approach. This patent protects our customers and partners and provides a basis for effective knowledge sharing within the industry."

BelAir Networks patented technology delivers proven, cost-effective wireless broadband mesh networking and is commercially deployed in more than 250 networks worldwide including leading cities such as Minneapolis, the City of London and Toronto, as well as high-profile venues such as Dolphin Stadium in Miami.

In addition to this patent, BelAir Networks commitment to innovation is reflected in many contributions to the wireless mesh industry, including:

* Delivery of industry's first FCC-certified WiMAX Mesh solution - solution is in live operation today

* Industry's first multi-service mesh combining Wi-Fi, WiMAX and cellular technologies

* Industry's first T1/E1 circuit emulation over a Wi-Fi or WiMAX mesh

* In service operation of wireless mesh backhaul for live GSM calls

BelAir Networks offers the industry's most comprehensive wireless mesh portfolio supporting Wi-Fi, WiMAX mesh, 4.9 GHz Public Safety and cellular backhaul, and includes the flagship four-radio BelAir200 Wireless Multi-service Switch Router, the dual-radio BelAir100 Multi-service Node, the BelAir100C Multi-service Node featuring point-to-multipoint backhaul, the BelAir100S, and the single-radio BelAir50C, all seamlessly managed by the BelAir BelView Network Management System. For cellular operators, BelAir also offers the BelAir300 Converged Multi-service Wireless Node, combining cellular, Wi-Fi and wireless mesh on a converged platform.

About BelAir Networks

BelAir Networks is the first company to offer scalable, mobile wireless broadband mesh networking solutions with the highest quality for data, voice and video. The company teams with world-class global partners to deploy proven, cost-effective wireless broadband mesh networks. BelAir's wireless networking solutions are built on the only multi-service architecture for municipal wireless broadband deployments of Wi-Fi, WiMAX and 3G Cellular networks. Built specifically for outdoor deployments, BelAir Networks' patented solution delivers the lowest cost per user and deploys in days, blending into the physical infrastructure of downtown business districts, hotels and resorts, and campuses. Founded in 2001, BelAir Networks is a privately held company. For more info, visit www.belairnetworks.com.