BelAir Networks Delivers First Converged Multi-Service Node Combining Cellular, Wi-Fi and Wireless Mesh; New BelAir300 Multi-Service Node Provides Integrated Microcell and Picocell Access and Backhaul for Urban Deployments.

KANATA, Ontario -- Wireless mesh industry leader, BelAir Networks, today announced its new BelAir300 multi-service wireless mesh network solution for mobile operators. The new product integrates a GSM basestation and optional T1/E1 Circuit Emulation Module (CEM) with BelAir's powerful multi-service wireless mesh in one compact form factor. The BelAir300 will be demonstrated live at CTIA Wireless in Booth 5103-3F from April 5 - 7, 2006 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

"The BelAir300 removes all doubt as to the importance of large-scale metro-area Wi-Fi deployments," said Craig Mathias, a Principal with the wireless and mobile advisory firm Farpoint Group. "We expect the combination of cellular and Wi-Fi services to become the dominant metro implementation strategy, and Belair, with access and backhaul in a single architecture, points the way with Wi-Fi as a more than equal partner in this alliance."

With six slots supporting any combination of basestation, backhaul and Wi-Fi radios, the new BelAir300 features unprecedented configuration flexibility. It reduces CAPEX by converging the functions of multiple products into a single aesthetically attractive node that's easy to install and manage. This compact form factor minimizes pole space, thereby reducing OPEX while increasing deployment flexibility. Built to deliver legacy TDM and high-value broadband 2G and Wi-Fi services today, the BelAir300 features a modular IP architecture that easily evolves to support UMTS and W-CDMA.

"Carrier-class, multi-radio wireless mesh provides a resilient, low-cost cellular backhaul alternative to traditional T1/E1 or point-to-point wireless," said Stephen Rayment, CTO, BelAir Networks. "Integrating a GSM basestation into a carrier-class wireless mesh node provides additional CAPEX and OPEX savings for mobile operators, while enabling a more flexible and attractive deployment, and supporting additional revenue opportunities."

Using carrier-class wireless mesh for backhaul reduces installation costs by eliminating the need for wired backhaul at each microcell location, and reduces operating cost by aggregating traffic from multiple microcells to a single wired connection. These savings alone create a viable business case for microcell and picocell deployments in dense urban environments. Compared to traditional point-to-point wireless backhaul, wireless mesh also offers improved reliability by providing multiple data paths through the mesh network, while increasing network flexibility by eliminating the need for line of sight.

About BelAir Networks

BelAir Networks is the first company to offer scalable, wide-area wireless broadband solutions with the highest quality for data, voice and video. BelAir's wireless networking solutions are built on the only multi-service architecture for wide-area wireless broadband deployments of Wi-Fi(R), 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 headquartered in Kanata, Ontario. For more information, visit www.belairnetworks.com.