Elcoteq SE Press Release March 15, 2007 at 2.30 pm (EET) ELCOTEQ WINS MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT WITH REDLINE COMMUNICATIONS Leading WiMAX vendor chooses Elcoteq to support the global demand for its broadband wireless products Elcoteq SE, global provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) for the Communications Technology industry, announces that it has been awarded a multi-year contract by Redline Communications. The agreement with Elcoteq will enable Redline to accelerate the production to meet the growing global demand for its RedMAX™ family of WiMAX products and RedCONNEX™ broadband wireless infrastructure solutions. Elcoteq will be the primary EMS provider of manufacturing and new product introduction (NPI) services for Redline's RedMAX family of WiMAX Forum Certified™ base station and end user devices as well as its RedCONNEX backhaul products. Elcoteq will provide low to medium volume production, full system integration, and will offer Redline's customers enhanced after-sales services, such as warranty repair and order fulfillment. NPI and manufacturing services will be handled through Elcoteq's NPI center in the USA, and its facility in Juárez, Mexico. “Redline chose Elcoteq because of its experience in the manufacture of advanced telecommunications equipment, including new and emerging WiMAX technologies,” explained Mr David Mentzer, Vice President of Operations for Redline Communications Inc. “We conducted a thorough review process that included several major EMS companies, and found Elcoteq best equipped to handle the technical and supply chain demands for our base station and backhaul products.” “Redline is recognized among telecommunications carriers for its WiMAX leadership and ability to deliver proven WiMAX Forum certified solutions that enable operators to offer the advanced communications services their customers want today,” said Mr Vesa Keränen, Senior Vice President, Sales and Business Development for Elcoteq SE. “Redline has made an unwavering commitment to provide the highest standards of quality, service, and support. Elcoteq's expertise in communications technology, especially our history as a systems level manufacturer of base stations, along with our NPI and manufacturing capabilities in the Americas, will ensure that Redline maintains those high standards for its customers.” ELCOTEQ SE Reeta Kaukiainen Director, Communications and Investor Relations More information: Reeta Kaukiainen, Director, Communications and Investor Relations, tel. +358 10 413 1742 Bruno Cathomen, Vice President, Communications Networks, tel. +41 417 280 320 About Elcoteq Elcoteq SE is a leading electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company with original design manufacturing (ODM) capabilities in the communications technology field. Elcoteq provides global end-to-end solutions consisting of design, NPI, manufacturing, supply chain management, and after-sales services for the whole lifecycle of its customers' products. These products include terminal products such as mobile phones and set-top boxes as well as communications network equipment such as base-stations, tower-top amplifiers, and microwave systems. The company operates in 16 countries on four continents and employs about 23,000 people. Elcoteq's consolidated net sales for 2006 totaled 4.3 billion euros (over 5 billion USD). Elcoteq SE is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit www.elcoteq.com. About Redline Communications Redline Communications, Markham, Ontario, Canada, provides advanced broadband wireless access and backhaul solutions. Redline's RedMAX™ WiMAX Forum Certified™ and RedCONNEX™ family of award-winning proprietary products enable carriers and service providers to cost-effectively deliver rich fixed and mobile wireless broadband services to business and residential subscribers. Redline Communications (AIM:REDL) is listed on the London Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit www.redlinecommunications.com. Redline's RedMAX™ Family Redline's RedMAX family of WiMAX solutions is the world's first complete system to receive the WiMAX Forum Certified™ mark for conformance to the WiMAX standards for performance and interoperability. Redline's carrier-class RedMAX Base Station (AN-100U) supports voice, video, and prioritized data traffic, enabling long-range, high-capacity wireless broadband networks. Redline's WiMAX products also include the RedMAX Indoor Subscriber Unit (SU-I) and Outdoor Subscriber Unit (SU-O) designed for enterprise and residential services. The RedMAX Management Suite enables operators to monitor and control the network, ensuring high service availability. Redline is maintaining its WiMAX leadership with the expansion of its RedMAX family to include products for additional frequency bands, applications and standards. RedCONNEX™ Redline's RedCONNEX family of broadband wireless infrastructure products includes the AN-50e high speed wireless point-to-point (PTP) and point to multipoint (PMP) Ethernet bridge, the AN-30e carrier-grade TDM backhaul solution for mobility and enterprise network operators, and the new AN-80i broadband wireless backhaul solution. Operating in the license-exempt 5 GHz band, the AN-80i leverages proven OFDM technology to deliver industry-leading, high-speed Ethernet throughput. With its exceptional long range capabilities, the AN-80i is able to establish and maintain reliable, robust connectivity that can exceed 80 km (50 miles) in clear line-of-sight conditions.