SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, FRANCE -- (MARKET WIRE) -- May 17, 2007 --
Highlights
-- Airspan testing interoperability of its Mobile WiMAX Base Station and
Mobile Devices
-- Airspan moves towards certification of its Mobile WiMAX versions of
HiperMAX, MicroMAX and unique Quad-Band 16eUSB Mobile Station
Airspan Networks, Inc. (
NASDAQ:
AIRN), a leading worldwide provider of
WiMAX and Wi-Fi based broadband wireless access networks, today announced
its participation in the WiMAX Forum® third public Mobile WiMAX™
PlugFest currently taking place in Sophia Antipolis, France. The company is
testing Mobile WiMAX Base Stations and Mobile Devices against products from
other companies to demonstrate interoperability in preparation for WiMAX
Forum mobile certification later this year.
"Airspan's continuing support for the WiMAX Forum fixed and mobile PlugFest
program is important to both our business and the WiMAX industry," said
Paul Senior, Vice President of Marketing & Product Management at Airspan
Networks. "Airspan plans to deliver a comprehensive range of Mobile WiMAX
products, which customers demand are fully interoperable with products from
other vendors. The testing at PlugFest moves Airspan a step closer to
certification which forms the foundation for interoperability with other
WiMAX products."
Airspan has attended all of the WiMAX Forum public fixed and mobile
PlugFests to date. Airspan has previously announced its intention to seek
certification for its Mobile WiMAX versions of HiperMAX, MicroMAX and
unique Quad-Band 16eUSB Mobile Station.
"With 33 companies participating in this latest WiMAX Forum PlugFest, we
are seeing strong growth in the number of interoperable products
and increased success during testing," said Ron Resnick, president and
chairman of the WiMAX Forum. "Thanks to our member companies and
PlugFest attendees, including Airspan, we are on track to begin certifying
Mobile WiMAX products later this year. WiMAX Forum Certified mobile
products will be interoperable, which is key in order to enhance the user
experience while decreasing operator investment and consumer costs for
broadband anywhere, anytime."
About Airspan Networks, Inc.
Airspan Networks provides wireless voice and broadband data systems and
solutions for the fixed and mobile WiMAX and Wi-Fi markets, including Voice
Over IP (VoIP). Its wireless products serve operators around the world in
both licensed and unlicensed frequency bands between 700 MHz and 6 GHz.
Airspan has a strong wireless product roadmap that includes WiMAX Forum
Certified equipment and products meeting 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi standards,
Airspan's HiperMAX and MicroMAX base station products support portable and
mobile 802.16e-2005 WiMAX alongside fixed and nomadic 802.16-2004 products.
Airspan products also include "self install" and professionally installed
customer premise equipment. Airspan is on the Board and is a founder member
of the WiMAX Forum and a member of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Company has
deployments in more than 100 countries with more than 400 operators, 100 of
which use Airspan's WiMAX Forum Certified and non-certified products.
Airspan's wireless systems are based on radio technology that delivers
excellent area coverage, high security and resistance to fading. These
systems can be deployed rapidly and cost effectively, providing an
attractive alternative to traditional wired communications networks.
Airspan also offers radio planning, network installation, integration,
training and support services to facilitate the deployment and operation of
its systems. Airspan is an international telecommunications equipment
provider headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
More information on Airspan can be found at
http://www.airspan.com.
About the WiMAX Forum
The WiMAX Forum® is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization formed
to certify and promote the compatibility and interoperability of broadband
wireless products based upon the harmonized IEEE 802.16/ETSI HiperMAN
standard. A WiMAX Forum goal is to accelerate the introduction of these
systems into the marketplace. WiMAX Forum Certified™ products are
interoperable and support broadband fixed, portable, nomadic and mobile
services. Along these lines, the WiMAX Forum works closely with service
providers and regulators to ensure that WiMAX Forum Certified systems meet
customer and government requirements.
"WiMAX Forum" is a registered trademark of the WiMAX Forum. "WiMAX," the
WiMAX Forum logo, "WiMAX Forum Certified," and the WiMAX Forum Certified
logo are trademarks of the WiMAX Forum.
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Contact Information: For Investment and Media Inquiries, contact:
Airspan Networks, Inc.
David Brant
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Airspan Networks, Inc.
Tel: +1 561 893-8650
Fax: +1 561 893-8681
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