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Airspan's WiMAX Selected by Comarch and Promonte for Montenegro Deployment
Telenor Subsidiary Promonte Offering High-Speed IP Services Across Country
| Source: Airspan Networks Inc.
BOCA RATON, FL--(Marketwire - October 16, 2008) - Airspan Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ : AIRN ), a
leading provider of WiMAX-based broadband wireless access networks,
announces that Comarch, a global IT business solutions provider and systems
integrator, has selected Airspan's WiMAX solution for a high-speed WiMAX
network deployment by Promonte, a subsidiary of Telenor and the largest
mobile operator in Montenegro.
Comarch and Promonte plan a country-wide WiMAX deployment to provide
Montenegrin businesses with high-quality IP services, delivered through
Airspan's flexible and easy-to-install subscriber terminals. The first
phase of deployment includes 10 Airspan base stations already installed in
the major cities of Montenegro (Podgorica and the largest holiday resorts),
with immediate plans to continue the deployment with additional base
stations throughout the country.
Anders Rendahl, Airspan's VP of Sales and General Manager for EMEA, stated,
"We are looking forward to the continued partnership with Comarch and the
next phases of the Promonte network deployment. This deployment is further
evidence of Airspan's strong and growing presence in the Balkan region and
Europe at large, achieved by offering the most diverse and robust WiMAX
solution."
Piotr Piatosa, VP Telecommunications, Comarch SA, stated, "When Promonte
decided to expand their mobile services portfolio to offer IP-based
services, it became apparent that WiMAX technology would best suit their
needs and even clearer that Airspan was the best choice to supply that
solution. A growing economy in Montenegro and Promonte's strong positioning
within the country created the perfect opportunity for Comarch to partner
with Airspan to create a large and successful WiMAX network."
The nationwide project focuses on three areas: construction of the WiMAX
access network, deployment and integration with the transport network, and
access to WiFi infrastructure and core equipment (OSS/BSS systems, routing
& switching). The construction of the WiMAX network includes delivery and
installation of WiMAX base stations in major cities of the country. The
last stage of the project includes installation of OSS/BSS systems and core
routing/switching equipment.
In a country with a population of less than 700,000, Promonte has more than
450,000 subscribers, and is thus the largest mobile provider in Montenegro.
After launching mobile services in 1996, Promonte quickly developed the
network coverage across the country, overcoming the geographical challenges
presented by the mountainous terrain of this Balkan country. A
technology-hungry society, Montenegro has one of Europe's highest mobile
telephone penetration rates, coupled with a low broadband subscriber
density making it well positioned to adopt a WiMAX network to meet Internet
access needs.
About Comarch Telecommunication Sector
Since 1993, Comarch's Telecommunication Sector has been specializing in
designing, implementing and integrating solutions and services for
telecommunication operators. Experience gained during this time, along with
its knowledge of the latest industry trends, allows the company to flexibly
adapt itself to the needs and expectations of every client. Comarch's
widely developed activity, both in Poland and abroad, is the strongest
confirmation of its high-quality solutions in the areas of billing,
inter-partner settlements, and the management of telecommunication
networks, services and value-added services. The telecommunication sector's
offer is primarily addressed to fixed, mobile and VoIP operators, cable TV
networks, internet service providers and MVNO operators.
About Airspan Networks Inc.
Airspan is the industry's leading WiMAX pure player, ranked #1 for
IEEE802.16-2004 WiMAX revenue in 2007 and has now been selected for some of
the world's largest mobile WiMAX deployments. With direct sales offices
throughout Asia, EMEA and the Americas, a worldwide network of resellers
and agents, and partnership alliances with major OEMs, Airspan boasts over
100 commercial WiMAX deployments worldwide. www.airspan.com.
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