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2005-10-06
Ceragon Networks(R) Deploys Backhaul Solution for AMA TechTel's Pre-WiMAX Network in Texas
TEL AVIV, Israel, October 6, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Ceragon Networks Ltd. (CRNT), www.ceragon.com, a global provider of high-capacity broadband wireless systems, today announced the successful deployment of FibeAir 1500P, a comprehensive solution for the backhaul of AMA TechTel's pre-WiMAX network.
AMA TechTel, one of the largest locally owned telecommunications companies in West Texas, serves more than 24,000 customers including business, federal, and local government agencies. The company's network area covers more than 25,000 square miles.
AMA TechTel uses Ceragon's FibeAir systems featuring Fast Ethernet capabilities in the core of their wireless broadband network. FibeAir 1500P, a member of Ceragon's FibeAir family of products, provides the IP backhaul solution for AMA's Point-to-Multipoint network. The backhaul network is based on licensed frequencies of 11, 18 and 23 GHz band.
Ceragon's wireless systems were selected to upgrade and expand AMA TechTel's existing backbone to obtain the high-capacity necessary for their broadband-rich applications. The network was implemented using both ring and star topologies for full redundancy and maximum flexibility and features multiple frequency and modulation capabilities.
"Ceragon has become an integral piece of our IP backhaul solution for our network", said Douglas Campbell, Vice President of AMA TechTel. "Considering our aggressive plans for expansion, we require a robust solution that addresses the need for increased capacity and provides us with the scalability and performance critical to our business."
"We are pleased that once again the FibeAir system has proven itself an ideal backhaul solution for Point to Multipoint access networks. With its state-of-the-art Fast Ethernet payload delivery, FibeAir 1500P is an essential building block in wireless broadband networks," said Ira Palti, President and CEO, Ceragon Networks Ltd. "With field proven products, Ceragon is well-positioned to support the rapidly growing broadband wireless market as increasing numbers of operators install WiMAX-type networks around the world."
About AMA TechTel
AMA TechTel (www.amatechtel.com) was created in 2002 with the merger of AMA Online and TechTel Communications. AMA TechTel Communications, an Amarillo-based company, was the first Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) to offer DSL connectivity and local and long distance telephone service.
AMA TechTel now provides a full suite of telecommunications and networking services, including bundled services, wireless connectivity, high speed Internet access, video conferencing, web hosting, VPN, local dial-tone, long-distance and Voice over IP. Through a strategy of organic growth and acquisition of companies with complementary product or customer portfolios, the company has built a network that today serves over 24,000 homes and businesses.
About Ceragon Networks Ltd.
Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT), a pacesetter in broadband wireless networking systems, enables rapid and cost-effective high-capacity network connectivity for mobile cellular infrastructure, fixed networks, private networks and enterprises. Ceragon's modular FibeAir(R) product family operates across multiple frequencies, supports integrated high-capacity services over SONET/SDH, ATM and IP networks, and offers innovative built-in add/drop multiplexing and encryption functionality to meet the growing demand for value-added broadband services. Ceragon's FibeAir product family complies with North American and international standards, and has been installed for more than 150 customers in more than 60 countries. More information is available at www.ceragon.com.
Ceragon Networks(R), CeraView(R), FibeAir(R) and the FibeAir(R) design mark are registered trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd., and Ceragon(TM), CeraMap(TM), PolyView(TM), ConfigAir(TM), CeraMon(TM), EtherAir(TM), QuickAir(TM), QuickAir Partner Program(TM), QuickAir Partner Certification Program(TM), QuickAir Partner Zone(TM), EncryptAir(TM) and Microwave Fiber(TM) are trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd.
This press release may contain statements concerning Ceragon's future prospects that are "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that future results will be achieved, and actual results could differ materially from forecasts and estimates. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forecasts and estimates include: Ceragon's limited operating history and history of losses; Ceragon's dependence on a limited number of key customers, independent manufacturers and suppliers; and the demand for Ceragon's products and technology. These risks and uncertainties, as well as others, are discussed in greater detail in Ceragon's Annual Report on Form 20-F and Ceragon's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Ceragon undertakes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statement in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date any such statement is made.
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Ceragon Networks Ltd.
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