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Axity3G Broadband Throughout Nigeria

9th November , 2004

US : Axcera, a leading manufacturer and integrator of best-of-breed technology for the broadband wireless access industry, today announced that it will supply Netcom Africa Limited, a leading IP infrastructure provider of satellite and wireless broadband solutions in Africa, with its IPWireless™-based Axity3G non-line-of-site (NLOS) broadband wireless access solution for a nationwide deployment.

With the goal of making broadband access commonplace in Nigeria, and not just a luxury as it is today, Netcom will offer reliable and affordable Internet access throughout the country using the Axity3G Broadband wireless solution. Wireless broadband is the best method for rapid mass deployment in populated areas, and the Axity3G solution provides the robustness required to quickly serve this currently underserved market.

Netcom’s initial deployment will serve Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano, covering a total population of more than 15 million, operating in the 2.5GHz frequency band. Subsequent deployments are planned to provide service throughout Nigeria.

Netcom is committed to offering world-class service to its users. According to Yen Choi, Netcom’s Group Executive Vice President and CTO, “We searched for a scalable, carrier-class mobile broadband platform built for IP that is available today, and the Axity3G solution came out on top. The non-line-of-sight operation of the very compact client side equipment makes it simple to install. Indoors and outdoors our customers will have reliable broadband access, and the true mobile capability of this technology will enable a whole new range of multimedia and broadband applications.”

Technology alone was not the only deciding factor to Netcom when choosing Axity3G Broadband. Choi adds, “World class service delivery requires world class partners. Axcera and IPWireless create the right mix of technology partners to make this deployment possible.” Netcom’s service offering will be branded MyNetcom and offered as an affordable true non-line-of-sight mobile broadband solution for the individual or home. MyNetcom will be offered to the end user both directly through Netcom and through the company’s large network of resellers.

“Like Netcom, we at Axcera are committed to providing our customers with a world-class offering,” said David Neff, President and Chief Executive Officer of Axcera. “By combining IPWireless technology with our industry leading service offerings, we were able to build a partnership with Netcom that will greatly benefit both organizations and bring highly reliable and truly competitive broadband access to Africa.”

With Axity3G, coverage is achieved through an air interface, significantly minimizing deployment time and installation cost when compared to copper or fiber based systems, while at the same time offering true mobility. The plug-and-play capability of the pocket-sized modem allows simple user installation, minimizing or eliminating the need for costly and time consuming truck rolls. The mobile broadband solution is based on UMTS TDD, the part of the 3GPP family of standards that is optimized for high-speed data transmission.

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