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Botswana Telecom Expands Mobile Network With CeragonTEL AVIV, Israel, November 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Utilizes Ceragon's High-Capacity Wireless Solutions to Expand the Reach of its Cellular Subsidiary BeMobile Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT), a leading provider of high-capacity wireless backhaul solutions, today announced that Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC), has selected Ceragon's advanced solutions for upgrading its nationwide wireless backbone as well as the backhaul network of its cellular subsidiary BeMobile. The deployment of Ceragon solutions will enable BTC to support rapid subscriber growth and meet its service expansion plans. Equipment orders related to this deployment top $1.5 million. Botswana has one of the highest mobile phone penetration-rates in Africa. BTC offers its customers a range of voice and data services, all of which are supported over its mobile network. Using Ceragon's FibeAir(R) solutions that support high speed wireless transmission, will enable the operator to continue to offer its growing customer base high-quality and disturbance free service delivery. The deployment is part of the Rural Services Improvement and Expansion project that BTC has signed with Botswana's telecom regulator. Deployments are already under way and are expected to be completed by the end of 2009. "In order to succeed in the dense telecom market of Botswana, it was important for us to select a backhaul solution that will ensure high quality service delivery at a competitive price," said a BTC spokesperson. "Ceragon has proven to be a great partner, combining superb technology with excellent customer support. With a high-capacity wireless network that we can depend on, BeMobile is set to meet the goal of doubling its market share in Botswana." "We are very pleased to extend our relations with BTC and support the expansion of new wireless voice and broadband services in Botswana," said Ira Palti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ceragon. "We continue to provide value to our growing customer base by offering the most advanced technology, with the most favorable cost position." About Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) Botswana Tele-Communications Corporation (BTC) was established in 1980 to provide, develop, operate and manage Botswana's national and international telecommunications services. BTC is a parastatal in which the Botswana government holds 100% equity. Botswana Telecommunications Corporation is Botswana's largest supplier of fixed-line and associated communications services that provides telephony and other products to urban and rural centers across the country. About Ceragon Networks Ltd. Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT) is a leading provider of high capacity wireless backhaul solutions that enable wireless service providers to deliver voice and premium data services, such as Internet browsing, music and video applications. Ceragon's wireless backhaul solutions use microwave technology to transfer large amounts of network traffic between base stations and the infrastructure at the core of the mobile network. Ceragon designs solutions to provide fiber-like connectivity for circuit-switched, or SONET/SDH, networks, next generation Ethernet/Internet Protocol, or IP-based, networks, and hybrid networks that combine circuit-switched and IP-based networks. Ceragon's solutions support all wireless access technologies, including GSM, CDMA, EV-DO and WiMAX. These solutions address wireless service providers' need to cost-effectively build-out and scale their infrastructure to meet the increasing demands placed on their networks by growing numbers of subscribers and the increasing demand for premium data services. Ceragon also provides its solutions to businesses and public institutions that operate their own private communications networks. Ceragon's solutions are deployed by more than 150 service providers of all sizes, as well as in hundreds of private networks, in nearly 100 countries. More information is available at http://www.ceragon.com/ Ceragon Networks(R), CeraView(R), FibeAir(R), the FibeAir(R) design mark and Native2(R) are registered trademarks., and Ceragon(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. These are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forecasts and estimates. 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. Company & Investor Contact: Yoel Knoll Ceragon Networks Ltd. +972-3-766-6419 [email protected] Ceragon Networks Ltd CONTACT: Company & Investor Contact: Yoel Knoll, Ceragon Networks Ltd.,+972-3-766-6419, [email protected] |