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Direct ON PC Nigeria Selects Ceragon FibeAir IP-10 for 4G Mobile Broadband Backhaul
Nigerian Service Provider to Build the Largest 4G Network in Lagos
PARAMUS, New Jersey, November 9, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ceragon Networks (NASDAQ: CRNT), the provider of high-capacity,
4G/LTE-ready wireless backhaul networks, announced today that leading
Nigerian Internet service provider, Direct On PC (DOPC) Ltd has chosen
Ceragon's wireless backhaul solutions to expand its WiMAX-based "Unwired"
Mobile 4G Broadband Services network. DOPC is scheduled to roll out the
largest 4G network in Lagos before the end of 2010. To follow-up, DOPC plans
to expand this network into the Nigerian cities of Abuja and Port-Harcourt
early next year.
DOPC chose to build their backhaul network with Ceragon's high-capacity
wireless solutions to provide its customers with mobile broadband services at
affordable prices. With an expanded 4G network, DOPC can offer home users and
businesses applications like entertainment, telephony, high-end video
conferencing, live security streaming services, virtual private networks
(VPNs) and more. DOPC will utilize Ceragon's high-capacity wireless solutions
in both-all-indoor as well as split-mount configurations.
"Ceragon is helping us bring all the benefits of the digital age to
Nigeria," said Mr. Mahesh Sadhwani, DOPC Vice Chairman. "Once our network is
fully deployed, our customers will enjoy access to a variety of
entertainment, as well as business related content with the highest quality
of service. With Ceragon's solutions we'll be able to quickly and
economically bring these value-added services to the market."
"We are excited to be selected as the high-capacity wireless backhaul
solutions provider to DOPC," said Ira Palti, President and CEO of Ceragon
Networks. "Ceragon's IP and hybrid systems deliver more bandwidth in any
given deployment scenario. The combination of our advanced technology and
DOPC's innovative service approach will make high-speed broadband available
to thousands of Nigerians."
About Direct On PC
Direct On PC Ltd. is the leading Internet Service Provider in Nigeria,
providing enterprise, corporate and retail solutions encompassing intranet,
Internet, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and end-to-end network solutions.
DOPC has installed over 5000 VSATs in 95 cities in Nigeria and other West
African countries. DOPC has deployed WiMAX network in three cities and FWA
networks in four cities of Nigeria. DOPC has made substantial investments in
satellite space segment, technology, bandwidth, manpower, and infrastructure.
The company has relationships with leading vendors to provide the most
updated technology and services in the country and has won many awards
including the award for best ISP for last six years. The company is a member
of Bhojraj Chanrai Group and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria with branches
in Port Harcourt and Abuja. For additional information, please visit
http://www.directonpc.com.
About Ceragon Networks Ltd.
Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is a leading provider of high
capacity LTE/4G-ready wireless backhaul solutions that enable cellular
operators and other wireless service providers to deliver voice and data
services, enabling smart-phone applications such as Internet browsing, music
and video. With unmatched technology and cost innovation, Ceragon's advanced
point-to-point microwave systems allow wireless service providers to evolve
their networks from circuit-switched and hybrid concepts to all IP networks.
Ceragon solutions are designed to support all wireless access technologies,
delivering more capacity over longer distances under any given deployment
scenario. Ceragon's solutions are deployed by more than 200 service providers
of all sizes, and hundreds of private networks in more than 130 countries.
Visit Ceragon 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), QuickAir(TM), QuickAir Partner Program(TM),
QuickAir Partner Certification Program(TM), QuickAir Partner Zone(TM) and
EncryptAir(TM) are trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd.
Join the discussion
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http://www.facebook.com/ceragonnetworks
http://twitter.com/Ceragon
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 and Investor Contact: Media Contact:
Yoel Knoll Karen Quatromoni
Ceragon Networks Ltd. Rainier Communications
Tel. +1-201-853-0228 Tel. +1-508-475-0025 x150
yoelk@ceragon.com kquatromoni@rainierco.com
Source: Ceragon Networks Ltd
Company and Investor Contact: Yoel Knoll, Ceragon Networks Ltd., Tel. +1-201-853-0228, yoelk@ceragon.com; Media Contact: Karen Quatromoni, Rainier Communications, Tel. +1-508-475-0025 x150, kquatromoni@rainierco.com
Direct ON PC Nigeria Selects Ceragon FibeAir IP-10 for 4G Mobile Broadband Backhaul
Nigerian Service Provider to Build the Largest 4G Network in Lagos
PARAMUS, New Jersey, November 9, 2010/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ceragon Networks (NASDAQ: CRNT), the provider of high-capacity,
4G/LTE-ready wireless backhaul networks, announced today that leading
Nigerian Internet service provider, Direct On PC (DOPC) Ltd has chosen
Ceragon's wireless backhaul solutions to expand its WiMAX-based "Unwired"
Mobile 4G Broadband Services network. DOPC is scheduled to roll out the
largest 4G network in Lagos before the end of 2010. To follow-up, DOPC plans
to expand this network into the Nigerian cities of Abuja and Port-Harcourt
early next year.
DOPC chose to build their backhaul network with Ceragon's high-capacity
wireless solutions to provide its customers with mobile broadband services at
affordable prices. With an expanded 4G network, DOPC can offer home users and
businesses applications like entertainment, telephony, high-end video
conferencing, live security streaming services, virtual private networks
(VPNs) and more. DOPC will utilize Ceragon's high-capacity wireless solutions
in both-all-indoor as well as split-mount configurations.
"Ceragon is helping us bring all the benefits of the digital age to
Nigeria," said Mr. Mahesh Sadhwani, DOPC Vice Chairman. "Once our network is
fully deployed, our customers will enjoy access to a variety of
entertainment, as well as business related content with the highest quality
of service. With Ceragon's solutions we'll be able to quickly and
economically bring these value-added services to the market."
"We are excited to be selected as the high-capacity wireless backhaul
solutions provider to DOPC," said Ira Palti, President and CEO of Ceragon
Networks. "Ceragon's IP and hybrid systems deliver more bandwidth in any
given deployment scenario. The combination of our advanced technology and
DOPC's innovative service approach will make high-speed broadband available
to thousands of Nigerians."
About Direct On PC
Direct On PC Ltd. is the leading Internet Service Provider in Nigeria,
providing enterprise, corporate and retail solutions encompassing intranet,
Internet, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and end-to-end network solutions.
DOPC has installed over 5000 VSATs in 95 cities in Nigeria and other West
African countries. DOPC has deployed WiMAX network in three cities and FWA
networks in four cities of Nigeria. DOPC has made substantial investments in
satellite space segment, technology, bandwidth, manpower, and infrastructure.
The company has relationships with leading vendors to provide the most
updated technology and services in the country and has won many awards
including the award for best ISP for last six years. The company is a member
of Bhojraj Chanrai Group and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria with branches
in Port Harcourt and Abuja. For additional information, please visit
http://www.directonpc.com.
About Ceragon Networks Ltd.
Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is a leading provider of high
capacity LTE/4G-ready wireless backhaul solutions that enable cellular
operators and other wireless service providers to deliver voice and data
services, enabling smart-phone applications such as Internet browsing, music
and video. With unmatched technology and cost innovation, Ceragon's advanced
point-to-point microwave systems allow wireless service providers to evolve
their networks from circuit-switched and hybrid concepts to all IP networks.
Ceragon solutions are designed to support all wireless access technologies,
delivering more capacity over longer distances under any given deployment
scenario. Ceragon's solutions are deployed by more than 200 service providers
of all sizes, and hundreds of private networks in more than 130 countries.
Visit Ceragon 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), QuickAir(TM), QuickAir Partner Program(TM),
QuickAir Partner Certification Program(TM), QuickAir Partner Zone(TM) and
EncryptAir(TM) are trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd.
Join the discussion
http://www.linkedin.com/companies/14470
http://www.facebook.com/ceragonnetworks
http://twitter.com/Ceragon
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 and Investor Contact: Media Contact:
Yoel Knoll Karen Quatromoni
Ceragon Networks Ltd. Rainier Communications
Tel. +1-201-853-0228 Tel. +1-508-475-0025 x150
yoelk@ceragon.com kquatromoni@rainierco.com
Source: Ceragon Networks Ltd
Company and Investor Contact: Yoel Knoll, Ceragon Networks Ltd., Tel. +1-201-853-0228, yoelk@ceragon.com; Media Contact: Karen Quatromoni, Rainier Communications, Tel. +1-508-475-0025 x150, kquatromoni@rainierco.com