Summa Telecom Plans WiMAX Network in Russia

According to Ceragon Networks Ltd., Summa Telecom, a Russian telecom operator is deploying Ceragon's leading edge wireless IP solutions as part of its new WiMAX network in Russia. Ceragon provides Summa Telecom with a complete turnkey solution for high capacity wireless backhaul -- including installation and project management services -- in a deal valued at $1.6 million in revenue.Summa Telecom was the first carrier to be awarded a nationwide WiMAX spectrum in the Russian Federation. Summa Telecom plans to build a nationwide WiMAX network that will cover some 330 cities by 2010. Geared for fixed- wireless broadband and future mobile WiMAX services, the network will rely on Ceragon's high-capacity FibeAir IP-MAX and FibeAir 640P solutions for high- speed voice and data wireless backhaul. Initial service rollout is planned for Q1 2008

"Ceragon's field proven technology and their ability to provide full turnkey solutions, from planning through execution, played a significant role in our selection of their systems," said Sergey Koshkin, general manager of Summa Telecom. "By taking advantage of Ceragon's solutions, we will be able to complete our network faster, ensuring support for high bandwidths and a guaranteed quality of service. This in turn will allow us to strengthen our position in the booming Russian wireless communications market."

"We are happy to join forces with Summa Telecom and take part in the deployment of one of the first WiMAX networks in Russia," said Ira Palti, president and CEO, Ceragon Networks Ltd. "Our unique offering of a truly native IP system will assist Summa Telecom in increasing the efficiency of their network while keeping operational costs in check.."