BelAir Networks Named New Worldwide Wi-Fi Mesh Market Share Leader


Number One in Revenue in Latest Dell'Oro Market Report

Kanata, Ontario, December 4, 2007 - BelAir Networks, the leading provider of mobile broadband mesh network solutions, is the new worldwide wireless mesh node market leader based on revenue, according to Dell'Oro Group's recently released Q3 2007 Wireless LAN quarterly report.

BelAir Networks award-winning product line continues to gain momentum through successful deployments for Public Safety, Municipal Networks and the Transportation and Hospitality markets and the company's proven track record of delivering industry-leading broadband performance. BelAir's rise to the number one position has been supported through the company's strategic relationships with the industry's leading value-added resellers, system integrators (including Siemens, Fujitsu, Alcatel-Lucent, ARRIS Telewire, and BAE Systems) and cable operators.

Recent announcements and milestones include:

o Wireless Minneapolis: 54 square mile citywide wireless network provided interoperable Public Safety communications following collapse of the I-35 bridge

o Addison, Texas: Existing network deployed in 2005 replaced with BelAir Networks to provide the coverage, performance and reliability necessary for Public Safety and Public Works applications

o Beaverton, Oregon: Public Safety network deployed across the city in conjunction with countywide interoperability initiative

o Deployments in major cities around the world including New York, Dallas, Toronto and London and high-profile venues including Dolphin Stadium and Lincoln Center

"BelAir Networks is proud to be recognized as the new market leader as this industry embarks on the next chapter of its development," said Jim Freeze, SVP of Marketing & Alliances, BelAir Networks. "BelAir's reputation for delivering proven, cost-effective wireless broadband networks with the industry's highest performance has earned the company the respect and trust of customers and strategic partners worldwide."

About BelAir Networks

BelAir Networks is the first company to offer scalable, mobile wireless broadband mesh networking solutions with the highest quality for data, voice and video. The company teams with world-class global partners to deploy proven, cost-effective wireless broadband mesh networks. BelAir's wireless networking solutions are built on the only multi-service architecture for municipal wireless broadband deployments of Wi-Fi, WiMAX and 3G Cellular networks. Built specifically for outdoor-in deployments, BelAir Networks' patented solution delivers the lowest cost per user and deploys in days, blending into the physical infrastructure of downtown business districts, hotels and resorts, and campuses. Founded in 2001, BelAir Networks is a privately held company. For more info, visit www.belairnetworks.com.

Sheila Burpee Duncan
BelAir Networks
613.254.7070 ext. 134
sburpeeduncan@belairnetworks.com

Alicia Mickelsen
Breakaway Communications for BelAir Networks
212.616.6002
amick@breakawaycom.com

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