Agere Systems Acquires TeraBlaze, A Leading Developer of High-Density Gigabit Ethernet Switching Solutions

ALLENTOWN, Pa., and CUPERTINO, Calif. /The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Agere Systems (NYSE: AGR.A, AGR.B) today announced that it has acquired TeraBlaze Inc., a privately held developer of Gigabit Ethernet switching solutions based in Cupertino, Calif. With this acquisition, Agere expects to deliver high-density switching solutions to serve the fast-growing Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) market. TeraBlaze's industry-leading switch-on-a-chip technology will enable Agere to provide single-chip GbE solutions to equipment providers addressing SOHO (small office, home office) and enterprise applications.

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Nortel Networks to Expand Capacity of PTML's Ufone GSM Network

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan /The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML) has awarded Nortel Networks* [NYSE/TSX: NT] a contract estimated at US$56 million to implement a major expansion of PTML's national Ufone GSM 900 digital wireless network. This is the second major expansion by Nortel Networks since building the original network for PTML in 2001, and it is expected to raise Ufone's capacity to 1.3 million subscribers.

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Anti-Consumer Subpoena Process Struck Down by Appeals Court

WASHINGTON /The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Verizon declared victory for consumer safety and privacy today (December 19, 2003)when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia announced it has struck down a controversial lower-court ruling that had forced Internet service providers to reveal the identity of any Internet subscriber accused of music piracy. (Please refer to the second page of this news release for additional background information about the case.) The following response should be attributed to Sarah Deutsch, vice president and associate general counsel for Verizon.

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Motorola Awarded 2003 “Product of the Year” by Technology Marketing Corporation’s INTERNET TELEPHONY Magazine

Motorola’s WTRB500 PICMG® 2.16 Media Processing Board Singled Out for its Technological Excellence and Vision

TEMPE, Ariz. -- 22 December 2003 /The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Motorola Computer Group, a part of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), announced the ComStruct™ WTRB500, a high performance media processing board ideal for a range of bearer channel processing applications, was named Product of the Year by TMC’s Internet Telephony® Magazine. The WTRB500 enhances Motorola’s MXP Multi-Service Platform with capabilities such as push-to-talk, video messaging and delivery, conferencing and telecom test equipment.

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Portal Software appoints Luca Lazzaron Regional Vice President for Southern and Eastern EMEA

CUPERTINO, CA (December 18, 2003) /The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Portal Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRSF) today announced the appointment of Luca Lazzaron as regional vice president for the Company’s Southern and Eastern EMEA region (Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, North Africa, Middle East Area, Eastern European countries and Russia). In his new position, Luca Lazzaron will take responsibility for Portal’s on-going relationships with some of the world’s leading telecommunications providers.



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NETGEAR Tops PC World Round-Up of Wireless 802.11g Kits and Receives "Editor's Pick" Award


SANTA CLARA, Calif. — December 17, 2003 /The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- NETGEAR, Inc., (Nasdaq: NTGR) a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products, today announced the award of the Editor’s Pick designation to its line of 802.11g-compliant products including the WGR614 54 Mbps Wireless Router, WG511 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card and WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter.



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D-LINK MOVES INTO NEW 120,000+ SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING IN FOUNTAIN VALLEY

Fountain Valley, CA, December 11, 2003 /The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- D-Link, the global leader in the design and development of broadband, communications and connectivity technologies for the digital home and the small to medium business market segments, announced this week it has successfully moved into a new state-of-the-art 120-thousand plus square foot building in Fountain Valley, California, more than doubling the size of the company's previous building space. The new D-Link facility is located at 17595 Mt. Herrmann Street and houses the Company's Sales, Marketing, R&D, Product Management, Product Technical Support, Customer Service, Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Market Development, and Logistics divisions.

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Singapore's M1 awards Nokia deal for WCDMA and GSM/GPRS expansion and enhancement

Sheffield, UK and Worldwide, December 8, 2003/The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/-Deal follows successful rollout of Phase 1 WCDMA 3G network and continued GSM subscriber growth and increase demand in data traffic


Mobile operator M1 of Singapore has awarded Nokia a contract to supply equipment and services for the second phase of its WCDMA 3G network rollout. In addition, the deal includes GSM/GPRS equipment to enhance GSM coverage and GPRS capacity.


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Michael Werdann Promoted to Vice President of Americas Sales at NETGEAR

Networking Products Company Appoints Veteran to Focus on Growing Partner Relationships and Sales Momentum with Reseller Channels

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — December 1, 2003 /The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- NETGEAR, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking products, today announced that Michael Werdann was promoted to vice president of Americas sales. Mr. Werdann, previously NETGEAR’s U.S. director of sales for e-commerce and direct market resellers (DMR), has been with the company for over five years. His primary focus in his new role will be to grow the company’s partner relationships and market share across all channels of the reseller community.

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Colubris Networks and Miltope Team to Win Contract with Connexion by Boeing for Aircraft-based Wireless Connectivity

Companies Sign Agreement to Develop and Deploy Rugged, Commercial-Class Wi-Fi Solutions Customized to Meet the Stringent Requirements of the Airline Industry

WALTHAM, Mass. – December 01, 2003 /The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Connexion by Boeing, a mobile information services provider bringing high-speed Internet, data and entertainment connectivity to mobile travelers, will deploy secure, high speed wireless services in commercial aircraft using products from Colubris Networks and Miltope Corporation (Miltope), a wholly owned subsidiary of Miltope Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MILT).

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