Tecore Networks and EGC International Partner to Bring Next-Generation Wireless Networking to Latin America

For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 31, 2008

Columbia, Md. and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Tecore Networks, a leading provider of GSM, CDMA, 3G and multi-protocol mobile networks, and EGC International, a global systems integrator specializing in telecommunications and information technology, today announced an agreement that enables EGC to distribute Tecore’s wireless infrastructure products throughout Latin America. EGC’s presence in eight Latin American countries and its deep relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 mobile operators, in combination with Tecore’s 17-year track record in delivering core and radio access network (RAN) solutions across all major wireless technologies, ensure that this growing marketplace now has access to the most powerful wireless networking solutions in the industry.

Similar to other global regions, Latin America continues to experience aggressive adoption of mobile communications, with over 350 million subscribers. With overall teledensity at approximately 20 percent and markets facing mandated buildouts, innovative and cost-effective infrastructure options provided by Tecore and EGC are an ideal fit for the region. The companies will jointly focus on targeted configurations to deliver feature-rich wireless services in the fastest-growing sectors:

• Rural networks
• Mobile virtual network operators and enablers
• First responder and emergent military networking requirements
• Carrier lab systems and specialized networks
• Maritime and airborne mobile platforms.

• Worldwide deployment expertise in GSM, CDMA, 3G and multi-protocol networks
• A highly adaptable, software-defined networking architecture
• Readily deployable configurations for a wide array of network requirements
• A full suite of in-country professional services including commissioning, training and ongoing support.