WiMAX Forum(R) Forecasts 133 Million WiMAX(TM) Users by 2012

Issues Global WiMAX Subscriber & User Forecast and Drives WiMAX
Ecosystem Activities at CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--
The WiMAX Forum today announced it projects more than 133 million
WiMAX users globally by 2012. The forecast is based on the results of
an independently commissioned research study to be published in April
2008. Additional data from the study estimates that approximately 70
percent of the forecasted WiMAX users by 2012 will utilize mobile and
portable WiMAX devices to access broadband Internet services.

The report, entitled WiMAX Forum Worldwide Subscriber and User
Forecasts, examines the progress of WiMAX service providers, equipment
vendors, content developers and users in regions around the world. The
preliminary results released today at CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas
reflect the accelerated growth of the WiMAX ecosystem, the acceptance
of WiMAX technology and demand for mobile Internet services across the
world.

"WiMAX is here now and is the catalyst in the global marketplace
to grow demand for mobile broadband Internet access," said Ron
Resnick, president of the WiMAX Forum. "This new subscriber and user
forecast is a solid proof point of the future growth of the thriving
mobile Internet ecosystem and presents reasonable predictions of the
positive progress our industry is working to achieve."

According to the study, a key driver of WiMAX subscriber and user
growth will be the ambitious adoption of WiMAX technology in specific
regions, including Asia Pacific and the Americas, where WiMAX
technology is anticipated to be the leading technology selected to
deliver broadband Internet access to a greater geography of these
regional populations.

Further signifying the rapid growth of the WiMAX ecosystem, the
first Mobile WiMAX(TM) Certified products are expected to achieve
certification in Q2 2008. This milestone will foster additional growth
for the more than 260 service providers deploying WiMAX services in
110 countries worldwide. The WiMAX Forum estimates that by 2011 there
will be more than 1,000 Mobile WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) products
found throughout the world.

WiMAX Forum 700 MHz Positioning Statement

The WiMAX Forum also announced today the availability of a new 700
MHz white paper to clarify the organization's position on pursuing
WiMAX deployment opportunities in this spectrum band. The white paper
offers the industry association's official position on 700 MHz and
specifically expresses the clarity of the US spectrum plan, trends and
projections on 700 MHz as well as covers spectrum allocations
internationally.

The WiMAX Forum views 700 MHz as a strong contender for mobile
Internet services. WiMAX technology in the 700 MHz frequency has the
capability to meet specific requirements of new subscriber and user
segments, such as low cost deployment advantages in low-density rural
areas.

WiMAX Ecosystem on Display at CTIA Wireless

WiMAX products and services are on display at CTIA Wireless where
more than 90 WiMAX Forum member companies are present to demonstrate
the broad and growing network and delivery of best in class devices
across the globe. The WiMAX Forum is participating in a host of
activities at the show, including:

WiMAX Lounge

The WiMAX Forum will join industry leaders at the CTIA Wireless
WiMAX Lounge located in the central lobby. On display at the lounge
attendees will view a detailed map that identifies all of the global
deployments of WiMAX technology.

CNET's "What's Next In Wireless" Panel

Alongside CNET's Brian Cooley and a team of expert editors, Dr.
Mohammad Shakouri, vice president of marketing for the WiMAX Forum,
will participate in a CNET panel that will explore the trends and
happenings that are shaping today's wireless world. The CNET panel
will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 3 p.m. at the "Fashion in
Motion" Stage at the Mobile Entertainment EXPO.

Walk of WiMAX Booth Tour

The WiMAX Forum(R) will also sponsor a Walk of WiMAX at CTIA
Wireless where more than 90 member companies plan to participate in an
exciting, self-guided booth tour. To pick up a tour map, please visit
the WiMAX Lounge located in the central lobby. The tour participants
will include the following companies: 7 Layers, Inc., Agilent, Aircom
International Limited, Airspan Network Systems, Albentia Systems,
Alcatel-Lucent, Alvarion, Amdocs Management Limited, Andrew
Corporation, Anite Telecoms Ltd., Anritsu Limited, Aperto Networks,
Aricent, ArrayComm, AT&T, ATDI, Azaire Networks, Beceem, Bechtel
Communications Inc., Bridgewater Systems, Camiant, Inc., CelPlan
Technologies, Ceragon Networks, Cetecom, Cisco Systems, Clearwire,
Comarco, Comba, DRT, EB, EDX Wireless, Ericsson, ETS-Lindgren,
European Antennas, FORSK, Fujitsu, Gemalto, General Dynamics, HCL
Technologies, Hitachi, HTC, Huawei, HUBER+SUHNER, Informa Telecoms &
Media, Intel Corporation, Intel Capital, Intertek Testing Services,
Intrado, Inc., Juniper Networks, Kyocera, LG, Mentum, Mformation,
Microelectronics Technology Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Mitsubishi
Electric, Mobile Mark, Mobile Metrics, MobiTV, Motorola, MTI Wireless
Edge, NextWave, Nokia, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nortel, NTS, NTT
DoCoMo, Openwave, Ortiva Wireless, Powerwave Technologies, RadioFrame
Networks, Redline Communications, Rohde & Schwarz, Runcom
Technologies, Samsung, Sandvine, Satimo, Sequans Communications, SGS,
Siemens, Sierra Wireless, Sony Ericsson, Spirent Communications,
Starent Networks, Syniverse Technologies, Tatara Systems, Telcordia,
Tele Atlas, TeleCommunication Systems, Inc., TeleCommunication Systems
Inc., Texas Instruments, TruePosition, UTStarcom, Vecima Networks,
Verisign, WiNetworks, SprintNextel and ZTE Corporation.

For more information on the WiMAX Forum, including the WiMAX Forum
forecast or a copy of the 700 MHz white paper, please visit the WiMAX
Forum website at www.wimaxforum.org. To schedule a one-on-one
interview with a WiMAX Forum executive at CTIA Wireless 2008, please
contact Becca Harpham at +1-972-341-2527 or bharpham@golinharris.com.

About WiMAX Forum(R)

The WiMAX Forum(R) is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization
formed to certify and promote the compatibility and interoperability
of broadband wireless products based upon the harmonized IEEE
802.16/ETSI HiperMAN standard. A WiMAX Forum goal is to accelerate the
introduction of these systems into the marketplace. WiMAX Forum
Certified products are interoperable and support broadband fixed,
nomadic, portable and mobile services. Along these lines, the WiMAX
Forum works closely with service providers and regulators to ensure
that WiMAX Forum Certified systems meet customer and government
requirements. Through the WiMAX Forum Congress Events Series of global
trade shows and events, the WiMAX Forum is committed to furthering
education, training and collaboration to expand the reach of the WiMAX
ecosystem. For more information, visit the trade show link at
www.wimaxforum.org.

"WiMAX Forum" is a registered trademark of the WiMAX Forum.
"WiMAX," the WiMAX Forum logo, "WiMAX Forum Certified," and the WiMAX
Forum Certified logo are trademarks of the WiMAX Forum. All other
trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

GolinHarris for WiMAX Forum
Becca Harpham, 972-341-2527
bharpham@golinharris.com

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