Nth Air Launches WiMAX Service in Colorado Using Airspan's WiMAX Solution for 3.65 GHz

BOCA RATON, FL, Aug 27 (MARKET WIRE) --
Airspan Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRN), a leading provider of WiMAX-based
broadband wireless access networks, today announced the launch of the Nth
Air wireless broadband solution across Denver for delivery of
high-capacity video, voice and data services. The WiMAX network is
available for the 5,000 delegates and more than 15,000 members of the
media expected to attend the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in
Denver next week. The wireless broadband network, sold to Nth Air via
Airspan partner Fujitsu Network Communications, will allow users to have
the same network experience as they would at their office and avoid any
potential bandwidth bottlenecks from existing wireless networks due to
the influx of people.

"Reporters or city officials and their staff members may simply not have
time to head back to their hotels to file stories or transmit important
information to each other," said Craig Niemeyer, chief executive officer
and president of Nth Air. "By subscribing to our WiMAX service, they'll
receive high-speed wireless Internet access directly from the convention
center with the same kind of connectivity they'd get with their own
networks at the office."

"Nth Air is using our WiMAX solution to deliver high-quality,
high-availability services to businesses who are looking for alternatives
that are richer in features, more flexible, and quicker to install," said
Amit Ancikovsky, Airspan's VP Sales and GM of the Americas. "Our WiMAX
solutions are an excellent fit. We're also excited about the continued
success we're enjoying with our Fujitsu partners."

The fixed point-to-multipoint network will provide broadband wireless
Internet data, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and video services for
businesses and municipalities who can subscribe to the service during the
convention and not be locked into a long-term contract. WiMAX-compliant
point-to-point connectivity is also available to connect users staying at
different hotels in wide area network configurations.

Nth Air provides completely integrated, end-to-end wireless broadband
solutions from business-class connectivity to transport access, disaster
recovery, professional services, and managed services. Up to 1 Gbps
symmetrical, dedicated, scalable services are delivered to support
subscriber needs. Nth Air is committed to extending the network reach of
individuals and businesses that need to be connected any time, any place
and anywhere.

Airspan is leader in fixed and mobile WiMAX innovation and solutions. The
3.65-GHz solution deployed by Nth Air has been showing tremendous success
in the US this year due to its leading feature set and broad suite of
available products.

Airspan has an alliance with Fujitsu Network Communications to market and
support our portfolio of WiMAX solutions, including FCC-certified 3.65 GHz
base stations and customer premise equipment. This alliance is an
extension of the co-development agreement in place to bring high-powered
mobile WiMAX base stations to the global market.

About Nth Air, Inc.

Nth Air, Inc. is a wireless broadband service provider deploying a
nationwide WiMAX network. Nth Air is leading the industry in the
commercial implementation of WiMAX, GigE and mesh-based networks to
deliver cost-effective and high-capacity solutions in a fraction of the
time required to deploy traditional wireline solutions. Nth Air is
headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with network capabilities in the
greater San Francisco Bay area, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Denver.
Customers can order Nth Air service by calling 1-877-247-9285 or going to
www.nthair.com.

About Airspan Networks Inc.

Airspan is the industry's leading WiMAX pure player, ranked #1 for
IEEE802.16-2004 WiMAX revenue in 2007 and has now been selected for some
of the world's largest mobile WiMAX deployments. With direct sales offices
throughout Asia, EMEA and the Americas, a worldwide network of resellers
and agents, and partnership alliances with major OEMs, Airspan boasts over
100 commercial WiMAX deployments worldwide. www.airspan.com.

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For Investor Relations and Media Inquiries, contact:

David Brant
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Airspan Networks Inc.
Tel: +1 561 893-8650
Fax: +1 561 893-8681
Email: dbrant@airspan.com

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Investor Relations
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