Extreme Networks Is Driving Broadband Into Rural America

SANTA CLARA, CA, Aug 27 (MARKET WIRE) --
Extreme Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXTR), today announced it is driving
broadband networks intro rural America. In concert with the U.S.
Government's Broadband Stimulus program, Extreme Networks is targeting
carriers deploying next-generation broadband networks in rural areas with
USDA RUS-Accepted solutions and proven reference architectures for
residential triple play services at the lowest total cost of ownership.

Kicking off the initiative in Texas, Extreme Networks will participate in
the Texas Telephone Association, Inc. (TTA) 2009 Convention and Product
Showcase. At the showcase, Extreme Networks will highlight a 10 Gigabit
Ethernet Transport reference architecture built with the company's Metro
Ethernet Forum (MEF) Certified and RUS-Accepted Summit(R) and
BlackDiamond(R) Ethernet transport switch families.

The TTA, of which Extreme Networks is now a member, is the trade
association that supports the Texas incumbent local exchange telephone
companies. There are 61 incumbent local exchange telephone companies
providing service to more than 13 million access lines in 1,244 exchanges
across Texas. The TTA Convention & Product Showcase is being held August
30 to September 2 in San Antonio, Texas
(http://www.tta.org/pdf/2009_TTA_Registration.pdf).

"We're committed to helping rural carriers that are expanding their
broadband services," said Suresh Gopalakrishnan, vice president and
general manager for the Scalable Products Group at Extreme Networks.
"Because of our success deploying carrier networks for triple play
services globally, we bring the right expertise and proven reference
architectures to the table, lowering the total cost of ownership and
helping to improve the bottom line."

Extreme Networks, Inc.

Extreme Networks provides converged Ethernet networks that support data,
voice and video for enterprises and service providers. The company's
network solutions feature high performance and high availability switching
that deliver insight and control enabling customers to solve their
real-world business communications challenges. Operating in more than 50
countries, Extreme Networks provides wired and wireless secure LANs, data
center infrastructure and Service Provider Ethernet transport solutions
that are complemented by global, 24x7 service and support. For more
information, visit http://www.extremenetworks.com.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set
forth in this press release, including without limitation statements as to
features and benefits of ExtremeXOS and Universal Port, BlackDiamond and
Summit products are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
"safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date.
Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to
risks and uncertainties, including network design and actual results of
use of the product in different environments. We undertake no obligation
to update the forward-looking information in this release. Other
important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially
are contained in the Company's 10-Qs and 10-Ks which are on file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. http://www.sec.gov

Copyright 2009 Extreme Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Extreme
Networks, ExtremeXOS, BlackDiamond and Summit are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Extreme Networks, Inc. in the United States
and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.

For more information, contact:
Extreme Networks Public Relations
Greg Cross
(408) 579 3483
Email Contact

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