Aperto Wins in Pakistan

MILPITAS, Calif. and KARACHI, Pakistan -- Aperto Networks, a leading WiMAX systems provider serving over 200 operators in 65 countries, announced today that SUPERNET Limited, the largest Data Network Operator and Internet Service Provider in Pakistan, has deployed its PacketWave broadband wireless systems in Karachi, and is in the process of deploying systems in Lahore and Islamabad as well. SUPERNET is owned by TeleCard Limited, Pakistan’s leading integrated telecommunications service provider.

SUPERNET’s PacketWAVE-powered 3.5 GHz wireless network will be used to provide high-speed data connectivity for enterprises and banks, and to enhance SUPERNET’s service delivery across the major urban areas in Pakistan.

“We invested a significant amount of time, energy and due diligence in our quest to secure the highest quality, and most flexible and feature-rich system available on the wireless broadband market, said Mr. Fazal Hussain, Group CEO of Telecard Limited. “At the end of the process, Aperto’s PacketWAVE system was the hands down favorite in terms of quality of service, scalability, and functionality -- attributes that are vital in delivering an excellent service and in keeping our customers satisfied. Aperto Networks has surpassed our expectations.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Imran Malik, CEO SUPERNET said, “SUPERNET is committed to providing cutting edge data communications solutions and making international standards as local industry benchmarks. These are some of the major factors that have enabled us to become the leading service provider of solutions that effectively meet the business community’s data and telecommunications requirements.”

“We were delighted to have been selected by Pakistan’s leading telecom service providers and we commend the TeleCard/SUPERNET leadership team for their unbridled desire to introduce leading-edge technology to the Pakistani marketplace, and for their enthusiastic commitment to enhance their company’s scope of services to better serve their customer’s evolving needs, remarked Dr. Reza Ahy, chairman and CEO of Aperto Networks.

Aperto Networks Inc.