CHELMSFORD, Mass. -- Airvana, Inc. (www.airvananet.com), a provider of All-IP, third-generation (3G) CDMA2000 1xEV-DO infrastructure, was named a winner by professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(r) 2004 Award in New England in the Networking and Communications category. Randy Battat, president and CEO of Airvana, was selected from more than 14 finalists in the Technology Category for New England by an independent panel of judges comprised of local community and business leaders and announced at an award banquet on June 24 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel.

"I am pleased to accept this accolade on behalf of the entire Airvana family," said Battat. "This award is a testament to the company's common dedication and belief that 1xEV-DO technology is revolutionizing access to high-speed wireless data access and our long-term vision in becoming the top 1xEV-DO infrastructure provider."

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