BELGRADE, Serbia -- Aperto Networks, builder of the world's most advanced WiMAX base stations and subscriber units, announced today that BeotelNet, a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Serbia, has deployed Aperto Networks' WiMAX-class PacketWave(TM) broadband wireless equipment in Belgrade, Serbia.

BeotelNet, a subsidiary of Telefonija, is actively using Aperto's PacketWave point to multipoint broadband wireless system in the licensed 3.5 GHz spectrum. The network is providing full non-line-of-sight (NLOS) coverage across the entire Belgrade metropolitan area.

"We vetted numerous WiMAX broadband wireless systems and we determined that Aperto Networks had the optimal licensed-band offering for our needs, said Radivoje Milicevic, Executive Director of Internet Solutions for BeotelNet. "We were particularly impressed with the industry-leading QoS features inherent in Aperto's gear, as well as scalability of the products."

"We are excited to be working with one of South East Europe's most progressive and leading-edge wireless Internet service providers," said Manish Gupta, vice president of marketing and alliances for Aperto Networks. "BeotelNET should be applauded for its unyielding commitment to its customers in providing the highest quality service and performance."

"Our current network is based on Aperto's proprietary WiMAX-class solutions, said Milicevic. "As our wireless access network expands, we plan to deploy WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) equipment."

Aperto Networks Inc.