Airspan Takes Mobile Base Stations and Mobile Devices to WiMAX Forum(R) Fourth Public Mobile WiMAX(TM) PlugFest

BOCA RATON, FL--(Marketwire - October 25, 2007) - Airspan Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRN), a leading worldwide provider of WiMAX and Wi-Fi based broadband wireless access networks, today announced its participation in the WiMAX Forum® fourth public Mobile WiMAX™ PlugFest that took place in Taipei, Taiwan. Airspan successfully demonstrated interoperability against products from other companies with its HiperMAX Mobile base stations along with its award winning MiMAX™ USB device that turns any laptop into a high performance Mobile WiMAX client. The MiMAX USB is a quad-band product that will enable end-users to connect to virtually every Mobile WiMAX network that is deployed worldwide, and supports all of the target Wave 2 MIMO Mobile WiMAX certification profiles. This capability enables service providers to offer roaming services across multiple WiMAX networks regardless of the frequency band used.

"Airspan actively supports initiatives between WiMAX suppliers to achieve standards that will best serve our customers and the overall industry. We have a comprehensive range of Mobile WiMAX solutions which are fully compatible with products from other vendors. As a WiMAX industry leader, Airspan has been an active proponent of the WiMAX forum from its inception and we are pleased to see the high level of interoperability between vendors," commented Paul Senior, Airspan's CTO and a Charter Board member of the WiMAX Forum.

Airspan has attended all of the WiMAX Forum public fixed and mobile PlugFests to date and has previously announced its intention to seek certification for its Mobile WiMAX versions of HiperMAX, MicroMAX and unique Quad-Band MiMAX Mobile Station.

About WiMAX Forum®

The WiMAX Forum® is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization formed to certify and promote the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products based upon the harmonized IEEE 802.16/ETSI HiperMAN standard. A WiMAX Forum goal is to accelerate the introduction of these systems into the marketplace. WiMAX Forum Certified products are interoperable and support broadband fixed, nomadic, portable and mobile services. Along these lines, the WiMAX Forum works closely with service providers and regulators to ensure that WiMAX Forum Certified systems meet customer and government requirements. Through the WiMAX Forum Congress Events Series of global trade shows and events, the WiMAX Forum is committed to furthering education, training and collaboration to expand the reach of the WiMAX ecosystem. For more information, visit the trade show link at www.wimaxforum.org.

"WiMAX Forum" is a registered trademark of the WiMAX Forum. "WiMAX," the WiMAX Forum logo, "WiMAX Forum Certified," and the WiMAX Forum Certified logo are trademarks of the WiMAX Forum. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

About Airspan Networks Inc.

Airspan Networks provides wireless voice and broadband data systems and solutions for the fixed and mobile WiMAX and Wi-Fi markets, including Voice Over IP (VoIP). Its wireless products serve operators around the world in both licensed and unlicensed frequency bands between 700 MHz and 6 GHz. Airspan has a strong wireless product roadmap that includes WiMAX Forum Certified equipment and products meeting 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi standards, Airspan's HiperMAX and MicroMAX base station products support portable and mobile 802.16e-2005 WiMAX alongside fixed and nomadic 802.16-2004 products. Airspan products also include "self install" and professionally installed customer premise equipment. Airspan is on the Board and is a founder member of the WiMAX Forum and a member of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Company has deployments in more than 100 countries with more than 400 operators, 100 of which use Airspan's WiMAX Forum Certified and non-certified products. Airspan's wireless systems are based on radio technology that delivers excellent area coverage, high security and resistance to fading. These systems can be deployed rapidly and cost effectively, providing an attractive alternative to traditional wired communications networks. Airspan also offers radio planning, network installation, integration, training and support services to facilitate the deployment and operation of its systems. Airspan is an international telecommunications equipment provider headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. More information on Airspan can be found at http://www.airspan.com

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