Largest Pakistani ISP Deploys Aperto Networks in Karachi

Broadband wireless systems also slated for Islamabad and Lahore

Milpitas, Calif., and Karachi, Pakistan, September 26, 2005 – 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. SUPERNET is owned by TeleCard Limited, Pakistan’s leading integrated telecom 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 Sultan-ul-Arfeen, chairman 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 Imran Malik CEO Supernet said, “Supernet is committed to providing cutting edge data communications solutions and make international standards 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 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.

About SUPERNET

SUPERNET Limited, a subsidiary of TeleCard Limited, is the largest private sector Data Network Operator in Pakistan. Founded in 1994, it provides Internet Access, Point-to-Point, and Point-to-Multipoint communication services using radio and satellite access, and integration solutions.

About TeleCard Limited

TeleCard Limited is Pakistan’s leading integrated telecom service provider. Listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchanges, TeleCard is the leading private sector telecom service provider in Pakistan and is licensed for all telecommunication and Wireless Local Loop services in all 14 telecom regions of the country. TeleCard is the first company in Pakistan to become the only alternative, integrated service provider of choice to telecommunication users and service providers with the capability of delivering high quality voice and broadband data services.

About Aperto Networks

Aperto Networks is a leader in WiMAX systems selling to global markets. Aperto is a founding board member of the WiMAX Forum as well as a founder and lead contributor to IEEE 802.16a/d and the ETSI-BRAN standards. Its PacketMAX and PacketWave® systems consist of a family of base stations, subscriber units, radios and antennas in 2.5, 3.5 and 5 GHz frequencies for point-to-multipoint and point-to-point deployment. The scalability and patented technologies in these systems support new wireless builds and complement wireline broadband access networks. Aperto is already deployed in over 65 countries, meeting service provider needs for installation ease, IP-rich network functionality, cost effectiveness, rapid provisioning and interference resilience. For more information on Aperto Networks, go to www.apertonet.com.