Issued by:Alpha Networks Inc.
Issued on:2007/10/08

Alpha Networks announces first Taiwan-made WiMAX pico cell base station

Demo planned at WiMAX Forum Showcase in Taipei, October 22 & 23

Hsinchu, Taiwan – October 8, 2007 – Alpha Networks Inc., a global leader in the networking OEM/ODM industry, today announced the first Taiwan-made WiMAX pico cell base station. Key components include the Intel IXP465 network processor, Institute for Information Industry (III) 802.16e MAC and two picoChip PC203 baseband DSP processors.

“We’re very proud to be the first Taiwanese company to achieve this product milestone and of our continuing leadership in the WiMAX arena,” said Douglas Hsaio, President of Alpha Networks. “Alpha Network’s pico cell base station is a boon to international OEMs and ODMs and their customers who want to expand their WiMAX product line and compete aggressively in the mobile broadband market.”

“Our WiMAX products like the pico cell base station offer OEMs and ODMs the design flexibility and integration support they seek, “ Hsaio continued. “As with our other network products, Alpha Networks’ WiMAX solution reflects our tradition of marrying engineering and design excellence with close attention to customer needs.”

Alpha Networks will demonstrate its WiMAX capabilities including the pico cell base station and other CPE products at the WiMAX Forum Showcase, Booth S2-3, October 22 and 23, in Taipei. In addition, during the Intel Developers Forum in Taipei on October 15 and 16, Intel will showcase Alpha Networks’ pico cell base station with Intel IXP465 network processor.

Alpha Networks’ WiMAX solution offers one-stop shopping to OEMs, system integrators, service providers and carriers who want to work with a single partner in the design and manufacture of a wide range of WiMAX devices. The resulting WiMAX products leverage broadband access to deliver diverse services to end-users including mobile connectivity, VoIP, IPTV, home care monitoring and IP security.

Alpha Network’s WiMAX product solution currently includes indoor and outdoor 16d and 16e standalone customer premises equipment (CPE) and client cards. The WiMAX CPE and device portfolio offers easy plug-and-play installation, sleek design and state-of-the-art features including advanced security and authentication protocols. Alpha Networks’ base stations offer service providers and carriers a cost-effective way to enhance indoor penetration, capacity and reliability.

About Alpha Networks

Alpha Networks, Inc., a global leader in the networking OEM/ODM industry, is a premier outsourcing partner of brand name networking companies, integrators, telecommunications firms and service providers from around the world. The company designs and manufactures high-quality, cost-effective networking solutions that reflect present and future customer needs. Its diverse portfolio of off-the-shelf and custom solutions leverage the full potential of current and next generation technologies, including: LAN/WAN/MAN, Broadband, VoIP, Wireless, Digital Home, and IP Camera. Headquartered in Taiwan’s Hsinchu Science-Based Industrial Park, Alpha Networks’ global presence includes over 6,000 employees in five R&D centers.

For more information about Alpha Networks, please visit http://www.alphanetworks.com.

Contacts:

Julie Pai, Associate Project Manager
Marketing Integration Planning Division
Tel: 886-3-5636666 Ext.6125
E-mail: julie_pai@alphanetworks.com