Harris support Umniah's 3G network backbone

March 15, 2005

Harris Corporation, a supplier of wireless equipment and services, has been selected by Umniah Mobile Company in Jordan to supply and install Harris' network backbone and cellular backhaul services. Umniah will use Harris' TRuepoint next-generation microwave digital radio to provide the flexibility to grow its customer network while supporting its 3G deployment.

The Umniah network will be the largest TRuepoint network in the Middle East and North Africa. The operator was awarded its GSM license by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission in August of 2004 and plans to target Jordan's sizable youth sector. Umniah predicts mobile penetration will grow from 20 percent to between 45 and 50 percent within seven years.

"The existing players are well established in 2G, and we are working with Harris to deploy 3G voice and data services to meet increasing market demand and create a significant technological edge for our services," said Michael Dagher, CEO of Umniah.

"We are very proud to provide Umniah with a state-of-the-art network for a growing market," said Guy Campbell, president of Harris Microwave Communications Division. "We will work closely with Umniah during its critical launch period and throughout the operation to provide the necessary field support."