Ceragon Continues to Deploy LTE Backhaul Network for Major APAC Mobile Operator

PARAMUS, New Jersey, July 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Ceragon Networks Ltd., (NASDAQ: CRNT), the #1 wireless backhaul specialist, today announced that a large Asia Pacific (APAC) mobile operator is deploying Ceragon's solutions as part of its LTE network upgrade.  Adding to its large existing install base, these new orders, valued at over $3.5 million, will enable the operator to expand both network capacity and availability thereby providing the necessary infrastructure to support current and future data traffic needs.  Ceragon is also supplying a range of professional turnkey services including planning, network design and project management to ensure fast time to market for the operator and fast time to service for its customers.

According to an Ernst & Young report on Mobile Broadband Readiness, APAC is experiencing exponential growth of data volumes largely due to the popularity of smartphones and tablets, and by 2016 the region is expected to account for one-third of the total global mobile data traffic.  This surge in data traffic is placing enormous pressure on the already limited network capacity and operators are increasingly rolling out 4G/LTE networks as one of their strategies to relieve network strain.

"Ceragon's microwave backhaul solutions offer operators in the APAC region a quantum leap in capacity for their 3G and 4G network rollouts without sacrificing profitability," said Ira Palti, Ceragon Network's President and CEO. "Our solutions are easy to install, highly reliable, and ensure high service availability. This translates to a faster ROI for operators especially when supported by the knowledge and understanding of our locally-based professional services teams."

About Ceragon Networks Ltd.

Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the #1 wireless backhaul specialist.  We provide innovative, flexible and cost-effective wireless backhaul and fronthaul solutions that enable mobile operators and other wired/wireless service providers to deliver 2G/3G, 4G/LTE and other broadband services to their subscribers.  Ceragon's high-capacity solutions use microwave technology to transfer voice and data traffic while maximizing bandwidth efficiency to deliver more capacity over longer distances under any deployment scenario. Based on our extensive global experience, Ceragon delivers turnkey solutions that support service provider profitability at every stage of the network lifecycle enabling faster time to revenue, cost-effective operation and simple migration to all-IP networks.  As the demand for data pushes the need for ever-increasing capacity, Ceragon is committed to serve the market with unmatched technology and innovation, ensuring effective solutions for the evolving needs of the marketplace. Our solutions are deployed by more than 430 service providers in over 130 countries.

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