COLUMBIA, Maryland, January 30 /PRNewswire/ --

- Award of Infrastructure Products and Services Intended to Encourage nnovative Networks Based on Sound Business Principles

- Visit Tecore Networks at Mobile World Congress, Stand 8C78

Tecore Networks, a leading provider of multi-technology mobile networks for emerging operators and rapid deployments, announced that it is offering an award of infrastructure products and services from its extensive portfolio, worth up to US$1 million. The award is intended to encourage innovative mobile operators with solid business plans to advance their visions of serving unique market segments with proven communications technologies. Interested mobile operators can find further information and initiate their entry on the company's website, www.tecore.com. Tecore's senior management will showcase the company's mobile network solutions and discuss this award program at Mobile World Congress, Stand 8C78, Barcelona from February 11 to 14.

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"The technologies we offer are based on industry standards supporting over 2.6 billion mobile subscribers worldwide. As the growth of that subscriber base continues unabated, we have seen a rise in smaller, more nimble operators who cater to previously underserved markets," said Amit Malhotra, Vice President of Marketing, Tecore Networks. "These operators can include new licensees, rural and remote carriers, MVNOs and MVNEs, and a range of specialized or private networks. We believe these operators will fuel further adoption of mobile communications, and we invite them to apply for the chance to accelerate their market entry."

More About Tecore's Product Portfolio

Tecore offers a complete suite of standards-based mobile infrastructure, including core as well as radio access network elements, supported by state-of-the-art professional services. Built with the same standards-based voice and data technologies available to global carriers on an IP-based architecture, we have dramatically enhanced functionality while minimizing space requirements, installation time and cost of ownership. Specific platforms include:

-- Core network platform (bridging GSM, CDMA and IMS) -- Value-added features (such as the award-winning Over-the-Air Prepaid Roaming, Multi-Technology Roaming, and USSD Callback) -- Regulatory features (Lawful Intercept, Emergency Calling, Number Portability) -- Base station systems (macro, micro, pico) -- Market-specific solutions such as the MVNO Gateway, an integrated service platform for mobile virtual network operators and enablers. More About the Award Key milestones in the award program: -- January 30: application period commences -- February 11-14: Tecore executives will be available to discuss the program at Mobile World Congress, Barcelona, stand 8C78 -- February 21: application period closes -- March 1: announcement of finalists -- March 25: press conference to announce winner of the award.

In the search for a deserving operator, applications will be evaluated based on completeness of the response to the program application, benefits of the network to the market served, strength of the network design, soundness of the business plan including ongoing funding, and future plans to scale the network and business, among other factors. Interested mobile operators can find further information and initiate their entry on the company's website, www.tecore.com.

About Tecore

Founded in 1991, Tecore Networks is a leading provider of multi-technology mobile networks for emerging operators and rapid deployments. Built with the same standards-based voice and data technologies available to global carriers on an IP-based architecture, we have dramatically enhanced functionality while minimizing space requirements, installation time and cost of ownership. We also offer integrated value-added features to enable our customers to increase ARPU and retention. Our solutions include core as well as radio access network infrastructure, supported by state-of-the-art professional services. Tecore is ISO 9001:2000 certified, and is a three-time winner of the Global Mobile (3GSM) Award. For more information, visit www.tecore.com.

Media / Press Contact: Amit Malhotra +1-410-872-6303 media@tecore.com

Web site: http://www.tecore.com

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