NOMOTECH Selects Redline's Products For WiMAX Network In France And Africa

TORONTO, June 17 /PRNewswire/ --

- Company to Deploy WiMAX Forum Certified(R) RedMAX(R) Products in 1000 Rural & Urban Areas to Meet the Demand for Broadband Services

Redline Communications Group Inc. ("Redline") (TSX and AIM: RDL), a leading provider of WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructure products, today announced that NOMOTECH, the largest alternative telecommunications network provider in France, has selected its WiMAX Forum Certified(R) RedMAX(R) products for its US$5 million broadband wireless network expansion.

NOMOTECH will deploy Redline's RedMAX products to establish a WiMAX network that will cover more than 1000 regions and municipalities in Brittany and Pyrenees, and will deliver broadband wireless services to businesses and residents throughout the area. NOMOTECH plans to expand its network to reach capacity to serve millions of users with broadband access capabilities. NOMOTECH's West Telecom & Idyle Telecom business units will manage subscriptions and deliver services to the end-users. NOMOTECH began the initial phase of its WiMAX network in May 2008 in North Brittany and Pyrenees regions, and will expand to cover Brittany in 2009 and 2010.

"NOMOTECH has been a leader in introducing new technologies that have expanded the reach, performance and service offerings of telecommunications networks throughout Europe and parts of Africa," said Bruno Weinreich, CEO, NOMOTECH. "Our customers have come to expect the highest quality broadband services from NOMOTECH. With the addition of Redline's RedMAX products to our offerings, we are confident we can bring true broadband services to more areas than ever before and surpass our customers' expectations for high quality, reliable service."

NOMOTECH is actively involved in France's nationwide efforts to bring digital services to more regions across the country, and has helped carriers across Europe and Africa to expand their networks with wireless technologies. The easy-to-install RedMAX technology will enable NOMOTECH to accelerate its network deployment plans and provide higher levels of services compared to what other wireless technologies can offer. "NOMOTECH is recognized as a pioneer in wireless networking, with proven success in planning, deploying and operating advanced communications networks," said Kevin Suitor, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development, Redline Communications Inc. "Redline's proven RedMAX family, with its reliable high-speed connections and ability to support thousands of users per base station, ensures that NOMOTECH can quickly deliver the most advanced broadband services to in these key French territories."

Redline's RedMAX(TM) Family

Redline's RedMAX(TM) family of WiMAX solutions includes the world's first complete system to receive the WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) mark for conformance to the WiMAX standards for performance and interoperability. Redline's carrier-class RedMAX(TM) Base Station (AN-100U) supports voice, video, and prioritized data traffic, enabling long-range, high-capacity wireless broadband networks. Redline's WiMAX products also include the RedMAX(TM) Indoor Subscriber Unit (SU-I) and Outdoor Subscriber Unit (SU-O) designed for enterprise and residential services. The RedMAX(TM) Management Suite enables operators to monitor and control the network, ensuring high service availability. Redline is maintaining its WiMAX leadership with the expansion of its RedMAX(TM) family to include products for additional frequency bands, applications and standards.

RedMAX 4C(TM) Mobile WiMAX

The RedMAX 4C(TM), which is based on the WiMAX industry's 802.16e-2005 standards for mobile WiMAX, supports a wide range of fixed, portable and mobile wireless services including support Voice and Video over IP, broadband Internet access used to support highly valued education, medical, transportation and municipal applications, VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) and other advanced communications services. The RedMAX 4C(TM) Mobile WiMAX platform is designed to enable operators to maximize the reach and customer density required for a profitable carrier business model. The RedMAX 4C(TM) includes a modular, standardized (micro)TCA (micro Telecommunications Computing Architecture) chassis base station that is small, lightweight and easy to deploy. RedMAX 4C(TM) will also include a suite of indoor and outdoor fixed and portable end-user devices including laptops, mobile handsets and PDAs. Redline's new WiMAX offering is also designed to facilitate the integration of its existing RedMAX(TM) products with its RedMAX 4C(TM) technologies, providing operators a path to true mobility.

About NOMOTECH

NOMOTECH, established in 2003, is a leader in the delivering telecommunications technologies for the French Internet communications market and has played an active role in bringing broadband services to rural and suburban regions. NOMOTECH is known as the originator of the largest 'Hotzone' in Europe, with its innovative WiFiMAXsolution. NOMOTECH also offers radio engineering, the design of the network design, deployment, operation, and maintenance of carrier broadband networks. In addition, NOMOTECH delivers telecommunications services to individuals and companies via its West Telecom and Idyle Telecom ISP operations. NOMOTECH also expands its networks over several regions of North and Central Africa, where it focuses on Oil extraction, Mining and Corporate markets.

About Redline Communications

Redline Communications (http://www.redlinecommunications.com) is the leading provider of fixed and mobile standards-based wireless broadband solutions. Redline's RedMAX(TM) WiMAX Forum Certified(TM) system, RedMAX 4C Mobile WiMAX(TM) products, and its award-winning RedCONNEX(TM) and RedACCESS(TM) families of broadband wireless infrastructure products enable service providers and other network operators to cost-effectively deliver high-bandwidth services, including voice, video and data communications. Redline is committed to maintaining its wireless industry leadership with the continued development of WiMAX and other advanced wireless broadband products. With more than 100,000 installations in 85 countries, and a global network of over 170 partners, Redline's experience and expertise helps service providers, enterprises and government organizations roll out wireless broadband networks to support advanced communications.

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For further information: Redline Communications, Carolyn Anderson, canderson@redlinecommunications.com, cbani@redlinecommunications.com, Tel: +1-905-479-8344; Equicom Group, Craig Armitage/Vanessa Beresford, carmitage@equicomgroup.com/vberesford@equicomgroup.com, Tel: +1-416-815-0700; Canaccord Adams, Neil Johnson/Andrew Chubb, Tel: +44(0)20-7050- 6500; Nomotech Group, Nicolas Leconte, Tel : +33(0)610-87-48-10, nleconte@nomotech.com

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