RADWIN Broadband Wireless Solutions Were Deployed to Swiftly Address On-Site Communication Needs During the Rescue of Trapped Chilean Miners

RADWIN Broadband Wireless Solutions Were Deployed to Swiftly Address On-Site Communication Needs During the Rescue of Trapped Chilean Miners

TEL-AVIV, Israel, February 14, 2011/PRNewswire/ --     RADWIN (http://www.radwin.com), the global provider of Backhaul and
Broadband Wireless Solutions, today announced that its wireless broadband
solutions were used to swiftly establish on-site communications to assist
Chilean rescue and media teams during the world captivating and heroic rescue
of 33 Codelco miners, trapped in a San Jose copper mine in August 2010.

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    RADWIN's Broadband Wireless Solutions were used to ensure reliable, real
time voice, video and data communications between all parties involved in the
rescue. RADWIN's solution was donated by RADWIN and its partner Transworld,
following a request from CODELCO, one of the leading mining companies in
Chile.

    "When CODELCO, turned to us for help in creating a communications link
for the rescue operation we knew we had to have something up and running
within a day. We knew that RADWIN's solutions were the right choice for this
task," said Alejandro Melipillan A., Wireless and Video Surveillance Product
Manager at Transworld. "Thanks to RADWIN's solutions it was possible to
swiftly communicate and coordinate in real time between all parties dealing
with this crisis including rescue forces, hospitals, doctors, the media and
more."

    A Codelco representative confirmed that they were committed to ensuring
the safety of their miners and that they saw Transworld as a natural partners
to handle the intensive communications needs for the rescue mission through
the use of RADWIN broadband wireless solutions.

    Roni Weinberg, RADWIN's Executive VP & COO, said: "First and foremost we
are very happy that the miners were rescued, and are honored to have played a
role in such a momentous rescue mission. RADWIN's solutions have been used
many times to rapidly establish reliable, multi-service communications, in
the most challenging outdoor conditions where traditional communications
infrastructure is lacking. During emergency or routine situations, our
customers quickly discover that RADWIN's broadband wireless products are the
ideal for their communication needs."

    About RADWIN

    RADWIN provides sub-6GHz wireless broadband systems that empower carriers
and service providers to connect subscribers everywhere. Whether voice, data,
or video streaming, the company provides wireless broadband solutions of
unrivaled performance, capacity, range, and quality at the most competitive
prices. Established in 1997, RADWIN has installations in over 120 countries
around the world.

    http://www.radwin.com

   
    Media Contact
    Amanda Azran
    Marketing Director
    RADWIN
    T: +972(3)766-2904
    pr@radwin.com
   
    Sales Contact
    Sam Meltzer Commercial Manager
    RADWIN
    T: +972-3-766-2917
    sales@radwin.com

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Source: Radwin Ltd

Media Contact: Amanda Azran, Marketing Director, RADWIN, T: +972(3)766-2904,  pr@radwin.com; Sales Contact, Sam Meltzer Commercial Manager, RADWIN, T: +972-3-766-2917, sales@radwin.com