Comba Telecom's Wireless Equipment Deployed in Latin America LTE Trials

LTE Base Station Antennas selected by major LatAm Mobile Operator for Testing in Metropolitan Area

HONG KONG, Dec. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited ("Comba" or "the Group", HKEx stock code: 2342), a leading wireless enhancement solutions provider announced that its LTE base station antennas have been deployed by a major operator in Latin America for LTE field trials in the region that are currently underway.

Comba's antennas are being tested in the eNodeB as part of an entire LTE system, with components including core equipment, base stations and accessories supplied by major international LTE equipment suppliers. 

Featuring remote electrical tilt for better testing conditions and improved network optimization, the Comba antenna models deployed are designed specifically for LTE bands. Further facilitating the testing procedures and future deployments is the antenna's optimal form factor to minimize tower load and ease of installation, therefore enabling operators to easily deploy the Comba antenna in both trial conditions and network rollout situations.

Mr. Patrik Westfalk, General Manager of Comba's Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) operations said, "We are honored to be selected by the operator as the sole antenna supplier for this LTE network trial in Latin America.  Aside from the technical strength and performance of our LTE product, our strong relationship, track record, and local support capabilities were key factors in our selection by the operator."

Mr. Westfalk further added, "Comba is fully committed to the CALA market and the development of the LTE in the region. We are working closely with the operator and the other participants in the trial to contribute to its success.  In the long term, we will continue to partner with the operators and core equipment vendors to help drive the development of LTE technologies in the region."

About Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited

As one of the leading wireless solution providers in the world, Comba is primarily engaged in the R&D and manufacturing of wireless enhancement products including repeaters, base station subsystems & antennas, and wireless transmission & access systems. The Group also provides complete turnkey solutions and services to its global customers. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Comba's global operations include manufacturing platform in mainland China, R&D centers in mainland China and the US, with over 40 offices worldwide. In May 2010, Comba had secured winning places in five categories, namely, "Best Mid-Cap" (the first runner up), "Best Managed Company", "Best Investor Relations", "Best Corporate Governance" and "Most Committed to a Strong Dividend Policy", among top companies in China. It was included into the Hang Seng Composite Index Series (under the Information Technology category) in March 2010. In September 2010, Comba was named "Asia's 200 Best Under A Billion" by Forbes. For further information, please visit: www.comba-telecom.com

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