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AXXCELERA ANNOUNCES WiMAX FORUM MEMBERSHIP

Axxcelera joins WiMAX Forum as Principal Member SANTA BARBARA, Calif., January 14, 2004 - Axxcelera Broadband Wireless, a Moseley Company and recognized global leader providing broadband wireless communications products and technologies, announced its membership in the WiMAX Forum. "We are pleased to join the WiMAX Forum," said Jamal Hamdani, President and CEO of Axxcelera Broadband Wireless. "We view the development of the 802.16 standard and the formation of the WiMAX Forum as a positive step for the broadband wireless industry. We look forward to working closely with WiMAX." Axxcelera has the largest installed base of true broadband wireless products providing in excess of 25 Mbps of throughput in the world today. Axxcelera's next generation point-to-multipoint product is based upon the 802.16 standard, providing non-line-of-sight (NLOS) capability and bringing the value of OFDM technology to the market place. "We are delighted Axxcelera Broadband Wireless is joining the WiMAX Forum and investing their confidence in the future of 802.16," said WiMAX Forum President Margaret LaBrecque. "The WiMAX Forum drives innovation and growth of broadband wireless access, and members like Axxcelera Broadband Wireless with proven product expertise help boost momentum as we work toward our most significant milestone ever: certification testing for interoperability of WiMAX-Certified™ products in 2004." Axxcelera will be exhibiting their complete product family of point-to-multipoint and point-to-point broadband radio products at the WCA 10th Annual Technical Symposium and Business expo, January 21-23, 2003, at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, Calif. - Booth #308 About Axxcelera Axxcelera Broadband Wireless is a data networking company that develops technology for the deployment of broadband wireless communications. Axxcelera's fixed broadband wireless platforms bridge the last mile, replacing the local loop for corporate branch office and small business subscribers. Utilizing innovative packet-on-demand technology, these systems provide the capability for voice, real-time video conferencing, Web surfing, and transmission of full streaming video and data files simultaneously over a single connection. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, Calif., Axxcelera is a wholly owned subsidiary of Moseley, a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of electronic communications equipment for diversified global telecommunication and broadcast industries. About WiMAX Forum The WiMAX Forum is an industry-led, non-profit corporation formed to help promote and certify the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products using the IEEE 802.16 and ETSI HiperMAN wireless MAN specifications. The forum's goal is to accelerate the introduction of these devices into the marketplace. WiMAX-Certified™ products will be fully interoperable and support Metropolitan Broadband Fixed and Portable Applications. For more information about the WiMAX Forum and its activities, please visit www.WiMAXForum.org. "WiMAX-Certified" is a registered trademark of the WiMAX Forum. For more information please contact: Jerry Kollmann (480) 820-9270 jkollmann@axxcelera.com