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6 Nov 2007 16:31

Redline Communications Group Inc.06 November 2007 Immediate Release 6 November 2007 Contact information:Redline Communications Equicom GroupCarolyn Anderson/Paree Katharos Craig Armitage / Vanessa Beresfordcanderson@redlinecommunications.com carmitage@equicomgroup.com // vberesford@equicomgroup.compkatharos@redlinecommunications.com +1 416 815 0700Tel: + 1 905 479 8344Buchanan Communications Canaccord AdamsJeremy Garcia / James Strong Chris Bowman / Andrew ChubbTel: +44 (0)20 7466 5000 Tel: +44 (0)20 7050 6500 Redline Communications inc Personal expands its Hipuu! WiMAX network with Redline's RedMAX systems -- Redline's products deliver high capacity and rapid return on investment, enabling Personal to accelerate the expansion of its commercial WiMAX services -- TORONTO and PARAGUAY- November 6, 2007 - Redline Communications Inc., (TSX:RDLand AIM:RDL) a leading provider of standards-based WiMAX and broadband wirelessinfrastructure products, today announced that Personal, a leading Paraguayanmobile and WiMAX carrier and subsidiary of Telecom Argentina, will initiate itsaggressive network expansion following the successful first phase of its Hipuu!WiMAX service network rollout. Personal will install additional RedMAX productsto expand its network to reach 10,000 subscribers in 2007. Redline's WiMAX Forum CertifiedTM products were selected for the Hipuu! networkexpansion following Personal's comprehensive competitive review process. Theexpansion of the network in Asuncion and Great Asuncion will result in one ofthe world's largest and highest-density WiMAX Forum CertifiedTM networks todate. "Redline has proven its ability to deliver on the capacity, scalability andperformance required to meet our aggressive expansion plans and deliver the mostreliable broadband services available," said Mr. Marcelo Prudencio, GeneralManager, Personal. "In addition, Redline's commitment to interoperability hasmade it a clear leader in the WiMAX industry and provides the assurance that wewill be able to continue to introduce new services and devices as they areavailable." In the first phase of its Hipuu! WiMAX network installation, Personalestablished a significant industry benchmark, with the deployment ofhighest-capacity WiMAX Forum Certified base station, which currently supportsmore than 250 users per sector controller. This high-density network was enabledby the ease of installation of the RedMAX products, as well as the networkmanageability and provisioning supported by the Redline Management Suite. "Personal has demonstrated a focused and strategic vision for the expansion ofits WiMAX network with its criteria for professionally certified andinteroperable solutions," said Kevin Suitor, Vice President, Marketing andBusiness Development, Redline Communications Inc. "To ensure carriers' long termsuccess with their WiMAX networks, Redline has included our RedMAX products inour Redline Ecosystem Verification ('REV') program, which augments existingindustry certification to verify interoperability of Redline's WiMAX productswith equipment, applications, systems and other broadband wireless solutions." -more-2/...The second phase of the Personal WiMAX network is being deployed by acollaborative team that includes Personal, Brightstar, a Redline Value AddedDistributor and world leading wireless distribution and supply chain solutionsprovider, Softnet Logicalis, Redline's Silver Certified Partner, to integratethe RedMAX products into the existing Cisco network. The Redline Ecosystem Verification ('REV') ProgramThe REV program verifies connectivity and performance between Redline's RedMAXand RedMAX 4C Mobile WiMAX products and other WiMAX devices, enabling carriersto accelerate the deployment of interoperable networks. The program alsoincludes Redline's RedCONNEX family, which is used by carriers around the worldto support high-bandwidth voice, video and data services. Several WiMAXequipment companies including base station, customer premise equipment and chipmanufacturers, as well as WiMAX peripherals vendors, are now taking part in theREV program. Redline's RedMAXTM FamilyRedline's RedMAX family of WiMAX solutions includes the world's first completesystem to receive the WiMAX Forum CertifiedTM mark for conformance to the WiMAXstandards for performance and interoperability. Redline's carrier-class RedMAXBase Station (AN-100U) supports voice, video, and prioritized data traffic,enabling long-range, high-capacity wireless broadband networks. Redline's WiMAXproducts also include the RedMAX Indoor Subscriber Unit (SU-I) and OutdoorSubscriber Unit (SU-O) designed for enterprise and residential services. TheRedMAX Management Suite enables operators to monitor and control the network,ensuring high service availability. Redline is maintaining its WiMAX leadershipwith the expansion of its RedMAX family to include products for additionalfrequency bands, applications and standards. RedMAX 4C Mobile WiMAX PlatformThe RedMAX 4C is the latest addition to Redline's family of WiMAX products.Operating in the 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz spectrum bands, RedMAX 4C is designed toconform to the requirements for 802.16e Certification Wave 2, which is the WiMAXForum's official certification program for Mobile WiMAX. Supporting a highconcentration of subscribers, it enables operators to realize a rapid return ontheir WiMAX investment. The RedMAX 4C includes a modular, standardized (micro)TCA (micro Telecommunications Computing Architecture) chassis base station thatis small, lightweight and easy to deploy, and a suite of indoor and outdoorfixed and portable end-user devices including laptops, mobile handsets and PDAs.About PersonalEstablished in June of 1998, and operated by Nucleo S.A, PERSONAL offers mobiletelephony services throughout Paraguay. Nucleo S.A., is made up of 32.5% by ABCCommunications (Paraguayan group) (32.5%) with the remaining 67.5% comprised ofTelecom Personal, Telecom group (W of Argentina - Investments), and TIM (TelecomItaly Mobile) of Telecom Italy. For more information, visit www.personal.com.py. About Redline CommunicationsRedline Communications (www.redlinecommunications.com) is the leading providerof standards-based wireless broadband solutions. Redline's RedMAX(TM)WiMAX ForumCertified(TM)systems and award-winning RedCONNEX(TM)family of broadband wirelessinfrastructure products enable service providers and other network operators tocost-effectively deliver high-bandwidth services including voice, video and datacommunications. Redline is committed to maintaining its wireless industryleadership with the continued development of WiMAX and other advanced wirelessbroadband products. With more than 50,000 installations in 80 countries, and aglobal network of over 100 partners, Redline's experience and expertise helpsservice providers, enterprises and government organizations roll out wirelessbroadband networks to support advanced communications. 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