Digicel Selects ECI Telecom's Optical and Ethernet Solution for WiMAX Network

  
    
  
  
    
      ECI Telecom Ltd. (NASDAQ: ECIL), a global provider of access and 
      transport networking infrastructure equipment, today announced that 
      Digicel, the fastest-growing telecommunications operator in the 
      Caribbean, has chosen ECI’s optical and 
      Ethernet solution to expand its broadband services enabled by WiMAX 
      technology. Digicel is the first GSM mobile provider in the Caribbean to 
      offer broadband wireless services via WiMAX to business and residential 
      subscribers.
    
    
      This win demonstrates ECI's growing momentum in the converged optical 
      and Ethernet market. Digicel deployed ECI’s XDM® 
      Multi-Service Transport Platform (MSTP). Digicel’s 
      next generation network will offer cost-effective fixed and mobile voice 
      and data communications solutions to corporate customers, including 
      VoIP. In the Caribbean, and more specifically in Jamaica, previous 
      broadband offerings relied on fixed lines limiting services offered to 
      subscribers. Most recently, Digicel purchased new XDM nodes to increase 
      bandwidth to support the growing broadband wireless backhaul traffic 
      islandwide into Kingston.
    
    
      Digicel selected the XDM because of its efficient multi-degree 
      flexibility that enables several network layers on one platform 
      including WDM, Ethernet and SONET. In addition, the XDM’s 
      All-Range™ WDM optics support a full range of 
      distances from metro access to regional and long haul, providing Digicel 
      with easy and cost effective options for network expansion in new 
      regions to support new subscribers and services, while maintaining 
      reliability.
    
    
      “As the largest GSM service provider in the 
      Caribbean region, we are constantly looking for innovative ways to 
      provide our customers with new and advanced services as part of our 
      growing portfolio of innovative products,” 
      said Richard Brown, Head of Network Development and Rollout of Digicel 
      Jamaica. “Out of all the companies we 
      evaluated, ECI had the most robust and innovative solution that met our 
      needs for deploying the backhaul required islandwide for the new WiMAX 
      network. Moreover, we have previously worked with ECI and were pleased 
      with our past experiences with them."
    
    
      “We are excited to support Digicel in the 
      growth of their WiMax network. This contract truly demonstrates the 
      benefits of our converged optical, Ethernet and SONET solution to 
      maximize service potential and manage new expansions for a growing 
      network like Digicel’s,” 
      said Emanuel Nachum, ECI Telecom’s Vice 
      President, Americas Marketing. “Digicel 
      recognized the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of our offerings to 
      meet their various demands for new services in any network environment.”
    
    
      About Digicel
    
    
      Since its launch in 2001, Digicel has become the fastest-growing 
      wireless telecommunications operator in the Caribbean. After six years, 
      Digicel is renowned for competitive rates, unbeatable coverage, superior 
      customer care, a wide variety of products and services, and 
      state-of-the-art handsets. It is the largest GSM operator in the region.
    
    
      By offering innovative wireless services and community support, Digicel 
      has become a leading brand in the Caribbean and has placed the region at 
      the cutting-edge of wireless communications.
    
    
      Digicel is incorporated in Bermuda and has operations in twenty two 
      markets including Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, 
      Bonaire, Curaçao, The Cayman Islands, 
      Dominica, El Salvador, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, 
      Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & 
      the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago and Turks & Caicos. Digicel also has a 
      license in Guatemala and coverage in St. Martin and St. Barths.
    
    
      The company is the lead sponsor of Caribbean sports teams including the 
      West Indies Cricket Team, Special Olympics teams across the Caribbean 
      and is title sponsor of the Digicel Caribbean Football Union Cup, which 
      involves over 30 Caribbean countries and is an important qualifier 
      towards the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
    
    
      Visit www.digicelgroup.com for 
      more information on Digicel.
    
    
      About ECI Telecom
    
    
      ECI Telecom delivers innovative communications platforms to carriers and 
      service providers worldwide. ECI provides efficient platforms and 
      solutions that enable customers to rapidly deploy cost-effective, 
      revenue-generating services.
    
    
      Founded in 1961, Israel-based ECI has consistently delivered 
      customer-focused networking solutions to the world’s 
      largest carriers. The Company is also a market leader in many emerging 
      markets. ECI provides scalable broadband access, transport and data 
      networking infrastructure that provides the foundation for the 
      communications of tomorrow, including next-generation voice, IPTV, 
      mobility and other business solutions. For more information, please 
      visit www.ecitele.com.
    
    
      Certain statements contained in this release may contain forward-looking 
      information with respect to plans, projections or future performance of 
      the Company. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve certain 
      risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, product and 
      market acceptance risks, the impact of competitive pricing, product 
      development, commercialization and technological difficulties and other 
      risks detailed in the Company’s filings with 
      the Securities and Exchange Commission.