Intercellular Selects Harris for Nigeria Network Expansion

Intercellular Selects Harris for Nigeria Network Expansion

- Nigeria's Leading Private Telecommunications Operator Extends Wireless Network with Harris Microwave Radio Links -

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a leading global supplier of wireless equipment and services, has been selected by Intercellular Nigeria Ltd., one of the leading private telecommunications operators in Nigeria, to provide microwave radio links for a multi-million dollar network expansion.

The Harris line of radio systems will enable the rapid deployment of voice, video, and data services in new areas across Nigeria and the West African region, further expanding Intercellular's customer base.

Harris' family of digital PDH microwave radios are designed for rapid and easy deployment. Open network management protocols ensure seamless integration with the network and easy scalability.

"Harris has been important in helping Intercellular achieve our vision of a wireless Nigeria," said Bashir Ahmed el-Rufai, president and CEO of Intercellular Nigeria. "As we expand our network to service more customers, Harris' commitment to innovation, quality and service will play a key role."

"Working with Intercellular, we have created a highly scalable, easily upgradeable and cost-effective solution to meet the needs of one of Africa's fastest growing telecommunications markets," remarked Joseph Joseph, Harris Microwave Communications Division's regional director for Middle East and Africa. "Our investment in local personnel and our strong relationships with local subcontractors mean we can continue to provide the best support for our African customers, however fast the market grows."

Harris recently launched its newest radio solution, TRuepoint microwave radio which provides a universal platform for all of today's mobile access and transport applications, and a simplified path for network evolution.

About Intercellular Nigeria

Intercellular Nigeria Ltd. is a 100 percent private sector-owned competitive telecommunications provider. It commenced operation in 1998 as the first indigenous wireless communications provider in Nigeria. Intercellular has licenses to operate VSAT gateways and to provide cellular telephone and terrestrial wireless data and Internet services. Additional information about Intercellular Nigeria is available at http://www.intercellular.com/.

About Harris

Harris Microwave Communications Division, one of four divisions within Harris Corporation, is the largest supplier of microwave systems in North America and a leading supplier worldwide. Harris Corporation is an international communications technology company focused on providing assured communications(TM) products, systems and services for government and commercial customers. The company's operating divisions serve markets for government communications, tactical radio, broadcast, and microwave systems. Harris provides systems and service to customers in more than 150 countries. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/.


Source: Harris Corporation

CONTACT: Tom Cheesewright of Noiseworks, tomc@noiseworks.com,
+44-1628-628080, for Harris Corporation; Michelle Pampin of Harris MCD,
michelle.pampin@harris.com, +1-415-307-1015; Lawrence Akanbi Ogunleye of
Intercellular Nigeria, larryogu@yahoo.com, +234-1-470-1946

Web site: http://www.harris.com/
http://www.intercellular.com/


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