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Leap Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009

* Adjusted OIBDA Increases 43 Percent Over Prior Year Quarter
* Adds Record 1.1 Million Net New Customers in 2009
* Note: A webcast of Leap’s conference call and accompanying presentation slides will be available at 5:00 p.m. EST today at http://investor.leapwireless.com.

SAN DIEGO, Feb 25, 2010 — Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEAP), a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless communications services, today reported financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. Service revenues for the fourth quarter increased 19.3 percent over the prior year quarter to $547.0 million. The Company reported adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization (OIBDA) of $129.5 million for the fourth quarter, up $38.6 million over the comparable period of the prior year, and fourth quarter 2009 operating income of $4.5 million, compared to $3.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2008. Adjusted OIBDA for more

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Clearwire Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results

Key 2009 Highlights

Key 2009 Highlights

* CLEAR 4G in 27 Markets Across the U.S. Covering 34 Million People, including: Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Seattle and Honolulu
* Total Fourth Quarter Subscribers of 688,000 including 642,000 Retail Subscribers and 46,000 Wholesale Subscribers from Comcast, Sprint, and Time Warner Cable
* Largest Net Add Quarter in Company’s History; Fourth Quarter 2009 Retail Subscriber Growth of 87,000 Outpaced First Three Quarters Combined
* Total Subscribers in 4G Markets More than Doubled Sequentially to 438,000 at End of Fourth Quarter
* 2009 Revenue Increases 19 percent to $274.5 Million compared with Pro Forma 2008
* Raised $4.3 Billion, including $1.6 Billion of Additional Financial Support from Strategic Investors, and Refinancing of Debt which Extended Maturity to Late 2015

Additional Highlights

* Serves as 4G “Network of Networks” Through Wholesale Launches of 4G Service by Comcast, Sprint, more

Aaron Eskridge, Director of Channel Sales of Enhance Technology Recognized as a 2010 Channel Chief by Everything Channel’s CRN

Santa Fe Springs, Calif., Feb. 25, 2010 – Enhance Technology today announced that Aaron Eskridge has been named a 2010 Channel Chief by the Everything Channel’s CRN. Channel Chiefs are leaders in creating effective channel programs for solution providers.  They consistently defend, promote and execute effective channel partner programs and strategies. 

 

Aaron Eskridge has been working for Enhance Technology since 1998 and is a committed employee that has earned respect among the VARs and Distributors that he supports making him a key player in the channel. In 2009, the world experienced the worst economic downturn of our generation. During that year, Aaron successfully negotiated distribution contracts and franchise agreement with Bell Micro products, Condre Storage, Ingram Micro distribution channel as well as creating a web presence with global Bell Microproducts locations. It is through his hard work, determination and devotion to building the reseller and more

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AdMob January 2010 Metrics Report Examines Consumer Usage of Android, iPhone and webOS Applications

Smartphone Users Are Actively Engaged with Applications and Interested in Mobile Internet Devices

SAN MATEO, Calif. — AdMob, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing mobile advertising networks, features the results of a survey of consumer usage and attitudes across the Android, iPhone and webOS application platforms in its January 2010 AdMob Mobile Metrics Report.

The survey found that consumers on the Android and iPhone platforms continue to be actively engaged with applications. Consumers who use iPhone and Android devices showed remarkably similar activity levels – downloading approximately the same total number of applications and spending approximately the same amount of time using them. However, iPhone users continue to download more paid applications, with 50 percent of users purchasing at least one paid application a month compared to 21 percent of Android users. The survey also included consumers on webOS devices and found that while they were more

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T-Mobile USA Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results

BELLEVUE, Wash. — T-Mobile USA, Inc. (“T-Mobile USA”) today reported fourth quarter of 2009 results. In the fourth quarter of 2009, T-Mobile USA reported 371,000 net customer additions compared to net customer losses of 77,000 in the third quarter of 2009. In addition, 3G-capable converged device users and 3G network coverage increased significantly during the year. OIBDA of $1.38 billion in the fourth quarter of 2009 was lower compared to the prior quarter and the fourth quarter of 2008, a decline due primarily to higher customer acquisition and advertising costs.

“T-Mobile USA delivered on two significant objectives in 2009. The first was to achieve national scale with a high-quality 3G network offering. This was realized in the fourth quarter of 2009 with more than 200 million people now covered across the country. The second was to launch our first HSPA+ market. The successful launch of T-Mobile HSPA+ in Philadelphia more

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DASH COMMITMENT TO DENVER COMMUNITY SEEN AS A KEY TO CONTINUED SUCCESS, AND IS A PRIORITY FOR 2010

Employees and Executives Remain Steadfast in Commitment to Volunteerism

Dash Carrier Services, a Denver-based provider of emergency services and voice solutions, reported that its employees invested more than 20 hours each in 2009 volunteering at community outreach organizations in the Denver area, such as the Denver Rescue Mission, Outdoor Colorado, the Weld County Food Bank, the Ronald McDonald House, the Max Fund, and United Way Denver.

Also, for 2010, the Company has raised the bar for its philanthropic efforts with a public service target of twenty-five hours per employee.

Dash CEO, Justin Nelson, stated that, “As a longtime member of the Denver community, Dash is dedicated to supporting the organizations that deliver aid to individuals and families in need.” “The positive attitude and commitment possessed by our entire team is a reflection of the Denver spirit – both in business and personality. We strongly believe more

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First “Smart City” White Spaces Network Trial Delivers Safer, Greener Connected Community to North Carolina

TV Band Service LLC, Spectrum Bridge Inc., the City of Wilmington and County of New Hanover Show How TV White Spaces Can Improve Services, Security, and Environmental Monitoring

WILMINGTON/NEW HANOVER COUNTY, N.C. – February 24, 2010 – TV Band Service (TVBS) LLC, in partnership with Spectrum Bridge Inc, announced today that the City of Wilmington and County of New Hanover, N.C. have launched the nation’s first “Smart City” wireless network trial utilizing TV white spaces spectrum. TV white spaces are the unused TV broadcast channels made available by the recent transition from analog to digital TV. The Wilmington/New Hanover County area was selected for this trial network because it was the first major TV market in the nation, as selected by the FCC, to convert from analog to DTV broadcasting. In what local officials have described as a “model for public-private partnerships”, the network will help government more

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Telmar Network Technology Selected as Multi-vendor Spare Parts Management and Repair Provider by Telefonica O2 Ireland

Telmar Network Technology to provide managed services to Telefonica O2 Ireland including multi-vendor spare parts management, repair, warehousing, and vendor warranty management

Eindhoven, The Netherlands, February 24, 2010 - Telmar Network Technology announced it has been awarded a multi-vendor spare parts management and repair contract by Telefónica O2 Ireland, which is part of the Telefónica group.

The managed services contract with Telmar covers multiple service level agreements including in-country warehousing, logistics services and on-site delivery of network replacement units. Telmar will also provide multi-vendor hardware repair, 24/7 call desk support, end-to-end vendor warranty management services and rollout and de-installation equipment asset management services to Telefónica O2 Ireland.

“After providing our high-quality managed services to Telefónica O2 Germany, we are very pleased that Telefónica O2 Ireland has chosen Telmar as their preferred provider of spare parts management, multi-vendor repair and other managed more

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Sunrise Telecom Expands STT 40G Test Capabilities with 43G DPSK Modulation

The industry’s most portable 40G/43G test solution — now with DPSK modulation for long haul networks

SAN JOSE, Calif., February 23, 2010 — Sunrise Telecom Incorporated (Pink Sheets: SRTI), today announced the addition of 43G differential phase shift keying (DPSK) modulation to the STT 40G, allowing field network equipment manufacturer and communications service providers teams to install and verify long haul network equipment.

At less than half the weight of similar products in the industry, the STT 40G (http://www.sunrisetelecom.com/stt40g/pr) is the most portable 40G/43G test solution in the market. With its portability and ease of use, the STT 40G gives installation and maintenance technicians the solution they have been looking for to support their day-to-day field operations.

“With the explosive growth in mobile video, the network core must be upgraded to 40G and 43G. In order to do this cost effectively, communications service providers are moving more

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Crossbeam’s X-Series security platform upgrade provides fast and secure delivery of data over 3G/4G networks

BOXBOROUGH, Mass. — February 24, 2010 Crossbeam Systems, Inc., the leading provider of next-generation security platforms for high-performance networks, today announced version 9.0 of its open, secure X-Series Operating System (XOS)—laying the foundation to support fast and secure delivery of data over 3G and next-generation 4G networks. Crossbeam will be providing demonstrations of XOS 9.0 at RSA Conference 2010, March 1-5 in San Francisco, at booth #545.

Mobile operators are under enormous pressure to meet growing network demands, while simultaneously ensuring “clean pipes” delivery of data services. With XOS 9.0, the X-Series security platform provides the adaptability, manageability and performance that service providers require to more