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Proxim Wireless Corporation, a global provider of broadband wireless equipment and wholly owned subsidiary of Terabeam Wireless (Nasdaq: YDIW), today announced that it has supplied the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) with mission-critical communications infrastructure to provide emergency relief in disaster-stricken countries including Afghanistan, Iraq and the Sudan. Over 100 Proxim Wireless access points and backhaul links have been sold by Proxim's regional distributor NexTech and installed by WFP's technical intervention teams. WFP is the largest humanitarian organization in the world, annually delivering 5.5 million tons of food aid to an average of 113 million people in need, in over 80 countries. WFP often encounters a total lack of road and communication infrastructure. For instance, Afghanistan, Iraq and the Sudan had no means of voice and data communications delivery in areas where the WFP's assistance was most required. NexTech provided equipment, installed by WFP's technical teams, to establish broadband wireless networks using satellite services for the backbone, Proxim QuickBridge links for terrestrial backhaul and Proxim AP-700's and AP-4000's for local access. These networks may only be needed for six months or less, but the infrastructure can be moved and redeployed as needed. These communications networks have multiple benefits: -- allow WFP employees access to e-mail and the Internet. -- enable communications to efficiently and effectively coordinate as many as 6,000 trucks for food delivery on the road at the same time. -- enable real-time sharing of information with implementing partners in or en route to areas served by the WFP. "Proxim's products were chosen over those of major competitors due to the ease of implementation, competitive prices, reliability in the field, availability of stock within the region, and the availability of local support through a global network of reseller and integrator partners," said Peter Casier, Director of the WFP Support Office. "Our reasons for working with Proxim go beyond the company's proven expertise in wireless products," said J.M. Campbell, Manager of NexTech Trading. "Proxim worked with us to address the unique needs of WFP, whether it was increasing the length of a coax cable for a particular order or arranging training for field engineers. After one significant emergency, Proxim was able to cut lead times for equipment in half, and that is the kind of responsiveness which I think has made this partnership successful." "Proxim is pleased to meet the needs of a global organization such as the United Nations World Food Programme," said Lionel Chmilewsky, Proxim's Vice President of International Sales. "We have a long heritage of supporting relief and rebuilding efforts following catastrophic events. Proxim has an unparalleled reputation for technology leadership, global reach and world-class support, and along with WFP and NexTech, we have demonstrated that these strengths stand up to the harshest of conditions." About Proxim Wireless Proxim Wireless Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Terabeam Wireless (corporate name: YDI Wireless, Inc. - NASDAQ: YDIW). Proxim Wireless is a global leader in providing Wi-Fi and other broadband wireless solutions to meet the performance, scalability, and security requirements of enterprises, government, and service providers. Information about Proxim and its products and support can be found at http://www.proxim.com. Safe Harbor Statement Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could contribute to such differences including those relating to the downturn and ongoing uncertainty in the telecommunications industry and larger economy; the intense competition in our industries and resulting impacts on our pricing, gross margins, and general financial performance; difficulties or delays in developing and supplying new products with the contemplated or desired features, performance, cost, price, and other characteristics; risks arising from and relating to Terabeam Wireless' recent acquisition of Proxim Corporation's operations, assets, and relationships; and the impacts and effects of any other strategic transactions we may evaluate or consummate. Further information on these and other factors that could affect our actual results is and will be included in filings made by Terabeam Wireless from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in our other public statements.