P-Com Launches SPEEDMesh Mobile Technology Seamlessly Connects PDAs, Laptops to Expand Network Access CAMPBELL, Calif., March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- P-Com, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PCOM) , a worldwide provider of wireless telecommunications equipment, today launched SPEEDMesh Mobile, an advanced communications technology that securely connects personal computers, laptop computers and PDAs to SPEEDLAN 9000 networks to allow full wireless connectivity of portable devices to the Internet, enterprise and corporate networks. SPEEDMesh offers expanded network accessibility and delivers real-time connectivity to mobile users of all kinds to cost effectively leverage an existing network. The first true self-healing mesh technology, SPEEDMesh provides greater freedom and flexibility to increase the productivity of today's increasingly mobile workforce. "SPEEDMesh Mobile is another innovative product that demonstrates P-Com's reputation for engineering excellence," said Sam Smookler, Chief Executive Officer of P-Com. "The launch of SPEEDMesh Mobile reflects our commitment to expanding our product portfolio and offering customers high-quality solutions in the license-exempt wireless market." Engineered by P-Com's Wave Wireless Networking Division, SPEEDMesh Mobile does the following: -- Delivers instant, high-speed broadband connectivity to any portable device, such as personal computers, laptops and PDAs -- Eliminates reliance on fixed infrastructures -- Provides easy installation, support and maintenance -- Adapts to changes in network topology to increase performance and stability Using-off-the shelf wireless cards, SPEEDMesh Mobile facilitates seamless roaming for laptop and PDA users and works on Windows 98, 2000,or XP operating systems. SPEEDMesh Mobile for PDAs operates on PocketPC 2002 or Windows Mobile(TM) 2003. Installation is performed via Hot-Sync. SPEEDMesh Mobile is part of SPEEDLAN 9000, a family of broadband wireless routers featuring 128-bit AES encryption for mesh, star, and point-to-point deployment. "SPEEDMesh is an exciting new product from P-Com and the first product in its class to use standard Internet and wireless protocol," said Geoff Giese, Vice President and head of License Exempt products for P-Com. "SPEEDMesh leverages the existing investment in your operating systems, and is perfect for today's mobile users." About P-Com, Inc. P-Com, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets point-to-point, spread spectrum and point-to-multipoint, wireless access systems to the worldwide telecommunications market. P-Com broadband wireless access systems are designed to satisfy the high-speed, integrated network requirements of Internet access associated with Business to Business and E-Commerce business processes. Cellular and personal communications service (PCS) providers utilize P-Com point-to-point systems to provide backhaul between base stations and mobile switching centers. Government, utility, and business entities use P-Com systems in public and private network applications. For more information visit http://www.p-com.com/ or call 408-866-3666. Safe Harbor Statement Statements in this release that are forward looking involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause P-Com's actual results in future periods to be materially different from any future performance that may be suggested in this release. Such factors may include, but are not limited to: the ability to achieve positive cash flow given the Company's existing and anticipated operating and other costs, and current sales trends; the need to raise additional equity capital, and whether that capital is available on acceptable terms, if at all; the Company's ability to negotiate repayment terms with many of its creditors, and settle outstanding litigation; the continued intense competition from leading telecommunications equipment and technology suppliers resulting in lower average selling prices; fluctuations in customer demand; reliance upon subcontractors; the ability of P-Com's customers to finance their purchases; the timing of new technology and product introductions; and the risk of early obsolescence. Many of these risks and uncertainties are beyond P-Com's control. Reference is made tothe discussion of risk factors detailed in P-Com's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q. CONTACT: investors, Daniel W. Rumsey, General Counsel and Acting CFO of P-Com, Inc., +1-408-866-3666,or ; or media, Greg Berardi of Blue Marline Partners, +1-415-239-7826, or , for P-Com, Inc. DATASOURCE: P-Com, Inc. CONTACT: investors, Daniel W. Rumsey, General Counsel and Acting CFO of P-Com, Inc., +1-408-866-3666, or ; or media, Greg Berardi of Blue Marline Partners, +1-415-239-7826, or , for P-Com, Inc. Web site: http://www.p-com.com/

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