The new contract covers the expansion of Telet’s cellular network in the western region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul and includes the supply and installation of additional Harris digital microwave radios. The first contract, completed when Telet started commercial operations in February 1999, delivered Harris microwave radios to provide access between cellular sites. At present Telet covers more than 80 cities in the state of Rio Grande do Sul - Porto Alegre, Caxias do Sul, Pelotas, Santa Maria, among others. Today more than 5 million people are able to use the services of Telet, "Claro Digital" and "Claro Expresso" (pre-paid).

"The excellent work produced by Harris during the first contract led Telet to choose the company once more to supply equipment for the new expansion phase in the coverage of the Claro Digital and Claro Expresso services" said Richard Beneteau,Director of Operations of the Telet Network. "Telet has brought many innovations to Rio Grande do Sul, including the possibility of using mobile phones on the main highways of the state", he added.

Telet selected radios from the Harris low- to mid-capacity MicroStar® family because of Harris’ ability to provide rapid, cost-effective, reliable, and expandable site interconnection for the buildout of the company’s network. The radios included in the contract are produced locally at Harris’ Alphaville plant located on the outskirts of São Paulo. Installation will be completed by the end of the year.

"With the first contract, Harris—in conjunction with Telet—was able to install a record 150 radio links in a two-month period," said Martín de la Serna, VP, Managing Director of Harris do Brasil. "Harris’ time-to-market ability and the quality of our products and services have contributed to our leadership role in both the Brazilian and the worldwide private digital microwave segments."

In addition to Telet, Harris do Brasil has numerous telecommunications company customers including, BCP, Lucent, Nextel and RBS.

Harris Corporation’s Brazilian manufacturing plant was originally established in Alphaville (SP) in January 1998 for the purpose of producing and servicing Harris microwave radios. Today, Harris Brazil also promotes, sells, and services Harris broadcast and communication products, thereby solidifying the company’s reputation as a true turnkey communications provider.

Harris Corporation (NYSE-HRS) is an international communications equipment company focused on providing product, system, and service solutions that take its customers to the next level. The company provides a wide range of products and services for commercial and government communications markets such as wireless, broadcast, government, and network support. The company has sales and service facilities in nearly 90 countries.

Telet

Telet, a Brazilian mobile telecommunications operator, counts on the financial and operational support of international groups with great experience in telecommunications, such as Telesystem International Wireless and Bell Canada.

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