Released on: June 30, 2008, 12:57 am

Press Release Author: Telrad Networks

Industry: Telecommunications

Press Release Summary: Telrad Networks, a veteran developer of carrier-grade
telecommunications equipment, announced today that it has successfully completed the
installation of a softswitch solution for Aster, the Triple-Play provider in Poland.


Press Release Body:
For Immediate Release
Telrad Networks deploys softswitch with Aster
Cable-based operator upgrades initial gateway deployment to full softswitch solution

Lod, Israel - June 30, 2008 - Telrad Networks, a veteran developer of carrier-grade
telecommunications equipment, announced today that it has successfully completed the
installation of a softswitch solution for Aster, the Triple-Play provider in Poland.
The solution is based on the CS2000 Nortel softswitch, and Telrad\'s Commatch 9000
media and trunk gateway. Aster\'s selection of Telrad for the project is a
continuation of a four-year relationship, in which Telrad originally enabled
connectivity for Aster\'s telephony services through Telrad\'s Commatch 6002 access
gateway. The softswitch solution has been commercially operational since March of
this year, capable of supporting tens of thousands of new subscribers anticipated
through 2008.

This project illustrates the flexibility that Telrad\'s Commatch line brings to
operators. Originally carrying data and TV over their cable network, Aster first
chose Telrad\'s Commatch 6002 access gateway for a reliable and low-risk rollout of
telephony services. Four years later, demand has now grown to a level, which
justifies a softswitch solution. Building on the initial architecture, Telrad was
able to quickly deploy the softswitch and also upgrade its Commatch gateways to
integrate with it, giving Aster an efficient path to continue its growth without
disruption.

\"As we continually expand our service offering and subscriber base, it is critical
to deploy solutions which are both low-risk and future-compatible,\" said Marek Bury
Director of Strategy and Development at Aster. \"We now see that our initial
selection of Telrad\'s Commatch solution years ago was the perfect strategy,
minimizing our costs with the initial rollout while keeping us in good position for
future expansion, as illustrated by Telrad\'s softswitch installation.\"

\"We believe that TDM-IP interoperability is critical for smooth and efficient growth
among leading wireline operators,\" added Amir Kandell, Executive Vice President of
Telrad Networks. \"Telrad is able to provide a full transition to IP networks,
starting gradually with IP to TDM gateways, and moving to the softswitch
deployments. We are proud to watch Aster successfully follow this path over the
years, culminating with our latest project.\"



ABOUT ASTER: Founded in 1990, Aster Group started offering broadband services in
1998. Previously owned by Hicks, Muse, Tate and Furst, in March 2006 Aster was
acquired by a leading Central and Eastern European Investment Fund managers Mid
Europa Partners LLP. Aster is Poland\'s first triple play provider, offering
television and digital television, broadband Internet and telephony services. Aster
was the first operator to introduce digital CATV services to Poland and is the
largest CATV operator in Warsaw, Cracov and Zielona Gora.

ABOUT TELRAD NETWORKS LTD.: Telrad Networks has been developing carrier-grade
communications equipment for more than half a century. Telrad provides development
capabilities that focus on integration of core technologies into standardized,
Tier-1 carrier-class products. Telrad is devoted to providing a highly flexible
development team, allowing its partners and customers a high level of control in the
development cycle and product roadmap. Telrad's Integrated Network Solutions
Division provides professional support services and transition from traditional to
next generation networks for operators in emerging markets. Telrad is a
privately-owned company founded in 1951. For more information, visit www.telrad.com
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Contact:
Rebecca Rachmany, Telrad Networks Ltd.
rebecca.rachmany@telrad.com
Office: +972-73-2467027
Mobile: +972-52-2467027

PR Contact:
Scott English, NCSM Strategic Marketing Ltd.
scott@ncsm.co.il
Office: +972-2-5637527





Web Site: http://www.telrad.com

Contact Details: Rebecca Rachmany, Telrad Networks Ltd.
rebecca.rachmany@telrad.com
Office: +972-73-2467027
Mobile: +972-52-2467027
1 Bat Sheva Street
P.O.Box 228
Lod, 71100
ISRAEL