Redback Networks Claims the Second Spot in Broadband Internet Delivery



    Redback Networks Inc. (Nasdaq:RBAK), a leading provider
    of next-generation broadband networking systems, has become the number
    two market leader in broadband internet service, passing Juniper
    Networks for the first time, according to a new report by Infonetics,
    a major industry research firm in Campbell, CA.
    In its second quarter report for 2006, Infonetics reported that
    Redback's market share increased nine percentage points to 20 percent,
    rising to the second spot in the overall market. In the same report,
    Juniper's market share dropped 18 points to 19 percent overall,
    dropping to the third spot. Cisco Systems' market share dropped nine
    points to 36 percent, the top spot in the Infonetics report. The
    report compared results from second quarter of 2006 to the second
    quarter of 2005. For more details on this report, see
    www.infonetics.com.
    "One of the three pillars for 'triple-play' services is broadband
    internet delivery. Redback is rising in the market place because it
    sees a future of fewer networks and more services, delivering a
    combination of high-speed Internet, VoIP and video-on-demand
    services," said Michael Howard, principal analyst and co-founder of
    Infonetics Research, a major research firm in Campbell, CA.
    "We believe this market study is an important validation for
    Redback's gains in the broader market category of multi-service
    routing," said Marco Wanders, chief marketing officer at Redback
    Networks. "On a worldwide basis, broadband carriers are moving rapidly
    toward a single integrated IP network for high-speed data, voice and
    video services. Carriers want to reduce the number of networks they
    are building and simplify their operations. Network economics no
    longer support new overlay networks for IP-based, triple-play
    services. Redback's SmartEdge(R) multi-service edge router helps
    carriers deliver multiple services over a single, integrated IP
    network."
    Wanders said multi-service routing will eventually overtake other
    categories of single-service routing. "We see a future of fewer
    networks and more broadband services," said Wanders. "Over time, we
    believe that networks will get smarter, and all communications
    services will be managed in harmony under a single IP infrastructure."
    Eleven of the top 20 DSL carriers worldwide deploy Redback's
    SmartEdge(R) multi-service edge router to deliver various broadband
    services to tens of millions of business and residential customers
    worldwide. These customers include British Telecom, Belgacom, Bell
    South, China Telecom, China Netcom, Chungwha Telecom, France Telecom
    and Turk Telecom, among others.

    About Redback Networks

    Redback Networks Inc. manages 40 million broadband connections for
    15 of the top 20 carriers worldwide. Redback's multi-service routing
    platform delivers next generation broadband services such as VoIP,
    IPTV and On-Demand Video. Redback Networks has more than 500 carrier
    customers worldwide and is based in San Jose, CA. In 2006, Redback
    marks its 10 year anniversary, celebrating ten years of broadband
    innovation. For more information, visit Redback Networks at
    www.redback.com.

    REDBACK and SmartEdge are trademarks registered at the U.S. Patent
    and Trademark Office and in other countries. NetOp is a trademark of
    Redback Networks Inc. All other products or services mentioned are the
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    Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements

    The statements contained in this press release that are not purely
    historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of
    Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
    These statements include but are not limited to statements regarding
    our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the
    future and including, without limitation, statements regarding Redback
    Networks' position as the number two market leader in broadband
    internet service delivery, the belief that broadband carriers are
    moving toward a single integrated IP network and that all
    communications services will be managed under a single IP
    infrastructure, the ability of Redback's products to help carriers
    deliver such services, and the belief that multi-service routing will
    overtake other categories of single-service routing. All
    forward-looking statements included in this document are based upon
    information available to us as of the date hereof, and we assume no
    obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.
    Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which
    could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.
    These risks and other risks relating to our business are set forth in
    the documents filed by Redback Networks with the Securities and
    Exchange Commission (SEC), specifically the most recent report on Form
    10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, Form 10-Q for the
    quarter ended June 30, 2006, Forms 8-K, and amendments thereto, and
    the other reports filed from time to time with the SEC.