Empresas y finanzas

LCC International Has Been Selected to Lead Saudi Telecom's 3G Wireless Transition; Contract Extension Solidifies LCC's Leadership Role in Providing Strategic Consulting for Major Network Transformations Utilizing Emerging Technologies



    LCC International Inc., (NASDAQ:LCCI) a global leader in
    wireless voice and data turn-key services, announced today that it has
    been awarded by Saudi Telecom (STC) a 24 month contract extension to
    lead the design and engineering efforts to transform STC's wireless
    infrastructure into a world class 3G network. The first installment
    under this extension amounts to SAR 65mil (approximately $17.3 mil) to
    be completed by 4th Qtr 2006, after which further extensions are
    expected to follow.
    STC is one of the largest and fastest growing mobile operators
    within the Middle-Eastern region and has gained recognition for
    delivering advanced wireless services to keep pace with the demands
    from its increasing customer base. This contract extension will serve
    as the cornerstone for advancing 3G wireless services within the
    region as high capacity content and applications are being launched
    throughout Middle-Eastern wireless networks.
    "We are pleased to have been chosen by STC to provide 3G
    engineering and design services to support their advancement of
    emerging wireless technologies," says Carlo Baravalle, sr. vice
    president, LCC International. "This agreement solidifies and reflects
    our strength in providing strategic consulting services and tools that
    assist wireless carriers and content companies in maximizing and
    leveraging the potential that 3G wireless offer."
    This renewal is consistent with LCC International's previously
    announced strategy to deliver consultation, engineering services and
    various tools focused on WiMAX, Broadband, UMTS and HSPDA
    technologies. "LCC continues to play a key 'think-tank' role for our
    wireless and mobile content customers" reflects Dean Douglas, CEO, LCC
    International. "We are pleased to have received a 24 month extension
    to our current agreement with STC in support of their efforts to
    migrate towards 3G technologies. It is indicative of the relationship
    and value we have brought to STC and look forward to continuing our
    efforts with STC for years to come."

    About Saudi Telecom Co.

    Saudi Telecom Co., also known as STC, is Saudi Arabia's pioneer
    telecommunications services provider, after the then Saudi Ministry of
    PTT. Established in 1998 as a new joint stock company, it provides
    both business and residential fixed line telephone, mobile and paging,
    and internet and data services. For more information on STC,
    (headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia), visit http://www.stc.com.sa.

    About LCC International, Inc.

    LCC International, Inc. is a global leader in voice and data
    design, deployment and management solutions to the wireless
    telecommunications industry. The Company has worked with all major
    access technologies and has participated in the success of some of the
    largest and most sophisticated wireless systems in the world. Through
    an integrated set of technical business consulting, training, design,
    deployment, operations and maintenance services, LCC is unique in its
    ability to provide comprehensive turnkey services to wireless
    operators around the world. News and additional information are
    available at www.lcc.com.

    Cautionary Note regarding forward-looking statements under the
    Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

    Information in this release regarding LCC's expectations, beliefs,
    and intentions are forward-looking statements that involve risks and
    uncertainties. These statements include statements about LCC's
    expected release of product and service offerings or expectations of
    receiving awards of additional business from current or prospective
    clients. All forward-looking statements included in this release are
    based upon information available to LCC as of the date of this
    release, which may change, and LCC assumes no obligation to update any
    such forward-looking statement. These statements are not guarantees.
    Factors that could cause or contribute to differences from such
    expectations include, but are not limited to, delays in the
    development, commercialization or market acceptance of new offerings
    and other factors that may affect our business are discussed in LCC's
    filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our
    most recent annual report on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on
    Form 10-Q.