The GNS team of engineers will design a GSM network that will maximize revenue generation and grow

incrementally as the number of subscribers increase. From small systems serving several hundred subscribers to larger systems serving many thousands, GNS has a product that will suit your needs. The Service Area (cell) can be any distance from the Central Offices as defined by the location of the Base Station System and tower. To cover a larger area, a fixed cellular approach with frequency reuse can be employed. Our Wireless Local Loop systems can be interfaced with any telecom medium including copper wire, coaxial cable, fiber optics or microwave links. In areas where access to the Public Telephone Network is limited to satellite or cellular service, the systems can be interfaced with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) or Geostationary Satellite systems, terrestrial cellular or personal communications service. The main components of the Wireless Local Loop System include the Switching Platform (SP) located in the Central Office, the Base Station System (BSS) and the Subscriber equipment.

ABOUT L-3 COMMUNICATIONS GLOBAL NETWORK SOLUTIONS

With over 23,000 employees and over $4.0 billion in sales, L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) is a leading merchant supplier of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) products, secure communications systems and products, avionics and ocean products, training products, microwave components and telemetry, instrumentation, space and wireless products. Its customers include the Department of Defense, selected US government intelligence agencies, aerospace prime contractors and commercial telecommunications and wireless customers. Individual L-3 Com divisions have a track record of proven performance. Together they offer a synergistic combination of capabilities and a tradition of excellence. L-3 Communications - Global Network Solutions focuses on developing technologically advanced and cost-effective network solutions for commercial communications service providers and private network owners to support increasing user demand for voice, data, and video services. In response to the unparalleled demand for these services, telecommunications providers worldwide are searching for strategies to grow their business by increasing their competitiveness, generating new revenue streams, reducing the cost of network ownership and shortening the payback period for equipment purchases. GNS products provide multiple opportunities to realize greater capacity and expansion capability from new and existing networks through the use of our Model 6000 GSM Subscriber Terminal, our MaxPro Family of E1/T1 Compression products and the GSM Wireless Local Loop system. The GNS team of engineers is continually developing product enhancements and features designed to provide the competitive edge necessary to succeed in todays telecommunications environment.

To cover a large area: a fixed-cellular approach with frequency reusecan be employed

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For More Information

Global Network Solutions has an extensive network of distributors and direct sales representatives worldwide. For more information on our products, please contact us at:
Sales and Marketing International Sales Latin America and Caribbean E-mail 101 Rock Road, Horsham, PA 19044 Tel: +1 215.957.3719 Fax: +1 215.957.3794 The Spirella Building, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4ET, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1462 476444 Fax: +44 (0) 1462 476445 11336 Minaret Drive, Tampa, FL 33626 Tel: +1 813.891.9002 Fax: +1 813.891.9322 GNS.Marketing@L-3Com.com www.GNS.L-3com.com

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GSM Wireless Local Loop

Rapid Deployment Low Up-front Capital Investment Ideal for Difficult Terrain Conditions Secure Communications
Throughout the world, local exchange carriers are seeking alternative ways to deliver telephone service to the areas where wireline facilities are unavailable or too expensive.

Advantages of the GNS WLL Systems

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The Base Station Controller (BSC) is a compact base station controller that aggregates and manages the communications between the Base Transceiver Station (BTS) and the central GSM switching center or local GSM switch (MSC). The wall-mountable BSC connects to any main GSM switching center supporting the GSM standard. The BSC can be configured with up to 16 communications ports depending on the requirements of the network. The BTS is a base station which can accommodate up to three TRX radios. The BTS is available in all three GSM frequency bands: 900 MHZ and 1800 MHZ for Europe and Asia, and 1900 MHZ for the Americas. The BTS connects the mobile user to the network with no need for additional components.

L-3 Communications - Global Network Solutions (GNS) Wireless Local Loop products address wireless communication requirements at a fraction of the price of the current commonly installed cellular infrastructure. Our integrated system delivers a full GSM network in a compact enclosure and offers the lowest entry price to start a GSM network. It is the ideal solution for small capacity networks or network extensions. In addition to providing the most cost-efficient GSM starter network, our highly scalable system allows wireless service providers to match their infrastructure expenditures to the growth of subscriber usage. It is easy to scale from a single, compact network serving hundreds of subscribers to a network requiring multiple MSC, BSC, and BTS serving thousands of subscribers. The system can support a completely stand-alone GSM network and integrate with existing wireline and wireless network infrastructures or can be deployed as part of an extension of an existing Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN). Its usage has ranged from remote small coverage areas often with satellite backhaul to enterprise private GSM networks integrating with private PBXs.

Robust GSM technology delivers high-quality voice, privacy and spectrum efficiency Installed in the most challenging and adverse environments Affordable for rural areas Allows a pay-as-you-go strategy Delivers multiple tariff options for carriers Seamless integration with existing public or private networks Rapid installation results in faster revenue generation from new subscribers Frequency agility allows each radio channel to be placed anywhere in the GSM bands (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz) Advanced technology allows future expansion for value-added services

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The GNS Wireless Local Loop systems allow the telecom operator to: Economically and rapidly expand services into both low and high density population areas Provide service for new construction, disaster recovery and other temporary and seasonal uses Provide an inexpensive alternative to mobile and fixed cellular service Provide regular services via 2-wire, 4-wire/E&M, payphone, fax and data

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Summary of Market Applications

Rural Areas WLL Distributed Switching

Subscriber Equipment Switching Platform (SP)

The Model 6000 Subscriber Terminal is a full duplex, inherently secure radio transceiver with telephone interface circuitry and is designed in full compliance with GSM standards. The terminal supports a wide range of telecom services and permits connection of up to three (3) telephony devices including standard telephones, answering machines and fax machines. A serial data port also permits direct connection to computers and modems. Ideal applications for the Model 6000 Subscriber Terminal include primary and secondary phone lines, temporary, seasonal and small business applications. The Model 6000 is pay-phone compatible and supports a full set of supplementary services. In addition, any GSM compatible handset can be used to connect to the wireless local loop network.

Suburban Areas WLL Mobile Services

In Building & Campus PBX Adjunct Private Wireless

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Urban Macro Filler Micro Underlay Metropolitan Areas Temporary Relief New Services

The Switching Platform (SP) is a standard GSM Mobile Switching Center (MSC) with a built-in Visitor Location Register (VLR)/ Home Location Register (HLR). L-3's SP is extremely easy to operate and maintain and it performs standard MSC functions such as call processing, supplementary services, and mobility functions/interfaces. It is ideally suited for the lower density/lower capacity GSM networks where local switching can greatly reduce remote transmission costs. As part of a GSM network, the SP can be seamlessly integrated with an existing Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) network, another Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) network, or simply as an extension of an existing PLMN network. It can be configured as a Base Station Controller (BSC) extension of a central MSC or as a local MSC on a call-by-call basis.