Powerwave Announces Strategic Global Infrastructure Supplier Agreement with Vodafone


SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 18, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Powerwave Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:PWAV) today announced that it has completed a global supplier agreement for UMTS infrastructure equipment available to all Vodafone subsidiaries worldwide. This agreement, with the world's largest mobile telecommunications operator enables local Vodafone companies around the world to benefit from improved products and services negotiated at a global level.

"We are pleased that Vodafone chose to incorporate Powerwave in its ongoing plans," said Ronald Buschur, president and Chief Operating Officer of Powerwave Technologies, Inc. "Vodafone has consistently sought out the best available technologies for its customer's telecommunication needs. We believe that the comprehensive range of industry-leading products that Powerwave provides, coupled with a global organization with strong, capable and local presence allows Powerwave to support Vodafone on a global basis while underscoring our commitment to consistent quality and excellent customer service."

Powerwave Technologies, Inc., is a global supplier of end-to-end wireless solutions for wireless communications networks. Powerwave designs, manufactures and markets antennas, boosters, combiners, filters, repeaters, multi-carrier RF power amplifiers and tower-mounted amplifiers and advanced coverage solutions, all for use in cellular, PCS and 3G networks throughout the world. Corporate headquarters are located at 1801 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, Calif. 92705. For more information on Powerwave's advanced wireless coverage and capacity solutions, please call (888)-PWR-WAVE (797-9283) or visit our web site at www.powerwave.com. Powerwave, Powerwave Technologies and the Powerwave logo are registered trademarks of Powerwave Technologies, Inc.

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