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Ceragon Powers Codetel High-Capacity Wireless Backbone in the Dominican Republic

April 29, 2008

TEL AVIV, Israel, April 29, 2008 - Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: CRNT), a
leading provider of high-capacity wireless backhaul solutions, today announced that it is shipping
its advanced FibeAir® solutions to Codetel, the leading fixed and mobile operator of the
Dominican Republic and a subsidiary of America Movil, the leading wireless service provider in
Latin America. Codetel will implement Ceragon’s FibeAir 3200T long haul trunk solution to
enhance the reach and capacity of its fixed and mobile backbone network. In addition, the
operator will also take advantage of Ceragon’s FibeAir 640 for a range of access backhaul
applications. With installation and project management handled by Telenetworks, the deal is
valued at over $1 million in revenue for Ceragon.

Codetel is expanding its backbone network using Ceragon’s FibeAir 3200T point-to-point
backbone transmission solution. FibeAir 3200T provides high capacity connectivity using multiple
STM-1, OC-3, FE or GbE, enabling the deployment of voice and data services for rapidly growing
networks. Allowing quick and easy deployment, the FibeAir 3200T trunk system powers Codetel
with an economical alternative to fiber optic lines. Codetel will additionally implement Ceragon’s
high-capacity FibeAir 640 solution into its access backhaul network. The FibeAir 640 will enable
Codetel to quickly scale up the capacity of its access backhaul network using remote
configuration.

“Codetel is rapidly expanding its network coverage while increasing our capacity support in
order to meet the demand for additional fixed and wireless broadband services,” said Eng. Juan
Mota, Network Planning Director at Codetel. “Ceragon’s high-capacity wireless solutions allow us
to put our network in operation quickly, while the modular architecture of their systems will enable
highly cost-efficient upgrades in the future.”

“The selection of our FibeAir 3200T trunk solution by a leading operator such as Codetel
validates the continuing success of our expanding product portfolio," said Ira Palti, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Ceragon. “Codetel joins a growing list of Ceragon customers deploying
advanced wireless backhaul solutions that lead the market in capacity, reliability and ease of
installation.”

About Codetel
The Dominican Telephony Company is the leading provider in the Dominican Republic of
telecommunication services including wireline, wireless, long distance, internet and data with their
recognized brands Codetel and Claro. Based in Santo Domingo and in service since 1930,
Codetel is the only provider in the Dominican Republic that offers a complete telecommunications
portfolio, which allows to segment their customer preferences. It is an America Movil Group
subsidiary, which is the leading provider of wireless services in Latin America with operations in
several countries of the American Continent.

About TeleNetworks Broadband Solutions, Inc.:
TeleNetworks Broadband Solutions, Inc. is a San Juan, Puerto Rico based reseller and systems
integrator with over 20 years of experience in providing telecommunications networking solutions
to carriers, utilities, service providers, MSOs and enterprises in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic,
and the rest of the Caribbean. Visit www.telenetworkspr.com