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Germantown, MD - November 12, 2001

Hughes Software Systems (HSS), specialists in convergent network software, announced today that interWAVE Communications International, Ltd. (NASDAQ: IWAV), a pioneer in compact wireless voice communications systems and broadband wireless data networks, will be employing HSS' technology as part of interWAVE's next generation General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) family of products which will be introduced later this year.

General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) is a packet-based wireless communication service that promises data rates from 56 up to 114 Kbps and continuous connection to the Internet for mobile phone and computer users. The higher data rates will allow users to take part in videoconferences and interact with multimedia Web sites and similar applications using mobile handheld devices as well as notebook computers. GPRS is based on Global System for Mobile (GSM) communication and will complement existing services such circuit-switched cellular phone connections and the Short Message Service (SMS). By incorporating HSS' GPRS software, interWAVE will be able to enhance the high- end GPRS solutions on its existing GSM based system.

HSS' GPRS software solutions SGSN (Serving GPRS Support Node) and GGSN (Gateway GPRS Support Node) will enable interWAVE to provide high end convergence solutions that add mobile data services over its complete GSM network. interWAVE's solution is perfect for wireless office solutions, remote community deployments, and for special communication needs. interWAVE's robust solution will enable high speed transfer of data from anyplace, anytime, and at much lower connection costs, thereby increasing access to information for people 'on the move'.

"HSS is laser- focussed on the convergence and emerging 3G and 2.5G communication markets," said Arun Kumar, President and Managing Director of Hughes Software Systems (HSS). "The incorporation of HSS products extends interWAVE's value -add of rapid deployment and easy network expansion into the 2.5G mobile data space."

"interWAVE is committed to state of the art technology platforms that deliver enhanced solutions for our customers, " said Priscilla Lu, chairman and CEO of interWAVE. "Working with HSS enables us to leverage their domain of expertise in the wireless mobile space and enhances our overall GPRS offering."

About interWAVE
interWAVE Communications International, Ltd. (NASDAQ: IWAV) is a global provider of compact network solutions and services that offer the most innovative, cost effective and scaleable network allowing operators to "reach the unreached". Our solutions provide economical, distributed networks that minimize capital expenditure while accelerating customers' revenue generation. interWAVE's solutions feature a product suite for the rapid and simple deployment of end-to-end compact cellular systems and broadband wireless data networks that deliver scalable IP, ATM broadband networks. interWAVE's highly portable mobile, cellular networks and broadband wireless solutions provide vital and reliable wireless communications capabilities for customers in over 50 countries. interWAVE's U.S. subsidiary is headquartered at 312 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park, California, and can be contacted at www.iwv.com or at (650) 838-2000.

About Hughes Software Systems (HSS)
Hughes Software Systems Ltd., specialists in convergent network software, offers a broad range of communications-related software services, products, and solutions to leading Communication OEMs around the world.

HSS' technology focus is in the Convergence market with products and services in Next Generation Networks, and Mobile Data. Assessed at SEI-CMM Level 4 for all its development centres and all projects, HSS has been an ISO 9001 company since 1996. HSS is a subsidiary of Hughes Network Systems, a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.

Ranked amongst the five best companies to work for in India, by Hewitt Associates, HSS has a team of over 1500 world class professionals, at its development centres in India: at Gurgaon, a suburb of New Delhi, and in Bangalore. With sales and support offices in the US, the UK, Germany and Finland, it is represented throughout Europe, South America, and Asia to support its global customer base.

For more information about HSS contact:

Jay Vikram Bakshi
Senior Manager Corporate Communications
Phone: +91-124-634 6666 Extn. 2865
Fax: + 91-124- 6347895
Email: prcontact@flextronicssoftware.com

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