RNS Number:6661Z
Newport Networks Group PLC
13 March 2006





   Newport Networks Signs Distribution Agreement with Leading Next Generation
                            Network Equipment Vendor


Caldicot, UK, 13th March, 2006. Newport Networks, the developer of carrier-class
Session Border Controllers, is pleased to announce that it has signed an
agreement with a leading Next Generation Network (NGN) equipment vendor to
distribute the Newport 1460 session controller. The agreement, which has an
initial term of 5 years, enables the vendor to sell the Newport 1460 as part of
their extensive solution offerings to operators building Next Generation
Networks.

Joint business development activities under the auspices of the agreement are
already underway with a number of tier-1 operators. Additionally, the two
companies are working closely to finalise negotiations with a tier-1 operator
who intends to use the Newport 1460 to provide the session border controller
components of its Next Generation Network.


About Newport Networks.

Newport Networks Group PLC, listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the
London Stock Exchange, has designed and developed the award winning 1460 session
border controller. The 1460 session border controller addresses the key service
delivery issues of quality and security, enabling service providers to create
new revenue streams from VoIP and MoIP while controlling the cost of delivery.
Newport Networks' product innovations and leadership have been recognised
through Frost & Sullivan's 2006 IP Communications Next-Generation Carrier
Infrastructure Entrepreneurial Company of the Year award and Internet Telephony
magazine's Product of the Year 2005 award. Newport Networks' commitment to
deliver the highest quality products and services is demonstrated by the company
becoming the first independent session border controller vendor to achieve ISO
9001:2000 certification. Based in the UK, France, North America and China,
Newport Networks is led by an experienced team with a proven track record of
identifying new service provider network technologies, developing products and
managing the growth of international businesses. Further information at
www.newport-networks.com



For further information:

John Everard, Chief Executive                     
Mike Wilkinson, Vice President of Marketing       Lulu Bridges / Simon Hudson
Newport Networks Group PLC                        Tavistock Communications
Tel: 01291 435700                                 Tel: 020 7920 3150









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