KDDI IN JAPAN DEPLOYS STARENT NETWORKS' SECURITY GATEWAY

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KDDI in Japan Deploys Starent Networks' Security Gateway to Provide Secure Wi-Fi Access over Fixed Broadband Networks

Leading Japanese Operator Expands Service Offerings While Maximizing Subscriber Experience

High-Tech Editors

TOKYO & TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE) - Jun. 30, 2009--Starent Networks, Corp. (NASDAQ:STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today announced KDDI, one of the largest Japanese operators, is deploying its Security Gateway to provide Wi-Fi service for their growing subscriber base. KDDI's `Wi-Fi WIN' service provides secure and easy Internet access for cellular handsets, via wireless LAN and fixed broadband lines.

Starent's Security Gateway provides KDDI with a secure entry point into their core network. This function leverages the high-performance and distributed architecture capabilities of Starent Networks' market leading ST40 multimedia core platform. Additionally, with Starent's Home Agent (HA) in the network, KDDI subscribers can benefit from service experiences as they roam between un-secure Wi-Fi networks and secure EV-DO networks.

"Having worked with KDDI for the past five years, we have seen first hand their commitment to customers and to innovation by providing advanced and diverse services offerings," said Ashraf Dahod, president and chief executive officer for Starent Networks. "Our multimedia core solutions are designed specifically for mobile broadband and as a result, are well suited for high-demand networks like KDDI's."

About Starent Networks

Starent Networks, Corp. is a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services to their subscribers. Starent Networks has created solutions that provide mobile operators with the functions and services needed for access, mobility management and call control in their networks. Through integrated intelligence and high performance capabilities, Starent Networks' solutions also enhance subscriber management, billing and session policy enforcement. The company's products are capable of supporting a wide range of mobile wireless networks, such as CDMA2000, UMTS/HSPA, LTE, WiFi, and WiMAX. Starent Networks' products have been deployed by over 95 mobile operators in over 40 countries. Additional information about Starent Networks is available at www.starentnetworks.com.

Starent, ST40, and the Starent Networks logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Starent Networks, Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.The names of other companies and products mentioned in this release may be the trademarks of their respective owners Starent Networks, Corp.

Jennifer Buchhalter,

978-863-3749

jbuchhalter@starentnetworks.com

KEYWORD: United States Asia Pacific North America Massachusetts Japan

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: Technology Hardware Networks Telecommunications Mobile/Wireless VoIP

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