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12/18/09Cisco Completes Acquisition of Starent Networks
SAN JOSE, Calif. – December 18, 2009 – Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Starent Networks (NASDAQ: STAR), a leading supplier of Internet Protocol (IP) based mobile infrastructure solutions targeting mobile and converged carriers.  With the Mobile Internet at an inflection point as IP-enabled Smartphones and other connected mobile devices gain rapid acceptance, service providers have been actively investing in this market.  Global mobile data tra... 
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12/16/09Starent Networks Receives Clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission for Acquisition by Cisco Systems, Inc.
TEWKSBURY, Mass., Dec 16, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starent Networks, Corp. (NASDAQ: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission have terminated the mandatory waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, with respect to Cisco Systems, Inc.'s pending acquis... 
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12/11/09Starent Networks' Shareholders Approve Merger Agreement with Cisco Systems
TEWKSBURY, Mass., Dec 11, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starent Networks, Corp. (NASDAQ: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today announced that at its special meeting of shareholders held on Dec. 11, 2009 in Boston, its shareholders approved the adoption of the merger agreement with Cisco Systems, Inc. and Starent Networks, Corp., dated Oct. 12, 2009, providing for the acqui... 
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11/27/09Starent Networks Agrees to Settle Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (NASDAQ: STAR), a leading global provider of infrastructure hardware and software products and services that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services to their subscribers, today announced that it and the other named defendants have entered into a memorandum of understanding with plaintiff’s counsel in connection with a putative class action lawsuit filed in... 
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11/18/09Telenor Denmark Chooses Starent Networks Multimedia Core Solution for 2G, 3G/UMTS and 4G/LTE
Starent Selected by another Major Telenor Property for Complete Mobile Core Network Deployment TEWKSBURY, Mass. & FREDERIKSKAJ, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver broadband multimedia services, announced today that Telenor Denmark has selected Starent’s multimedia core network equipment for t... 
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11/17/09Starent Networks Introduces End-to-End Policy and Charging Control Solution that Lowers TCO and Creates New Revenue Generating Services for 3G and 4G Networks
New Study Reports Starent’s Integrated Solution Provides 35-40 Percent Savings in Operational Expenses over Leading Competitive Offerings TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today announced an end-to-end 3GPP Policy and Charging Control (PCC) solution to addres... 
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11/09/09The Boston Globe Names Starent Networks to Globe 100's Top Places to Work '09
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 2009-- Starent Networks, a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver broadband multimedia services, announced today it has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the second annual employee-based survey project from The Boston Globe. The Globe 100’s Top Places to Work ’09 magazine was published in the Sunday Globe on Nov. 8. O... 
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11/05/09Telenor Norway Selects Starent Networks for Complete Core Network Deployment
Starent Solution to Support 2G, 3G/UMTS and 4G/LTE TEWKSBURY, Mass. & FORNEBU, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2009-- Starent Networks, a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver broadband multimedia services, announced today that Telenor Norway, Norway’s leading wireless provider, selected the company to provide multimedia core network equipment for the carrier’s 2G, 3G/UM... 
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11/02/09Starent Networks, Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. Net revenues for the third quarter of 2009 were $86.0 million, compared to net revenues of $66.1 million for the third quarter of 2008. Net revenues for the nine months ended ... 
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10/15/09UTStarcom, Inc. and Starent Networks Announce Settlement Agreement
ALAMEDA, Calif., and TEWKSBURY, Mass., Oct. 15, 2009 – UTStarcom, Inc. (Nasdaq: UTSI) and Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR) announced today that they have agreed to settle all legal disputes between the two companies.  Under the settlement, Starent will make a one-time payment to UTStarcom in the amount of $3.5 million and receive a perpetual royalty-free license to UTStarcom patents.  Included in the settlement is the dismissal of two pending litigations in the United States Distric... 
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10/13/09Cisco Announces Agreement to Acquire Starent Networks
Acquisition of Starent Networks Expands Cisco's Mobile Internet Offerings for Service ProvidersSAN JOSE, CA and TEWKSBURY, MA, Oct 13, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Cisco(R) (NASDAQ: CSCO) and Starent Networks (NASDAQ: STAR) today announced a definitive agreement for Cisco to acquire Starent Networks. Starent Networks is a leading supplier of IP-based mobile infrastructure solutions targeting mobile and converged carriers. The Mobile Internet is at an inflection point as IP-enabled Smartph... 
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10/08/09Starent Networks Honored by Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
Highlights Outstanding Contribution to Massachusetts Economy TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp, (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver broadband multimedia services, today announced it has been awarded the Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development’s (MassEcon) Economic Impact Award for the Northeast region. “The T... 
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09/03/09Starent Networks, Corp. to Present at the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference on September 14, 2009
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 3, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq:STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Ashraf Dahod, and Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations Paul Milbury, are scheduled to present at the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference in San Francisco, California. Dahod and M... 
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08/24/09Starent Networks Surpasses 100th Carrier Deployment Milestone
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver broadband multimedia services, today announced its multimedia core platforms have been deployed in more than 100 mobile operator networks in 45 countries worldwide. Starent’s ST40™ and ST16™ multimedia core platforms enable high-speed multimedia services... 
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07/23/09Starent Networks, Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 23, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Net revenues for the second quarter of 2009 were $78.3 million, compared to net revenues of $61.2 million for the second quarter of 2008. Net revenues for the six months ended Ju... 
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07/14/09Starent Networks, Corp. to Announce Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results on July 23, 2009
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 14, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, announced today that it will release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 on Thursday, July 23, 2009 after the close of the market and will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on that day. A simultaneous webcast will also... 
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06/22/09KDDI 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 TOKYO & TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 22, 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. ... 
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06/16/09Starent Networks, picoChip and Continuous Computing First to Demonstrate 3GPP Standard Iuh Femtocell Interoperability
Demonstration Reinforces Importance of Standards Adoption in Bringing Femtocells to Mass Market TEWKSBURY, Mass. & BATH, England & SAN DIEGO, Jun 16, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq:STAR), picoChip and Continuous Computing today announced the industry's first demonstration of the new 3GPP Iuh standard, which is critical to successfully bringing femtocells to mass market. These industry leaders will showcase a live demonst... 
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06/01/09Starent Networks to Provide Multimedia Core for Cox Communications' Wireless Network
Enables Wireless Data and Multimedia Services to Meet Evolving Customer Needs While Providing Flexible Evolution Path to LTE TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today announced that Cox Communications, the third largest cable provider in the United States, has selected its industry-leading ... 
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05/18/09Starent Networks Supercharges Market Leading Performance of its Mobile Broadband Core Platform
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 18, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq:STAR), a leading provider of multimedia core solutions for mobile broadband, today announced enhancements that supercharge performance of its ST40 platform. These enhancements give operators additional flexibility in architecting their packet core and multimedia core networks and further extend Starent’s industry-leading capabilities by increasing performance up ... 
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05/11/09Starent Networks to Participate in Upcoming Financial Conferences
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 11, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Ashraf Dahod and Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations Paul Milbury are scheduled to present at the following investment community events: J.P. Morgan Global Te... 
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05/04/09Starent Networks Demonstrates Commitment to the Environment With ISO 14001 Certification
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 4, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today announced it has received ISO 14001:2004 certification for its corporate headquarters in Tewksbury, Mass., from TUV America Inc., a globally recognized testing, inspection and certification organization. This certification reflects StarentR... 
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04/23/09Starent Networks, Corp. Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 23, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. Net revenues for the first quarter of 2009 were $73.2 million, an increase of 30% from the first quarter of 2008. Net income for the first quarter of 2009 was $12.8 mil... 
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04/15/09Starent Networks Honored by Massachusetts Network Communications Council as Company of the Year
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 15, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver broadband multimedia services, today announced that it has been honored as company of the year in the mobile sector by the Massachusetts Network Communications Council (MassNetComms). Starent Networks has received several past MassNetComms awards including CE... 
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04/09/09Starent Networks, Corp. to Announce First Quarter 2009 Financial Results on April 23, 2009
TEWKSBURY, Mass., Apr 09, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, announced today that it will release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 on Thursday, April 23, 2009 after the close of the market and will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on that day. A simultaneous webcast will also be ... 
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03/31/09Starent Networks Introduces Service Convergence Platform Bridging Legacy Mobile and Next Generation All-IP Multimedia Networks
Enables Converged VoIP, Femtocell, Messaging and Presence Solutions TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 31, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today announced its XT30™ Service Convergence Platform allowing operators to tap into existing mobile core networks in order to deploy new multimedia services on next generation Session ... 
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03/31/09Cellcom Selects Starent Networks for Femtocell Services
Company Chooses Starent to Expand Coverage, Lower Costs and Offer Next-Generation Services for Users in the Home and Enterprise TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 31, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver broadband multimedia services, today announced Cellcom has selected Starent Networks to provide a comprehensive, end-to-end solution that extends coverage... 
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03/30/09Starent Networks Brings Intelligence to the LTE Evolved Packet Core with its Suite of Advanced In-line Services
Allows Mobile Operators to Enhance Network Performance and Customer Experience TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 30, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today announced its suite of intelligent In-line Services will be available for its LTE evolved packet core (EPC) offering. Starent’s In-line Services help operators improve t... 
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03/24/09mobilkom austria group Select Starent Networks' 3G/UMTS and 4G/LTE Solutions
Solutions to be Delivered by Kapsch CarrierCom TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 24, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver broadband multimedia services, today announced mobilkom austria group (mag) has selected Starent’s multimedia core solution for deployment in its mobile operator member companies across Europe for UMTS and LTE mobile broadband s... 
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02/16/09Starent Networks and Samsung Demonstrate First Multi-Vendor 4G LTE EPC-RAN Interoperability
Live LTE Multimedia Connection at Mobile World Congress TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today announced it has completed 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE)/Evolved Packet Core (EPC) interoperability testing with the Multi-Vendor Radio Access Network (MVR) from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. A... 
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02/16/09Starent Networks Extends Its Industry Leadership with Most Flexible and Open LTE Evolved Packet Core
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2009-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of multimedia core solutions for mobile broadband, will demonstrate its Evolved Packet Core (EPC) at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week. The Starent EPC solution is designed to provide mobile operators the highest levels of flexibility in architecting their networks, including co-location of 2G/3G and EPC functionality in a sing... 
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02/04/09Starent Networks, Corp. to Present at the Deutsche Bank 2009 Small and Mid Cap Conference on February 11, 2009
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Ashraf Dahod, and Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer Paul Milbury, are scheduled to present at the Deutsche Bank 2009 Small and Mid Cap Conference in Naples, Florida. Dahod and Milbu... 
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01/29/09Starent Networks, Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results
TEWKSBURY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq:STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008. Net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2008 were $70.6 million, an increase of 40% from the fourth quarter of 2007. Net revenues for the full year ended December 31, 200... 
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01/26/09Motorola Selects Starent Networks to Provide Mobile Multimedia Core Products for Its LTE Solution
TEWKSBURY, Mass., Jan 26, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq:STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today announced Motorola, Inc. has selected Starent Networks to provide multimedia core networking solutions for use in its LTE (Long Term Evolution)/SAE (System Architecture Evolution) network offerings. The incorporation of Starent Networks' solutions into Mot... 
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01/08/09Starent Networks, Corp. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results on January 29, 2009
TEWKSBURY, Mass., Jan 08, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starent Networks, Corp. (Nasdaq: STAR), a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, announced today that it will release its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008 on Thursday, January 29, 2009 after the close of the market and will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on that day. A simultaneous ... 
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