P-Com Receives ISO 9001 Certification Extension; ISO Surveillance Audit Reported Zero Non-Compliances

Business Wire, March 15, 2001

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2001

P-Com, Inc. (Nasdaq:PCOM), a high-capacity fixed wireless access equipment supplier, has again received, with zero non-compliances, recommendation by ITS Intertek Services for extension of its ISO 9001 certification. The recommendation follows the periodic ITS Intertek Services surveillance audit for extension of ISO 9001-compliant processes and procedures. Teaming with P-Com's QMS (Quality Management System) personnel, ITS Intertek Services conducted an audit of the methods, processes, and procedures integral to P-Com's wireless access systems manufacturing business. ISO 9001 certification symbolizes adherence to international quality standards. Both the certification, and the subsequent extensions, are important means by which companies are measured by their customers, and by potential customers. Continued ISO certification is essential to businesses such as P-Com which serve global telecommunications technology markets.

ISO 9001 certification is of particular importance to P-Com because of the unusual breadth and depth of its wireless product lines. P-Com provides Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) and Point-to-Point (PTP) systems in both its broadband access systems and its Spread Spectrum systems, whereas most manufacturers in the wireless access business provide either broadband PMP or broadband PTP.

"Meeting the ISO quality challenge is most rewarding. The Intertek recommendation for extension of our certification speaks clearly to the focus P-Com has on producing high quality products in which our customers can have confidence as they operate and expand their networks. Our manufacturing and quality teams have executed with foresight and precision, and we are enjoying the fruits of their abilities and their attention to detail," said Jim Sobczak, president and COO of P-Com.

About P-Com

P-Com, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets complete lines of Point-to-Multipoint, Point-to-Point, and Spread Spectrum wireless access systems, and provides related services for the worldwide telecommunications market. P-Com broadband wireless access systems are designed to satisfy the high-speed, integrated network requirements of Internet access providers and competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs). Cellular and personal communications service (PCS) providers utilize P-Com Point-to-Point systems to provide backhaul between base stations and mobile switching centers. Government, utility, and business entities use P-Com systems in public and private network applications. P-Com is the recipient of the Wireless Communications Association's "Big Byte" industry achievement award for "Highest Bit Rate Actually Deployed" based on their Point-to-Multipoint LMDS systems. P-Com Network Services, a wholly owned P-Com subsidiary, offers extensive technical services and project support capabilities, including site surveys, systems planning, program planning and management, and project management. Service expertise also includes the installation of central office equipment, SDH and SONET systems, and wireless implementation.

P-Com, Inc. has its world headquarters in Campbell, Calif., USA and offices in Florida, Virginia, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, China and Singapore. P-Com is an ISO 9001 certified company. For additional information, contact P-Com at:

P-Com, Inc.

3175 S. Winchester Blvd.

Campbell, CA 95008 USA

TEL: 408/866-3666

FAX: 408/866-3655

www.p-com.com

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements in this release that are forward looking involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause P-Com's actual results in future periods to be materially different from any future performance that may be suggested in this release. Such factors may include, but are not limited to, working capital constraints, fluctuations in customer demand and commitments, both in timing and volume, introduction of new products, commercial acceptance and viability of new products and expenses associated therewith, cancellations of orders without penalties, pricing and competition, reliance upon subcontractors, P-Com's ability to have available an appropriate amount of production capacity in a timely manner, the ability of P-Com's customers to finance their purchases of P-Com's products and/or services, the timing of new technology and product introductions, the risk of early obsolescence, the risk of building inventories without orders in hand, and the pending stockholder class action lawsuit. Further, P-Com operates in an industry sector where securities values are highly volatile and may be influenced by economic and other factors beyond P-Com's control, such as announcements by competitors and service providers. Reference is made to the discussion of risk factors detailed in P-Com's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q.