Jeanne Harper Condren, (408) 944-1817, jeanne_condren@dmcwave.com


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

                          DIGITAL MICROWAVE CORPORATION
                            COMMENCES STOCK OFFERING

         SAN JOSE, CALIF., NOVEMBER 16, 1999 --Digital Microwave Corporation
(Nasdaq: DMIC) today announced that it has commenced an offering of 3,450,000
shares of its common stock from its shelf registration statement. CIBC World
Markets Corp. is acting as the sole underwriter for the offering. The Company
intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including
working capital, and may use a portion of the net proceeds to fund potential
strategic investments and acquisitions.

         This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sales of these
securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale
would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities
laws of any such jurisdiction. This offering is being made by means of a
prospectus supplement to a prospectus that is part of the Company's shelf
registration previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Copies of the prospectus and the prospectus supplement can be obtained from
CIBC World Markets Corp. at 1 World Financial Center, New York, New York
10281 or by calling the Company.

         Headquartered in San Jose, California, Digital Microwave Corporation
provides microwave radio solutions to connect, enable and grow communications
networks worldwide. The Company's industry-leading broadband, medium-capacity
and low-capacity radios transport data, voice, and video for public and
private networks in a wide range of global environments. Digital Microwave
Corporation brings value to a diverse range of customers through its vast
array of quality systems, services and support.

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