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Airband Communications Signs World Telecom Group As Master Agent, Further Expanding Sales Channel

More than 350 active WTG subagents to offer Airband’s WiMAX-based solutions

DALLAS – March 10, 2008 Airband Communications, Inc., the industry’s leading fixed-wireless company for businesses in the United States, today announced that World Telecom Group (WTG) has joined Airband’s national Indirect Channel Program as a master agent.  A relationship with WTG – a premier master agent for more than 10 years with a national footprint – further strengthens Airband’s ability to sell its WiMAX-based solutions to businesses across the country.

Founded in 1996, WTG is a premier master agent and offers one of the most diverse portfolios in the industry, including local, long-distance, data, Internet and associated equipment.  WTG has received several industry accolades including recognition as the No. 1 wireless and mobility provider by the Telecom Association; and as one of only four master agents recognized by Phone+ magazine’s “Top 50 Channel Programs.”

“We selected Airband because we were already familiar with the company’s leadership team and were confident in their ability to deliver cutting-edge, WiMAX-based solutions that would truly complement our diverse portfolio of products and services,” said Vince Bradley, CEO for World Telecom Group.

Launched in October 2007, Airband’s national Indirect Channel Program has enjoyed rapid growth due to its simplified partnership agreement, efficient payout process and unique product offering.  Airband offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-speed data, virtual private network (VPN) and other managed solutions through its indirect channel partners.  In addition, Airband provides dedicated support to its agents through a team of field-based channel managers and sales engineers. “Airband’s Indirect Channel Program continues to realize tremendous growth and success, as evidenced by the signing of top master agents such as WTG,” said Zane Long, vice president of indirect channel sales for Airband.  “We are committed to providing leading agents with the tools and support they need to be successful.  Together, we will realize Airband’s goal of setting the industry-standard for providing high-quality fixed-wireless network services.”

Airband owns and operates the industry’s leading fixed-wireless network based on WiMAX technology, and focuses solely on businesses.  With more than 3,500 customers nationwide, the company is currently growing to new markets, and expanding coverage in existing markets including Austin, Texas; Baltimore; Charlotte, N.C.; Dallas/Fort Worth; Greensboro, N.C.; Houston; Philadelphia; Phoenix; Raleigh/Durham, N.C.; San Antonio and Southern California.  For additional information, prospective agents should contact Layne Levine at:  llevine@airband.com.

About Airband Communications

Airband Communications, Inc. is the largest fixed wireless broadband provider for businesses in the United States. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-speed data, Voice over IP, remote data protection, security and other managed solutions – delivered over one of the industry’s most scalable last-mile networks. Airband bypasses the local phone company to provide faster provisioning intervals, immediate scalability and complete redundancy for its customers. More than 3,500 businesses nationwide already count on Airband for their broadband service.  For more information, please visit www.airband.com.

About World Telecom Group (WTG)

World Telecom Group (WTG) is a premier Master Agent providing exceptional service to agent partners since 1996. WTG has one of the most diverse portfolios in the industry, including local, long-distance, data, internet and associated equipment. The company also has the following specialty divisions with dedicated extra support: LEC, Wireless, Wholesale and Cost Containment (TEM, Logistics and all other Cost Containment).

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