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Telecom Brokerage, Inc., Joins Airband Channel Program, Bringing High-Bandwidth Wireless Services To Thousands Of U.S. Businesses

More than 1,000 TBI subagents to provide Airband’s WiMAX-based solutions

DALLAS – Aug. 18, 2008 – Airband Communications, Inc., the industry’s leading fixed-wireless company for businesses in the United States, today announced that Telecom Brokerage, Inc. (TBI) has joined Airband’s National Indirect Channel Program as a master agent.  The TBI affiliation fortifies Airband’s capability to sell its WiMAX-based solutions nationally.

Since 1991, Chicago-based TBI has been a premier Master Agent for telecom services such as Internet, Data, Local, Long Distance and Managed Services.  By simplifying the telecom purchasing experience for its customers, TBI empowers them with an unbiased consultative sales approach and premium pre- and post-sales support. Airband’s diverse fixed-wireless product offerings, first-rate disaster recovery solutions and quick installation match up well with TBI’s award-winning back-office solution that offers reliable speed-to-quote and order process and a 17-year history with leading carriers.  In utilizing Airband’s solutions, TBI will be best positioned to maintain its reputation of being one of the largest and most forward-looking agencies. 

“We are thrilled to be working with Airband,” said Ken D. Mercer, senior vice president for TBI.  “With its high-bandwidth wireless offering, simple installation process and solid channel support, Airband’s products give TBI customers the ideal alternative to wireline-based data and Internet services.”

Airband’s National Indirect Channel Program, which launched in October 2007, has grown rapidly as a result of its simplified partnership agreement, efficient payout process and unique product offering.  Airband offers master agents like TBI a comprehensive portfolio of high-speed data, virtual private network (VPN) and other managed solutions through its indirect channel program.  Additionally, Airband provides its partners with dedicated support through an exceptional team of field-based channel managers and sales engineers.

“Signing a major master agent such as TBI enables Airband to quickly extend our market reach on a regional and national basis,” said Layne Levine, president of sales and marketing for Airband.  “Through our agent channel, thousands of businesses can now benefit from fixed-wireless, high-bandwidth solutions that can be installed quickly, even in the most crowded metropolitan areas.”

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 Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Baltimore; Charlotte, N.C.; Dallas/Fort Worth; Ft Lauderdale, Fla.; Greensboro, N.C.; Houston; Philadelphia; Phoenix; Raleigh/Durham, N.C.; San Antonio; and Southern California. For additional information, prospective agents should contact Layne Levine: 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.

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