Axesstel Announces New Line of 3G Gateways Converging EV-DO Data, 1X Voice, Analog Fax and Wi-Fi Router.

LAS VEGAS -- Axesstel, Inc. (AMEX:AFT):

--MV300 Series CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Gateways Offer Residential, Business and Commercial Users WWAN, WLAN, Voice and Analog Fax in One Integrated Device

--MV300 Series Exhibited at CTIA Wireless and Mobile Focus

Axesstel, Inc. (AMEX:AFT), a leader in the design and development of fixed wireless voice and broadband data products, today announced a new product line of 3G wireless broadband gateways, beginning with the MV300 Series CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Gateways. The MV300 Series, including the MV310 (450 MHz), MV320 (800 MHz), MV330 (1900 MHz) and MV340 (800/1900 MHz), seamlessly combines CDMA2000 1xEV-DO wireless wide area networking (WWAN), a Wi-Fi wireless local area networking (WLAN) router, CDMA2000 1X circuit switch cellular voice and analog fax technology to provide wireless broadband data access, voice calling and fax capabilities in an easy-to-use, integrated desktop networking device. Commercial shipments of the first models in the series are anticipated to begin in the third quarter of 2006.

The MV300 Series Gateways address the demand from fixed wireless and mobile carriers for a terminal device that enables them to offer residential, small office/home office (SOHO), enterprise and commercial customers a cost-effective alternative to landline voice service and a superior high-speed alternative to dial up, integrated services digital network (ISDN) and digital subscriber line (DSL).

"There is pent up demand for terminal solutions that address the convergence of 3G data and voice, landline and wireless technologies, and WWAN and WLAN networking," said Mike Kwon, chief executive officer for Axesstel. "Residential and business customers alike are looking for a simple solution that serves all their voice and data needs, while operators are looking to capture more market share, and grow their subscriber bases. Our new MV300 Series Gateways converge disparate technologies, offer an easy-to-use integrated solution for end-users, and enables operators to leverage existing investments to expand their market share. The MV300 Series further diversifies our growing broadband product portfolio and will allow us to significantly expand our addressable market into more developed regions."

Engineered with a sleek new desktop and wall-mountable design, the MV300 Series Gateways leverage CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology to provide broadband data at speeds up to 2.4 Mbps for high-speed access to email, the Internet, data intensive photos and graphics, and multi-media streaming. The MV300 Series will be backward compatible to CDMA2000 1X to ensure subscribers maintain high-speed connectivity in areas where a CDMA2000 1xEV-DO network is not yet available.

Plug a landline or cordless phone into a MV300 Series Gateway and users can make voice calls over a wireless CDMA2000 1X cellular network. Plug in an analog fax machine and users can begin sending and receiving facsimiles.

Integrated with an 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi router, the MV300 Series Gateways offer laptop users the convenience of wireless connectivity to broadband data from any room in a home or office and allows easy set up of a local hotspot for a variety of applications in enterprise, retail, public transportation and emergency response environments. Without any software drivers to install, a four-port Ethernet (RJ-45) router provides a trouble-free, plug-and-play solution that enables users to network multiple laptop and desktop PCs for streamlined access to high-speed data. A USB port provides an additional data connection point and two built-in RJ-11 ports enable users to plug in a fax machine or up to four landline phones. The dual-band (800/1900 MHz) functionality of the MV340 provides compatibility with networks worldwide.

Additional features of the Axesstel MV300 Series CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Gateways include:

--Compatibility with other LAN and WLAN networking devices to further expand device networking capability

--Two receive diversity antennas and two Wi-Fi antennas to maximize data throughput

--E911 support with gpsOne(R) and an internal GPS antenna

--Seven LEDs indicating power, signal, connection, 1xEV-DO mode, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and voice message status

--Battery back up to ensure uninterrupted voice and data connectivity

For more information and a photo of the MV300 Series Gateway visit, www.axesstel.com

AXESSTEL AT CTIA WIRELESS AND MOBILE FOCUS 2006

Axesstel will exhibit the MV300 Series CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Gateways and MV200 Series Fixed Wireless Broadband Modems along with its fixed wireless phones and voice/data terminals in booth 5334 in the Enterprise Mobility Pavilion at CTIA Wireless being held April 5-7, 2006, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. The MV340 will also be on display at the Qualcomm booth (2047), and Axesstel will exhibit the device at the Mobile Focus 2006 media event being held April 5 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.

NOTES FOR EDITOR

Senior Axesstel executives will be available to offer comment on:

-- Global market demand for fixed wireless and broadband access

-- Advantages of fixed wireless and high-speed wireless broadband access

-- Successful business models and applications for fixed wireless and broadband access

-- Convergence of voice & data, landline and wireless technology and WLAN/WWAN networking

-- Axesstel's new 3G converged modems, fixed wireless phones and product roadmap

To set up a briefing at CTIA Wireless or Mobile Focus, please contact:

Kim K. Haneke
Axesstel, Inc.
858-228-7249
[e-mail]

ABOUT AXESSTEL, INC.

Axesstel (AMEX:AFT) is a leader in the design and development of fixed wireless voice and broadband data products. Axesstel's product portfolio includes fixed wireless desktop phones, public call office phones, voice/data terminals and broadband modems for access to voice calling and high-speed data services. The company delivers innovative fixed wireless solutions to leading telecommunications operators and distributors worldwide. Axesstel is headquartered in San Diego, and has a research and development center and manufacturing facilities in Seoul, South Korea. For more information on Axesstel, visit www.axesstel.com.

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