IPWireless Selected By Inukshuk Internet Inc., Subsidiary of Microcell Telecommunications Inc., For Worlds First Test Of Advanced 3G Broadband.

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SAN BRUNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 2001

IPWireless Anytime, Anywhere Wireless High-Speed Internet Access

Technology To Be Deployed in Montreal Trial

IPWireless, Inc., the leading next-generation broadband wireless technology company, today announced that they have been selected by Inukshuk Internet Inc., a Microcell Telecommunications Inc. subsidiary, to trial IPWireless Advanced 3G broadband wireless complete system solution.

Inukshuk Internet Inc. is a new company dedicated to connecting Canadians across a state-of-the-art, Internet Protocol (IP) wireless broadband access network. This collaboration marks the first-ever international trial of a 3G UMTS standards-based broadband wireless Internet access technology.

In the trial, Inukshuk Internet will deploy IPWireless complete network and customer equipment solution to deliver broadband wireless Internet access to residential and business users throughout certain areas of metropolitan Montreal. Participants in this first-of-its-kind trial will be equipped with IPWireless pocket-sized portable broadband modems, giving them instantaneous, high-speed Internet access through simple "plug and play" installation. IPWireless technology eliminates the need to mount outside antennas on home or office buildings. Additionally, its hassle-free self-installation alleviates customer frustrations of waiting for a technician to install the service. IPWireless non- line-ofsight technology supports in-building coverage, giving trial participants complete portability and the freedom of a wireless Internet connection. This powerful solution allows customers to exploit all the Internet has to offer at the highest speeds, anytime, anywhere.

Todays announcement is a major milestone for IPWireless, said Peter A. Howley, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of IPWireless. IPWireless superior technology was engineered to enable seamless, global deployment of advanced wireless Internet technology for spectrum holders worldwide. Until now, no other technology solution has been available for service providers to economically deliver superior, Advanced 3G Internet access.

IPWireless' technology is ideally suited to work alongside the GSM PCS network operated by Inukshuk's affiliate, Microcell Connexions Inc. IPWireless base stations have similar coverage compared to GSM, and can therefore share Microcell's existing towers and facilities, allowing rapid and cost effective deployment. IPWireless high-speed portable Internet technology is compliant with the international UMTS 3G standards, which are part of the same ETSI / 3GPP standards family as GSM, making the two technologies complementary.

IPWireless technology currently operates in the 2.5 2.7 GHz wireless spectrum and can also be applied to international spectrum in the IMT 2000 band (1.9 - 2.2 GHz) and other bands as required. IPWireless has been successfully testing its broadband wireless technology in Greensboro, North Carolina since August 2000. Todays announcement marks the beginning of its most significant international test to date.

Additional benefits of IPWireless complete system solution include:

-- High Data Rates  Delivers data rates of up to 6 Mbps in 2001, which supports
an expanding variety of new, high demand applications

-- In-Building Coverage  Achieved by using a non-line-of-sight technology in
combination with a cellular infrastructure

-- Mass Market Access  Enables coverage for all areas, including those not
served by DSL or cable

-- Portability  Enables Internet access anytime, anywhere

-- Ease-of-use  Offers true customer plug and play functionality, requiring no
outside antenna, technical installation or line-of-sight from transmission
towers

-- Low Per Subscriber Costs  Offers an extremely affordable deployment
alternative to DSL and cable modems; enables broadband Internet access to
customers and communities not served by DSL or cable

-- High Capacity  Enables scalable service to support high volumes of
residential and business customers

-- International Standards Based  Based on worldwide UMTS (3G) standard,
providing carrier-grade quality of service and allowing rapid worldwide
deployment and lower component cost

About IPWireless

IPWireless, Inc. is the leading next generation wireless technology company that has developed a groundbreaking Advanced 3G standards-based broadband wireless technology solution that enables service providers to offer true high-speed portable wireless Internet access to worldwide consumer and business markets. IPWireless next generation technology delivers two-way data transmission speeds, portability, affordability and ubiquity of coverage superior to any broadband alternative, including DSL or cable modems. Founded in April 1999, IPWireless is led by a world-class management team comprised of seasoned entrepreneurs, technology and marketing executives from Fortune 500 companies, including Lucent, Qwest Wireless LLC and Pacific Bell. The Company is backed by over $120 million in venture capital from leading firms including Bay Partners, DCM - Doll Capital Management, Dougery Ventures, Gabriel Venture Partners, GIC Special Investments, J.F. Shea Venture Capital, Northwood Ventures and Oak Hill Capital Management. IPWireless is headquartered in San Bruno, California, with international facilities based in the U.K. and offices in Denver, Colorado. For more information, visit IPWireless on the World Wide Web at www.ipwireless.com.

For more information on Inukshuk Internet Inc., please visit http://www.inukshuk.ca./