New York City Transit Using Eagle Broadband's SatMAX with WCC Services to Provide Reliable, Non Line of Sight Satellite Communications for Republican National Convention.

LEAGUE CITY, Texas -- Eagle & WCC Partner to Provide Critical Iridium Satellite Voice & Data Services for NYC Transit Staff to Enhance Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness for Major Event

Eagle Broadband, Inc. (AMEX:EAG), a leading provider of broadband and communications technology and services, announced today that New York City Transit, the largest public transportation system in the United States, is using the company's exclusive SatMAX(TM) wireless satellite repeater technology with Iridium-based services from World Communication Center (WCC), a leading provider of global satellite voice and data communications, to provide non-line-of-sight satellite communications to NYC Transit staff for the 2004 Republican National Convention.

NYC Transit selected WCC to deliver a turnkey communications solution that leverages Eagle's SatMAX(TM) to ensure highly reliable voice and data communications between NYC Transit staff in the field and those located in headquarters and operations facilities. The state-of-the-art, Iridium-based satellite communications solution WCC and Eagle are delivering enhances NYC Transit's primary communications as well as critical emergency back-up communications to help ensure the safest, most secure transportation services during and after the event.

Having been designated a National Special Security Event (NSSE) by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, numerous federal, state and local agencies have worked together over the past year to put in place an unprecedented level of security for the major national event. A key part of the operational security plan is ensuring reliable communications between federal, state and local agencies to maximize security and safety for convention attendees, visitors and New York City residents.

NYC Transit is using Eagle's exclusive SatMAX(TM) repeater technology with Iridium services from WCC to provide multiple, concurrent NYC Transit personnel using standard Iridium satellite phones with fully wireless, non-line-of-sight satellite communications inside key NYC Transit facilities.

Sam Romey, president of WCC, stated, "Eagle's SatMAX(TM) repeater is a key component of the solution we are delivering to New York City Transit. We selected the SatMAX(TM) because it is the only technology that enables fully wireless satellite communications inside buildings, onboard vehicles, aircraft and ships, underground and in other non-line-of-sight locations. The turnkey solution WCC and Eagle are providing to NYC Transit can help field, operations and headquarters staff maintain uninterrupted communications to enhance safety and security for NYC Transit customers and convention attendees."

"We are very pleased to assist WCC deliver a comprehensive solution to meet the critical communications needs of New York City Transit," said Dave Weisman, chairman and chief executive officer, Eagle Broadband. "We look forward to working closely with WCC to deliver the non-line-of-sight satellite communications services made possible by Eagle's SatMAX(TM) to NYC Transit as well as other government agencies in New York and across the country."

About Eagle Broadband

Eagle Broadband, Inc., is a leading provider of broadband and communications technology and services. The company offers an exclusive "four-play" suite of high-speed Internet, cable TV, voice and security Bundled Digital Services (BDS(SM)), HDTV-ready multimedia set-top boxes, and turnkey suite of financing, network design, deployment and operational services that enable municipalities, utilities, real estate developers, hotels, multi-tenant owners and service providers to deliver exceptional value, state-of-the-art entertainment and communications choices and single-bill convenience to their residential and business customers. The company also provides a full range of managed services including project management, integration, structured wiring, 24/7 network monitoring, customer service and technical support. Eagle also markets the exclusive SatMAX(TM) non-line-of-sight communications system that provides true "total" global voice and data communications services via the Iridium satellite network to government, military, homeland security, aviation, maritime and enterprise customers. The company is headquartered in League City, Texas, south of Houston, near the NASA Johnson Space Center. For more information, please visit www.eaglebroadband.com or call 281-538-6000.

About WCC

World Communication Center (WCC) is a leading provider of global satellite solutions, including Iridium telephones, pagers, data capabilities, satellite broadband and service. Through an elite team of global satellite experts via a rich network of distributors, dealers, retailers and direct sales, WCC offers high-quality global satellite communications equipment and services. WCC is one of the only Iridium service partners to hold both Value Added Reseller (VAR) and Value Added Manufacturer (VAM) status. WCC's live, 24 x 7 Iridium world-class technical care gives international users the reassurance of support no matter where they are in the world. WCC's customer base spans the globe servicing corporations and governments, heavy industry, marine and aviation. WCC also serves business and individual travelers through rental or purchase programs. Visit WCC's website at www.wcclp.com or call 800-211-2575 for more information.

Forward-looking statements in this release regarding Eagle Broadband, Inc., and World Communication Center are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the company's products, increased levels of competition, new products and technological changes, the company's dependence upon third-party suppliers, intellectual property rights, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.