NextNet and Afnet Launch West Africa's Largest NLOS Plug-and-Play Broadband Wireless Deployment Targeting 4 Million in Cote d'Ivoire Capital.

MINNEAPOLIS & ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire -- NextNet Wireless, the industry's most widely deployed provider of NLOS plug-and-play broadband wireless access systems, and Afnet Internet Services, a leading Cote d'Ivoire telecommunications provider, announced today the commercial launch of West Africa's largest non-line-of-sight (NLOS) plug-and-play broadband wireless services, targeting 4 million people in the nation's capital of Abidjan. Afnet's new DREAMNET(TM) service is based on OFDM-NLOS-PLUG-AND-PLAY technology developed by NextNet, a principal member of the WiMAX Forum(TM). This same technology is deployed today over licensed frequencies by NextNet's carrier partners in over 30 markets globally.

The DREAMNET high-speed Internet service features a small, self-installable wireless modem that connects to the user's computer in minutes. The plug-and-play wireless modem eliminates professional installations, as well as the downloading of software, and the need to configure the user's computer. Unlike cable and DSL, the DREAMNET wireless modem is also "location flexible," which means that the user is free to move it from the home, to the office or school, or to any other location within the carrier's coverage area. DREAMNET supports all IP compatible broadband applications over a wide area cellular network capable of delivering service to millions of potential subscribers. Afnet is distributing its DREAMNET service and wireless modem through its retail stores across Abidjan.

"We see a huge potential for broadband wireless services in Cote d'Ivoire," stated Mohamad Khatoun, General Manager of Afnet Internet Services. "We teamed up with NextNet because their OFDM-based NLOS system is the right platform for our vision to provide consumers and businesses alike with fast, reliable, and affordable plug-and-play access to the Internet. We are extremely energized by the proven success of NextNet's technology and adopted business model, and we look forward to delivering service throughout Abidjan and expanding nationwide," added Mr. Khatoun.

"We are honored to partner with Afnet to deliver a better broadband solution to the people of Cote d'Ivoire," stated Guy Kelnhofer, NextNet President and CEO. "We are extremely pleased to join with Afnet in welcoming the families and businesses of Cote d'Ivoire to reliable wireless broadband services that break down the barriers between cities, countries and continents," Kelnhofer added.

The Expedience(R) solution is distributed today by NextNet's carrier partners through retail stores in four countries (U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Cote d'Ivoire) and two continents. The location flexible NLOS system is an IP-based wireless network platform that supports delivery of all IP compatible broadband applications, including voice and data services such as IP telephony and video streaming over licensed frequencies. Expedience system products address the needs of residential, SOHO, SME, and MDU markets. The flexible OFDM-based NLOS system delivers 4 QAM, 16 QAM and 64 QAM data rates using an adaptive modulation (AMOD) platform. The Expedience solution utilizes indoor, plug-and-play (self-installable) subscriber units, as well as convenient outdoor (bracket-mount) NLOS subscriber units. NextNet's NLOS outdoor base station weighs just 16 kg, and mounts easily to a pole, tower, building rooftop or standard indoor rack. A rack mount modularized base station product is also available for installations in a site shelter.

About Afnet Internet Services

Afnet Internet Services is a leading consulting and service provider firm based in Abidjan, the capital city of Cote d'Ivoire. The company provides international bandwidth through the SAT3 fiber optic cable, and maintains a backup route through PAS1R satellite. As a duly registered service provider, Afnet provides prepaid access to Internet services through its X-TREME and SMART cards, Dialup and ADSL subscription services, VSAT and Leased Line services. DREAMNET is the latest addition to Afnet's Internet services offering. Afnet holds licensed frequencies for the delivery of voice and data broadband wireless services covering 4 million potential subscribers. For more information, visit www.afnet.net or contact [e-mail].

About NextNet(R) Wireless, Inc.

NextNet is the industry's most widely deployed provider of NLOS plug-and-play broadband wireless access systems. The company was founded in 1998 and acquired by wireless pioneer Craig McCaw in early 2004. NextNet's Expedience system is deployed today in cities throughout Asia, Africa, North America, Latin America, and Mexico, where NextNet is the exclusive NLOS plug-and-play system supplier for MVS Comunicaciones, Mexico's largest MMDS carrier, with spectrum covering 67 million potential subscribers. In the U.S., NextNet's Expedience solution is deployed by Clearwire and other regional ISPs in Arizona, Iowa, Minnesota, New Mexico, Nebraska, North Carolina, Michigan, and Ohio. NextNet is also the exclusive NLOS plug-and-play system supplier for the Canadian joint venture of Inukshuk, Allstream, and NR Communications, that holds licensed spectrum covering 30 million Canadians. NextNet is a principal member of the WiMAX Forum(TM). For more information, visit www.nextnetwireless.com. Contact: Barbara Heine, Director, Marketing Communications; [e-mail]; Tel: [phone].