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WaveRider and ANPI/NewStreets Bring Wireless Broadband to 300 Telecommunications Providers

Wednesday March 24, 11:24 am ET
New Broadband Deployment Program Includes Preferred Services and Benefits for ANPI/NewStreets Affiliates

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 2004-- WaveRider Communications Inc. (OTCBB: WAVC - News), the leader in non-line-of-sight wireless broadband technology and deployments, today announced an agreement for a broadband deployment program in association with ANPI/NewStreets, a member-owned consortium comprised of more than 300 Independent telephone companies throughout the United States. The program includes aggressive marketing activities, network design and customer support services for WaveRider's 900 MHz non-line-of-sight products and other unique member benefits.
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ANPI/NewStreets will market WaveRider's products to its affiliates via its sales team and advertising programs. In addition, ANPI (Associated Network Partners Inc.) will provide business modeling, network planning and design, marketing programs and collateral, and front-line support to its members deploying WaveRider's equipment.

"WaveRider's non-line-of-sight wireless products were recommended to ANPI by several member companies that are planning large-scale wireless broadband networks. By leveraging ANPI's collective scale, we have combined substantially enhanced economics with the innate benefits of non-line of sight 900 MHz wireless systems," said Dave Lewis, President and CEO of ANPI/NewStreets. "This opportunity allows our member companies to enhance their competitive position and profitability as it relates to the provisioning of broadband services. Several of our member companies have already recognized the opportunities of this initiative and have placed equipment orders."

"We're looking forward to working collaboratively with WaveRider and our members to introduce further product enhancements and next generation technology," added Lewis. "We've been impressed with WaveRider's commitment to this partnership and leadership in the non-line-of-sight wireless broadband industry. Additionally, we have heard great things from our members who've already used WaveRider's equipment, and they are elated with the enhanced pricing we've been able to offer them."

One of the first ANPI-NewStreets affiliates to purchase WaveRider's products through the new program is Adams NetWorks, Inc. of Illinois, which launched its wireless broadband service in 2003. Adams plans to rapidly expand its WaveRider 900 MHz wireless broadband network throughout Illinois and Missouri in 2004.

"As a result of our work with Adams NetWorks, Inc. and many other telecommunications companies across the United States, WaveRider has established a strong awareness of the business and technology needs of that sector," said Charles Brown, Executive Vice President, WaveRider Communications Inc. "We believe this broadband wireless program will enable WaveRider to grow its presence and establish more relationships with successful telecommunications providers. We look forward to helping ANPI/NewStreets to support its affiliates throughout every phase of their wireless network deployments."

The world leader in fixed wireless Non-Line-of-Sight Technology

WaveRider's Last Mile Solution® is the world's first fixed wireless broadband product to deliver true non-line-of-sight Internet connections in the license-exempt spectrum. WaveRider's LMS is distinguished in the industry by its user-installed indoor antenna, which enables broadband connections through buildings, tree canopies and other line-of-sight barriers.

WaveRider's LMS systems have been deployed by service providers in more than 90% of the states in the U.S. WaveRider's customers have now made wireless broadband service accessible to hundreds of thousands of potential subscribers across the country.