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AIR2LAN Announces New Chief Executive

Jackson, MS, Aug. 25, 2004 -- AIR2LAN, a leading provider of broadband Internet access and end-to-end Internet services for corporate customers, announced today the appointment of Mark E. Rodgers as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Rodgers, former CEO of SmartSynch, Inc., a national provider of wireless SmartMeter systems for the electric utility industry, and former Vice President of Fixed-Wireless at Skytel Communications, brings a wealth of senior management experience to AIR2LAN, from strategy and financing to technology development, distribution and product marketing.

Mark Rodgers stated, “AIR2LAN is an outstanding company in a high-growth market and presents many exciting opportunities. I look forward to working with Jai Bhagat and the AIR2LAN team to execute a focused strategy to achieve corporate profitability, enhance our quality of service, expand our service offering and provide excellent customer service.”

For AIR2LAN Chairman Jai P. Bhagat, the appointment of Rodgers as new Chief Executive Officer positions the Company for its next phase of growth. “Since our many years of working together at SkyTel Communications, Mark and I have been looking forward to working together again to build a world class enterprise”, stated Bhagat. “His tremendous knowledge, experience, and vision in the telecommunications industry are unsurpassed. We look forward to teaming up and working together to take AIR2LAN to the next level.”

Mr. Rodgers continued, “The broadband Internet industry in general, and AIR2LAN in particular, are poised for tremendous growth. Our focus will be on solid operational execution and enhanced marketing of bundled services, including VoIP, wireless security, and other differentiated service offerings that set us apart from competitive broadband providers."


For more information contact:
Vinay Bhagat
AIR2LAN
601.713.1401
vbhagat@AIR2LAN.com