MetroConnect Inc. (fka MTCI)

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MetroConnect Subsidiary Names Ben Cavazos Director of Engineering
May 19, 2009 8:30:00 AM


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View Additional ProfilesYORBA LINDA, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/19/09 -- MetroConnect, Inc. (OTCBB: MTCI), a nationwide developer of WiMAX networks, and its newly acquired, wholly owned subsidiary Freedom Wireless Services, Inc. (FWSI), are proud to announce the appointment of Ben Cavazos to the position of Director of Engineering of FWSI. In this position, he will report to the president.

Mr. Cavazos will draw on 15 years of telecommunication and wireless experience to drive the goals of the newly acquired Company. His expertise in WiMAX, CDMA, GSM, iDEN and fiber solutions will contribute to the development and deployment of present and future wireless and telecommunication projects. Ben has been the Service Manager for Freedom Communications since 2006. Freedom Communication Services was acquired by MetroConnect in April of this year.

"Ben Cavazos' professional background has been a great asset to Freedom and we are pleased to appoint him to this demanding position," said Katherine Thompson, president of MetroConnect. "He will provide the necessary leadership and oversight to our growing list of projects, supporting the growth and ongoing success of MetroConnect."

"I am delighted to be a part of the new team during this vital and exciting time," said Ben Cavazos. "The opportunities for the Company are boundless, as MetroConnect expands its products to meet growing wireless and WiMAX industry needs."

About Freedom Wireless Services, Inc.

Freedom Wireless Services, Inc. (FWSI) provides a wide range of services that include RF engineering, cell-site mods, and interior/exterior upgrades to next generation configurations. Freedom augments their services with an in-house software development group and network services, which create wireless industry products. FCSI has gained expertise within the wireless technologies: CDMA, UMTS, GSM, iDEN and various DAS & In-Building Solutions. Freedom has expertise in network system design and engineering, site surveying, materials procurement and equipment installation.

About MetroConnect, Inc.

With a mission to build a device-agnostic, WiMAX-ready, wireless broadband connectivity/content delivery platform. MetroConnect is focused on providing connectivity services and solutions to businesses, public school systems and local government agencies. Using both licensed and unlicensed WiMAX spectrum the Company offers fully integrated solutions with the highest levels of reliability, security, flexibility, scalability and price-performance. For more information, please visit http://www.MetroconnectInc.com.

This press release includes statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements, usually containing the words "believe," "estimate," "project," "expect" or similar expressions. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, acceptance of the Company's current and future products and services in the marketplace, the ability of the company to develop effective new products and receive regulatory approvals of such products, competitive factors, dependence upon third-party vendors, and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.

CONTACT:
Robin Cruse
MetroConnect, Inc.
714-765-0010