WebTech Wireless Obtains Product Certification From Anatel-Brazil's Federal Telecommunications Agency

Jul 25, 2008 6:36:00 AM

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 25, 2008) - WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX:WEW), a leading provider of location-based and fleet telematics services, announces that Anatel, Brazil's federal telecommunications agency, has awarded it a certificate of homologation for its products sold in Brazil.

The certificate of homologation issued by Anatel (Agencia Nacional de Telecomunicacoes), applies to WebTech Wireless' WT5000 Series Locators(TM), and represents the Brazilian government's approval for the sale of these GPS vehicle tracking devices for the Brazilian market. Legislation requires that all telecommunications products sold in the country pass through a strict process of product homologation and certification.

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"Obtaining this certificate is a significant step for WebTech Wireless in Brazil, as it's a seal of approval from Anatel, the country's highest regulatory authority, that our technology meets all federal standards and that our products will function as designed for customers nationwide", said Aluisio Mol, Managing Director, WebTech Brazil.

Neil Chan, WebTech Wireless' Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing, added "This certification by Anatel greatly increases our credibility with our partners and customers in Brazil and paves the way for us to take advantage of even greater opportunities in this lucrative market."

This event underscores WebTech Wireless' commitment of cooperation with government regulatory agencies around the world, ensuring that the products it develops and sells comply with established standards and meet and surpass the needs of businesses and consumers.

About WebTech Wireless Inc.

WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX:WEW) is a global Telematics, location-based services provider that develops, manufactures, and delivers turnkey wireless solutions designed to improve productivity and profitability. WebTech Wireless products include wireless hardware and software services running on cellular and satellite networks, and include Automatic Vehicle Location, Mapping, Reporting, Vehicle Diagnostics, Driver Status, In-vehicle Telemetry, Messaging, In-vehicle Navigation, and wireless application and Internet connectivity. WebTech Wireless is currently providing devices and services worldwide in eight languages to over forty-one countries covering five continents. WebTech Wireless' scalable solutions are used by a broad range of small, medium and Fortune 500 companies and by governments. For more information, please visit www.webtechwireless.com.

About Anatel

Anatel (Agencia Nacional de Telecomunicacoes) was established in 1997 as an independent, regulatory agency of the Brazilian Federal Ministry of Communications. Its mandate is to oversee the development of the country's telecommunications industry and infrastructure, including authority over product certification, homologation and consumer protection for domestic and imported products. For more information, please visit www.anatel.gov.br (in Portuguese).

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties pertaining to, but not limited to product plans, timing, content, and pricing of products, market and industry expectations, the wireless communications industry, the mobile fleet industry, and general economic and political conditions. Given the risks and uncertainties inherent in the markets and industries referred to in this press release, WebTech Wireless cannot guarantee that any forward looking statements will be realized.

Trademarks are the property of their owners.

The Toronto Stock Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
        WebTech Wireless Inc.
        Eric Wilson
        Press / Media Contact
        (778) 370-9609
        Email: press@webtechwireless.com

        WebTech Wireless Inc.
        R. Joe Dhami
        Investor Relations Contact
        1-877-811-4518 ext. 462
        Email: ir@webtechwireless.com
        Website: www.webtechwireless.com

Source: WebTech Wireless Inc.

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WebTech Wireless Inc.
Eric Wilson
Press / Media Contact
(778) 370-9609
Email: press@webtechwireless.com

WebTech Wireless Inc.
R. Joe Dhami
Investor Relations Contact
1-877-811-4518 ext. 462
Email: ir@webtechwireless.com
Website: www.webtechwireless.com

 
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