Axesstel to Exhibit Full Range of Products from GSM/GPRS Phones and Terminals to HSUPA Broadband Data Modems at Mobile Asia Congress in Macau

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axesstel, Inc. (AMEX:AFT), a leader in the design and development of fixed wireless voice and broadband data products, will demonstrate its entire suite of GSM/GPRS phones and terminals and HSUPA broadband data products at Mobile Asia Congress in Macau November 18 – 20, Booth D14, Hall D.

“Growing worldwide adoption of GSM technology is driving demand in the Asia Pacific region for GSM/UMTS-based 2G and 3G devices”

“Growing worldwide adoption of GSM technology is driving demand in the Asia Pacific region for GSM/UMTS-based 2G and 3G devices,” said Clark Hickock, CEO of Axesstel. “Our solutions ranging from quad-band GSM/GPRS devices to HSUPA broadband data products are generating strong interest in many regions throughout Asia. We are excited to promote our product portfolio to existing and potential customers throughout this event. As we are aggressively re-entering the Asia Pacific region with an established sales team, Mobile Asia Congress is one of the key events to support our localized Asia sales strategy.”

Axesstel will display and demonstrate products that are currently available.

• GSM/GPRS Quad-band phones and terminals
• EU230 HSUPA ExpressCard/34 for High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) networks
• MU230 HSUPA USB Dongle for High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) networks

Axesstel’s portfolio of GSM phones and terminals enable high-quality voice calling and short message service (SMS), commonly called text messaging. Enhanced calling features include hands-free dialing, call waiting, call forwarding, three-way calling, and caller ID.

Axesstel’s portfolio of HSUPA devices ensure high-speed Internet access when connected to laptops or desktops and also are backward compatible with EDGE and GPRS.

ABOUT THE GSMA AND MOBILE ASIA CONGRESS

The GSM Association (GSMA) is the global trade association representing more than 750 GSM mobile phone operators across 218 countries and territories of the world. The Association's members represent more than 3 billion GSM and 3GSM connections - over 86% of the world's mobile phone connections. The Mobile Asia Congress presents a myriad of opportunities for mobile professionals and innovators from operators, value-added service providers, and equipment and device manufacturers from across Asia and around the world. The Mobile Asia Congress will play a key role in setting the industry's agenda for 2009 and feature several of the most senior executives in China's mobile market. For more information visit http://www.mobileasiacongress.com.

ABOUT AXESSTEL, INC.

Axesstel (AMEX:AFT) is a recognized industry leader in the design and development of fixed wireless voice and broadband data products. Axesstel’s best in class product portfolio includes, broadband modems, 3G gateways, voice/data terminals, fixed wireless desktop phones and public call office phones for high-speed data and voice calling services. The company delivers innovative fixed wireless solutions to leading telecommunications operators and distributors worldwide. Axesstel is headquartered in San Diego, California with a research and development center in Seoul, South Korea. For more information on Axesstel, visit www.axesstel.com.

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