April 19, 2006
MetroFi Selected to Deliver Free Wireless Internet Access to Foster City

FOSTER CITY, Ca., April 19, 2006 – MetroFi, the leader in designing, building and operating free citywide Wi-Fi networks, announced today it has been selected by the City of Foster City, to deliver and operate a citywide Wi-Fi network that will provide free wireless Internet access and substantially improved public services to Foster City residents. The announcement demonstrates Foster City 's cutting-edge vision for citywide, universal wireless connectivity and affordable Internet access for its residents. The MetroFi Foster City system will be built at no cost to the city, and the City of Foster City expects to have significant savings in productivity and communications cost and wireless Internet service fees by using the network.

“We are very excited about the prospect of having WiFi services available in Foster City,” said Steve Toler, the City's Administrative Services Director. “MetroFi's network will provide our residents and businesses with a fantastic opportunity for internet connectivity in public spaces. We look forward to working with MetroFi and seeing WiFi services thrive in our community.”

The City of Foster City, which spans 3.8 square miles and has a population of approximately 30,000, will be blanketed by a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi mesh network. Residents and visitors of Foster City will have wireless access to 1Mbps wireless Internet at no cost. Foster City's public works and parks field personnel, as well as and fire safety personnel will have greatly expanded access to wireless network services to facilitate more responsive data communications.

“As the industry leader in designing, building and operating Wi-Fi networks, we are pleased to expand our Silicon Valley Network into Foster City and deliver world-class, citywide wireless Internet access,” said MetroFi CEO and co-founder Chuck Haas.

MetroFi's free Internet access services will be supported by advertising from local and national advertise rs. Customers who want an Internet access experience without ads can connect to the MetroFi network premium service for approximately $20.00 per month. Customers accessing the network will see a banner or text advertisement in the browser's frame. Foster City-area businesses can leverage the local and regional nature of the network by providing links to their websites, coupons and announcements for users who are connected in close proximity to their establishment.

About MetroFi
MetroFi is the leader in designing, building and operating Wi-Fi networks. The company partners with municipalities, ISPs and other companies to deliver secure, reliable high-speed wireless broadband services to entire communities. Recipient of the Wireless Ventures' Investors' Choice award, MetroFi is a private company with venture backing from Sevin Rosen Funds and August Capital. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. For more information on MetroFi and its services, visit www.metrofi.com.

Media Contact:
Denise Graab
(650) 810-8007
publicrelations@metrofi.com

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