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TowerStream Partners with Bandwith.com For Wireless Distribution in Major Cities Across the U.S.

CDW Reselling TowerStream Service through Bandwidth.com

MIDDLETOWN, R.I., 07/12/2005 -- TowerStream, the leading fixed wireless Internet provider, today announced a partnership with Bandwidth.com, a nationwide provider of Internet and VoIP services. The partnership offers TowerStream's business-class fixed wireless services to top cities across the country and is the industry's largest wireless distribution agreement. As a result of the agreement, TowerStream is the first wireless broadband provider to be offered to Bandwidth.com's extensive client base.

Offering a wide selection of Internet and unlimited calling options, Bandwidth.com provides real-time availability and pricing for IT Managers looking to purchase Internet and voice services for their business. Through Bandwidth.com, companies seeking reliable T1 connections will now be able to select TowerStream's fixed wireless services which include multiple digital voice lines, bandwidth on demand, wireless redundancy, VPNs, disaster recovery, bundled data, and video services.

"Our partnership with TowerStream will enable us to offer customers our first pre-WiMAX solution that provides an extremely affordable option for those looking for an alternative broadband solution," said David Morken, President of Bandwidth.com. "Our goal is to give customers the ability to choose the service that best fits their needs. TowerStream's flexible features, rapid installation program, and high level of reliability and customer service, makes it an ideal addition to our portfolio of service offerings."

TowerStream's networks encompass major urban markets across the country including the three largest - New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. TowerStream's partnership with Bandwidth.com has secured an important distribution channel allowing it to maximize its sales efforts in high density markets.

"By joining forces with Bandwidth.com, we have established a valuable reseller channel that will enable us to continue expanding our business across the country," said Jeff Thompson, COO and President of TowerStream. "Right now the industry is at the point where WiMAX technology is nearly ready, but establishing the right sales and marketing channels is what will ultimately determine its mass adoption. Bandwidth.com will offer our solutions alongside traditional wireline services proving there are viable distribution models for WiMAX that are on par with landline models."

CDW, a leading provider of technology solutions for business, government and education, uses Bandwidth.com to service customers looking for the best broadband solutions for their organization. Through this partnership, TowerStream will be available to CDW customers as well.

"We are pleased that Bandwidth.com will offer TowerStream's solutions to their clients in the nation's largest markets," said Ian Kieninger, manager of CDW's Voice and Data Group. "Bandwidth.com helps us respond to our customers' needs for IP applications through their flexibility and extensive Internet service portfolio. TowerStream's pre-WiMAX broadband service enables us to provide our customers with improved choices for high-speed wireless broadband connectivity."

About Bandwidth.com
Bandwidth.com is revolutionizing telecommunications for small and medium businesses. Since its inception in 1999, Bandwidth.com has grown into a leading nationwide provider of internet and VoIP services, by offering unparalleled selection, savings and service. The company's unique methodology and experienced team ensure accountability and service superior to that of traditional Internet access providers. Bandwidth.com has met the Internet access needs of thousands of customers. For more information, visit http://www.bandwidth.com.

About TowerStream
TowerStream is the leading fixed wireless broadband provider in the U.S. Founded in 2000, the company serves major U.S. markets including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, the greater Boston, Providence and Newport, R.I. areas, and is aggressively expanding coverage throughout the country. The company was the first carrier selected to join the WiMAX Forum, and has worked closely with leading vendors such as Intel, Alvarion, Aperto Networks and Redline in establishing industry compliance with international broadband wireless access standards and cross-vendor interoperability. For more information on TowerStream, please visit their website at: http://www.towerstream.com.