Press Release

Mobile Area Networks, Inc. Begins Public Trading

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2001 4:50:00 PM EST

HEATHROW, Fla., Jan 9, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mobile Area Networks, Inc. announced the commencement of public trading of the Company's common shares effective Wednesday January 10, 2001.

The Company's shares will trade on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board under the stock symbol MANW.

Mobile Area Networks, Inc. offers high-speed wireless Internet, LAN and selected intranet access for laptop computers. The Company creates a bridge to the future for universities, hotels, convention centers, airports, office buildings and other locations where computer users require fast, reliable and mobile connectivity. The company also provides Internet-based software applications hosting (ASP).

CONTACT:   Mobile Area Networks, Inc.  George Wimbish, 407/333-2350