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Crown Telecom to Provide WebTech Wireless Telemetry Solutions on TIM 'Telecom Italia Mobile' GSM/GPRS Network

Business Wire, July 26, 2004

BURNABY, British Columbia -- WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX VENTURE:WEW), today announced that Crown Telecom, WebTech Wireless' exclusive distributor in Brazil has announced an exclusive commercial and marketing alliance and device certification with TIM - Telecom Italia Mobile Brazil. Crown Telecom, the first Brazilian enterprise working with Automotive Telemetry Solutions is also the first to achieve certification on the TIM GSM/GPRS network enabling the availability of nationwide telemetry services to over 700 cities in Brazil.

"The partnership between Crown Telecom and TIM broadens our distribution network in Brazil," commented Anwar Sukkarie, President and CEO, WebTech Wireless. "Additionally, the availability of WebTech's wide range of comprehensive fleet management solutions to the Brazilian marketplace through the TIM network which has over 8 million Brazilian clients, 2 million of which are GSM users, will serve to fuel Crown Telecom's sales efforts and provide subsequent growth."

"We are extremely pleased to have entered into this agreement with TIM," said Mr. Jose Antonio S. Pereira Jr., Crown Telecom President and CEO. "Our alliance with TIM will positively impact both our lead generation and our revenue potential. From a subscriber point-of-view, bringing vital fleet management services to an untapped market the size of Brazil with such world-class partners reaffirms our commitment to be a key innovator in the industry through the introduction of new Telematics services and wireless applications."

WebTech's Quadrant Fleet Management Solution provides access to vehicle location information for efficient routing of vehicles through the use of real-time comprehensive management reports and mapping services.

About WebTech Wireless Inc.

WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX-V:WEW) is a global Wireless Services Provider that develops, manufactures, and delivers turnkey wireless solutions designed to improve the productivity and profitability of large and small commercial fleets. WebTech products include wireless hardware and software services running on cellular and satellite networks, and include Automatic Vehicle Location, Mapping, Reporting, Vehicle Maintenance, Driver Status, In-vehicle Telemetry, Messaging, In-vehicle Navigation, and wireless application and Internet connectivity. WebTech is currently providing devices and services worldwide in over twenty-five countries covering five continents. WebTech's scalable solutions are used by a broad range of small, medium and Fortune 500 companies.

About Crown Telecom

We are the leading independent provider of telematics solutions for the automotive industry serving markets in Brazil and other countries in South America. Our telematics services are designed to enhance the safety, security and driving experience for consumers while providing marketing and operational benefits to automobile manufacturers (OEMs) and their dealers. We pioneered one of the first telematics service offerings in Brazil in 2003 and continue to be an innovator in the industry through the development and successful implementation of new telematics services and applications.

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 cannot guarantee that any forward looking statements will be realized.

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