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GlobeTel Communications Corp. Deploys HotZone 4010-Based Wireless Broadband Network in Mexico

Business Wire, Nov 29, 2006

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- GlobeTel Communications Corp. (OTC:GTEM) today announced that it has successfully built and deployed a HotZone 4010-based wireless broadband network within a city northeast of Mexico City, Mexico, and has begun to service customers through the network.

"The Company began offering Internet services on the network in conjunction with an introductory promotion to residential users within the network's cloud," stated Peter Khoury, Chief Executive Officer of GlobeTel Communications. "We experienced a favorable response rate and we are optimistic that these products and services will continue to be well-received through the extension of this network, and other HotZone-based networks in Mexico."

Khoury continued, "The low cost of customer acquisition allows us to provide service at a rate competitive with the existing Internet access services in the area, plus the addition of enhanced services such as higher download speeds. This is a WiMAX-based technology that provides high throughput, low latency and high quality service while supporting existing end-user CPE devices such as Wi-Fi cards and DECT phones. This WiMAX technology will allow a new breed of wireless applications to be utilized, such as video, MP3 and in-vehicle devices."

This first phase of network deployment includes 15 sites containing HotZone 4010s broadcasting both 5.8 GHz point-to-multipoint connections and the redistribution of standard Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz providing broadband internet access. This network rollout illustrates the cost efficiency of the HotZone 4010 by broadcasting a standard 802.11b signal resulting in a Wi-Fi "cloud" allowing homes in the area access to broadband Internet service using an ordinary laptop or computer with a standard Wi-Fi card or adapter. The network has been operating with users since mid-October and has performed to Tier 1 specifications providing 99.9997% network availability calculated on a monthly basis.

Although the primary use of the Company's first commercially-available network in Mexico is for broadband Internet access, the HotZone 4010 also allows the offering of VoIP telephony through the DECT standard, permitting a typical DECT-enabled cordless phone to have a reach of up to 800 meters from a HotZone 4010 base station, and allows for the fulfillment of WiMAX needs.

About HotZone 4010

The HotZone 4010 is the most cost effective wireless solution and is the only integrated base station that combines the functionality of Wireless LAN, DECT and WiMAX. The HotZone 4010 WiMAX/Wi-Fi wireless base station allows users to implement advanced voice services, high-speed Internet and quality video applications. Its proprietary wireless access points differ tremendously from other available "hot spot" installations, due to extended range capabilities and the ability to work inside and outside of buildings. This WiMAX solution is completely scalable, has a point-to-point range of up to 35 miles and will work effectively with existing Wi-Fi end user equipment and future WiMAX standards. GlobeTel Wireless, creator of the HotZone technology, is a principal member of the WiMAX Forum, www.wimaxforum.org .

About GlobeTel Communications Corp.

GlobeTel Communications Corp. develops and provides an integrated suite of telecommunications products and services, leveraging its advances in VOIP and Wireless Access technologies. Individually, each of GlobeTel's business units function as distinct, stand-alone entities. Together they form a powerful alliance of human talent and technological innovation resulting in the SuperHub worldwide VoIP network, Sanswire Stratellite[TM] platform and products enabling simpler, cheaper transmission of voice and data. GlobeTel has historically focused its business development on markets outside of the United States. For more information, please visit: www.globetel.net.

Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements or statements which may be deemed or construed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "forecast," "project," "intend," "expect" "should," "would," and similar expressions and all statements, which are not historical facts, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause the Company's actual results, performance (finance or operating) or achievements to differ from future results, performance (financing and operating) or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

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