SAN DIEGO GASLAMP "GETS HOT" BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE FREE WIRELESS BROADBAND SERVICES

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. (July 3rd, 2006) --- With the successful installation of critical infrastructure technology at 625 Broadway iPortUSA is set to begin offering its free wireless internet service within the Gaslamp section of downtown San Diego, California. This new service will make San Diego one of the first major U.S. cities to receive free wireless, broadband interne access through enterprise. San Diego-based, iPortUSA, Inc. along with strategic partners, Strix Systems and XO Communications, have been
developing the new network and portal website over the course of the last year with the launch on the 4th of July.

In addition to internet access, iPort will also introduce SIP telephony service within six months. SIP telephony allows users to make phone calls using the iPort high-speed network for just pennies a call; less than landline or mobile calls.

On May the 16th iPort invited the Gaslamp business's to a breakfast at www.croces.com. There they learned what the project entailed, with a great response access points are going up throughout the Gaslamp.  The free internet service is supported by local business advertising and marketing; much like network television. But because the iPort network can provide information to specific areas, businesses can target their advertising dollar much more efficiently. This sales advantage drives the sponsorships needed for the network to remain free to the community.

"San Diego has always been at the heart of technology and innovation," said John Thompson, CEO of iPortUSA. "With the introduction of the iPort wireless broadband network, the best just got better."

MTP Photo: Jim Koberstein Western Regional Sales Director Strix Systems prepares to presents, a long with Donella Evoniuk Conference Director, International Society for Technology in Education NECC at iPortUSA’s launch breakfast in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp district  ... “Jim Croces “ on 5th.