Axesstel Showcasing Its MV440 Wi-Fi Broadband Gateway At GetWireless' Booth At International...

Axesstel Showcasing Its MV440 Wi-Fi Broadband Gateway At GetWireless' Booth At
International CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2009

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 8, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axesstel, Inc. (OTCBB:AXST), a
leader in the design and development of fixed wireless voice and broadband data
products, is showcasing its MV440 3G Gateway at GetWireless' booth (#943-G) in
the Retail Pavilion at the International CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment(R)
2009 at the San Diego Convention Center October 6th to 9th. As announced
separately today, the MV440 has been approved to operate on the Verizon Wireless
network through the Verizon Open Development Initiative (ODI).

Clark Hickock, chief executive officer for Axesstel, stated: "We have been
working with GetWireless for one year and there is already a high-level of
interest for our advanced product line in North America. Now that our popular
Wi-Fi broadband gateway is commercially available for use on Verizon Wireless'
vast 3G mobile broadband network, our access in U.S. markets has significantly
expanded."

"The proven reliability and versatility of the MV440 in many application
environments, such as DSL replacement and Wi-Fi hotspots, offer competitive
advantages to standard wireline service. The MV440 provides dependable,
cost-effective mobile broadband router solutions for small office home offices
(SOHO), merchants, small and medium businesses (SMBs) as well as many vertical
applications. We plan to work closely with GetWireless to bring the MV440 to
market on the Verizon wireless network," Hickock added.

"We have found great success with the Axesstel MV440 in the Regional Carrier
marketplace and believe there is an excellent opportunity within the Verizon
community as well," said Brian Taney chief executive officer of GetWireless.
"The Axesstel MV440 provides a superior cellular and Wi-Fi capability so it
performs well, even in tough coverage areas. We are confident our relationship
with both Axesstel and Verizon will enable us to create a strong presence for
the MV440," added Taney.

The MV440 CDMA 1xEV-DO Rev. A Wi-Fi Gateway combines a 3G wireless wide area
networking (WWAN) modem, Wi-Fi WLAN router and a four-port Ethernet switch to
enable multiple users with high-speed broadband access to e-mail, the Internet,
data intensive files and multimedia streaming in one easy to use, plug-and-play
desktop networking device.

About Axesstel, Inc.

Axesstel (OTCBB: AXST) is a recognized industry leader in the design and
development of fixed wireless voice and broadband data products. Axesstel's best
in class product portfolio includes broadband modems, 3G gateways, machine to
machine applications, voice/data terminals, fixed wireless desktop phones and
public call office phones for high-speed data and voice calling services. The
company delivers innovative fixed wireless solutions to leading
telecommunications operators and distributors worldwide. Axesstel is
headquartered in San Diego, California with a research and development center in
Seoul, South Korea. For more information on Axesstel, visit www.axesstel.com.

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About GetWireless, LLC

With North American headquarters in Minneapolis, MN, GetWireless distributes
cellular-based solutions in the United States and Canada. These solutions are
designed to offer standard landline functionality by leveraging the existing
cellular networks. The company provides solutions to thousands of network
operators, MVNOs, retailers, resellers and independent agents in North America,
and also represents some of the world's leading wireless manufacturers. For more
information, please contact GetWireless at (800) 900-9025, email at
sales@getwirelessllc.com or visit their Dealer Resources page at
www.getwirelessllc.com/dealers.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995: With the exception of historical information, the statements set forth
above include forward-looking statements relating to market penetration and
conditions, product capabilities and the timing of new product introductions
which may affect future results and the future viability of Axesstel. Axesstel
wishes to caution readers that actual results could differ materially from those
suggested by the forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties and a
number of important risk factors. Those factors include but are not limited to
the risk factors noted in Axesstel's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, such as to the need for additional working capital; economic and
political instability in developing markets served by Axesstel; unforeseen
manufacturing difficulties, unanticipated component shortages, competitive
pricing pressures and the rapidly changing nature of technology and frequent
introductions of new products and enhancements by competitors; the competitive
nature of the markets for Axesstel's products; product and customer mix,
Axesstel's need to gain market acceptance for its products; dependence on a
limited number of large customers; potential intellectual property-related
litigation; Axesstel's need to attract and retain skilled personnel; and
Axesstel's reliance on its primary contract manufacturer. All forward-looking
statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and
Axesstel undertakes no obligation to revise or update this press release to
reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release.

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CONTACT: Axesstel, Inc.
Company PR Contact:
Alysia Lee
+ 1-858.625.2100 X310
alee@axesstel.com

GetWireless
PR Contact:
Mike Nordquist
+1-800.990.9025 X205

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