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November 27, 2008
Dave Wireless Inc. Appoints President and Senior Management

"David is a proven leader with an impressive track record that makes him ideally suited to lead our entry into the Canadian wireless market," said John Bitove, Chairman of DAVE Wireless. "After an extensive search in Canada and abroad, we are convinced that David's background and entrepreneurial style will ensure we build the best company possible."

Prior to joining DAVE Wireless, Dobbin was President of Toronto Hydro Telecom Inc., the fibre optic network subsidiary of Toronto Hydro Corporation, where he led the sale of the company in July 2008 to Cogeco Cable. He was previously Chief Operating Officer of Telecom Ottawa, President of ShareTel Inc. and Vice-President of Operations at BDO Watson. Early in his career, he founded a chain of retail telecommunications stores that grew to become TELUS' largest agent.

In addition to the appointment of Dobbin as President, DAVE Wireless has named its senior management team.

Appointment of Executive Vice-President

DAVE Wireless also announced the appointment of Stewart Lyons as Executive Vice-President. Lyons brings vast experience in the successful startup and commercialization of new business ventures to his new role. Effective immediately, Lyons will be responsible for corporate development, human resources, customer operations and business support functions. Instrumental in the startup of XM Satellite Radio Canada, where he served as Executive Vice-President, Lyons played a pivotal role in launching the business that experienced rapid growth to more than 500,000 subscribers. He has also worked in financial services at a major Canadian investment bank.

Appointment of Vice-President of Network Operations

DAVE Wireless also announced the appointment of Sharyn Gravelle as Vice-President of Network Operations. Effective immediately, Gravelle will be responsible for the rollout, management, maintenance and operations of DAVE Wireless' new mobile network. A Canadian wireless veteran, Gravelle has constructed and planned networks for Rogers Cantel, Clearnet and Microcell. She was also responsible for the successful roll out of the largest wireless mesh network in North America. Most recently, Gravelle managed the construction services division at Radian Communication Services (Canada) Ltd., a leading North American infrastructure and network development company.

Appointment of Vice-President of Systems Operations

DAVE Wireless also announced the appointment of Ryan Lausman as Vice-President of Systems Operations. Effective immediately, Lausman will be responsible for the implementation of the company's billing, operational support, provisioning and customer management systems. Lausman possesses significant professional services and successful startup experience, and was also involved with the startup of XM Satellite Radio Canada. Most recently as the head of IT of XM Satellite Radio Canada, he oversaw all customer billings and account management as well as the installation and management of the XM ground repeater system.

Appointment of Vice-President of Finance

DAVE Wireless also announced the appointment of Brandon Alexandroff as Vice-President of Finance. Effective immediately, Alexandroff will be responsible for DAVE Wireless' business planning, financial reporting and analysis. Alexandroff previously held positions in strategy and business planning at AIM Trimark Investments and in investment banking with Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. "We are hitting the ground running with a high calibre team that will bring extensive experience, deep knowledge and outstanding work ethic to their new positions at DAVE Wireless," said David Dobbin, President of DAVE Wireless. "I am excited to work with this exceptional team to develop a dynamic and innovative new Canadian wireless company."

About Data & Audio Visual Enterprises Wireless Inc.

Data & Audio Visual Enterprises Wireless Inc. (DAVE Wireless) is newly formed entity led by Chairman John Bitove and Quadrangle Capital Partners, a global investor in the telecommunications and media sectors with more than $3 billion of capital under management. Following the Canadian wireless spectrum auction, DAVE Wireless now holds 10 licences and will pursue a wireless strategy targeting more than half of Canada's population in 10 of the 13 largest markets including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa.

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