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WebTech Wireless - Patent Infringement Claim


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – August 20, 2009 – WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX:WEW), a leading provider of location-based and fleet telematics services, has learned of a lawsuit filed on August 18th, 2009 by HTI IP, LLC and NetworkFleet, Inc. in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas, for alleged patent infringement. The lawsuit pertains to infringement on OBDII interface that WebTech Wireless has developed. WebTech Wireless is currently reviewing the lawsuit and intends to vigorously defend itself against the claims contained therein. The company will provide further details of the lawsuit once it has had the opportunity to review it in detail.

"It is important to note that this lawsuit affects an insignificant portion of our current subscriber base,” said Anwar Sukkarié, President and Chief Executive Officer, WebTech Wireless Inc. “WebTech Wireless has its patent program in addition to a variety of options at our disposal to defend IP related challenges. I will take this opportunity, however, to note that WebTech Wireless is certainly becoming a serious contender for leadership in our industry and thus would attract challenges of this nature. In my opinion, this particular case confirms our strategy for industry consolidation.”

About WebTech Wireless Inc.

WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX:WEW) is a global telematics and location-based services provider that develops, manufactures and delivers end-to-end wireless solutions designed to improve the productivity,  profitability and safety of vehicle fleets. WebTech Wireless products and services run on GPS and cellular networks and provide Automatic Vehicle Location, Mapping, Reporting, Vehicle Diagnostics, Driver Status, In-vehicle Telemetry and Navigation and Messaging. The Company delivers products and
services in over forty-one countries to a variety of small, medium and Fortune 500 companies, with a particular focus on the transport, service delivery, government and automotive markets. For more information, please visit www.webtechwireless.com.

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 Wireless cannot guarantee that any forward looking statements will be realized.

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For more information please contact:

Press and Media
Eric Wilson, WebTech Wireless
+1 778.370.9609
press@webtechwireless.com

Investor Relations
R. Joe Dhami
+1 877.811.4518 ext 462
ir@webtechwireless.com


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