[August 26, 2011] Towerstream to Offer Free Wi-Fi to Manhattan Residents During Hurricane Irene Tweet MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Aug 26, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Towerstream Corporation (Nasdaq:TWER), a leading 4G service provider, today announced that it would open up its Wi-Fi network to Manhattan residents prior to, during and through the end of the declared state of emergency for Hurricane Irene. "We understand the importance of keeping people connected during vicious weather events," stated Jeff Thompson, Chief Executive Officer. "We will open up our Manhattan Wi-Fi network for anyone to use as of 6pm on Friday night. Our purpose is to give New Yorkers additional network capacity in the event other networks become strained. While in one of Towerstream's hotzones, users can select "SmartFi by Towerstream" from the list of available wireless networks on their Wi-Fi enabled device. Upon opening their internet browser, the user will be directed to a splash page. After providing their email address and agreeing to a standard acceptable use policy, users will be granted free, unlimited Wi-Fi access. For more information on Towerstream's Wi-Fi network visit: http://www.towerstream.com/MobileDataOffload.aspx About Towerstream Corporation Towerstream is a leading 4G service provider in the U.S., delivering high-speed wireless Internet access to businesses. Founded in 2000, the Company has established networks in 12 markets including New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay area, Miami, Seattle, Dallas-Fort Worth, Nashville, Las Vegas-Reno and the greater Providence area where the Company is based. For more information, visit our website at www.towerstream.com or follow us on Twitter @Towerstream. The Towerstream Corporation logo is available at //www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=6570 Safe Harbor Certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws, including, without limitation, anything relating or referring to future financial results and plans for future business development activities, and are thus prospective. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified based on current expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties set forth from time to time in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Consequently, future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein. The Company undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This news release was distributed by GlobeNewswire, www.globenewswire.com SOURCE: Towerstream Corporation CONTACT: Indicate Media MEDIA CONTACT: Todd Barrish 646-396-6038 [email protected] Vision Advisors INVESTOR CONTACT: Terry McGovern 415-902-3001 [email protected] [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]