ChinaTel Group's Infrastructure Growth Expanded by Chinese Government's Selection of CECT - Chinacomm Communications to Provide Surveillance Services Using the Wireless Broadband Network ChinaTel is Deploying for Chinacomm

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ChinaTel Group, Inc. (ChinaTel) (OTC Bulletin Board: CHTL), a leader in high speed wireless broadband and telecommunications infrastructure engineering and construction services, today announced that the company's planned infrastructure growth in the People's Republic of China (PRC) has increased significantly. The PRC's Public Security Ministry has chosen CECT - Chinacomm Communications Co., Ltd. (Chinacomm) to provide national security surveillance services using the state of the art wireless broadband network ChinaTel is currently deploying for Chinacomm. ChinaTel, indirectly through its contractual relationships with Chinacomm, has the right to deploy and operate a wireless broadband telecommunications network in 29 PRC cities (Chinacomm Network).

George Alvarez, CEO of ChinaTel, stated, "As we continue to deploy the Chinacomm Network and work with various ministries within the PRC, it has become apparent that our track record of successfully delivering state of the art software and hardware solutions has justified our reputation as a top tier wireless broadband telecommunications company sought after by major segments of the Chinese Government."

Colin Tay, the President of ChinaTel, also commented, "Our relationships in China have enabled us to expand our wireless network to reach segments of the consumer, enterprise and government markets that a few years ago were beyond reach. We are extremely proud of our team and their accomplishments in China in order to become a 'best of class' provider of wireless broadband telecommunication services, and to be recognized by the Chinese Government as a preferred provider of these services."

About ChinaTel Group, Inc.

ChinaTel Group, Inc. (ChinaTel), through its controlled subsidiaries, provides fixed telephony, conventional long distance, high-speed wireless broadband and telecommunications infrastructure engineering and construction services.

ChinaTel is presently building, deploying and operating networks in Asia and South America: (i) a 3.5GHz wireless broadband telecommunications network in 29 cities across the People's Republic of China (PRC) with and for CECT - Chinacomm Communications Co., Ltd., a PRC company that holds a license to build the high speed wireless broadband telecommunications network; and (ii) a 2.5GHz wireless broadband telecommunications network in cities across Peru with and for Perusat, S.A., a Peruvian company and ChinaTel subsidiary that holds a license to build a high speed wireless broadband telecommunications network.

ChinaTel's strategy remains clear: (i) to acquire, develop and operate wireless broadband telecommunications networks in key markets throughout the world; (ii) to deliver a new world of communications through cutting edge voice, data and multi-media applications; and (iii) to invest in building long-lasting relationships with customers and partners to lead the broadband industry in customer service, responsiveness and applications that exceed our customers' expectations. Our vision is to build leading-edge IP-leveraged solutions in the broadband wireless telecommunications sector, advanced by our worldwide infrastructure and leadership in emerging markets.

SOURCE ChinaTel Group, Inc.