Velocita Wireless and Paynet Transactions to Provide Credit Card Authorization Services to Merchants at Super Bowl XLII

WOODBRIDGE, N.J., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Velocita Wireless, a provider of custom wireless M2M data delivery solutions for businesses and government, that owns and operates the only nationwide, narrowband, data-only, M2M network, announced today that in conjunction with Paynet Services, it will provide credit card transaction authorization services for all merchandizing at Super Bowl XLII, held this year in Phoenix, Arizona.

Paynet Transactions, a leader in credit card processing for special events, enabled by Velocita Wireless will open and operate three hundred (300) wireless Point of Sale (POS) terminals in temporary facilities in and around the University of Phoenix Stadium, the site of this year's Super Bowl, to wirelessly process souvenir sales of official NFL merchandise.

"Domed stadiums often present a challenging venue for operating wireless applications, and this year is no exception," said Eric Kirk, Vice President of Paynet Transactions. "The unique ability of Velocita Wireless to provide customized network coverage, whether in a temporary or permanent venue, allows Paynet to focus on using our experience in the Specialty retail business and develop solutions for our customers, knowing that there is a dependable wireless network behind us."

"The Velocita Wireless network is well-suited for supporting credit card transactions," said Mark Hull, CEO, Velocita Wireless. "The underlying Mobitex technology provides an always-on connection with guaranteed delivery and the response time needed by merchants to process their sales transactions quickly."

Velocita Wireless and Paynet Transactions have worked together many times to support various special events around the United States, including this year's Rose Bowl and tournament of Roses Parade.

About Velocita Wireless

Velocita Wireless offers wireless data solutions to businesses that deploy machine-to-machine (M2M), AVL, telematics, point-of-sale and telemetry applications. Velocita owns and operates the only nationwide, narrowband, data-only, M2M network. Its Mobitex(TM) wireless network operates in 48 states using 1,521 cell sites that cover 93 percent of all U.S. businesses and more than 220 million people. Velocita's network, which has an up-time record of 99.99 percent, handles large numbers of subscribers and their devices and high traffic volumes. For more information go to: www.velocitawireless.com.

About Paynet Transaction Services

Paynet Transaction Services, Concord, California, provides transaction processing for Specialty Retail merchants. The company provides short term rental of credit card terminals, cash registers and radio frequency wireless modems which interface with the Velocita Wireless network. Special events clients include major sporting events such as the U.S. Open Championships, the Rose Bowl, the New England Patriots and several other NFL teams, a number of major league baseball teams, as well as many others for whom card acceptance at a temporary or short term venue means convenience to fans and customers and increased sales to the merchant. For additional information go to www.paynettrans.com.