Metro One Signs New Service Contract with XO Communications

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2004--Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. (Nasdaq:MTON), the leading provider of Enhanced Directory Assistance(R) and other enhanced telecom services, announced today that it has signed a multi-year contract to provide directory assistance services to customers of XO Communications, Inc., a leading provider of broadband telecommunications services to businesses throughout the United States. Metro One expects to begin providing directory assistance services for XO Communications during this first quarter of 2004.

"As their customer, we know that XO is a quality telecommunications provider, and we are proud to be part of their service offering to business customers nationwide," commented Timothy A. Timmins, Metro One's president and chief executive. "We are delighted to begin servicing the Enhanced Directory Assistance needs of XO Communications customers as this agreement demonstrates the additional potential for Metro One to provide its services in the non-wireless space."

"XO is committed to providing the highest quality customer service," said Craig Collins, vice president of product management at XO Communications. "Since XO is both a local and national provider of telecommunications services, we needed a high-quality, high-volume solution for our directory assistance coverage and Metro One meets our requirements for the most accurate listings available."

XO Communications is a leading broadband telecommunications services provider offering a complete set of telecommunications services, including: local and long distance voice, Internet access, Virtual Private Networking (VPN), Ethernet, Wavelength, Web Hosting and Integrated voice and data services.

XO has assembled an unrivaled set of facilities-based broadband networks and Tier One Internet peering relationships in the United States. XO currently offers facilities-based broadband telecommunications services within and between more than 70 markets throughout the United States.

Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. is the leading developer and provider of Enhanced Directory Assistance and other enhanced telecom services. The Company operates a network of call centers located strategically throughout the U.S. Metro One handled approximately 544 million requests for information in 2002. In May 2003, the Company launched Infone, a premium personal assistant telephone service, for which consumers can sign up by visiting www.infone.com or by calling 888-411-1111. Infone(R) is a registered trademark of Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. For more information, visit the Metro One Telecommunications website at www.metro1.com.