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ENHANCED TELECOM SERVICES

MayJuly    , 2006

2007

Dear Shareholder:

You are cordially invited to attend the annual meeting of shareholders of Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. (the “Metro One”). The meeting will be held on                    June 21, 2006,, 2007, at     3:30 :     [a.m./p.m.], local time, at Metro One Telecommunications, Inc., 11200 Murray Scholls Place, Beaverton, Oregon  97007.Oregon. The directors of Metro One and I look forward to greeting as many of our shareholders as possible.

DetailsAt this meeting, you will be asked to consider and approve the issuance of additional shares in connection with a $10 million financing transaction, which will bring us much needed capital. We are seeking your approval as a condition to completing the second phase of the businessfinancing transaction in order to be conducted atcomply with the meeting are given inThe Nasdaq Stock Market’s continued listing requirements. The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the issuance of these additional shares (Proposal II). Please refer to the attached notice of annual meeting of shareholders and proxy statement. Our annual reportstatement for the year ended December 31, 2005 is also enclosed.

more detailed information.

Whether or not you plan to attend, it is important that your shares be represented and voted at the meeting. Please either sign and return the accompanying proxy card in the postage-paid envelope or instruct us by telephone or via the Internet as to how you would like your shares voted. This will ensure representation of your shares if you are unable to attend. Instructions on how to vote your shares by telephone or via the Internet can be found on the proxy card.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to express our continued appreciation for your interest in Metro One’s business affairs.

Sincerely,

 

Gary E. Henry

 

James M. Usdan

President and Chief Executive Officer

 





Metro One Telecommunications, Inc.

11200 Murray Scholls Place


Beaverton, Oregon 97007


Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders

To be held              June 21, 2006, 2007


To the Shareholders of

Metro One Telecommunications, Inc.:

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of shareholders of Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. (“Metro One”) will be held on                June 21, 2006,, 2007, at    3:30 :    [a.m./p.m.], local time, at Metro One Telecommunications, Inc., 11200 Murray Scholls Place, Beaverton, Oregon, 97007, for the following purposes:

1.                To elect two Class I directors and two Class IIIII directors;

2.                To approve an amendment to our Third Restated Articlesthe issuance of Incorporation to effectadditional shares in connection with a reverse stock splitfinancing transaction;

3.                To ratify the selection by the Audit Committee of our common stock at a ratio of one-for-three, one-for-four, one-for-five, one-for-six, or one-for-seven, if and as determined by the Board of Directors at any time beforeof BDO Seidman, LLP as Metro One’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2006;2007; and

3.                                       To approve the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, which would have the same effect as continuing our 2004 Stock Incentive Plan for an additional one-year period without extending the terms of any existing options and without increasing the number of shares authorized for issuance;

4.                To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements of the meeting.

The Board of Directors has fixed April 25, 2006June 5, 2007, as the record date for the meeting. Only holders of record of shares of Metro One Series A convertible preferred stock and common stock at the close of business on the record date will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or any adjournments or postponements of the meeting.

By Order of the Board of Directors

 

Gary E. Henry

 

President, Chief Executive Officer
and Secretary

Beaverton, Oregon

July    , 2007

 

Beaverton, Oregon

May     , 2006





Metro One Telecommunications, Inc.

11200 Murray Scholls Place


Beaverton, Oregon 97007


Proxy Statement
For the Annual Meeting of Shareholders
To be Held June 21, 2006
held            , 2007


The Board of Directors of Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. is furnishing this proxy statement to Metro One’s shareholders to solicit proxies for use at the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on             June 21, 2006,, 2007, at   3:30 :   [a.m./p.m.], local time, at Metro One Telecommunications, Inc., 11200 Murray Scholls Place, Beaverton, Oregon, 97007, and at any adjournments or postponements of the meeting. In this proxy statement, “Metro One,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Metro One Telecommunications, Inc.

This proxy statement, together with the enclosed proxy, is expected to be first being mailed to shareholders on or about May 5, 2006.

July   , 2007.

Record Date and Quorum

The Board of Directors has fixed April 25, 2006June 5, 2007, as the record date for the meeting. Only holders of record of shares of Metro One Series A convertible preferred stock (“convertible preferred stock”) and common stock (“common stock”) at the close of business on the record date will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting or any adjournments or postponements of the meeting. On the record date, there were outstanding 6,233,326 shares of our common stock and 220 shares of our convertible preferred stock.

Quorum

A quorum must be present at the meeting with respect to a proposal for action to be taken on that proposal. The presence, in person or by proxy, of a majority of the voting power of outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock will constitute a quorum for purposes of taking action on the election of directors. The presence, in person or by proxy, of a majority of the voting power of outstanding shares of common stock outstanding.will constitute a quorum for purposes of taking action on proposal II. The presence, in person or by proxy, of a majority of the total numbervoting power of the outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock and common stock, entitled to vote at the meeting is necessary totaken together as a single class, will constitute a quorum for the transaction of other business at the meeting.

Abstentions and broker nonvotes will be counted as present for purposes of determining the presence of a quorum, but will not affect the outcome of the voting on a proposal. A broker nonvote occurs when a broker, bank or other nominee holding shares for a beneficial owner does not vote on a particular proposal because the nominee does not have discretionary voting power with respect to that matter and has not received voting instructions from the beneficial owner.

Voting and Proxy Instructions

Each shareholderholder of record of our common stock at the close of business on the record date is entitled to one vote for each share of common stock registered in the shareholder’s name. name, and each holder of record of convertible preferred stock at the close of business on the record date is entitled to approximately 0.856 vote for each share of common stock into which the convertible preferred stock registered in the shareholder’s name could be converted. For additional limitations on voting of the convertible preferred stock, see “Proposal II—Description of Capital Stock—Series A Convertible Preferred Stock—Voting.”  At the record date, the holders of our common stock were entitled to a total of 6,233,326 votes and the holders of our convertible preferred stock were entitled to a total of 1,057,977 votes. As discussed with


respect to each proposal, approval may require the requisite vote of common stock, of convertible preferred stock or of both, voting as a single class.

Proxy Instructions

You may vote your shares (1) over the telephone by calling a toll-free number, (2) by using the Internet, or (3) by mailing in your proxy card. If you would like to vote by telephone or by using the Internet, please refer to the specific instructions on the proxy card. The deadline for voting by telephone or via the Internet is   11:59:   p.m. EasternEastern Time on           Tuesday, June 20, 2006.,              , 2007. If you wish to vote using the proxy card, complete, sign and date your proxy card and return it to us before the meeting.

Whether you choose to vote by telephone, over the Internet, or by mail, you may specify whether your shares should be voted for all, some, or none of the nominees for directors (Proposal I), and whether you approve, disapprove or abstain from voting on any of the other proposals. If you do not specify on your proxy card, or when giving your proxy by telephone or over the Internet, how you want to vote your shares, the proxy holders will vote them FOR each of the nominees for director (Proposal I), FOR the proposal to effect a



reverse stock split of our common stock at one of five ratios (Proposal II) and FOR the approval of our 2006 Stock Incentive Planthe issuance of additional shares in connection with a financing transaction (Proposal II), and FOR the ratification of the selection of BDO Seidman, LLP as Metro One’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2007 (Proposal III).

Revocation of Proxies

Your presence at the meeting will not automatically revoke your proxy. You may, however, revoke your proxy at any time prior to its exercise by (1) submitting a written notice of revocation to Secretary, Metro One Telecommunications, Inc., 11200 Murray Scholls Place, Beaverton, Oregon 97007, (2) submitting another proxy by telephone, via the Internet, or by mail that is later dated and, if by mail, that is properly signed, or (3) attending the meeting and voting in person. All valid, unrevoked proxies will be voted at the meeting.

Election of Directors
(Proposal I)

Nominees and Directors

UnderThe authorized number of our directors currently ranges from three to nine. Our Board of Directors has fixed the number of directors at six. Our articles of incorporation provide that, so long as the number of directors is fixed at six or more, our directors are divided into three classes, Class I, Class II and Class III. Each year, a different class of directors is automatically up for election at theeach annual meeting for a three-year term.term; provided, however, that the holders of our convertible preferred stock, voting separately as a class, have the right to elect members of our Board of Directors as summarized below. This year our Class IIIII directors are up for election. The two Class II directors are to beelection and, if elected at this annual meeting toby the shareholders, will hold office until the 20092010 annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified.

TheUnder the Articles of Amendment that we filed with the Oregon Secretary of State in connection with the initial closing of our financing transaction, for so long as at least 203 shares of convertible preferred stock are outstanding, the holders of the convertible preferred stock, voting separately as a class, will have the right to elect two members of our Board of Directors is expectedDirectors. Once at least 540 shares of convertible preferred stock are outstanding, the holders of the convertible preferred stock, voting separately as a class, will have the right to elect twoa majority of the members of our Board. At present, there are 220 shares of convertible preferred stock outstanding.

Effective at the initial closing of the financing transaction on June 5, 2007, Messrs. Kenneth D. Peterson, Jr. and Jonathan A. Ater were elected as directors to fill the two existing vacancies created by the resignations of Messrs. William Rutherford and Murray Swanson. Mr. Peterson is the Chairman and


Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Ventures Corporation, which is an investor in the financing transaction, and Mr. Ater was recommended to serve on our Board of Directors by Mr. Peterson. Mr. Peterson, who is currently a Class I vacanciesIII director, and Mr. Ater, who was originally elected to fill a vacancy in April 2006our Class II directors, have been designated as the nominees of the holders of convertible preferred stock and in any event, before the filing of our definitive proxy for this Annual Meeting. In accordance with our bylaws, these directors will be upBoard for election by the shareholders at this Annual Meeting and, if elected by the shareholders, will hold officeas Class III directors, to serve until the 20082010 annual meeting of shareholders and until their successors are elected and qualified.

Consequently, because the only nominees to be elected at the annual meeting are those of the holders of the convertible preferred stock, they will be elected by vote of the holders of convertible preferred stock, and the holders of common stock will not have any right to vote on members of the Board of Directors at the annual meeting.

It is not anticipated that the nominees will decline or be unable to serve as directors. If, however, that should occur, the proxy holders will vote the proxies in their discretion for any nominee designated to fill the vacancy by the present Board of Directors.

The following table sets forth the names of the current members of the Board of Directors.Directors who are up for election at and/or who will be continuing on the Board after this annual meeting. The table also includes each director’s age, class, the periods during which each has served as a director and the positions currently held by him or her.

Name

 

Age

 

Director
Since

 

Class

 

Current
Term Expires

 

Position With
Metro One

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

I

 

2006

 

Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

I

 

2006

 

Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gary E. Henry

 

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2004

 

II

 

2006

 

Executive Vice President-Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David A. Williams

 

64

 

2000

 

II

 

2006

 

Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

William D. Rutherford

 

67

 

1995

 

III

 

2007

 

Chairman of the Board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James M. Usdan

 

56

 

1997

 

III

 

2007

 

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Name

 

 

 

Age

 

Director
Since

 

Class

 

Current
Term Expires

 

Position With Metro One

 

Elchanan (Nani) Maoz

 

 

40

 

 

 

2006

 

 

 

I

 

 

 

2008

 

 

Director

 

Mary H. Oldshue

 

 

55

 

 

 

2006

 

 

 

I

 

 

 

2008

 

 

Director

 

Gary E. Henry

 

 

50

 

 

 

2004

 

 

 

II

 

 

 

2009

 

 

President, Chief
Executive Officer,
Secretary and Director

 

Jonathan A. Ater

 

 

66

 

 

 

2007

 

 

 

II

 

 

 

2009

 

 

Director

 

Kenneth D. Peterson, Jr.

 

 

54

 

 

 

2007

 

 

 

III

 

 

 

2007

 

 

Director

 

 

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As mentioned above, Mr. Ater is currently a Class II director but is up for election as a Class III director. James Usdan, who is currently a Class III and whose term expires this year at the annual meeting, is not up for election. Certain information as to the nominees who are up for election at the meeting follows:

Nominees for Class IIII Directors (Term to Expire in 2008)2010)

Jonathan A. Ater is a partner of Ater Wynne LLP, a law firm based in Portland, Oregon, with which he has been affiliated since 1970. Mr. Ater serves as principal or general counsel for several corporate entities, and for the Medical Society of Metropolitan Portland. He also serves as vice-chair of the Oregon Health Policy Commission and was co-chair of the Governor’s 2004 Mental Health Task Force, as well as a member of several working groups advising senior management of the Oregon Department of Human Resources. Mr. Ater is a director of Axio Research Corporation, a private biostatistics service provider. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University and a LL.B. degree from the Yale Law School.

[DirectorKenneth D. Peterson, Jr. has been the Chairman and background]Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Ventures Corporation, located in Vancouver, Washington, since its inception in 1988. Prior to 1988, Mr. Peterson was engaged in a private legal practice. Columbia Ventures is a private equity firm that makes passive and actively managed investments in a variety of companies, both public as well as private. Mr. Peterson serves as a director of American Capital Strategies, Ltd. (traded on NASDAQ), and European Capital Ltd. (traded on the London Stock Exchange), both asset management companies, and the Washington Policy Center. He is the Chairman of the Board of One Communications Corp., a private telecommunications company headquartered in the Northeastern United States. Mr. Peterson holds an A.B. Degree in


Government from The College of William and Mary and a J.D. Degree from Willamette University College of Law.

[Director and background]

Certain information as to the continuing directors who are not up for election at the meeting follows:

NomineesContinuing Class I Directors (Current Term Expires in 2008)

Elchanan (Nani) Maoz has served as the Chairman of Everest Funds LP, an investment partnership that he founded, since 2000. From 1998 to 2000, Mr. Maoz served as manager of the General Partner to the Galil Fund, an investment partnership. From 1994 to 1998, Mr. Maoz held a number of different positions with Dovrat Shrem & Company Investment Management Ltd, an investment company, including chairman of Dovrat Shrem Enterprises and board member of Dovrat Shrem & Co. Provident Fund Management. Mr. Maoz serves on the Israeli Board of the America Israel Friendship League and is a director of a private software company. A former member of the Israeli Army and the elite Special Forces, Mr. Maoz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with honors from King’s College, University of London.

Mary H. Oldshue has served as a Principal of Arras Advisory Associates, a financial and business development service provider, since 1994. In 2005 she served briefly as a Senior Consultant with RV Kuhns & Associates, an investment consulting firm. She also served as Vice President, Development and Finance from 1991 to 1992 and as CFO from 1987 to 1991 of Pacific Development Inc., a real estate entity formed by PacifiCorp, a NYSE-listed company. From 1980 to 1987, Ms. Oldshue served in a number of capacities, including as Treasurer, at NERCO, Inc, a NYSE-listed natural resources company. Prior to 1980, Ms. Oldshue held management positions with QUALICO, First Interstate Bank of Oregon and Chemical Bank. Ms. Oldshue has also served on the boards of a number of professional and civic organizations, which currently include the Board of Trustees of Marylhurst University, the Advisory Council of the Center for Ethics in Healthcare, the Oregon Health & Sciences University and the board of the Associated Alumnae/I of Vassar College (AAVC). Ms. Oldshue holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vassar College.

Continuing Class II Directors (Term to Expire(Current Term Expires in 2009)

Gary E. Henryjoined Metro One in 1992 and has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer since 2006 and a director since 2004. Mr. Henry served as Executive Vice President – President—Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary since 1999.from 1999 to 2006, when he became our President and Chief Executive Officer. From 1992 to 1999, he served Metro One in a variety of operational positions.positions, including Senior Vice President and Vice President—Field Operations. From 1985 to 1992, he served as Senior Vice President, Executive Corporate Services Director for Imperial Corporation of America, Inc., a financial institution. Mr. Henry holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration from San Diego State University.

DavidJonathan A. WilliamsAter has served as President of his investment company, Roxborough Holdings Limited, Toronto, Ontario, Canada since 1995. From 1969 to 1994, he also held senior management positions with Beutel Goodman Company, one of Canada’s largest institutional money managers. He also has extensive board experience, currently serving as Chairman of the Boards of FRI Company and Bennett Environmental, Inc., andserves as a Class II director, of Western Silver Corporation, Atlantis Systems Inc., Calvalley Petroleum Inc., Resin Systems Inc. and Roador Industries Ltd. He isbut has been nominated as a director of the Bishop’s University Foundation. Mr. Williams holds a Bachelors degree in Business from Bishops University, Lennoxville, Quebec and a Masters degree in Business Administration from Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario.

Certain information as to directors who are not up for election at the meeting follows:

Continuing Class III Directors (Current Term to Expire in 2007)

William D. Rutherford wasdirector. If he is elected Chairman of the Board in 2000. He is the Principal of Rutherford Investment Management LLC, an investment advisory service. During 1997, Mr. Rutherford was Chief Executive Officer of Fiberboard Asbestos Compensation Trust. From 1995 to 1996, Mr. Rutherford was a Principal with Macadam Partners, a Portland-based investment firm. He was formerly the Treasurer of the State of Oregon, during which service he was elected Chairman of the Oregon Investment Council. He also served for seven yearsat this annual meeting as a Member ofClass III director, there will be a vacancy in the Oregon House of Representatives. From 1994 to 1995, Mr. Rutherford served as Director of Special Projects for Metallgesellschaft Corp., a multi-billion dollar international trading company. From 1990 through 1993, Mr. Rutherford was President and a director of Societe Generale Touche Remnant Corporation (U.S.), an international asset management

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company. From 1987 to 1990, Mr. Rutherford was President and Chief Executive Officer of ABD International Management Corporation, an international asset management company. Mr. Rutherford formerly practiced law and served as Chief Executive Officer of a regional investment firm. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Rutherford received a Bachelor of Science degree in History from the University of Oregon and an LL.B. from Harvard University Law School.

James M. Usdan has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer since October 2005. During 2005, Mr. Usdan served as a consultant to Vision Care Holdings, LLC, a national retailer of eyeglasses and refractive surgery, after previously serving that company as President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director, in a turnaround management capacity during 2003 and 2004. From 2001 to 2004, he served as the President and CEO for the successful restructuring and sale of Castle Dental Centers, Inc. (OTCBB:  CASL), a group dental practice management organization, also in a turnaround capacity. From 1998 to 2001, Mr. Usdan was President and Chief Executive Officer of NextCARE Hospitals, Inc., a provider of long-term acute care hospital services. From 1990 to 1998, he was President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of RehabCare Group Inc. (NYSE:  RHB), a provider of physical therapy, rehabilitation staffing and other staffing services. Prior to joining RehabCare, Mr. Usdan was a founder and President and Chief Executive Officer of American Transitional Care, Inc. from 1987 to 1990. During 1986 and 1987, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Rehab Hospital Services Corporation, the rehabilitation subsidiary of National Medical Enterprises. Mr. Usdan serves on the advisory boards of Maryville College and the Harvard School of Public Health. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard College.

Class II directors.

Board Recommendation; Vote Required

The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the election of each of itsthe nominees for directorsdirector.. If a quorum is present at the meeting, the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than a plurality of the votes cast by the sharesvoting power of our convertible preferred stock, voting as a separate class, present or represented and entitled to vote at the annual meeting is required for the election of a director. Abstentions and broker non-votes are counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum exists but will have no effect on the determination of whether a plurality exists with respect to a given nominee.


Approval of an Amendment to our Articlesthe Issuance of IncorporationAdditional Shares in Connection with
to Effect One of the Reverse Stock Splits Described Belowa Financing Transaction
(Proposal II)

GeneralSummary of Transaction

In April 2006, ourOur Board of Directors unanimously adopted resolutions approving amendmentshas approved the terms of a financing transaction pursuant to a securities purchase agreement between us and Columbia Ventures Corporation (“Columbia”) and Everest Special Situations Fund L.P. (“Everest”), two private investment firms. Under the securities purchase agreement:

·       At an initial closing on June 5, 2007, we issued (i) 220 shares of our newly authorized Series A convertible preferred stock (“convertible preferred stock”) at a purchase price of $10,000 per share, together with warrants to purchase an additional 77 shares of convertible preferred stock at an exercise price of $10,000 per share, for gross proceeds of $2.2 million; and (ii) senior secured convertible revolver bridge notes (the “convertible notes”) drawable upon the satisfaction of certain conditions in an aggregate maximum principal amount of $7.8 million.

·       Subject to shareholder approval of this proposal and the satisfaction of certain closing conditions, we will issue at a second closing 780 shares of convertible preferred stock on funding and conversion of the convertible notes at a rate of $10,000 per share, and additional shares of convertible preferred stock for accrued interest on any amounts drawn by us on the convertible notes, together with warrants to purchase an additional 273 shares of convertible preferred stock.

A copy of the securities purchase agreement is included in this proxy statement as Annex A. Also included in this proxy statement as Annex B is a copy of the registration rights agreement required by the securities purchase agreement. Other financing documents were filed on June 8, 2007 as exhibits to our Third Restated ArticlesForm 8-K and can be accessed through the website of Incorporation (our “Articlesthe Securities and Exchange Commission (www.sec.gov). The material terms of Incorporation”)these agreements are summarized below under “Summary of Agreements.”  The following summary is intended to effectprovide you with certain information concerning the financing; however, it is not a reversesubstitute for reviewing the documents that are included in this proxy statement.

Convertible Preferred Stock.Each share of convertible preferred stock splithas a stated value of Metro One’s authorized$10,000 and issued and outstanding common stock at ratios of one-for-three, one-for-four, one-for-five, one-for-six or one-for-seven. Any such reverse stock split would be implemented if and as determined by the Board, any time before December 31, 2006. Pursuant to a reverse stock split, each holder of threeis convertible into shares four shares, five shares, six shares or seven shares, as the case may be, of our common stock immediatelyat an initial conversion price of $1.78 per share (subject to antidilution provisions discussed below). The shares of convertible preferred stock we issued at the initial closing are convertible at any time after August 5, 2007, at the initial conversion price into an aggregate of 1,235,955 shares of our common stock, which constitute approximately 16.5% of our outstanding common stock on an as converted basis. The shares of convertible preferred stock to be issued at the second closing will initially be convertible at the initial conversion price into an aggregate of 4,382,022 shares of our common stock (not including any additional shares issued for accrued interest on the convertible notes) and, when added to the shares issued at the initial closing, will constitute approximately 47.4% of our outstanding common stock on an as converted basis. A description of the material terms of our convertible preferred stock, including certain restrictions on the conversion rights of the holders prior to the effectivenessshareholder approval, is set forth below under “Description of Capital Stock—Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.”  A copy of the reversearticles of amendment establishing the convertible preferred stock split, wouldis included in this proxy statement as Annex C.

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Convertible Notes.The convertible notes have a four-month term and accrue interest due at maturity at 13% per annum on outstanding amounts. Funds can only be drawn by us under the convertible notes when our non-restricted cash balance falls below $3.0 million and certain other conditions are met, but the amount that can be drawn may not exceed the amount necessary to raise our non-restricted cash balance to $3.5 million. No amounts have yet been drawn under the convertible notes. Immediately following shareholder approval of this proposal, assuming that the certain conditions to closing have been satisfied, we will draw down the full remaining principal amount of the convertible notes and all the convertible notes will immediately be converted into 780 shares of convertible preferred stock. Any accrued interest will also convert into shares of convertible preferred stock. We have granted a security interest in certain of our assets as security for the repayment of amounts outstanding under the convertible notes. If our shareholders fail to approve this proposal, any amounts drawn under the convertible notes will become immediately due and payable.

Warrants.The number of shares of convertible preferred stock that can be purchased on exercise of the holderwarrants represents 35% on amounts invested in convertible preferred stock at the initial closing and upon conversion of onethe convertible notes at the second closing. The warrants have a term of two years and an initial all cash exercise price of $10,000 per share. Subject to shareholder approval of this proposal, the warrants we issued at the initial closing will be exercisable at the initial exercise price of $1.78 per share for an aggregate of 77 shares of our

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convertible preferred stock and the warrants to be issued upon conversion of the convertible notes will be exercisable at that initial exercise price for an aggregate of 273 shares of our convertible preferred stock. The 77 shares and 273 shares of convertible preferred stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants will be convertible at the initial conversion price of $1.78 per share into 432,584 and 1,533,707 shares of our common stock, respectively. If all of the convertible preferred stock (including the convertible preferred stock issuable on conversion of the convertible notes) is converted to shares of common stock, the warrants will be exchanged for warrants to purchase common stock. The

Background and Reasons for the Financing

As a result of the termination of contracts with significant customers, including Nextel Communications, Inc. and AT&T Wireless, we have experienced significant operating losses and a reduction of cash flows over the last several years. To mitigate the loss of these customers, we have significantly reduced the direct costs of delivering our services as well as our general and administrative costs. In order to return to profitability, we will need to significantly increase our revenue base. While we have experienced successes during the past six months in acquiring significant customers, including Jingle Networks, Inc., One Communications and Hawaiian Telecom, Inc., our current liquidity position has continued to deteriorate and will restrict our ability to acquire new customers in the near future.

At March 31, 2007, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $7.2 million, down from approximately $12.0 million at December 31, 2006 (exclusive of approximately $4.7 million of restricted cash at each date). We received gross proceeds of approximately $2.2 million from the sale of convertible preferred stock, together with warrants, at the initial closing on June 5, 2007. We expect to continue to deplete these funds to finance our operations and will continue to incur operating losses for some period of time. This is attributable in large part to the long sales cycle that is typical in our industry for both new customer contracts and contract extensions. We will need the proceeds from the second closing to address our critical liquidity issues, support our working capital requirements, strengthen our balance sheet and support our business development efforts to return to profitability. Unless a realistic alternative should materialize, our inability to obtain these additional funds will most likely lead to an eventual wind-down of the business and liquidation.

Our Board of Directors has explored various strategic alternatives for some time and we have had conversations and, in some cases, negotiations with various prospective investors and purchasers of our business. The acquisition transactions that we explored were subject to various conditions and our Board believed that, for a variety of reasons, the likelihood of successfully closing such a transaction at a price


that would be acceptable was remote. Effective as of April 2, 2007, we engaged XRoads Solutions Group, LLC (“XRoads”) to review and evaluate the strategic alternatives available to us, make recommendations to our Board and lead the execution of the strategies and work approved by the Board. The Board also adopted resolutions recommendingappointed Alexander W. Stevenson, one of the amendmentprincipals of XRoads, as our Executive Vice President—Restructuring. The arrangement with XRoads provided for monthly fees, as well as a performance fee for certain types of transactions which we might undertake, including financings. It is anticipated that XRoads will receive a performance fee for this financing of approximately $250,000.

On April 11, 2007, XRoads made a presentation to the Board as to our strategic alternatives and directing itrecommended as an option to pursue, among others, a private financing. At that time, Elchanan (Nani) Maoz, one of our directors, indicated a willingness to explore such a financing among the entities with which he is affiliated and other entities with which he was familiar. At a meeting on April 12, 2007, the Board created a Special Committee consisting of two independent directors, Mary Oldshue and Murray Swanson, to, among other things, and with the assistance of its advisors, identify potential investors, review and evaluate the terms and conditions proposed, negotiate with any party they deem appropriate, determine the advisability of such a transaction and make recommendations to the full Board.

During the next several weeks, XRoads discussed the possibility of such a financing with Mr. Maoz of Everest, Mr. Peterson of Columbia and other potential investors. A proposed term sheet was prepared by the Special Committee, in consultation with its advisors, which, together with materials describing our business and financial data, was distributed by XRoads to Columbia and Everest on or about April 18, 2007, as well as to others that might have an interest in participating in a financing or other transaction. On May 2, 2007, the Special Committee and its advisors received a revised term sheet detailing a proposed investment by Columbia and Everest. The Special Committee and its advisors held a number of meetings and negotiations were conducted over the proposed terms. An agreement in principle on the terms and conditions of the financing was reached in the afternoon of May 15, 2007. A press release announcing the proposed transaction was issued the next day and the preparation of definitive documents was begun.

With the oversight of the Special Committee through a series of meetings and other communications during the next two weeks, the definitive documents were negotiated by Mr. Stevenson and counsel with representatives of, and counsel to, Columbia and Everest. On May 30, 2007, the Special Committee met, reviewed the terms of the financing transaction that had been negotiated, determined the financing to be submitted to the shareholders for approval.

If our shareholders approve the reverse stock split, no further action by the shareholders will be required either to implement or abandon the reverse stock split. The reverse stock split would become effective when and if the Articles of Amendment to our Articles of Incorporation in the form attached hereto as Annex A is filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Oregon. The Board may elect to file the Articles of Amendment any time before December 31, 2006. We will notify our shareholders of the effectiveness of the reverse split by issuing a press release. The Board reserves the right, even if we receive shareholder approval at the Annual Meeting, to elect not to file the Articles of Amendment, if the Board determines in its sole discretion that implementing a reserve stock split is not in the best interests of Metro One and itsthe shareholders who are not participating in the financing and recommended that the Board approve and authorize Metro One to consummate the financing. In making this recommendation, the Special Committee had considered whether there were any realistic alternatives to the financing that might be reasonably available, or likely to be completed, within the timeframe to meet our near term needs.

At a meeting held on June 1, 2007, without Mr. Maoz participating, the Board upon consideration of the terms of the financing transaction, a presentation by XRoads and the recommendation of the Special Committee, voted, with Mr. Usdan abstaining, to approve the financing transaction and to authorize officers to enter into the definitive documents. The documents were signed and exchanged, and the initial closing occurred, on June 5, 2007, and press releases on the private placement and change in the composition of the Board were issued prior to the opening of the market the next morning. At the time of the initial closing, the resignations of Messrs. Rutherford and Swanson, and the election of Messrs. Peterson and Ater, as directors became effective.

Impact of the Financing on Existing Shareholders

Columbia and Everest both held shares of our common stock prior to this financing. If this proposal is approved, they will acquire a substantially greater equity ownership and the additional ownership will dilute our other existing shareholders. If all the convertible preferred stock issued in the initial and second closings were to be converted into common stock at the initial conversion price of $1.78 per share, our


existing shareholders (exclusive of Columbia and Everest) would hold approximately 41.8% of our common stock, and Columbia and Everest would hold approximately 44.4% and 13.8% of our common stock, respectively. If the warrants were also to be exercised and the underlying convertible preferred stock converted into common stock at the initial price of $1.78 per share, our existing stockholders would hold 35.8% of our common stock and Columbia and Everest would hold approximately 49.3% and 14.6% of our common stock, respectively, and we would have received additional gross proceeds of approximately $3.5 million from the exercise of these warrants.

The reverseholders of convertible preferred stock split, if implemented, would not changewill have a claim against our assets senior to the numberclaim of authorized sharesthe holders of our common stock in the event of a liquidation and certain other events. Our existing shareholders will also have less influence on our affairs and the ability to control major corporate decisions. Columbia will be our largest shareholder with approximately 41.8% of the total voting power of our outstanding capital stock, before giving effect to the conversion of convertible preferred stock into common stock or preferred stock, 50,000,000 and 10,000,000 respectively. Our common stock and preferred stock have no par value and thus the par value would not change asexercise of the warrants. As a result of the reversefirst closing and for so long as at least 203, but less than 540, shares of convertible preferred stock split. Exceptare outstanding, the holders of convertible preferred stock are entitled to elect two members of our Board. After the second closing and for any changesso long as at least 540 shares of convertible preferred stock are outstanding, the holders of convertible preferred stock will be entitled to elect a resultmajority of the treatmentmembers of fractional shares, each shareholderour Board.

Accordingly, Columbia and Everest will hold the same percentage of common stock outstanding immediately after the reverse stock split as such shareholder did immediately before the split.

Purpose

As of April 19, 2006, we had 24,993,490 shares of common stock outstandinghave significant influence over matters submitted to our shareholders, including potential change-of-control transactions. Their interests may be different from your interests, and the last reported sale price on the Nasdaq Capital Market was $0.58.

Our common stock listing was transferred from the Nasdaq National Marketthey may be in a position to the Nasdaq Capital Market (formerly the Nasdaq SmallCap Market) on February 22, 2006. We electedinfluence us to seekact in a transfer to the Nasdaq Capital Market because we had been unable to regain complianceway inconsistent with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq National Market. By transferringinterests of public shareholders generally. This concentration of voting power may deter other companies from seeking to the Nasdaq Capital Market, we were afforded an extended grace period and now have until July 17, 2006 inacquire us, which to satisfy the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of our common stock has to remain at $1.00 per share or more for a minimum of ten consecutive trading days. If we are unable to regain compliance by July 17, 2006, our common stock would likely be delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market.

If our common stock were to be delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market, we may seek listing on a regional stock exchange, if available. Such listing could reduce the market liquidity for our common stock. If our common stock is not eligible for quotation on another market or exchange, trading of our common stock could be conducted in the over-the-counter market on an electronic bulletin board established for unlisted securities such as the Pink Sheets or the OTC Bulletin Board. As a result, an investor would find it more difficult to dispose of, or obtain accurate quotations for the price of, our common stock.

We are seeking shareholder approval of a reverse stock split to increase the per share market price of our common stock. Our Board of Directors believes that a reverse stock split will assist in our efforts to comply with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirements of, and to remian listed on, the Nasdaq

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Capital Market. The Board believes that trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market provides a broader market for our common stock and facilitates the use of our common stock for strategic or financing transactions.

Our Board of Directors also believes that a higher stock price may help generate greater investor interest in Metro One and help us attract and retain employees. Our Board of Directors also believes that some institutional investors and investment funds are reluctant to invest in lower priced stocks. In addition, our Board of Directors considered that our common stock may not appeal to brokerage firms that are reluctant to recommend lower priced securities to their clients. Certain investors may also be dissuaded from purchasing lower priced stocks because the brokerage commissions, as a percentage of the total transaction, tend to be higher for such stocks. Moreover, the analysts at many brokerage firms do not monitor the trading activity or otherwise provide research coverage of lower priced stocks.

Certain Risks Associated with the Reverse Stock Split

The following table illustrates the effects on the number of shares that would be (i) outstanding, (ii) reserved for issuance and (iii) authorized but unreserved and unissued if the reverse stock splits are effected, and possible market prices of our common stock, assuming that the market price will change precisely in accordance with the multiple of the ratio of the particular amendment to be effected (the table has been prepared for illustrative purposes and is based on a market price of $0.58 per share — the closing price on April 19, 2006).

Reverse Stock
Split Ratio

 

Shares
Outstanding as
of April 19,
2006

 

Approximate
Number of
Shares
Outstanding
After Reverse
Stock Split

 

Approximate
Number of
Shares
Reserved for
Issuance After
Reverse Stock
Split

 

Approximate
Number of
Shares
Authorized but
Unreserved and
Unissued After
Reverse Stock
Split

 

Product of
Reverse Split
and Market
Price as of
April 19, 2006

 

None

 

24,933,490

 

24,933,490

 

3,780,846

 

21,285,664

 

$

0.58

 

One-for-three

 

24,933,490

 

8,311,163

 

1,260,282

 

40,428,555

 

1.74

 

One-for-four

 

24,933,490

 

6,233,373

 

945,212

 

42,821,416

 

2.32

 

One-for-five

 

24,933,490

 

4,986,698

 

756,169

 

44,257,133

 

2.90

 

One-for-six

 

24,933,490

 

4,155,582

 

630,141

 

45,214,277

 

3.48

 

One-for-seven

 

24,933,490

 

3,561,927

 

540,121

 

45,897,952

 

4.06

 

We cannot predict whether any proposed reverse stock split would achieve the desired results. The price per share of our common stock is also a function of our financial performance and other factors, some of which may be unrelated to the number of shares outstanding. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the closing bid price of our common stock after any reverse stock split would increase in an amount proportionate to the decrease in the number of issued and outstanding shares, or would increase at all, or that any increase can be sustained for a prolonged period of time. Even if a reverse stock split has the desired effect, there can be no assurance that we would be able to maintain compliance with all of the continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market.

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Although our Board of Directors believes that a reverse stock split would not have a detrimental effect on the total value of our common stock, there can be no assurance that the total value of our common stock after a reverse stock split would be the same as before a split. Furthermore, in the future,might depress the market price of our common stock.

Why We Need Shareholder Approval

Our common stock following any proposed reverse stock split may not exceed or remain higher thanis listed on the market price priorNasdaq Capital Market and we have agreed as a condition to continued listing to the proposed reverse stock split.

Effectscorporate governance requirements of The Nasdaq Stock Market. Nasdaq’s Marketplace Rules require that listed companies obtain shareholder approval for any issuance of securities that would result in a Reverse Stock Split

Withchange of control. These Rules also require listed companies to obtain shareholder approval for the exceptionissuance of securities in a private offering to officers, directors, employees or consultants at a price below the numberclosing price on the date of issuedsale, and outstanding shares,for the rights and preferencesissuance of the sharessecurities in a private placement of common stock prior and subsequent to(or securities convertible into common stock) at a reverse split would remain the same. A reverse stock split may result in some shareholders owning “odd-lots” ofprice less than one hundred sharesthe greater of common stock. Brokerage commissions and other coststhe book or market value of transactions in odd-lots are generally higher than the costsstock, if the issuance amounts to 20% or more of transactions in “round-lots” of even multiples of 100 shares. Outstanding options to purchasethe common stock wouldor 20% or more of the voting power before the issuance.

All of these Rules may be adjusted soapplicable to certain aspects of the financing transaction. We are therefore seeking shareholder approval in general for any issuance of securities that could result in the number of shares of common stock issuable upon theirconversion of the convertible preferred stock, combined with all other issuances required to be aggregated with such issuance under the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules in determining the need for shareholder approval for listing, equaling or exceeding 19.9% of the total number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately before the issuance. This would include, for example, the issuance of convertible preferred stock at the second closing, the issuance of convertible preferred stock on exercise would be divided by three, four, five, six or seven, asof the case may be (and corresponding adjustments would be madewarrants issued at the initial closing and the second closing, the issuance of common stock on conversion of the convertible preferred stock issued at the second closing and the issuance of any additional shares under antidilution provisions of these securities. In addition, we are seeking shareholder approval for the issuance of common stock on conversion of the convertible preferred stock issued to Columbia in an amount that, when aggregated with the number of shares vested under each outstanding option), and the exercise price of each option would be multiplied by three, four, five, six, or seven, as the case may be.

Board Discretion to Implement the Reverse Stock Split

If the reverse stock split is approved by the shareholders, it will be effected, if at all, only upon a determination by the Board that a reverse stock split (at a ratio determined by the Board as described above) is in the best interests of Metro One and its shareholders. The Board’s determination as to whether the reverse stock split will be effected and, if so, at what ratio, will be based upon certain factors, including existing and expected marketability and liquidity of our common stock, prevailing market conditions and the likely effect on the market price of our common stock. If the Board determines to effect the reverse stock split, the Board will consider various factors in selecting the ratio including the overall market conditions at the time and the recent trading history of the common stock.

Fractional Shares

We will not issue any fractional shares in connection with a reverse stock split. Instead of any fractional shares to which a holder of common stock then held by Columbia, would otherwise be entitled as a resultexceed 19.9% of the reverse stock split, we will pay cash equal to such fractional share multiplied by the closing pricenumber of the common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market (as adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split), on the trading date that is immediately prior to the date the Articles of Amendment is filed with the Oregon Secretary of State.

As a result, holders of as many as six shares of common stock wouldthen outstanding, and the issuance of common stock on conversion of the convertible stock issued to Everest.


Consequences of Failure of Shareholders to Approve

If our shareholders do not approve this proposal, the additional $7.8 million will not be eliminatedreceived by us and we will have received only the funds invested at the initial closing. Unless a realistic alternative should materialize, our inability to obtain these additional funds will most likely lead to an eventual wind-down of the business and liquidation. The failure to obtain shareholder approval will also constitute an event of default under the convertible notes so that any amounts then outstanding will become immediately due and payable in full, together with any accrued but unpaid interest, and the security interest in certain of our assets can be enforced to the extent we are unable to repay those amounts.

Interest of Certain Persons in the eventFinancing

Kenneth D. Peterson, Jr. and Jonathan A. Ater became members of our Board of Directors on June 5, 2007, at the outer rangetime of the reverse stock split ratio (i.e., one-for-seven) is adopted. The shareholders who will be eliminated will vary depending on the reverse split ratio. For example, if the reverse split ratio is set at the upper-endinitial closing. These two individuals were appointed to our Board in fulfillment of a provision of the range (i.e., one-for-seven), more shareholders will be eliminated than ifsecurities purchase agreement entitling the reverse split ratio is set at the lower end (i.e., one-for-three). Based on information available to us as of April 20, 2006, Metro One will have

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approximately 144 record holders if the maximum split ratio is selected, and approximately seven record holders will be eliminated as a result of the selectionconvertible preferred stock to two representatives on our Board of Directors prior to shareholder approval of this ratio. However, these numbers do not reflect shares held by brokersproposal. Mr. Peterson is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia, an investor in street name.

Authorized Shares

As illustratedthis financing, and Mr. Ater is a partner in the table above under the paragraph heading “Certain Risks Associated With the Reverse Stock Split,” the reverse split will not reduce the numberlaw firm of authorized sharesAter Wynne LLP, and was designated for membership on our Board by Mr. Peterson.

Elchanan (Nani) Maoz, who has been one of our common stock. The reverse stock split, if implemented, would havedirectors since April 2006, is the effectChairman and Chief Executive Officer of increasingMaoz Everest Fund Management Ltd., which is general partner of Everest, the numberother investor in this financing.

For the details of unissued shares available for issuance, and we may issue such shares in connection with the exercisebeneficial ownership of employee stock options, acquisitions, strategic transactions, financings or otherwise. If Metro One issues additional shares, the ownership interest of holders of our common stock may be diluted.

Effect on Beneficial Holders of Common Stock (i.e. shareholders who hold in “street name”)

Upon the reverse stock split, we intend to treat shares held by shareholders in “street name,” through a bank, broker or other nominee, in the same manner as shareholders whose shares are registered in their names. Banks, brokers or other nominees will be instructed to effect the reverse stock split for their beneficial holders holding our common stock in “street name.” However, these banks, brokers or other nominees may have different procedures for processing the reverse stock split and making payment for fractional shares. Shareholders holding shares of our common stock by Columbia and Everest on the record date, June 5, 2007, see “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” elsewhere in this proxy statement.

Summary of Agreements

The following description summarizes the material provisions of the securities purchase agreement and the registration rights agreement, copies of which are included in this proxy statement as Annex A and Annex B, respectively. As this is only a summary, and we urge you to read the complete agreements for the precise terms and other information that may be important to you.

Purchase and Sale of Securities.Under the securities purchase agreement, as signed on June 5, 2007, we agreed to sell, and Columbia and Everest agreed to purchase,

·       at the initial closing, (i) 220 shares of convertible preferred stock at a price of $10,000 per share, together with warrants to purchase 77 additional shares of convertible preferred stock at an exercise price of $10,000 per share, for aggregate proceeds of $2.2 million, and (ii) convertible notes drawable upon satisfaction of certain conditions for up to an aggregate principal amount of $7.8 million; and

·       at a bank, brokersecond closing, subject to shareholder approval of this proposal and the satisfaction of certain other conditions, 780 shares of convertible preferred stock on conversion of the convertible notes at a rate of $10,000 per share, and additional shares of convertible preferred stock for accrued interest on any amounts drawn by us on the convertible notes, together with warrants to purchase 273 additional shares of convertible preferred stock.

The shares of convertible preferred stock, warrants and convertible notes issued at the initial closing were allocated among Columbia and Everest as follows:  Columbia acquired 176 shares and warrants to purchase 61.6 additional shares of convertible preferred stock for an investment of $1,760,000; and Everest acquired 44 shares and warrants to purchase 15.4 additional shares of convertible preferred stock for an investment of $440,000. Of the $7.8 million maximum principal amount of convertible notes, notes in the


maximum principal amounts of $6,240,000 and $1,560,000 were issued to Columbia and Everest, respectively.

Covenants.In the securities purchase agreement, we have made a number of agreements with the investors, including the following:  (a) we will promptly following the initial closing prepare a proxy statement, call a meeting of shareholders to be held as soon as practicable to vote on the transaction and use our best efforts to solicit and obtain votes in favor of the transaction; (b) we will notify the investors of events, circumstances and occurrences that could reasonably be expected to result in a breach of our representations or other nominee are encouraged to contact their bank, brokerwarranties or other nomineecovenants; and (c) without the investors’ consent, we will not enter into any new agreement or arrangement, or substantially modify or supplement any existing agreement or arrangement, with any questionsof our officers or directors.

Registration Rights.We must prepare and, as soon as practicable but in this regard.

Effectno event later than 30 calendar days after the initial closing, file with the SEC a registration statement on HoldersForm S-3 that allows for an offering to be made on a continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of Certificated Shares

Shareholders holding1933, as amended (the “shelf registration statement”), provided that if the SEC determines that we are not eligible to register the resale of shares of our common stock on Form S-3, the shelf registration statement must be on Form S-1 and in certificate formsuch case must be filed no later than 60 days after determination by the SEC that Form S-3 is not available. The shelf registration statement will be sent a transmittal lettercover the resale of all shares of common stock issuable on conversion of the convertible preferred stock (including shares of convertible preferred stock issuable on exercise of the warrants) outstanding as of the second closing (“registrable securities”). If the shelf registration statement is not filed with the SEC within the 30- or 60-day period described above, we must pay liquidated damages to the investors (or their assigns) in an amount equal to 1.25% of the purchase price paid for the convertible preferred stock for each 30-day period or pro rata for any part thereof until such registration default is cured, provided that the liquidated damages shall not in the aggregate exceed 20% of the convertible preferred stock purchase price.

We must use our best efforts to have the shelf registration statement declared effective by our transfer agentthe SEC as soon as practicablepracticable. If it is not declared effective by the SEC either (i) within 90 days after being first filed (with a 30 day extension in the event of a full review by the SEC), if filed on Form S-3 or (ii) within 120 days after being first filed, if filed on Form S-1, we must pay liquidated damages in the manner described above.

Subject to our ability to suspend the effectiveness of the shelf registration statement for a limited period of time under certain circumstances, we are required to maintain its effectiveness until the earliest of (i) the date on which all shares of common stock covered by the shelf registration statement have been sold thereunder, or (ii) the date on which all such shares of common stock can be sold during a three-month period without registration pursuant to Rule 144 or another similar exemption under the Securities Act.

After the effective date of the reverseshelf registration statement, if there is not in existence an effective registration statement allowing for the registration and sale of all registrable securities, and if we receive a written request from the holders of at least 20% of the registrable securities then outstanding and not eligible for such registration, that we file a registration statement under the Securities Act covering the registration of all or a portion of such registrable securities (a “demand registration statement”), then we must use commercially reasonable efforts to file the demand registration statement as soon as practicable (and in any event within 30 days of the receipt of such request) and to cause it to become effective within 60 days after filing. If it is not filed or does not become effective within such time periods, we must pay liquidated damages in the manner described above. However, we are not required to file a demand registration statement during the six-month period immediately following the effective date of the shelf registration statement and are only required to file a demand registration statement if the aggregate offering price is at least $1.0 million. In addition, if we furnish a certificate signed by our President stating


that we are engaged in an activity that, in the good faith judgment of our Board of Directors, is material and nonpublic and would be required to be disclosed in the applicable demand registration statement and such disclosure would be seriously detrimental to us and our shareholders, then we can direct that such registration request be delayed for a period of not more than 60 days, provided that we may not utilize this right more than once in any twelve-month period. We are not obligated to effect more than three demand registrations, provided that each has become effective and the registrable securities requested to be included therein have been included.

Holders of convertible preferred stock split.are also entitled to unlimited “piggy-back” registration rights on all future registrations by us (with certain limitations) and on any demand registrations of any other investors, subject to customary underwriters’ cutbacks to reduce the number of shares to be registered in view of market conditions.

We and the investors are required to indemnify each other (and certain other persons) for any claims resulting from, among other things, false or misleading statements, omissions, or violations of federal or state securities laws and any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder, for which we and they are responsible in any registration statement filed pursuant to the terms of the registration rights agreement. We are also obligated for registration expenses (exclusive of underwriting discounts and commissions) of all registrations on exercise of the registration rights described above, including the expense of one special counsel of the selling shareholders in each registration in an amount up to $40,000.

Expenses.In addition to expenses incurred in connection with registration of our shares, we are obligated for all the expenses incurred in connection with the financing, including up to $100,000 of the legal fees and out-of-pocket expenses of counsel to the investors and the out-of-pocket expenses of the investors and their affiliates.

Conditions to Closing.   The letterinitial closing was subject to the satisfaction of transmittal will contain instructionscertain conditions, including the resignation and appointment of certain directors to reconstitute the Board of Directors. At each time we draw funds on howthe convertible notes and at the second closing, our representations and warranties in the securities purchase agreement must be accurate in all material respects and all authorizations and approvals with respect to issuance of the securities must be obtained and effective.

Representations and Warranties.   The securities purchase agreement contains various representations and warranties of the parties. Our representations and warranties pertain, among other things, to our organization, good standing, qualification, absence of conflicts, authorization, capitalization, governmental consents, securities law compliance, SEC reports and financial statements, absence of certain changes, litigation, patents and trademarks, permits, governmental regulation and absence of finders’ fees. The investors representations pertain, among other things, to authorization, investment intent and certain acknowledgements.

Indemnification.   The securities purchase agreement contains indemnification provisions that obligate us to defend or settle at our expense any third party claim, suit or proceeding against any investor related to any breach or inaccuracy of any representation or warranty or any breach of any covenant, agreement or undertaking made by us in the securities purchase agreement. We must also indemnify and hold each investor harmless from and pay any and all losses, expenses, costs and damages (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) attributable to such claim, suit or proceeding.

Termination.   The securities purchase agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the second closing: (i) upon the mutual consent of the parties; (ii) by us if any of the conditions to our obligation to close shall have become incapable of fulfillment and have not been waived by us; (iii) by the investors if any of the conditions to their obligation to close shall have become incapable of fulfillment and have not been waived by them; and (iv) by either us or the investors if the second closing has not occurred by October 5, 2007, unless the failure of the second closing to have occurred by such date is the result of any action or inaction under the securities purchase agreement by the party seeking termination.


Security.We have granted a shareholder should surrender his or her certificate(s) representingsecurity interest in certain of our assets as security for repayment of amounts outstanding under the convertible notes.

Description of Capital Stock

Our authorized capital stock consists of 50 million shares of common stock, no par value, and 10 million shares of preferred stock, no par value, of which 1,385 shares have been designated as Series A convertible preferred stock. As of June 5, 2007, the record date for this annual meeting, 6,233,326 shares of our common stock (“Old Certificates”)and 220 shares of our convertible preferred stock were outstanding.

Common Stock.   Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon by the shareholders generally. Subject to preferences that may be applicable to the transfer agent in exchange for certificates representing the appropriate numberholders of wholeoutstanding shares of post-reversepreferred stock, split Commonthe holders of common stock (“New Certificates”are entitled to receive any lawful dividends that may be declared on our common stock by our Board of Directors. In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up, and subject to the rights of the holders of outstanding shares of preferred stock, the holders of shares of common stock are entitled to receive pro rata all of our remaining assets available for distribution to our shareholders. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the common stock.

Preferred Stock.Our Board of Directors has the power to issue, from time to time, one or more series of preferred stock or special stock in any manner permitted by law and not inconsistent with our articles of incorporation or bylaws. Our Board has the authority, without further action by our shareholders, to fix and determine, subject to the provisions of our articles of incorporation, the rights and preferences of the shares of any additional series, which are to be established by a resolution or resolutions of the Board providing for the issuance of the series. Unless otherwise required by law or regulation to obtain shareholder approval, our Board of Directors may issue preferred stock without shareholder approval and with voting and conversion rights which could adversely affect the voting power of holders of common stock.

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.   Our Board of Directors has designated 1,385 shares of preferred stock as Series A convertible preferred stock, of which 220 were issued in the initial closing and are outstanding. The following description summarizes the material terms of the convertible preferred stock. For a complete description of all terms that may be important to you, we urge you to read the copy of the articles of amendment, which is included in this proxy statement as Annex C.

General.The shares of convertible preferred stock rank senior to the common stock with respect to the payment of dividends, distributions in liquidation and certain other events.

Dividends.   Dividends on the convertible preferred stock accrue at a rate of $400 per annum per share and are payable in cash upon each anniversary of June 5, 2007. Such dividends are cumulative, so that if at any time they have not been paid, the amount of the deficiency must be fully paid before any distribution, whether by way of dividend or otherwise, can be declared or paid with respect to the shares of any other class or series of our capital stock.

Liquidation Preference.In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of the convertible preferred stock are entitled to receive in preference to the holders of common stock an amount (the “liquidation preference”). No New Certificates equal to (a) the aggregate purchase price of the convertible preferred stock plus (b) any accrued but unpaid dividends. A merger, reorganization or other transaction in which control of us is transferred or a sale of all or substantially all of our assets will be issued totreated as a shareholder until such shareholder has surrendered all Old Certificates, together withliquidation at the option of the holders of a properly completed and executed lettermajority of transmittal, to the transfer agent. No shareholder will be required to pay a transfer or other fee to exchange Old Certificates.

Shareholders will then receive a New Certificate(s) representing the number of wholeoutstanding shares of Commonconvertible preferred stock.

Election of Directors.   Following the conversion of the convertible notes, for so long as at least 540 shares of convertible preferred stock to which they are entitledoutstanding, the holders of the convertible preferred


stock, voting separately as a resultclass, will have the right to elect a majority of the reverse stock split. Until surrendered, we will deem outstanding Old Certificates held by shareholders to be canceled and to represent only the number of whole shares of post-reverse stock split common stock to which these shareholders are entitled. Any Old Certificates submitted for exchange, whether because of a sale, transfer or other disposition of stock, will automatically be exchanged for New Certificates. If an Old Certificate has a restrictive legend on the back of the Old Certificate(s), the New Certificate will be issued with the same restrictive legends.

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If a shareholder is entitled to a payment in lieu of any fractional share interest, such payment will be made as described above under the heading “Fractional Shares”.

SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD NOT DESTROY ANY STOCK CERTIFICATE(S) AND SHOULD NOT SUBMIT ANY STOCK CERTIFICATE(S) UNTIL REQUESTED TO DO SO.

Accounting Matters

The common stock has no par value and this would remain the same after a reverse stock split becomes effective. Shareholders’ equity would also remain unchanged. The per share results of operations will be retroactively restated to reflect any reverse stock split.

Potential Anti-Takeover Effect

Although the increased proportion of unissued authorized shares to issued shares could, under certain circumstances, have an anti-takeover effect (for example, by permitting issuances that would dilute the stock ownership of a person seeking to effect a change in the compositionmembers of our Board of Directors. Prior to the conversion of the convertible notes, and following such conversion for so long as at least 203 but less than 540 shares of convertible preferred stock are outstanding, the holders of the convertible preferred stock, voting as a separate class, will have the right to elect two members of our Board.

Voting.The holders of convertible preferred stock are entitled to vote together with the holders of common stock on all matters presented to our shareholders for consideration, except that as long as the holders of convertible preferred stock are entitled to vote as a separate class to elect members of the Board of Directors, or contemplating a tender offer or other transactionthey will not be entitled to vote for the combination of Metro One with another company), the reverse stock split proposal is not being proposed in response to any effort to accumulate our common stock or obtain control of Metro One.

Dissenters’ Rights

Under the Oregon Business Corporation Act, shareholders are notremaining directors. When entitled to dissenters’ rights with respect to the proposed reverse stock split unless a shareholder as a resultvote, each holder of the reverse stock split would hold less than one whole share (for which fractional share we will pay cash, as described above under the heading “Fractional Shares”), and we will not independently provide shareholders with any such rights. Based on information available to us as of April 20, 2006, seven record holders of our commonconvertible preferred stock will be entitled to dissenters’ rights if the maximum ratio is selected. The textnumber of votes per share equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (a) the then applicable conversion price of the relevant dissenters’ rights provisions of the Oregon Business Corporation Act are attached to this proxy statement as Annex B.

United States Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Reverse Stock Split

The following is a summary of certain material United States federal income tax consequences of the reverseconvertible preferred stock split and does not purport to be a complete discussion of all of the possible federal income tax consequences. This summary does not address any state, local or foreign income or other tax consequences. Also, it does not address the tax consequences to holders that are subject to special tax rules such as banks and other financial institutions, broker-dealers and traders in securities, insurance companies, real estate investment trusts, regulated investment companies, tax-exempt organizations, personal holding companies, partnerships and other pass-through entities, foreign entities, nonresident alien individuals, holders subject to the United States federal alternative minimum tax, holders who mark to market their investment in our shares, persons holding our shares as part of a “straddle”, “hedge”, “conversion transaction”, “synthetic security” or other integrated investment, holders whose functional currency is not the United States dollar, and holders who acquired our shares pursuant to the exercise of options or warrants or otherwise as compensationby (b) $2.08 for services.

The discussion is based on the provisions of the United States federal income tax law as of the date hereof, which are subject to change retroactively as well as prospectively. This summary also assumes that the pre-reverse stock split shares were, and the post-reverse stock split shares will be, held as a “capital asset,” as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (i.e., generally, property held for investment). The tax treatment of a shareholder may vary depending upon the particular facts and circumstances of such shareholder.

Other than the cash payments for fractional shares discussed below, no gain or loss should be recognized by a shareholder upon such shareholder’s exchange of pre-reverse stock split shares for post-reverse stock split shares pursuant to the reverse stock split.

In the reverse stock split (including any fraction of a post-reverse stock split share deemed to have been received), the tax basis will be the same as the shareholder’s aggregate tax basis in the pre-reverse stock split shares exchanged. The shareholder’s holding period for the post-reverse stock split shares will include the period during which the shareholder held the pre-reverse stock split shares surrendered in the reverse stock split. The receipt of cash instead of a fractionaleach share of our common stock byinto which such shares of convertible preferred stock could be converted. Under our articles of amendment, prior to shareholder approval of this proposal, a United States holder will result in a taxable gainof our convertible preferred stock that holds 10% or loss to such holder for federal income tax purposes based upon the difference between the amountmore of cash received by such holder and the adjusted tax basis in the fractional share interests as set forth above. The gain or loss will constitute aour outstanding capital gain or loss and will constitute long-term capital gain or loss if the holder’s holding period is greater than one year as of the effective date of the reverse stock split. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitation. For this purpose, a United States holder means a shareholder that is, for federal income tax purposes, a citizen or resident of the United States; a corporation or other entity taxed as a corporation created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state of

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the United States or the District of Columbia; an estate, the income of which is subject to federal income tax regardless of its source; or a trust, if a United States court is ableshall not be permitted to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust and one or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

We will be required to withhold, and will withhold, 28% of any cash payment to a shareholder instead of a fractional share of our common stock unless (i) an exemption applies under applicable law and regulations, or (ii) the shareholder timely returns to us a properly completed and signed Substitute Form W-9 including the shareholder’s taxpayer identification number and certification necessary to avoid backup withholding and the Internal Revenue Service has not instructed us to commence backup withholding with respect to the shareholder.

No gain or loss will be recognized by us as a result of the reverse stock split.

Our views regarding the tax consequences of the reverse stock split are not binding on the Internal Revenue Service or the courts. No ruling from the Internal Revenue Service or opinion of counsel will be requested concerning such tax consequences. Accordingly, each shareholder should consult with his or her own tax advisorvoting power with respect to all shares of our capital stock held by that holder that exceeds 19.9% of our total voting power. See “Protective Provisions” below for certain actions that require approval of holders of the potential tax consequences to him or herconvertible preferred stock. In addition, there are certain actions that may require a class vote of the reverseconvertible preferred stock split.under Oregon law.

Vote Required; RecommendationConversion.Each share of Board of Directors

The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to effect a reverseconvertible preferred stock split at one of five ratios, if and as determined by the Board of Directors,may be converted at any time before December 31, 2006after August 5, 2007, at the option of the holder, into a number of shares of common stock determined by dividing the liquidation preference by the conversion price, as adjusted (see “Antidilution Provisions” below). The affirmative voteinitial conversion price is $1.78 per share. Upon the election of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock, all of the convertible preferred stock automatically will be converted into shares of common stock at the then-applicable conversion rate. Upon our election (with the approval of a majority of the disinterested members of the Board) at any time after the common stock has been traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market with a volume weighted average closing price in excess of $4.00 (subject to adjustment in certain events) for 20 consecutive business days following December 5, 2007, all shares of convertible preferred stock (or any portion thereof that we designate) shall automatically be converted into shares of common stock at the then-applicable conversion rate.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) shares of convertible preferred stock that are issued to a person that is requiredan affiliate of us (as defined in Rule 144(a)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act) on the date of such issuance, or are issuable upon conversion or exercise of derivative securities (such as the convertible notes or warrants) that are issued to approvea person that is an affiliate of us on the amendment. As a result, abstentions and broker non-votes will havedate of such issuance, may not be converted into shares of common stock prior to the same effect as negative votes.

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Approval of 2006 Stock Incentive Plan
(Proposal III)

At the meeting, youdate that such issuances are being asked to approve our 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2006 plan”), which is expected to be adopted, subject to shareholder approval,approved by the Boardholders of Directorsa majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock; and (b) shares of convertible preferred stock that are issued to a person that holds 10% or more of our outstanding capital stock on April 24, 2006.

Our Boardthe date of Directors approved the 2006 plan because our existing 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2004 plan”) will expire on November 30, 2006. If adopted, the 2006 plan will have the same terms and conditionssuch issuance, or are issuable upon conversion or exercise of derivative securities (such as the 2004 plan, exceptconvertible notes or warrants) that are issued to a person that holds 10% or more of our outstanding capital stock on the termdate of such issuance, may not, prior to the date that such issuances are approved by the holders of a majority of the 2006 plan will expire two years from the expirationoutstanding shares of the 2004 plan. The numberour common stock, be converted into shares of shares available for issuance under the 2006 plan will coincide exactlycommon stock in an amount that, when aggregated with the number of shares available under the 2004 plan. Consequently, approvalof common stock then held by such holder, would exceed 19.9% of the 2006 plan by the shareholders will have the same effect as continuing the 2004 plan for an additional two years. The 2004 plan took the same approach by continuing our original stock incentive plan, the 1994 Stock Incentive Plan (the “1994 plan”), for an additional two-year period from the expiration of the 1994 plan. The 1994 plan and 2004 plan are collectively referred as the “prior plans.”

If the 2006 plan is adopted, Metro One will cease granting options and awarding and selling shares under the 2004 plan. Accordingly, the shares of our common stock that are currently available for grants, awards or sales under the 2004 plan will expire without having been used if shareholders approve the 2006 plan. However, we will continue to have the authority to grant options and award and sell shares under the 2004 plan if shareholders do not approve the 2006 plan. The termination of our grant, award and sale authority under the 2004 plan will not, however, affect awards then outstanding under that plan.

The number of shares available for grants of options or awards or sales of shares under the 2006 plan will be the same as the number of shares that would have been available under the 2004 plan had it continued in existence. As of April 19, 2006, a total of 2,578,186 (pre-split) shares of our common stock were then subject to issuance upon exercise of outstanding options granted under the prior plans, and an additional 1,188,598 (pre-split) shares of our common stock were then available for new grants of options or awards under the 2004 plan.

Our Board of Directors believes that adoption of the 2006 plan will help us attract new personnel and retain and motivate existing personnel by providing additional incentive tied to growth in value of the equity of Metro One.

The principal terms and provisions of the 2006 plan are summarized below. The summary, however, is not intended to be a complete description of all the terms of the 2006 plan. A copy of the 2006 plan is attached to this proxy statement as Annex C.

Description of the 2006 Plan

The purposes of the 2006 plan are to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility, to provide additional incentive to our employees and consultants and to promote the success of our business. The 2006 plan may be administered by the Board of Directors or by a committee appointed by the Board. If adopted, the 2006 plan will be administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board. In accordance with the terms of

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the 2006 plan, the Board or the committee may grant options: (i) intended to qualify as Incentive Stock Options (“ISOs”) under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), to employees; or (ii) not intended to qualify as ISOs under Section 422 of the Code (“NSOs”) to employees or consultants. Direct stock awards or sales may also be made under the 2006 plan.

Securities Offered. The stock options that may be granted under the 2006 plan may be exercised to purchase shares of our common stock. Direct stock awards or sales of our common stock may also be made under the 2006 plan. The number of shares of our common stock available for grantthen outstanding.

Redemption.Upon the approval of optionsthe disinterested members of the Board not elected by the holders of the convertible preferred stock, we may redeem all or awarda portion of the outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock in cash at the liquidation preference at any time after the second anniversary of the initial closing.

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Antidilution Provisions.If we issue or sale of shares under the 2006 plan will equal:

(a)  5,520,000 (pre-split) shares, being the maximum number of shares available under the 2004 plan,

minus:

(b)  the number of sharesare deemed to have issued, at any time or issuable upon exercise of options granted under the prior plansfrom time to time prior to the one year anniversary of the date of approvalthe 2007 annual shareholders meeting, any additional shares (subject to certain carve-outs) for an aggregate consideration in excess of $2.0 million, at a price per share less than the 2006 plan plusconversion price then in effect, the number ofconversion price will be adjusted to a price equal to the price paid per share for such excess additional shares awarded(a “full ratchet adjustment”). If we issue or sold underare deemed to have issued any additional shares (subject to certain carve-outs) at any time after the prior plans,

plus:

(c)initial closing at a price per share less than the number of any sharesconversion price then in effect, and the conversion price is not subject to stock options granted under the prior plans which have expired or will expire, or for any reason have been orfull ratchet adjustment described in the preceding sentence, the conversion price will be cancelled or terminated, without being exercised, andadjusted on a “weighted average” basis.

(d)Additionally, the number of any shares of restricted stock granted under the prior plans that have been orconversion price will be forfeited, terminated, cancelledappropriately adjusted if we take certain actions, including (a) declare or otherwise reacquired by Metro Onepay, without having become vested.

In the eventconsideration, any change is made todividend on our common stock payable solely in common stock, (b) effect a split or subdivision of the outstanding shares of our common stock withoutinto a greater number of shares, or (c) combine or consolidate the company’s receiptoutstanding shares of consideration (whether throughour common stock into a lesser number of shares.

Protective Provisions.In addition to the voting rights accorded the convertible preferred stock, (a) during the first 12 months after the initial closing, for so long as at least 203 of the shares of the convertible preferred stock split, suchare outstanding (subject to certain adjustments), and (b) thereafter, for so long as at least 338 of the reverseshares of the convertible preferred stock split under Proposal II,are outstanding (subject to certain adjustments), the consent of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of convertible preferred stock, voting as a separate class, shall be required for any of the following actions: (i) the creation of any senior or pari passu security; (ii) declaration or payment of dividends on common stock; (iii) redemption or repurchase of common stock, except from employees, directors and certain other specifiedpersons pursuant to agreements approved by our Board; (iv) incurrence of any debt other than in the ordinary course or pursuant to credit facilities in existence on the date of the initial closing, in either case in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1.0 million; (v) any merger, sale or consolidation of us with another entity or any transaction or series of transactions in which more than 50% of the our voting power is disposed of or transferred; (vi) any increase or decrease in the number of authorized shares of convertible preferred stock; (vii) any modification or change to the rights, preferences and privileges of the convertible preferred stock, which materially and adversely affects the convertible preferred stock; (viii) any change in the capital structuresize of our Board of Directors; (ix) an amendment or waiver of our articles of incorporation or bylaws, by merger or otherwise, which adversely affects the convertible preferred stock; (x) the adoption or amendment of an employee stock incentive plan, or issuance of any options outside of any employee stock incentive plan, unless approved by the directors elected by the holders of the company), appropriate adjustmentsconvertible preferred stock; and (xi) any voluntary dissolution or liquidation.

Vote Required

The approval of this proposal will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of our common stock present in person or represented by proxy and voting on the proposal. Under the articles of amendment, our convertible preferred stock is not entitled to vote on this proposal.

Board Recommendation

Our Board of Directors has determined that completion of the financing is in the best interests of Metro One and our shareholders. Our Board of Directors therefore recommends a vote FOR this proposal.


Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
(Proposal III)

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has selected BDO Seidman, LLP as Metro One’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2007. BDO Seidman, LLP has served as our independent registered public accounting firm since October 2006. It is expected that representatives of BDO Seidman, LLP will be made to: (a)present at the maximum number of securities issuable undermeeting, will have the 2006 planopportunity to make a statement if they so desire, and (b) the number and the price per share in effect under each outstanding stock award under the 2006 plan.will be available to respond to appropriate questions.

Board Recommendation; Vote Required

Eligibility.   Employees, definedThe Board has decided to ask the shareholders to ratify the selection of BDO Seidman, LLP as any person, including officersour independent registered public accounting firm and directors, employed by us or any parent or subsidiaryrecommends that the shareholders vote FOR approval, although the selection of ours, are eligibleour independent registered public accounting firm is not required to be granted options or awarded or sold shares under the 2006 plan. Consultants, defined as any person who is engaged by us or any subsidiarysubmitted to render consulting services, and who is compensated for such services, and directors whether compensated for such services or not, are also eligible to be granted options or awarded or sold shares under the 2006 plan. If an employee is granted an ISO which, when aggregated with all other ISOs granted to such employee by us, or by any parent or subsidiary, would result in sharesa vote of the common stock having an aggregate fair market value in excess of $100,000 becoming available for purchase upon the exercise of one or more ISOs during any calendar year, then such excess ISOs shall be treated as NSOs.

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Option Terms.shareholders. The termaffirmative vote of each ISO shall be ten years from the dateholders of grant or such shorter term as may be stated in the agreement granting the ISO; provided, however, that the term of an ISO granted to an employee who, at the time of such grant, owns shares representing morenot less than 10%a majority of the voting power of all classes of ouroutstanding convertible preferred stock and common stock, voting together as a single class, present or any parent’s or subsidiary’s stock, shall be five years from the date of grant or such shorter term as may be stated in the agreement granting the ISO. The term of each NSO shall be ten yearsrepresented and one day from the date of grant or such other term as may be stated in the agreement granting the NSO; provided, however, that the term of a NSO granted to an employee who,voting at the time of such grant, owns shares representing more that 10%annual meeting is required for approval of the voting power of all classes of our or any parent’s or subsidiary’s stock shall be five yearsproposal. Abstentions and one day or such shorter term as may be stated in the agreement granting the NSO.

An option granted pursuant to the provisions of the 2006 plan may be exercised at such times and under such conditions as the Board determines. If an employee to whom an ISO or NSO has been granted ceases to be an employee other than by reason of death or disability, he or she may exercise an ISO or NSO only during such period as the Board specified at the time the ISO or NSO was granted, which period of time may in no event exceed 90 days from the date of termination, and only to the extent that he or she could have exercised it on the date of termination. An option may not be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of in any manner other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. During the lifetime of the optionee, the option generally may be exercised only by the optionee. If an optionee ceases to be an employee or a consultant by reason of disability, then the optionee may exercise the option at any time during the two-month period following the date of termination (to the extent that he or she could have exercised it on the date of termination). In the event of death of an optionee, the option generally may be exercised (to the extent it was exercisable on the date of death) during the 12-month period following the date of death by the optionee’s estate or by a person who acquired an option by bequest or inheritance.

The Board shall determine the exercise price of ISOs granted under the 2006 plan, but the price may not be less than 100% of the fair market value per share of the common stock on the date the option is granted, or not less than 110% if granted to an employee owning shares constituting more than 10% of the voting power. The Board shall determine the exercise price of NSOs granted under the 2006 plan, but the price may not be less than 85% of the fair market value per share of the common stock on the date the option is granted. The Board shall determine, in its discretion, the fair market value of the common stock; provided, however, that if there is a public market for the common stock, the fair market value shall be the closing price of a share of the common stock on the date of grant of an option. The Board shall determine the consideration to be paid upon the exercise of an option, including the method of payment, which may consist of cash, check, transfer of previously owned shares of the common stock having a fair market value equal to the option price, delivery of instructions to withhold shares of common stock that would otherwise be issued upon the exercise of the option having a fair market value equal to the option exercise price, or any combination of the foregoing methods of payment.

Amendment of the 2006 Plan.   The 2006 plan will expire on November 30, 2007. The Board may amend or terminate the 2006 plan at any time; provided, however, that no amendment regarding amount, price or timing of the option grants may be made more frequently than once every six months other than to comply with changes in the requirements of the Code or

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the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Securities Exchange Act”). No amendment or termination shall affect any options outstanding at that time. Any amendment that would increase the number of shares that may be issued under the 2006 plan (other than with respect to changes in the capitalization of Metro One), modify the requirements as to eligibility for participation in the 2006 plan, or materially increase the benefits accruing to participants in the 2006 plan, must be approved by our shareholders.

Resale Restrictions.   Shares of common stock purchased under the 2006 plan (whether by the exercise of an option or by direct award or sale) by our officers and directors, or a beneficial owner of 10% or more of any class of our equity securities, will be eligible for resale in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Federal Income Tax Consequences

Under federal income tax law currently in effect, the optionee of an ISO will recognize no income upon the grant or exercise of the ISO. However, the optionee will have a preference item for alternative minimum tax purposes upon exercise of the ISO in the amount by which the fair market value of the shares subject to the ISO at the time of exercise exceeds the exercise price. If an optionee exercises an ISO and does not dispose of any of the shares acquired within two years following the date of the ISO’s grant or within one year following the date of exercise, then any gain realized upon the disposition of such shares will be taxable as capital gain. If an optionee disposes of shares acquired upon exercise of an ISO before the expiration of either the one-year holding period or two years from the date of grant, any amount realized will be taxable as ordinary income in the year of the disqualifying disposition to the extent that the lesser of the fair market value of the shares on the exercise date, or the amount realized on the disposition of the shares, exceeds the exercise price.

Although the optionee will recognize no ordinary income on the exercise of an ISO, the optionee will be required to include for alternative minimum tax purposes the difference between the fair market value of the shares at the date of exercise and the exercise price. If the difference is substantial, it is possible it could be taxed as alternative minimum taxable income at rates as high as 28%.

There are no federal income tax consequences to us by reason of the grant or exercise of an ISO. In the event of a disqualifying disposition by an optionee, we will be generally entitled to a deduction in the tax year in which the disposition occurred to the extent the optionee recognized ordinary income.

Under federal income tax law currently in effect, the optionee of an NSO will recognize no income upon the grant of the NSO. At the time the NSO is exercised, the optionee will recognize ordinary income in the amount by which the fair market value of the shares subject to the NSO at the time of exercise exceeds the exercise price, and we will be generally entitled to a deduction for the same amount (conditioned upon proper withholding). Upon the optionee’s disposition of shares acquired pursuant to exercise of an NSO, the difference between the amount realized on the disposition and the fair market value of the shares on the exercise date will be a short- or long-term capital gain or loss, depending on how long the shares have been held.

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Under federal income tax law currently in effect, nontransferable restricted stock subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture results in income recognition equal to the excess of the fair market value over the price paid (if any) only at the time the restrictions lapse (unless the recipient elects to accelerate recognition as of the date of grant), and stock-based performance awards are generally subject to tax at the time of payment.

Accounting

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has adopted Financial Accounting Standard 123R which requires the expensing of stock options and other equity awards. Thus, pursuant to a valuation model which takes into account the fair market value of the Company’s stock, the length of the option, the exercise price, vesting, interest rates and other factors, the Company computes the value of an option at the time it is granted and records that amount as an expense on the Company’s income statement over the option’s vesting period. Restricted stock is also expensed in an amount equal to the fair market value of the stock at grant. The expense for restricted stock is recorded over the vesting period of the restricted stock.

Board Recommendation; Vote Required

The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR approval of our 2006 Stock Incentive Plan. This proposal will be approved if a majority of the votes cast on the proposal are voted for approval. Abstentions are counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum exists but are treated as “no” votes in determining whether the proposal is approved. Brokerbroker non-votes are counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum exists but are not counted andwill have no effect on the results of the vote.

Principal Auditor Fees and Services

On October 23, 2006 the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors approved the decision to discharge Deloitte & Touche LLP as its independent auditors. The reports of Deloitte & Touche LLP on our consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles, except that the report for the year ended December 31, 2006 expressed substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern. During the two most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the subsequent interim period from January 1, 2006 through October 23, 2006, there have been no disagreements with Deloitte & Touche LLP on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Deloitte & Touche LLP, would have caused it to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in determining whetherconnection with its report on our consolidated financial statements. No “reportable events,” as such term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K, occurred within the proposaltwo most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the subsequent interim period from January 1, 2006 through October 23, 2006, with Deloitte & Touche LLP.

On October 23, 2006 the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors engaged BDO Seidman, LLP as its registered public accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2006. During the two most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 and the subsequent interim period preceding the new appointment, neither we (nor anyone acting on our behalf) has consulted BDO Seidman, LLP regarding either (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed; or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on our financial statements, and neither a written report nor oral advice was provided to us that BDO Seidman, LLP concluded was an important factor considered by us in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or (ii) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement or a “reportable event.”


The following table shows the fees paid or accrued by us for the audit and other services provided by BDO Seidman, LLP and Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year 2006 and Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year 2005.

Type of Fees

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Audit Fees(1)

 

$

202,910

 

$

414,307

 

Audit Related Fees(2)

 

7,979

 

0

 

Tax Fees

 

0

 

0

 

All Other Fees

 

0

 

0

 

Total:

 

$

202,729

 

$

414,307

 


(1)          Represents the aggregate fees billed by our principal accounting firm, BDO Seidman, LLP, and our former principal accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP, the member firms of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and their respective affiliates (collectively, “Deloitte & Touche”) for professional services rendered for the audits of our annual financial statements and for the reviews of the financial statements included in our quarterly reports for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. For the year ended December 31, 2005, this total includes approximately $138,300 of professional fees and expenses incurred by Deloitte & Touche in assessing our internal control over financial reporting prior to the change in the definition of an “accelerated filer” by the SEC in December 2005. As a result of the change in the definition of an accelerated filer, we were not required to report on our internal control over financial reporting for the year ended December 31, 2005, and, as a result, Deloitte & Touche was not required to issue a related attestation report.

(2)          Represents the aggregate fees billed by Deloitte & Touche for audit and advisory services primarily relating to our filings with the SEC and other regulatory requirements.

Our Audit Committee has adopted a policy and procedure requiring approval before our independent registered public accounting firm can be engaged to perform audit or non-audit services. The services can be pre-approved by our Audit Committee or by any member of our Audit Committee to whom authority for pre-approval has been delegated, provided that no member has authority to approve any non-audit services that are expected to result in fees for the engagement or during any calendar year of over $50,000, or that are expected to be completed after 12 months from the date of the engagement. Any approvals by a member are reported to our Audit Committee, for informational purposes, at its next regular meeting. All audit-related services, tax services and other services rendered by our independent registered public accounting firms were pre-approved by our Audit Committee to the extent required, which Committee concluded that the provision of those services was compatible with the maintenance of that firm’s independence in the conduct of its auditing functions.

Audit Committee Report

As part of its ongoing activities, the Audit Committee has:

·       Reviewed and discussed with Metro One’s management and its independent registered public accounting firm, BDO Seidman, LLP, Metro One’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006;

·       Discussed with BDO Seidman, LLP the matters required to be discussed by the Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61, “Communications with Audit Committees,” as amended;

·       Received and reviewed the written disclosures and the letter from BDO Seidman, LLP required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1, “Independence Discussions with Audit Committees,” and has discussed with BDO Seidman, LLP its independence; and


·       Discussed with Metro One’s management and BDO Seidman, LLP other matters and received such assurances from them as we deemed appropriate.

Management is approved.responsible for Metro One’s system of internal controls and the financial reporting process. BDO Seidman, LLP is responsible for performing an independent audit of the financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and issuing a report thereon. Our Committee’s responsibility is to monitor and oversee these procedures.

Based on the review and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited annual financial statements be included in Metro One’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

The Audit Committee:

Mary H. Oldshue (Chair)

Elchanan (Nani) Maoz

Murray L. Swanson

 

Corporate Governance

Composition of the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors has determined that a majority of the directors are “independent” under current Nasdaq Marketplace Rules. Our independent directors are Messrs. RutherfordAter, Maoz and Williams. We do not currently have a majority of independent directors as required under Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4350Peterson, and Nasdaq Staff has notified us that we do not comply with this requirment. In accordance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rules, Nasdaq has provided us a cure period until the earlier of our next annual shareholders’ meeting or October 4, 2006. Failure to regain compliance with this requirement before the end of the cure period may result in our common stock being delisted. The Board of Directors is expected to elect two independent directors to fill vacancies prior to the filing of our final proxy for this Annual Meeting.

Ms. Oldshue.

Director Nominations

Qualifications and Criteria for Candidates.Our Corporate Governance Guidelines include criteria that apply to the screening and recommendation by our Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of candidates to fill vacancies and to be nominated by the Board for election by our shareholders. Under these criteria, candidates are considered on the basis of their integrity, experience, achievements, judgment, intelligence, understanding of our business, and willingness to devote adequate time to fulfilling the responsibilities as a director. In

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recommending a candidate, the Committee considers the Board’s overall balance of diversity of perspectives, backgrounds and experience—all in the context of an assessment of the perceived needs of the Board.

The Committee also seeks to insure that at least a majority of the directors are independent under any applicable legal or regulatory standards, as well as the applicable listing standards of any market on which our stock is listed for trading. In addition, the composition of our Board of Directors must be such that the members of the Audit Committee meet the financial literacy requirements under the applicable listing standards and at least one of the members of the Audit Committee qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Process for Identifying and Evaluating Candidates.Candidates may come to the attention of our Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee through current members of our Board of Directors or professional search firms. In addition, the Committee will consider director candidates properly submitted by our shareholders or others. Initially, the Committee will determine whether the candidates meet the requisite qualifications and criteria and have the specific qualities or skills being sought at that time. The Committee evaluates the candidates by reviewing their biographical information and qualifications and checking their references. Qualified candidates are then interviewed by one or more members of the Committee. Depending on the outcome of these interviews, candidates may meet with the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Board and, using the input from such interviews and the information obtained, the Committee evaluates whether the prospective candidate is qualified to serve as a


director and determines if he or she should be recommended to the Board. Candidates recommended by the Committee are then presented to the Board for selection as nominees for election by shareholders or for election by the Board to fill a vacancy. The Committee expects that a similar process would be used to evaluate candidates recommended by our shareholders.

Shareholder Recommendations of Candidates.The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee will consider candidates recommended by shareholders. Any such recommendations should be submitted in writing to the Committee c/o Secretary, Metro One Telecommunications, Inc., 11200 Murray Scholls Place, Beaverton, Oregon 97007, within the time frame described in the our bylaws under the caption “Shareholder Proposals for 2006 Annual Meeting of Shareholders” below and should (a) include the candidate’s name and qualifications for membership on our Board of Directors, and (b) all information relating to such candidate that is required to be disclosed pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act (including the candidate’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as thea nominee and to serving as a director if elected). In addition, our bylaws permit shareholders to nominate candidates for election as directors at shareholder meetings. To nominate a candidate for election, shareholders must give notice in accordance with our bylaws, which require that the notice be received by our Secretary within the time periods described below under “Shareholder Proposals for 20062008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”

Director Compensation

Generally, directors who are not employees receive $20,000 as an annual fee, $3,000 plus expenses for each meeting attended in person and $1,000 plus expenses for each Board meeting attended by telephone. Committee chairpersons and committee members receive $1,000 and

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$750, respectively, for each meeting attended. Mr. Rutherford also receives $3,000 per month, plus an additional $1,000 per meeting, for his service as Chairman of the Board.

Generally, directors who are not employees are granted non-qualified options to purchase 15,000 shares of common stock at the time of recruitment and 15,000 shares of common stock in October of each year. In July of each year, Mr. Rutherford, the non-employee Chairman of the Board, is also granted a non-qualified option to purchase 21,428 shares of common stock. All of these grants are vested and exercisable at the time of the grant and have exercise prices equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant.

Committees of Our Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors has an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and a Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

Audit CommitteeCommittee..The   Until Mr. Swanson’s resignation from the Board on June 5, 2007, the Audit Committee currently consistsconsisted of Messrs. RutherfordMaoz and Williams, allSwanson and Ms. Oldshue. Ms. Oldshue serves as Chair of whom arethe Committee. All the foregoing Committee members were independent within the meaning of the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules and the rules adopted by the SEC. Mr. Williams is the Chairman of this Committee. Our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. WilliamsMs. Oldshue satisfies the requirements for an “audit committee financial expert” pursuant to the rules adopted by the SEC. As we do not currently have a three-member audit committee, we do not comply with the audit committee composition requirements set forth in Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4350. In accordance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rules, Nasdaq has provided us a cure period until the earlier of our next annual shareholders’ meeting or October 4, 2006. Failure to regain compliance with this requirement before the end of the cure period may result in our common stock being delisted. The Board of Directors is expected to appoint one independent and qualified director tohas not yet replaced Mr. Swanson on the Audit Committee prior to the filing of our definitive proxy for this Annual Meeting.

Committee.

The purpose of the Audit Committee is to oversee the accounting and financial reporting processes of Metro One and audits of its financial statements. This Committeecommittee operates under a written charter, which can be viewed in the Investor Relationsinvestor relations section of our website at www.metro1.com.

Compensation CommitteeCommittee..The   Until Mr. Swanson’s resignation from the Board on June 5, 2007, the Compensation Committee currently consistsconsisted of Messrs. RutherfordMaoz and Williams, allSwanson, and Ms. Oldshue. Mr. Maoz serves as Chair of whom arethe Committee. All the foregoing Committee members were independent within the meaning of the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules.

The Board has not yet replaced Mr. Swanson on the Compensation Committee.

The purpose of thisthe Compensation Committee is to assist the Board in the discharge of its responsibilities relating to executive officer and director compensation and to oversee incentive, equity-based and other compensatory plans in which officers and key employees of Metro One participate. This Committeecommittee operates under a written charter, which can be viewed in the Investor Relationsinvestor relations section of our website at www.metro1.com.

Corporate Governance and Nominating CommitteeCommittee..   The   Until Mr. William Rutherford’s resignation from the Board on June 5, 2007, the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee currently consistsconsisted of Messrs.Mr. Rutherford and Williams, allMs. Oldshue, each of whom arewere independent within the meaning of the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules. Mr. Rutherford served as Chair and the Board has not yet replaced him on the Committee.

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The purpose of thisthe Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee is to identify individuals qualified to serve as directors, recommend to the Board of Directors nominees for election as directors, evaluate the Board’s performance, develop and recommend to the Board corporate governance guidelines and codes of ethics and conduct, and generally to provide oversight with respect to corporate governance and ethical conduct. This Committee operates under a written charter, which can be viewed in the Investor Relations section of our website at www.metro1.com.

Attendance at Board, Committee and Shareholder Meetings

During 2005,2006, the Board of Directors held twelve15 meetings. Also, during 2005,2006, the Audit Committee met five times, the Compensation Committee met threetwo times, and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee met twice.one time. Each incumbent director attended at least 75% of the aggregate of the total number of Board meetings held (except for David Williams, who attended 662¤3% of the Board meetings held) and the total number of meetings held by all committees of the Board on which the director served during the period of service in that the director served.

capacity.

Under our Corporate Governance Guidelines, directors are expected to attend our annual meetings of shareholders. All of our directors attendedat the time of our 20052006 annual meeting of shareholders.

shareholders attended the meeting, except for Mr. David Williams who was not standing for reelection at the meeting.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

No interlocking relationship exits, or in the past fiscal year has existed, between any member of our Compensation Committee and any member of any other company’s board of directors or compensation committee .

committee.

Codes of Conduct and Ethics

We have adopted a “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics” applicable to our employees, officers and directors and a “Code of Ethics” applicable to our Chief Executive Officer and our senior financial officers. A copy of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our Code of Ethics can be found in the Investor Relations section of our on our website at www.metro1.com or can be obtained by writing to Investor Relations, Metro One Telecommunications, Inc., 11200 Murray Scholls Place, Beaverton, Oregon 97007.

Shareholder Communications with the Board of Directors

Shareholders and other parties interested in communicating directly with our Board of Directors, individual directors, nonmanagement directors or the chairs of our committees may do so by mailing the communications to them in care of: Corporate Secretary, Metro One Telecommunications, Inc., 11200 Murray Scholls Place, Beaverton, OR 97007. These communications may be submitted anonymously or confidentially. Our Corporate Secretary will forward communications directed to specific directors or committee chairs to those individuals. The Corporate Secretary will review all other communications and forward to the Board of Directors a summary and copies of those items that, in the opinion of our Corporate Secretary, deal with the functions of the Board or its committees or that he otherwise determines should be brought to the attention of the Board. Concerns relating to accounting, internal controls or auditing matters will be brought to the attention of the ChairmanChair of the Audit Committee. Our

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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics also contains a procedure for anonymously bringing such matters to the attention of the ChairmanChair of our Audit Committee.


Compensation Discussion and Analysis

Principal Auditor Fees and ServicesOverview of Compensation Program

Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte & Touche”), our independent registered public accounting firm, audited our financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2005.  The AuditCompensation Committee of the Board of Directors has not yet selected an independent accounting firmresponsibility for establishing, implementing and continually monitoring adherence with our executive compensation philosophy. The Compensation Committee ensures that the year ended December 31, 2006.total compensation paid to our executive officers is fair, reasonable and, to the extent possible given our financial situation, competitive. The Audit Committee will make its selection after it has received and reviewed audit proposals for the year. 

The following table summarizes the fees of Deloitte & Touche billed to us for eachrole of the last two fiscal years:

Type of Fees

 

2005

 

2004

 

Audit Fees (1)

 

$

404,307

 

$

200,050

 

Audit Related Fees (2)

 

14,000

 

203,800

 

Tax Fees (3)

 

0

 

2,444

 

All Other Fees (4)

 

0

 

0

 

Total:

 

$

414,307

 

$

406,294

 


(1)RepresentsCompensation Committee is to oversee, on behalf of the aggregate fees billed by our principal accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche, the member firms of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and their respective affiliates for professional services rendered for the audits of our annual financial statementsBoard and for the reviewsbenefit of Metro One and its shareholders, our compensation and benefit plans and policies, administer our stock plans and review and approve annually all compensation decisions relating to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and our other executive officers. The Compensation Committee meets at least annually to review executive compensation programs, approve compensation levels and performance targets, review management performance, and approve final executive bonus distributions, if any.

Compensation Philosophy and Objectives

We and the Compensation Committee believe that compensation paid to executive officers should be closely aligned with the performance of Metro One on both a short-term and long-term basis, and that such compensation should assist us in attracting and retaining key executives critical to our long-term success. The Compensation Committee believes that the most effective executive compensation program is one that is designed to reward the achievement of specific annual, long-term and strategic goals and which aligns executives’ interests with those of the financial statements includedstockholders by rewarding performance above established goals, with the ultimate objective of improving stockholder value. The Compensation Committee evaluates compensation to ensure that we maintains our ability to retain superior employees in key positions and that compensation provided to key employees remains relatively competitive. To that end, the Compensation Committee believes executive compensation packages provided by Metro One to our quarterly reports,executives should include both cash and stock-based compensation that reward performance as measured against established goals, and cash retention payments.

Role of Executive Officers in Compensation Decisions

The Compensation Committee makes or approves all compensation decisions for the years ended December 31, 2004CEO, CFO and 2005. Forall other executive officers. Typically, the year ended December 31, 2004, this total also includes fees relatedCEO annually reviews the performance of each executive officer. The conclusions reached and recommendations based on these reviews, including with respect to their attestation of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004. For the year ended December 31, 2005, this total includes approximately $138,300 of professional feessalary adjustments and expenses incurred in assessing the Company’s internal control over financial reporting prioroption awards, are then presented to the changeCompensation Committee. The Compensation Committee considers the CEO’s recommendation when making its final compensation decision for all executives other than the CEO. The Compensation Committee can exercise its discretion in the definition of an “accelerated filer” by the SEC in December 2005.modifying any recommended adjustments or awards to executives. As a result of the changeour performance in 2006, our CEO did not propose salary adjustments or option awards in 2006 and to date, none have been proposed for 2007.

Components of Executive Compensation

The compensation program for our executive officers consists of the following components:

·       Base salary;

·       Performance incentive program;

·       Annual cash incentives, including bonuses;

·       Long-term equity incentives;

·       Health and welfare benefits; and


·       Retention arrangements.

Base Salary.Executive salaries are established upon hire based on a number of factors, including the individual’s current pay levels, relevant experience, expected contribution and the competitive marketplace. Typically, base salaries are reviewed annually and adjustments made to recognize and reward individual contributions and performance, and recognize the impact of the position within our organizational structure. Upon being appointed as President and CEO from Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Henry’s base salary was adjusted to $200,000 per year. As a result of our performance in 2006, our named executive officers did not receive salary increases. The Compensation Committee believes that, given our current situation, our named executive officers base salaries are appropriately set according to our philosophy. Thus far, no changes to executive salaries have been made in 2007.

Performance Incentive Program.   We have a performance incentive plan covering most corporate administrative employees, including executive officers other than the CEO. The performance incentive program provides compensation opportunities in the definitionform of quarterly cash incentives based on objective results that promote both short-term and long-term shareholder value. Under the program, each corporate administrative employee, including each executive officer other than the CEO, is compensated based on achievement of pre-determined goals set in conjunction with each individual’s manager or supervisor prior to the beginning of each quarter. These cash incentives reflect the Compensation Committee’s belief that a valuable portion of the compensation of each employee should be in the form of variable compensation linked to performance. Please see the “Summary Compensation Table” below for information regarding amounts paid to named executive officers under this program.

Annual Cash Incentives.   We also have an informal cash bonus program that rewards group, team and/or individual performance based on the successful achievement of established financial and operating performance measures, succession planning and development and recruitment and employee retention. Operating improvement, revenue growth and profitability are typically the primary determinant of whether any, and how much, bonuses are paid to executive officers. In 2006, we did not achieve our key goals. Accordingly, none of our executive officers were considered for bonus payouts for 2006 results.

Long-Term Equity Incentives.   From time to time, the Compensation Committee provides our executive officers with long-term incentive compensation through grants of options to purchase our common stock. The stock option awards usually vest quarterly over a four-year period. The goal of our long-term equity incentive program is to align the interests of executive officers with those of our stockholders and to provide each executive officer with a significant incentive to manage Metro One from the perspective of an accelerated filer, we wereowner with an equity stake in the business. We believe that equity awards directly motivate an executive to maximize long-term stockholder value. As a result of our performance in 2006, our named executive officers did not requiredreceive option grants or stock awards. Thus far, no option grants to reportnamed executive officers have been made in 2007.

Health and Welfare Benefits.   We provide the following benefits to our executive officers generally on the same basis as they are provided to all of our internal control over financial reportingemployees:

·       Health and dental insurance;

·       Life insurance;

·       Short and long-term disability insurance; and

·       401(k) plan.

We believe these benefits are consistent with those offered by other similarly-sized telecommunication services companies.


Retention Arrangements.   Executives and certain other key employees received cash payments to provide an incentive to remain in the employment of Metro One in 2006. Please refer to “Retention Plan; Employment and Related Agreements” below for a detailed description of retention arrangements and the “Summary Compensation Table” below for the year ended December 31, 2005,amount of retention payments made to named executive officers in 2006.

Perquisites and Other Personal BenefitsWe do not provide our executive officers with perquisites or other personal benefits such as a result, Deloitte & Touche wasvehicles, club memberships, financial planning assistance, tax preparation, or other benefits not required to issue a related attestation report.described above.

Compensation Committee Report

(2)Represents the aggregate fees billed by Deloitte & Touche for audit and advisory services primarily relating to compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Act”), including compliance with Section 404 of the Act, and for services related to the our filings with the SEC.

(3)Represents the aggregate fees billed by Deloitte & Touche for services related to tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.

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(4)Represents the aggregate fees billed by Deloitte & Touche for all other services performed.

All audit-related services, tax services and other services rendered by Deloitte & Touche were pre-approved by our Audit Committee to the extent required, which Committee concluded that the provision of those services was compatible with the maintenance of that firm’s independence in the conduct of its auditing functions.

Our AuditThe Compensation Committee has adopted a policy and procedure requiring approval before our independent registered public accounting firm can be engaged to perform audit or non-audit services.  The services can be pre-approved by our Audit Committee or by any member of our Audit Committee to whom authority for pre-approval has been delegated, provided that no member has authority to approve any non-audit services that are expected to result in fees for the engagement or during any calendar year of over $50,000, or that are expected to be completed after 12 months from the date of the engagement.  Any approvals by a member are reported to our Audit Committee, for informational purposes, at its next regular meeting.

Representatives from Deloitte & Touche are expected to be present at the Annual Meeting and will have the opportunity to make statements if they desire to do so.  Such representatives are also expected to be available to respond to appropriate questions.

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Audit Committee Report

As part of its ongoing activities, the Audit Committee has:

Reviewedreviewed and discussed the foregoing Compensation Discussion and Analysis with Metro One’s management and its independent auditing firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Metro One’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005;

Discussed with Deloitte & Touche LLP the matters required to be discussed by the Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61, “Communications with Audit Committees,” as amended;

Received and reviewed the written disclosures and the letter from Deloitte & Touche LLP required by Independence Standards Board Standard No. 1, “Independence Discussions with Audit Committees,” and has discussed with Deloitte & Touche LLP its independence; and

Discussed with Metro One’s management and Deloitte & Touche LLP other matters and received such assurances from them as we deemed appropriate.

Management is responsible for Metro One’s system of internal controls and the financial reporting process.  Deloitte & Touche LLP is responsible for performing an independent audit of the financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and issuing a report thereon.  Our Committee’s responsibility is to monitor and oversee these procedures.

management. Based on the reviewthese reviews and discussions, referred to above, the AuditCompensation Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited annual financial statementsCompensation Discussion and Analysis be included in Metro One’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.

this proxy statement.

The Audit CommitteeCompensation Committee::

 

Elchanan (Nani) Maoz (Chair)

 

David A. Williams, ChairmanMary H. Oldshue

 

William D. RutherfordMurray L. Swanson

 

21Summary Compensation Table

The following table set forth information concerning compensation earned for services rendered to us by the CEO, the CFO and our next three most highly compensated executive officers for fiscal year 2006 whose salary and bonus for the fiscal year 2006 exceeded $100,000. Collectively, these are the “Named Executive Officers.” Our Named Executive Officers did not receive bonuses, options or stock awards in 2006.

Name and Principal Position

 

 

 

Year

 

Salary

 

Bonus

 

Non-Equity 
Incentive Plan
Compensation

 

All Other
Compensation

 

Total

 

Gary E. Henry, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

2006

 

$

183,787

 

 

$

0

 

 

 

$

83,284

(1)

 

 

$

0

 

 

$

267,071

 

Duane Fromhart, Senior Vice President—Chief Financial Officer(2)

 

2006

 

140,472

 

 

0

 

 

 

59,771

(3)

 

 

0

 

 

200,243

 

Karen L. Johnson, Senior Vice President—Corporate Development

 

2006

 

145,016

 

 

0

 

 

 

61,287

(4)

 

 

0

 

 

206,303

 

Philip A. Ljubicich, President—M1 Data and Analytics

 

2006

 

121,697

 

 

0

 

 

 

39,466

(5)

 

 

0

 

 

161,163

 

L. Lynne Michaelson, Senior Vice President—Human Resources

 

2006

 

125,000

 

 

0

 

 

 

65,892

(6)

 

 

0

 

 

190,892

 

Former Executive Officers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James M. Usdan, Former Interim President and Chief Executive Officer(7)

 

2006

 

127,500

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

55,850

 

 

183,350

 


(1)          Consists entirely of retention plan payments.

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(2)                       Effective as of April 30, 2007, Mr. Fromhart resigned as Senior Vice President—Chief Financial Officer.

(3)                       Consists of $52,677 of retention plan payments and $7,094 of Performance Incentive Program payments.

(4)                       Consists of $53,659 of retention plan payments and $7,628 of Performance Incentive Program payments.

(5)                       Consists of $30,424 of retention plan payments and $9,042 of Performance Incentive Program payments.

(6)                       Consists of $57,692 of retention plan payments and $8,200 of Performance Incentive Program payments.

(7)                       The amount shown in the table as salary for Mr. Usdan does not include the cash compensation and options we paid to him in 2006 for his services as a member of the Board of Directors. Please see the “Directors Compensation” table for Mr. Usdan’s director compensation. “All Other Compensation” for Mr. Usdan consists of reimbursable expenses pursuant to Mr. Usdan’s consulting agreement with Metro One, such as temporary accommodations, travel and medical insurance reimbursements. Please see “Retention Plan; Employment and Related Agreements” below for a description of Mr. Usdan’s consulting agreement.

ManagementGrants of Plan-Based Awards

There were no grants of stock or option awards made to Named Executive Officers during fiscal 2006, except for the annual option granted to Mr. James Usdan for his services as a director.


Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

The following table sets forth certain information with respect toregarding outstanding equity awards held by our executive officers:

Name

Age

Position With Metro One

James M. Usdan

56

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Gary E. Henry

49

Executive Vice President – Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director

Karen L. Johnson

56

Senior Vice President – Corporate Development

Duane C. Fromhart

51

Senior Vice President – Chief Financial Officer

Information concerning Mr. Usdan and Mr. Henry is set forth under “Election of Directors — Nominees and Directors.”  The Board of Directors appoints the executive officers, who serve at the discretionNamed Executive Officers as of the Board.

Karen L. Johnson joined Metro One in 1993 and since 1998 has served as Senior Vice President – Corporate Development.  From 1993 to 1998, she served as Vice President – Controller.  From 1989 to 1993, she was the Financial Operations Manager for Care Medical Equipment, Inc. and Care Ambulance, Inc.  Ms. Johnson is a certified public accountant with a Bachelorend of Arts degree from St. Olaf College and performed post-graduate work in accounting and business administration at Portland State University.

Duane C. Fromhart joined Metro One in 2000 and since July 2004 has served as Senior Vice President – Chief Financial Officer.  From April 2000 through June 2004 he served as Vice President – Finance.  From 1996 to 2000, he served as Vice President and Controller of Analogy, Inc., a software development company.  From 1990 to 1996, he held various positions, including Manager, in the Audit and Business Advisory Services division of Arthur Andersen, LLP.  Mr. Fromhart is a certified public accountant with a Bachelor’s degree from Pacific Lutheran University and attended post-graduate studies in business and accounting at Portland State University.

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Option Awards

 

Name

��

 

 

Number of
Securities
Underlying 
Unexercised
Options (#)
Exercisable

 

Number of 
Securities 
Underlying 
Unexercised
Options (#)
Unexercisable(1)

 

Equity Incentive 
Plan Awards: 
Number of 
Securities 
Underlying 
Unexercised 
Unearned 
Options (#)

 

Option
Exercise
Price ($)

 

Option
Expiration
Date

 

Gary Henry

 

 

10,713

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

22.68

 

 

10/27/2007

 

 

 

11,249

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

30.52

 

 

12/09/2008

 

 

 

2,812

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

33.68

 

 

06/29/2009

 

 

 

15,000

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

92.00

 

 

01/31/2011

 

 

 

12,500

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

102.00

 

 

01/29/2012

 

 

 

12,500

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

20.40

 

 

02/10/2013

 

 

 

12,499

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

11.64

 

 

03/22/2014

 

 

 

7,656

 

 

 

9,843

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

5.72

 

 

03/11/2015

 

Duane Fromhart

 

 

3,750

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

28.16

 

 

06/07/2010

 

 

 

 

7,500

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

92.00

 

 

01/31/2011

 

 

 

 

875

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

102.00

 

 

01/29/2012

 

 

 

 

625

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

20.40

 

 

02/10/2013

 

 

 

 

999

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

11.64

 

 

03/22/2014

 

 

 

 

2,889

 

 

 

3,726

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

5.72

 

 

03/11/2015

 

Karen Johnson

 

 

17,141

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

22.68

 

 

10/27/2007

 

 

 

7,499

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

30.52

 

 

12/09/2008

 

 

 

3,749

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

92.00

 

 

01/31/2011

 

 

 

1,250

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

102.00

 

 

01/29/2012

 

 

 

1,249

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

20.40

 

 

02/10/2013

 

 

 

1,249

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

11.64

 

 

03/22/2014

 

 

 

548

 

 

 

702

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

5.72

 

 

03/11/2015

 

Philip Ljubicich

 

 

11,250

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

92.00

 

 

01/31/2011

 

 

 

 

624

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

20.40

 

 

02/10/2013

 

 

 

 

1,250

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

11.64

 

 

 03/22/2014

 

 

 

 

1,875

 

 

 

1,053

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

5.72

 

 

03/11/2015

 

Lynne Michaelson

 

 

1,607

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

30.52

 

 

12/09/2008

 

 

 

375

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

32.00

 

 

01/20/2010

 

 

 

750

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

92.00

 

 

01/31/2011

 

 

 

625

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

102.00

 

 

01/29/2012

 

 

 

1,250

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

20.40

 

 

02/10/2013

 

 

 

625

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

11.64

 

 

03/22/2014

 

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

562

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

5.72

 

 

03/11/2015

 

James Usdan(2)

 

 

3,750

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

22.68

 

 

04/04/2007

 

 

 

 

3,750

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

24.52

 

 

10/01/2007

 

 

 

 

3,750

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

22.68

 

 

10/01/2008

 

 

 

 

3,750

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

48.00

 

 

10/01/2009

 

 

 

 

3,750

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

33.68

 

 

09/29/2010

 

 

 

 

3,750

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

90.20

 

 

10/01/2011

 

 

 

 

3,750

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

32.64

 

 

10/01/2012

 

 

 

 

3,750

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

14.28

 

 

10/01/2013

 

 

 

 

3,750

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

6.24

 

 

10/01/2014

 

 

 

 

37,500

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

1.72

 

 

10/26/2015

 

 

 

 

3,750

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

2.51

 

 

10/02/2026

 


Executive Compensation

The following table sets forth, for the years indicated, certain summary information concerning compensation of our current Chief Executive Officer and our five other most highly paid executive officers whose total annual salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Summary Compensation Table

 

 

 

 

Annual Compensation

 

Long-Term Compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Awards

 

 

 

Name and Principal Position

 

Year

 

Salary ($)

 

Bonus ($)

 

Restricted
Stock
Award(s)(#)

 

Securities
Underlying
Options (#)

 

All Other
Compensation ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James M. Usdan

 

2005

 

$

46,550

 

$

0

 

0

 

150,000

 

$

0

 

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gary E. Henry

 

2005

 

213,863

 

500

 

0

 

70,000

 

0

 

Executive Vice President

 

2004

 

276,383

 

153,617

 

0

 

50,000

 

0

 

Chief Operating

 

2003

 

294,362

 

101,000

 

0

 

50,000

 

0

 

Officer, Secretary and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Karen L. Johnson.

 

2005

 

156,731

 

5,000

 

0

 

5,000

 

0

 

Senior Vice President – Corporate Development

 

2004

 

155,223

 

17,500

 

0

 

5,000

 

0

 

 

2003

 

158,241

 

17,500

 

0

 

5,000

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duane C. Fromhart

 

2005

 

132,058

 

0

 

00

 

26,500

 

0

 

Senior Vice President – Chief Financial Officer

 

2004

 

122,447

 

40,497

 

0

 

4,000

 

0

 

 

2003

 

111,936

 

0

 

0

 

2,500

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Former Executive Officers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timothy A. Timmins (1)

 

2005

 

143,460

 

80,000

 

0

 

100,000

 

175,000

 

Former President and Chief Executive Officer

 

2004

 

180,000

 

203,333

 

0

 

0

 

0

 

 

2003

 

180,551

 

370,000

 

0

 

50,000

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James P. Liggett (2).

 

2005

 

182,851

 

0

 

0

 

20,000

 

0

 

Former Senior Vice

 

2004

 

105,656

 

58,094

 

39,500

 

25,000

 

0

 

President –  Enterprise

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1)                        Mr. Timmins left Metro One in October 2005.  All amounts reflected undersuch options vest quarterly at 6.25% per quarter for 4 years from the column “All Other Compensation” are amounts paid in connection with the terminationdate of such executive’s employment.grant.

(2)                        Mr. Liggett left Metro One in January 2006.

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Option Grants

During the year ended December 31, 2005, the following named executive officersAll option grants for 3,750 shares were granted options to purchase common stock pursuant to the 2004 plan.

Option Grants in 2005

Individual Grants

 

Potential Realizable

 

Name

 

Number of
Securities
Underlying
Options
Granted(#)

 

% of Total
Options/
Granted to
Employees in
Fiscal Year

 

Exercise or
Base Price
($/Sh)

 

Expiration
Date

 

Value at Assumed
Rates of Stock Price
Appreciation for
Option Term($)

 

5%

 

10%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James M. Usdan

 

150,000

(1)

18.2

%

$

0.43

 

10/26/15

 

$

40,564

 

$

102,796

 

Gary E. Henry

 

70,000

(2)

8.5

%

1.43

 

03/10/15

 

62,952

 

159,534

 

Karen L. Johnson

 

5,000

(2)

0.6

%

1.43

 

03/10/15

 

4,497

 

11,395

 

Duane C. Fromhart

 

26,500

(2)

3.2

%

1.43

 

03/10/15

 

23,832

 

60,395

 

Timothy A. Timmins

 

100,000

(2)

12.2

%

1.43

 

09/30/09

 

89,932

 

227,905

 

James P. Liggett

 

20,000

(2)

2.4

%

1.43

 

03/10/15

 

17,986

 

45,581

 


(1)          The options vest in cumulative increments of 25% on October 26, 2005, January 4, 2006, April 4, 2006 and July 4, 2006.

(2)          The options vest in 1/16thfor services as a member of the total shares on each quarterly anniversaryBoard of the grant date.Directors.

The following table provides information regarding exercises of options during 2005 and unexercised options held, as of December 31, 2005, by the named executive officers.


Option Exercises in 2005 and 2005 Year-End Option ValuesStock Vested

Name

 

Shares Acquired
On Exercise (#)

 

Value
Realized ($)

 

Number of Securities
Underlying
Unexercised Options
At 2005 Year-End (#)
Exercisable/
Unexercisable(1)

 

Value of
Unexercised In-the-
Money Options at
2005 Year-End ($)
Exercisable/
Unexercisable (2)

 

James M. Usdan

 

0

 

$

0

 

172,500 / 112,500

 

$0 / $0

 

Gary E. Henry

 

0

 

 

0

 

356,514 / 56,875

 

0 / 0

 

Karen L. Johnson

 

0

 

 

0

 

129,507 / 4,062

 

0 / 0

 

Duane C. Fromhart

 

0

 

 

0

 

59,970 / 21,530

 

0 / 0

 

Timothy A. Timmins

 

0

 

 

0

 

225,001 / 0

 

0 / 0

 

James P. Liggett

 

0

 

 

0

 

28,750 / 16,250

 

0 / 0

 


(1)          In March 2005, the BoardNo option awards were exercised or shares of Directors accelerated thecommon stock acquired upon vesting of all unvested options.

(2)          Based on the market value of the underlying securities at year-end, less the exercise price.

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by our Named Executive Officers during fiscal 2006.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under EquityNonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans

The following table contains information asNone of December 31, 2005, with respect toour Named Executive Officers had nonqualified deferred compensation plans under which our equity securities are authorized for issuance.

 

 

Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights

 

Weighted average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights

 

Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))

 

Plan Category

 

(a)

 

(b)

 

(c)

 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders

 

2,873,281

 

$

8.98

 

893,503

 

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders

 

 

 

 

Total

 

2,873,281

 

 

 

893,503

 

during fiscal 2006.

Retention Plan; Employment and Related Agreements

Retention PlanPlan.On December 28, 2005, the Board of Directors approved the Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. Retention Plan (the “Retention Plan”) to provide certain of our employees who possess specialized knowledge critical to our business, including executive officers, with an incentive to remain in the employment of Metro One. Under the Retention Plan, participants, arewhich included each of our Named Executive Officers, were entitled to retention payments in an amount up to three weeks base pay per year of service at the employee’s current rate, with a minimum payment of 26 weeks base pay at the employee’s current rate. Exceptions to the amount maycould be made by the Board of Directors at the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer. For an eligible employee to participate in the Plan, theThe eligible employee and the Chief Executive Officer executeexecuted a written retention agreement containing the eligibility criteria and terms of payment (the “Retention Agreement”).

The participants under the Retention Plan arewere selected by the Board of Directors or its designee based on any or all of the following factors: position held, skills, and/or relative importance of skills to required tasks. A participant generally iswas entitled, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions such as satisfactory job performance, to 25% of the total retention payment the first regular pay day after the Retention Agreement iswas signed; an additional 25% half-way through the retention period, as determined by the boardBoard of directorsDirectors or its designee based on certain circumstances or conditions; and the remaining 50% at the end of the retention period. If employment endsended during the retention period due to employee’sthe participant’s resignation or termination for Cause (as defined in the Retention Agreement), no retention payment iswas paid. If Metro One terminatesterminated the employee’sparticipant’s employment without Cause, or the employee terminatesterminated his or her employment for Good Reason (as defined in the Retention Agreement) prior to the end of the retention period, the remaining amount of the retention payment will bewould have been paid. Please refer to the “Summary Compensation Table” above for the amount of retention payments made to our Named Executive Officers in 2006.

Employment and RelatedConsulting Agreements.   On November 29, 2005, we entered into a consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with James M. Usdan in connection with his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer of Metro One on October 7, 2005. Under the Consulting Agreement, Mr. Usdan servesserved as our President and Chief Executive Officer and is

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was paid $14,166.67 per month for such services. Mr. Usdan iswas also at our option, provided with health insurance coverage under our group health insurance or reimbursed for the cost of health insurance coverage up to $1,350.00 per month during the term of his engagement.Mr. Usdan was also granted a nonqualified stock option to purchase 150,000 shares of our common stock under the 2004 plan.  The options vestplan, which vested in cumulative increments of 25%equal quarterly installments and fully on October 26, 2005, January 4, 2006, April 4, 2006 and July 4, 2006. TheOn June 1, 2006, the Consulting Agreement may be terminated by either party, for any reason or no reason, on at least 30 days prior written notice.

On December 6, 2005, we entered into a Separation and Consulting Agreement (the “Separation Agreement”) with Timothy A.  Timmins, which is intendedwas amended to document the terms of his departure from Metro Oneterminate Mr. Usdan’s services as President and Chief Executive Officer but to retain his services for purposes of consultation, advice and a director.  Underassistance to us through November 1, 2006 at the Separation Agreement, Mr. Timmins received a one time paymentrate of $175,000$14,166,67 per month for the months of June, July, and receives semi-monthly payments of $2,777.77 for 18 months commencing December 5, 2005.  Under this agreement, the vesting was accelerated in full for Mr. Timmins’ options to purchase 87,500 shares of our common stockAugust 2006 and $7,083.34 per month through the termination date was extended until September 30, 2009 for his options to purchase 225,001 shares of our common stock, subject to earlier termination under certain circumstances as provided in the option plan.  All of these options were out-of-the-money.  The Separation Agreement also requires Mr. Timmins to perform certain consulting services for us through April 4, 2007.Consulting Agreement.

Indemnification AgreementsAgreements.We have entered into indemnification agreements with our directors and executive officers. Such agreements require us, among other things, to indemnify our officers and directors, other than for liabilities arising from willful misconduct of a culpable nature, and to advance their expenses incurred as a result of any proceedings against them as to which they could be indemnified.


Director Compensation Committee Report

Generally, directors who are not employees receive $20,000 as an annual fee, $3,000 plus expenses for each meeting attended in person and $1,000 plus expenses for each Board meeting attended by telephone. Committee chairpersons and committee members receive $1,000 and $750, respectively, for each meeting attended. Mr. Rutherford also received $3,000 per month, plus an additional $1,000 per meeting, for his service as Chairman of the Board.

Compensation Philosophy.  The Compensation CommitteeGenerally, directors who are not employees are also granted non-qualified options to purchase 3,750 shares of common stock upon joining the Board of Directors which is responsible for reviewing and evaluating3,750 shares of common stock in October of each year. In July of each year, the compensation of Metro One’s executive officers, approves and recommends to the Board of Directors compensation and award levels for executive officers.  With regard to compensation actions affecting Metro One’s Chief Executive Officer, all of the membersnon-employee Chairman of the Board, of Directors except for Metro One’s Chief Executive Officer act as the approving body.

Metro One’s executive compensation program has been designed to:

Supportis also granted a pay-for-performance policy that is tiednon-qualified option to corporate and individual performance;

Motivate executive officers to achieve strategic business initiatives and reward them for their achievement;

Provide compensation opportunities which are comparable to those offered by similarly-sized telecommunications and technology-based companies; and

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Align the interests of executives with the long-term interests of shareholders through award opportunities that can result in ownershippurchase 5,312 shares of common stock.

The executive compensation program is comprised of a base salary, performance bonuses and long-term incentive opportunities in the form of direct awards, sales of stock, or stock options, along with benefits offered to all Metro One employees.

Base Salaries.  The 2005 base salaries of Metro One’s executive officers were established by the Board of Directors effective January 2005.  In approving those salaries, the Compensation Committee considered information about salaries paid by companies of comparable size in the telecommunications outsourcing industry, individual performance, position, and internal comparability considerations.  While all All of these factors were considered,grants are vested and exercisable at the Compensation Committee did not assign specific weights to any of these factors.

Performance Bonuses.  As part of its philosophy of offering compensation packages that align compensation with business objectives and performance, Metro One provides for payment of cash bonuses to executive officers based upon achieving individual and company performance targets or strategic objectives.  In 2005, no significantperformance bonuses were awarded except for an $80,000 bonus paid to the then Chief Executive Officer for achievement of certain company objectives.

Stock Plans.  The long-term, performance-based compensation of executive officers currently takes the form of option awards under the 2004 plan and, if approved by the shareholders, the 2006 plan, which is designed to align a significant portiontime of the executive compensation program with long-term shareholder interests.  The plans permit the granting of several different types of stock-based awards, including grants of stock optionsgrant and direct awards and sales of shares.  The Compensation Committee believes that equity-based compensation ensures that Metro One’s executive officers have a continuing stake in the long-term success of the company.  All options granted by Metro One have been granted with an exercise price greater than orprices equal to the fair market pricevalue of itsour common stock on the date of grant.

The following table summarizes director compensation received in 2006.

Name

 

 

 

Fees
Earned or
Paid in
Cash
($)

 

Stock
Awards
($)

 

Option
Awards
($)(1)

 

Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)

 

Change in 
Pension Value
and 
Nonqualified 
Deferred 
Compensation
Earnings
($)

 

All Other 
Compensation
($)

 

Total
($)

 

Elchanan (Nani) Maoz

 

 

$

38,500

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

$

11,595

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

$

50,095

 

Mary H.
Oldshue

 

 

39,750

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

11,595

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

51,345

 

William D. Rutherford

 

 

94,000

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

15,391

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

112,391

 

Murray L. Swanson

 

 

38,500

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

11,595

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

50,095

 

James M. Usdan(2)

 

 

32,000

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

5,538

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

0

 

 

37,538

 


(1)The value of the stock options awards in this column equals the accounting charge for the stock options recognized by us in the reported year. For a discussion of relevant assumptions used in the calculation of the fair value of the stock options on grant date and accordingly, will only have value if Metro One’scurrent year expense pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R), see Note 6 to the Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2006.

(2)Fees and option amounts for director services only. Please see “Summary Compensation Table,” “Retention Plan; Employment and Related Agreements” and “Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-end” for a summary of compensation paid to Mr. Usdan for his services as interim President and Chief Executive Officer.

In connection with Mr. Rutherford’s resignation from our Board effective June 5, 2007, we entered into a letter agreement with him providing for, among other things, a payment of $30,000 for services as director, a grant of options to acquire 5,357 shares of our common stock, price increases.  In grantingand an extension of the time by which he must exercise unexpired stock options held by him until the earlier of the term of such stock options or awarding or selling shares under the stock incentive plans, the Compensation Committee generally takesJune 1, 2010. In connection with Mr. Swanson’s resignation from our Board effective June 5, 2007, we entered into account each executive’s performance, responsibilities, relative positiona letter agreement with him providing for, among other things, a payment of $20,000 for services as director and past grants.

Chief Executive Officer Compensation.  In developing its recommendations regarding the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation, the Committee considered a number of factors, including analyses of compensation in similarly-sized companies in the telecommunications outsourcing industry, analyses of compensation levels in similar companies in Metro One’s local geographic area and Metro One’s revenue and net income results over the past several years.Compensation for our current Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Usdan, was approached differently since he is serving in the role as a turn around specialist and is not expected to serve as our Chief Executive Officer on a long-term basis.  For Mr. Usdan’s compensation, the Committee considered a number of factors, including the compensation costs of hiring of other outside consultants or an outside consulting firm.

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Significant Compensation.  As a result of changes to the Internal Revenue Code adopted in 1993, publicly held corporations generally are not permitted a federal income tax deduction for compensation to be paid to certain officers to the extent that such an officer’s compensation exceeds $1 million in a taxable year.  An exception may apply to certain performance-based payments that are approved in advance by a majority voteextension of the shareholders.  The Compensation Committee has not adopted any formal policy concerningtime by which he must exercise unexpired stock options held by him until the application of this limitation when an officer merits compensation in excessearlier of the limitation.  term of such stock options or June 1, 2010.

For their service on the Special Committee referred to under Proposal II, Ms. Oldshue and Mr. Swanson each received $15,000 (plus expenses) payable in three installments: the first on April 21, 2007, the second one month from that date and the third on the closing or abandonment of a financing transaction.

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Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

The Compensation Committee will continuefollowing table contains information as of December 31, 2006, with respect to review and monitor the issue.

The Compensation Committee:

William D. Rutherford

David M. Williams

28compensation plans under which our equity securities are authorized for issuance.


Plan Category

 

 

 

Number of securities to be 
issued upon exercise of 
outstanding options, 
warrants and rights

 

Weighted average 
exercise price of 
outstanding options, 
warrants and rights

 

Number of securities 
remaining available for 
future issuance under 
equity compensation plans 
(excluding securities 
reflected in column (a))

 

 

 

(a)

 

(b)

 

(c)

 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders

 

 

544,337

 

 

 

$

32.21

 

 

 

400,947

 

 

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

544,337

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

400,947

 

 


 

Principal ShareholdersSecurity Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

The following table shows certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock and convertible preferred stock as of March 31, 2006June 5, 2007 by the following:

·       Each person we know to beneficially own more than 5% of the outstanding shares of our common stock or our convertible preferred stock;

·       Each director;

·       Each named executive officer;Named Executive Officer; and

·       All directors and executive officers as a group.

Beneficial Owner

 

Shares
Beneficially
Owned (1)

 

Percent
of Class (1)

 

5% Shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

Kenneth D. Peterson

 

3,090,000

 

12.4

%

Columbia Ventures Corporation(2)

 

 

 

 

 

203 SE Park Plaza Drive, Suite 270

 

 

 

 

 

Vancouver, WA 98684

 

 

 

 

 

Everest Special Situations Fund L.P.(3)

 

1,507,540

 

6.0

%

P.O. Box 36254

 

 

 

 

 

Tel Aviv, Israel L3 65115

 

 

 

 

 

Fidelity Management & Research Company(4)

 

2,469,785

 

9.9

%

82 Devonshire Street

 

 

 

 

 

Boston, Massachusetts 01209

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Named Executive Officers and Directors

 

 

 

 

 

James M. Usdan (5)

 

292,050

 

1.2

%

Gary E. Henry (6)

 

373,523

 

1.5

%

Karen L. Johnson (7)

 

130,119

 

 

*

Duane C. Fromhart (8)

 

62,976

 

 

*

Timothy A. Timmins (9)

 

301,013

 

1.2

%

James P. Liggett (10)

 

39,688

 

 

*

William D. Rutherford (11)

 

335,283

 

1.3

%

David A. Williams (12)

 

225,001

 

 

*

All directors and executive officers as a group (8 persons) (13)

 

1,759,653

 

6.6

%

 

 

Shares Beneficially Owned

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible
Preferred Stock

 

Common Stock

 

% of
Total
Voting

 

Beneficial Owner

 

 

 

Shares(1)

 

%(1)

 

Shares(1)

 

%(1)

 

Power(2)

 

5% Shareholders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kenneth D. Peterson, Jr.(3)
Columbia Ventures Corporation
203 SE Park Plaza Drive, Suite 270
Vancouver, WA 98684

 

 

176

 

 

 

80

%

 

772,500

 

12.4

%

 

22.2

%

 

Elchanan Maoz(4)(12)
Everest Special Situations Fund L.P.
P.O. Box 36254
Tel Aviv, Israel L3 65115

 

 

44

 

 

 

20

%

 

509,890

 

8.2

%

 

9.9

%

 

Strategic Turnaround Equity Partners, L.P.
(Cayman) and affiliates(5)
720 5
th Avenue, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

731,317

 

11.7

%

 

10.0

%

 

Named Executive Officers and Directors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gary E. Henry(6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90,275

 

1.4

%

 

1.2

%

 

Karen L. Johnson(7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32,916

 

*

 

 

*

 

 

Phillip Ljubicich(8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,011

 

*

 

 

*

 

 

Lynn Michaelson(9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,989

 

*

 

 

*

 

 

Jonathan A. Ater

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-0-

 

 

 

 

 

Elchanan Maoz(4)

 

 

See 5% Shareholders above

 

 

Mary H. Oldshue(10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,500

 

*

 

 

*

 

 

Kenneth D. Peterson, Jr.(3)

 

 

See 5% Shareholders above

 

 

James M. Usdan(11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

85,012

 

1.3

%

 

1.2

%

 

All Directors and Executive Officers as a Group
(11 persons)

 

 

220

 

 

 

100

%

 

1,554,882

 

24.0

%

 

34.6

%

 


*Less than one percent.


(1)For purposes of this table, beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and includes voting power and investment power with respect to shares. We believe that, except as indicated in the other footnotes to this table, the persons listed above have sole investment and voting power with respect to their shares of common stock.  Applicable percentagebeneficially owned, subject to applicable community property laws. Percentage ownership in the table is based on 24,933,4906,233,326 shares of common stock and 220 shares of convertible preferred stock outstanding as of March 31, 2006.June 5, 2007. Shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options that are currently exercisable or become exercisable within 60 days of March 31, 2006June 5, 2007 are considered outstanding for purposes of calculating the number of shares and percentage owned by a person, but not for purposes of calculating the percentage owned by any other person.

       

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(2)Based solely on information provided in Percentage of total voting power represents voting power with respect to all shares of our convertible preferred stock and common stock, as a Schedule 13D/A, filed with the SEC on June 6, 2005.  Accordingsingle class, beneficially owned. With respect to matters submitted to our stockholders for a vote, each holder of our convertible preferred stock is entitled to the 13D/A, Columbia Ventures Corporation isnumber of votes per share equal to the direct beneficial ownerquotient obtained by dividing (A) the then applicable conversion price of the 3,090,000convertible preferred stock by (B) $2.08 for each share of common stock into which such shares of convertible preferred stock could be converted, and each holder of our common stock over which it has shared votingis entitled to one vote per share of common stock. The convertible preferred stock and shared dispositive power.common stock vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to a vote of our stockholders, except as may otherwise be required by our articles or incorporation or by law. Each share of convertible preferred stock is convertible into a number of shares of common stock determined by dividing $10,000 (plus accrued and unpaid dividends) by the conversion price, as adjusted. The initial conversion price is $1.78.

(3) Kenneth D. Peterson, as the sole shareholder and director and the chief executive officer of Columbia Ventures Corporation, may be deemed to be the indirect beneficial owner of these shares, over which he has shared voting and shared dispositive power. Mr. Peterson is also a director of Metro One.

(3)Based solely on information provided in a Schedule 13D/A, filed with the SEC on December 1, 2005.  According to the Schedule 13D/A,(4) Maoz Everest Fund Management Ltd. (“MEFM”), by virtue of its status as the general partner of Everest, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares held by Everest Special Situations Fund L.P. (“Everest”). Elchanan Maoz by virtue of his status as a controlling stockholder of MEFM, the general partner of Everest, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares held by Everest. MEFM and ElchananMr. Maoz disclaim beneficial ownership of such Sharesshares except to the extent of their pecuniary interest therein. Mr. Maoz is also a director of Metro One.

(4)(5) Based solely on information provided in a Schedule 13G/A,13D, filed with the SEC on FebruaryMarch 14, 2006.  Fidelity is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FMR Corp. and is a registered investment advisor acting for various investment companies who have the right to receive dividends or proceeds from the sale of the shares held.2007. According to the Schedule 13G/A filing noted above, one of13D, Strategic Turnaround Equity Partners, L.P. (“STEP”) is the investment companies, Fidelity Low Priced Stock Fund, was thedirect beneficial owner of 2,469,785571,432 shares of Metro One’s outstanding common stock, Galloway Capital Management LLC (“Galloway”), by virtue of its status as the general Partner of STEP, may be deemed to beneficially own the dateshares held by STEP. Bruce Galloway and Gary L. Herman, as Managing Members of that filing. AccordingGalloway Capital Management may be deemed to beneficially own the shares held by STEP. Galloway, Mr. Galloway and Mr. Herman disclaim beneficial ownership of such shares except to the Schedule 13G/A filing noted above, Edward C. Johnson 3d and FMR Corp., through its controlextent of Fidelity, andtheir pecuniary interest therein. Of the Low Priced Stock Fund each has sole power to dispose148,605 shares of the 2,469,785common stock held by Mr. Galloway, 36,105 shares are held by Mr. Galloway individually, 94,100 shares of common stock are owned by the fund, and neither FMR Corp. nor Edward C. Johnson 3d,Chairman of FMR Corp.Jacombs Investments, Ltd., for which Mr. Galloway has the sole power to vote or direct the voting ofand dispose the shares, owned directlyand 18,400 shares of common stock are held by RexonGalloway Capital Growth, an investment company in which Mr. Galloway is a member and for which Mr. Galloway retains full investment and voting discretion. Mr. Herman beneficially owns 11,289 shares of common stock, 2,500 shares are held by Mr. Herman individually, 4,289 shares of common stock are held by Gary Herman, IRA and 4,500 shares are held by FBR, Inc. for which Mr. Herman is the fund, which power resides with the funds’ Boards of Trustees.sole owner and serves as an officer.

(5)(6) Includes 247,50087,117 shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days of March 31, 2006.June 5, 2007.

(6)(7) Includes 360,89932,841 shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days of March 31, 2006.June 5, 2007.

(7)(8) Includes 129,81914,180 shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days of March 31, 2006.June 5, 2007.

(8)(9) Includes 61,6265,795 shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days of March 31, 2006.June 5, 2007.

(9)(10) Includes 225,0017,500 shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days of March 31, 2006.June 5, 2007.

(10)(11) Includes 28,75071,250 shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days of March 31, 2006.June 5, 2007.

(11)(12) Includes 267,8557,500 shares subject to options held by Mr. Maoz exercisable within 60 days of March 31, 2006June 5, 2007.


Certain Relationships and 22,857 shares held by spouse.

(12)Includes 105,000 shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days of March 31, 2006.

(13)Includes 1,426,440 shares subject to options exercisable within 60 days of March 31, 2006.

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Performance GraphRelated Transactions

The following graph comparesWe have a number of policies, procedures and practices that relate to the cumulative total shareholder return on our common stock for the five-year period beginning December 31, 2000,identification, review and ending December 31, 2005, as comparedapproval of related party transactions. As part of a review certain relationships, we distribute and collect questionnaires annually that solicit information about any direct or indirect transactions with the cumulative total return on the Russell 2000 Index and our SIC Code Index (SIC Code 4899 — Communications Services).  We believe that our SIC Group Index provides a broad, appropriate and indicative representationus from each of our cumulative shareholder return.directors and officers.

Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics requires all directors, officers and employees to avoid any situation that involves an actual or apparent conflict of interest in personal and professional relationships or with their duty to, or with any interest of, Metro One. Any situation that involves, or may reasonably be inferred to involve, a conflict between a director, officer or employee’s personal interests and the interests of Metro One must be disclosed to the Chair of the Audit Committee. All related party transactions involving our directors or executive officers must be reviewed and approved by the Board in advance of entering the transaction and any director which has a potential conflict of interest in the transaction must excuse themselves from voting. No related party transaction shall be approved or ratified if such transaction is contrary to our best interests.

This graph assumes an investmentFrom January 1, 2006 to the date of $100 on December 31, 2000this proxy statement, there have not been any transactions, and there are currently no proposed transactions, in eachwhich the amount involved exceeded $120,000 to which we were or are to be a participant and in which any executive officer, director, nominee for director, 5% beneficial owner of our common stock or member of their immediately family had or will have a direct or indirect interest, except as described above under “Approval of the Russell 2000 IndexIssuance of Additional Shares in Connection with a Financing Transaction—Interest of Certain Persons in the Financing” and our SIC Group Index,“Retention Plan; Employment and assumes reinvestment of dividends, if any.  The stock price performance shown on the graph below is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.

Representation Of Data Points Used In The Performance Graph

 

 

Metro One

 

SIC Code

 

Russell 2000

 

12/31/00

 

100.00

 

100.00

 

100.00

 

12/31/01

 

181.41

 

42.15

 

101.02

 

12/31/02

 

36.68

 

17.22

 

79.22

 

12/31/03

 

15.29

 

39.25

 

115.16

 

12/31/04

 

9.54

 

61.19

 

135.51

 

12/31/05

 

2.16

 

50.91

 

139.81

 

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Related Agreements.”

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act requires our directors and executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of our common stock, to file with the SEC reports of ownership and changes in ownership of our common stock and to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. To our knowledge, based solely on review of the copies of such reports furnished to us, we believe that during fiscal year 20052007 our officers, directors executive officers and greaterowners of more than 10% shareholdersof our common stock complied with all applicable Section 16(a) filing requirements, except for the late filing by one day of a purchase of 6,300 shares of our common stock by Mr. Usdan.requirements.

Other Business

The Board of Directors does not know of any matters other than those described in the notice of annual meeting that are to come before the meeting. If any other matters are properly brought before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements of the meeting, the persons named in the proxy will vote the shares represented by such proxy upon such matters in accordance with their best judgment.

Shareholder Proposals
For 20072008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Under Metro One’s bylaws, nominations for election to the Metro One Board of Directors and proposals for other business to be transacted by the Metro One shareholders at an annual meeting of shareholders may be made by a shareholder (as distinct from Metro One) only if the shareholder is entitled to vote at the meeting and has given Metro One’s secretarySecretary timely written notice that complies with the notice requirements of our bylaws. In addition, business other than a nomination for election to the Board must be a proper matter for action under Oregon law and Metro One’s articles of incorporation and bylaws. Among other require­ments, the written notice must be delivered to Metro One’s secretarySecretary at Metro One’s principal executive offices by not less than 60 days and not more than 90 days prior to the date of the annual meeting. However, if less than 60 days’ notice or prior public disclosure of the date of


the scheduled annual meeting is given or made, the notice, to be timely, must be so delivered by the close of business on the 10th day following the earlier of the day on which notice of the date of the scheduled annual meeting was mailed or the day on which such public disclosure was made.

Separate and apart from the required notice described in the preceding paragraph, rules promulgated by the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act entitle a shareholder in certain instances to require Metro One to include that shareholder’s proposal (but not that shareholder’s nominees for director) in the proxy materials distributed by Metro One for its next annual meeting of shareholders. Any shareholder of Metro One who wishes to present a proposal for inclusion in Metro One’s proxy solicitation materials for the 20072008 annual meeting must set forth the proposal in writing, deliver it to Metro One’s secretarySecretary at 11200 Murray Scholls Place, Beaverton, Oregon 97007, on or before                      January 5, 2007,, 200   , and meet the other requirements for inclusion contained in the SEC’s shareholder proposal rules.

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CostSolicitation of SolicitationProxies

We will bear the cost of soliciting proxies. In addition to use of the mail, proxies may be solicited personally or by telephone by our directors, officers and employees, who will not be additionally compensated for these activities. Solicitation may be made personally, or by mail, facsimile, telephone, telegraph or messenger. We will also request persons, firms and companies holding shares in their names or in the name of their nominees, which are beneficially owned by others, to send proxy materials to and obtain proxies from these beneficial owners. We will reimburse these persons for their reasonable expenses incurred in that process.

We have also retained Strategic Stock Surveillance, LLC, to assist in the solicitation of proxies for a fee of $6,500 plus other charges and reimbursement of expenses.

Additional Information

A copy of our annual report to shareholders for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20052006 accompanies this proxy statement. We are required to file an annual report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended December 31, 20052006 with the SEC. The SEC maintains a website, www.sec.gov, which contains reports, proxy statements, and certain other information filed electronically by us with the Commission. Shareholders may obtain, free of charge, a copy of the Form 10-K, without exhibits, by writing to Investor Relations, Metro One Telecommunications, Inc., 11200 Murray Scholls Place, Beaverton, Oregon 97007 or visiting our website at www.metro1.comwww.metro1.com..

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[Insert Proxy Card.  To be filed with Final Proxy Statement].



ANNEX A

METRO ONE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.
SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

This Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of June 5, 2007 by and among Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. (the “Company”) and the purchasers listed on Exhibit A attached to this Agreement (each a “Purchaser” and together the “Purchasers”).

FORMRECITALS

A.         The Company has authorized the sale and issuance ofshares of the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”), warrants for the purchase of shares of Preferred Stock, in substantially the form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit B (each a “Warrant”, and collectively, the “Warrants”) and senior secured convertible revolver bridge notes in substantially the form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit C (each, a “Note”, and collectively, the “Notes”, and together with the Preferred Stock and Warrants, the “Securities”);

B.         The Purchasers desire to purchase, and the Company desires to issue and sell, the Securities on the terms and conditions set forth herein.

C.         In connection with the issuance and sale of the Securities, the Company and the Purchasers also intend to enter into (i) a Registration Rights Agreement of even date herewith (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) and (ii) a Security Agreement of even date herewith (the “Security Agreement,” and together with this Agreement, the Warrants, the Notes, and the Registration Rights Agreement, the “Transaction Documents”). In addition, the Purchasers intend to enter into an Intercreditor Agreement (the “Intercreditor Agreement”).

AGREEMENT

In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties to this Agreement agree as follows:

1.          Purchase and Sale of Securities.

(a)        Initial Closing.   Thepurchase and sale of an aggregate of two hundred twenty (220)shares of Preferred Stock, Warrants for the purchase of seventy-seven (77)shares of Preferred Stock (the “Initial Warrants”), and up to seven million eight hundred thousand dollars ($7,800,000)principal amount of Notes shall take place at the offices of Heller Ehrman LLP, 701 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, Washington, at 10:00 a.m., on June 5, 2007, or at such other time and place and such other manner as the Company and the Purchasers mutually agree upon, orally or in writing, including by electronic means (which time and place are designated as the “Initial Closing”). Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each Purchaser agrees, severally and not jointly, to purchase at the Initial Closing and the Company agrees to sell and issue to each Purchaser (i) the number of shares of Preferred Stock set forth opposite such Purchaser’s name on Exhibit A as the Initial Closing Preferred Stock, with each share of Preferred Stock having a purchase price per share of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), (ii) the Initial Warrant to purchase the number of shares of Preferred Stock set forth opposite such Purchaser’s name on Exhibit A as the Initial Warrant Amount and (iii) a Note in the principal amount set forth opposite such Purchaser’s name on Exhibit A. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, at the Initial Closing, the Company will deliver to each Purchaser the shares of Preferred Stock, the Initial Warrant and the Note to be purchased by such Purchaser against payment of the “Initial Closing Investment Amount” set forth on Exhibit A therefor by wire transfer to a bank account designated by the Company.

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(b)        Note Takedown Closings.   From time to time prior to (A) the conversion of the Notes to Preferred Stock or (B) maturity of the Notes, the Company may request additional amounts (each, an “Additional Amount”) to be drawn under the Notes. The Company may only draw an Additional Amount when its non-restricted cash balance as reflected on its balance sheet is less than three million dollars ($3,000,000) and in each such case only up to the amount necessary to raise the Company’s non-restricted cash balance as reflected on its balance sheet to three million five-hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000); provided; however; that the Additional Amounts, in the aggregate, shall not exceed seven million eight hundred thousand dollars ($7,800,000) (the “Total Note Amount”). If the Company desires and is eligible to draw an Additional Amount, the Company shall deliver to each Purchaser a written request (“Additional Request”) for such Purchaser’s Pro Rata Percentage (as set forth in Exhibit A) of the Additional Amount. The payment by Purchaser by wire transfer to a bank designated by the Company of such Purchaser’s Pro Rata Percentage of the Additional Amount (each, a “Note Takedown Closing”) shall occur on a date as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than three (3) business days after the date specified in the Additional Request (each such date, a “Note Takedown Closing Date”). At each Note Takedown Closing, the Company will amend Exhibit A hereto to reflect the credit extended by each of the Purchasers to the Company in the Note Takedown Closing and such Purchasers’ aggregate credit extended under the Note as of such date.

(c)        Second Closing.   Within one (1) business day following approval by the Company’s shareholders of the issuance of Preferred Stock upon the conversion of the Notes, the Company shall deliver to each Purchaser a written request for such Purchaser’s remaining amount available under the Note as set forth on Exhibit A (the “Remaining Amount Available”). Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, each Purchaser agrees, severally and not jointly, to make payment by wire transfer to a bank designated by the Company of such Purchaser’s Remaining Amount Available (the “Second Closing”), which shall occur on a date as soon as reasonably possible but no later than two (2) business days after the date specified in the written request (the “Second Closing Date”). Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Notes, at the Second Closing, the Company will deliver to each Purchaser (A) (i) the shares of Preferred Stock set forth opposite such Purchaser’s name on Exhibit A as the Second Closing Preferred Stock, (ii) additional shares of Preferred Stock representing payment of interest on the Note and (iii) a Warrant to purchase the number of shares of Preferred Stock set forth opposite such Purchaser’s name on Exhibit A as the Note Conversion Warrants, and (B) a payment by wire transfer, in lieu of any fractional shares of Preferred Stock, in respect of interest accrued and payable under the Note.

2.          Senior Security Interest.   The indebtedness represented by the Notes shall be secured by assets of the Company in accordance with the provisions of the Security Agreement among the Company and the Purchasers in the form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit E, which shall, among other things, provide for certain affirmative and negative covenants of the Company and a first priority, perfected security interest in such assets of the Company.

3.          Representations and Warranties of the Company.   The Company hereby represents, warrants and covenants to each Purchaser that:

(a)        Organization, Good Standing and Qualification.   The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Oregon, has qualified to do business in all jurisdictions in which the absence of such qualification would have a material adverse effect on the assets, condition (financial or otherwise), affairs, earnings, business or operations of the Company (a “Material Adverse Effect”) and has all necessary power and authority to enter into this Agreement, to carry out its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and to conduct its business. Except for the shareholder approval contemplated by Section 5(a), the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company, the performance by the Company of its obligations hereunder and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly

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authorized by all requisite corporate action on the part of the Company. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company, and (assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the Purchaser) this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance, and any other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and as limited by laws relating to the availability of a specific performance, injunctive relief, or other equitable remedies.

(b)        No Conflict.   The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Security Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement by the Company and the issuance of the Securities contemplated hereby do not and will not: (i) violate, conflict with or result in the breach of any provision of the articles of incorporation or by-laws (or similar organizational documents) of the Company as in effect on the date hereof; (ii) materially conflict with or violate any law or governmental order as in effect on the date hereof applicable to the Company, or any of its assets, properties or businesses; or (iii) conflict with, result in any breach of, constitute a default (or event which with the giving of notice or lapse of time, or both, would become a default) under, require any consent under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration of performance required by, suspension, revocation or cancellation of any rights pursuant to, any material note, bond, mortgage or indenture, contract, agreement, lease, sublease, license, permit, franchise or other instrument or arrangement as in effect on the date hereof to which the Company is a party or by which any of Company’s assets or properties is bound or affected, which individually or in the aggregate would have a Material Adverse Effect.

(c)        Issuance and Delivery of the Securities.   The Securities have been duly authorized by the Company and, when issued, sold and delivered in accordance with this Agreement, the Securities will be (i) validly issued (in the case of the Preferred Stock and the Warrants), fully paid and nonassessable (in the case of the Preferred Stock), (ii) free from all taxes, liens and charges with respect to the issue thereof, and shall not be subject to preemptive rights or other similar rights of shareholders of the Company or any liens or encumbrances and (iii) entitled to the rights set forth in the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended through the date hereof (the “Articles”)(in the case of the Preferred Stock). The shares of the Company’s common stock (“Common Stock”) issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Stock and the shares of Preferred Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants and conversion of the Notes have been duly authorized and reserved by the Company and, when issued upon conversion or exercise in accordance with the Articles, the Notes and Warrants, as applicable, will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

(d)        Authorized Capital Stock.   As of the date hereof and immediately prior to the issuance of the Preferred Stock and Warrants hereunder, the authorized capital stock of the Company consists of 50,000,000 shares of Common Stock, of which as of the date hereof, 6,233,326 shares are issued and outstanding, and 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, of which as of the date hereof no shares are issued or outstanding. All of the outstanding shares have been validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable. No shares of Common Stock are subject to preemptive rights or any other similar rights or any liens or encumbrances suffered or permitted by the Company. Except as set forth in the SEC Reports (defined below), or as disclosed on Schedule 3(h), as of the date hereof, (i) there are no outstanding options (except for options granted under the Company’s existing equity incentive plans), warrants, scrip, rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities or rights convertible into, any shares of capital stock of the Company, or contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which the Company is or may become bound to issue additional shares of capital stock of the Company and (ii) there are no agreements or arrangements under which the Company is obligated to register the sale of any of its securities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). There are no securities or instruments containing anti-dilution or similar provisions that will be triggered

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by the issuance of any of the Securities as described in this Agreement. The Company has furnished to the Purchasers true and correct copies of the Articles, and the Company’s By-laws.

(e)        Governmental ConsentsNo consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration, qualification, designation, declaration or filing with, any federal, state or local governmental authority on the part of the Company is required in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except for the notification pursuant to an Application for Listing of Additional Shares to The Nasdaq Stock Market and filings pursuant to applicable state securities laws and Regulation D of the Securities Act.

(f)         Private Placement.   Subject to the truth and accuracy of the Purchasers’ representations set forth in this Agreement, the offer, sale and issuance of the Securities as contemplated by this Agreement is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, and neither the Company nor any authorized agent acting on its behalf will take any action hereafter that would cause the loss of such exemption.

(g)        SEC Reports; Financial Statements.

(i)         The Company has filed all forms, reports and documents required to be filed by it with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”), and has heretofore made available to the Purchaser (or in the case of forms, reports and documents filed after the date hereof and prior to the Second Closing, will make available to the Purchaser) in the form filed with the Commission (excluding any exhibits thereto) (i) its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, (ii) its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, (iii) its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2007, (iv) its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed after the date hereof and prior to the Second Closing, and (v) its Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on or after December 31, 2006 and prior to the Second Closing (collectively, the “SEC Reports”).

(ii)       The SEC Reports were prepared in all material respects in accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and the rules and regulations thereunder and did not at the time they were filed contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.

(iii)      The financial statements (including, in each case, any notes thereto) contained in the SEC Reports were prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods indicated (except as may be indicated in the notes thereto), and each fairly presented the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as at the respective dates thereof and for the respective periods indicated therein.

(h)        Absence of Certain Changes.   Since March 31, 2007, except as disclosed on Schedule 3(h) or (A) with respect to the Initial Closing, in the SEC Reports filed prior to the date of the Initial Closing, (B) with respect to each Note Takedown Closing, in the SEC Reports filed prior to each Note Takedown Closing Date, and (C) with respect to the Second Closing, in the SEC Reports filed prior to the Second Closing Date, there has not been:

(i)         any change in the assets, liabilities, condition (financial or otherwise), affairs, earnings, business or operations of the Company from that reflected in (A) the financial statements referred to in Section 3(g)(iii) above and (B) the balance sheet, dated April 30, 2007 and income statement and statement of cash flows for the month ended April 30, 2007 provided to Purchasers, except for changes in the ordinary course of business which, either individually or in the aggregate, have not had, or may be reasonably expected to result in, a Material Adverse Effect;

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(ii)       any incurrence of liabilities or obligations by the Company, contingent or otherwise, whether due or to become due, whether by way of guaranty, endorsement, indemnity, warranty, or otherwise, except liabilities and obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business, none of which has had, or is reasonably likely to result in, a Material Adverse Effect;

(iii)      any hiring by the Company of any new officer or any material increase in compensation of any of its existing officers, or the rate of pay of its employees as a group (except as part of regular compensation increases in the ordinary course of business), or any material change of such officers’ or employees’ employment agreements or of any benefit plan relating to the Company’s employees;

(iv)       any resignation or termination of employment of any officer of the Company and the Company has not received any written notice of the impending resignation or termination of employment of any such officer;

(v)        any change in the accounting methods or practices followed by the Company;

(vi)       any issuance of any stock, bonds, or other securities of the Company or options, warrants, or rights or agreements or commitments to purchase or issue such securities or grant such options, warrants or rights, except for those issuances contemplated or permitted by the Transaction Documents;

(vii)     any changes to the Articles or the Company’s By-laws, except for those changes contemplated by the Transaction Documents;

(viii)    any waiver or compromise by the Company of a material valuable right or of a material debt owed to it;

(ix)       any loss of any customer of the Company which, either individually or in the aggregate, has had or may reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect;

(x)        any satisfaction or discharge of any lien, claim, or encumbrance or payment of any obligation by the Company, except in the ordinary course of business and that is not material to the business, properties or financial condition of the Company (as such business is presently conducted and as it is presently proposed to be conducted);

(xi)       any sale, lease, mortgage or other disposition of any patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, trade secrets, information, proprietary rights or processes necessary for the Company’s business as now conducted and as proposed to be conducted; or

(xii)     any material change to a material contract or arrangement by which the Company or any of its assets is bound or subject which, either individually or, in the aggregate, has had or may be reasonably expected to, result in a Material Adverse Effect.

(i)         Litigation.   Except as disclosed in the SEC Reports, (a) there are no suits, actions, proceedings or investigations pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened, against the Company before any governmental authority that, individually or in the aggregate, would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or prevent or materially delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and (b) the Company is not subject to any outstanding judgment, order, writ, injunction or decree that could, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or prevent or materially delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

(j)         Patents and Trademarks.   The Company has sufficient title and ownership of all patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights, trade secrets, information, proprietary rights and processes necessary for its business as now conducted and as proposed to be conducted (collectively, the

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Intellectual Property”). Except as set forth on Schedule 3(j), attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, the Company has no knowledge as of the date hereof of, any infringement of or conflict with asserted rights of others with respect to the Intellectual Property that has or reasonably may be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, and the Company is unaware of any facts or circumstances which might give rise to the foregoing.

(k)        Permits.   The Company has all franchises, permits, licenses, and any similar authority necessary for the conduct of its business the lack of which could, individually or in the aggregate, have, or may be reasonably expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. The Company is not in default in any material respect under any of such franchises, permits, licenses, or other similar authority.

(l)         Governmental Regulation.   The Company is not subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940, or to any United States of America, state or local statute or regulation limiting its ability to incur indebtedness.

(m)      Finders’ Fees.   Except for XRoads Solutions Group LLC. there is no investment banker, broker, finder or other intermediary that has been retained by or is authorized to act on behalf of the Company who might be entitled to any fee or commission from the Investor upon consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

4.          Representations and Warranties of the Purchasers.   Each Purchaser hereby represents, warrants and covenants individually and not jointly to the Company that:

(a)        Authorization.   Such Purchaser has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and the Note. This Agreement, when executed and delivered by such Purchaser, will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of such Purchaser, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance, and any other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and as limited by laws relating to the availability of a specific performance, injunctive relief, or other equitable remedies.

(b)        Purchase Entirely for Own Account.   This Agreement is made with such Purchaser in reliance upon such Purchaser’s representation to the Company, which by such Purchaser’s execution of this Agreement, the Purchaser hereby confirms, that the Securities to be acquired by such Purchaser will be acquired for investment for such Purchaser’s own account, not as a nominee or agent, and not with a view to the resale or distribution of any part thereof, and that such Purchaser has no present intention of selling, granting any participation in, or otherwise distributing the same. By executing this Agreement, such Purchaser further represents that such Purchaser does not presently have any contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement with any person to sell, transfer or grant participations to such person or to any third person, with respect to any of the Securities. Such Purchaser has not been formed for the specific purpose of acquiring any of the Securities.

(c)        Knowledge.   Such Purchaser is aware of the Company’s business affairs and financial condition and has acquired sufficient information about the Company to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision to acquire the Securities.

(d)        No Public Market.   Such Purchaser understands that no public market now exists for any of the securities issued by the Company other than the Common Stock, that the Company has made no assurances that a public market will ever exist for the Securities, other than the Common Stock.

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(e)        Legends.   Such Purchaser understands that the Securities, and any securities issued in respect thereof or exchange therefor, may bear one or all of the following legends:

(i)         “THE SECURITIES EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS (THE “ACTS”). NO INTEREST MAY BE SOLD, ENCUMBERED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED UNLESS (A) THERE IS AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE ACTS COVERING THE TRANSACTION, (B) THIS CORPORATION RECEIVES AN OPINION OF LEGAL COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THIS CORPORATION STATING THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE ACTS, OR (C) THIS CORPORATION OTHERWISE SATISFIES ITSELF THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE ACTS.”

(ii)       Any legend required by the Blue Sky laws of any state to the extent such laws are applicable to the shares represented by the certificate so legended.

(f)         Accredited Investor.   Such Purchaser is an accredited investor as defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.

(g)        No Hedging Activity.   Such Purchaser and its affiliates have not bought, sold, sold short or otherwise directly or indirectly traded in the Common Stock or in any puts, options or futures with respect to the Common Stock from April 20, 2007 through the date hereof, and will not sell short or trade in any puts, options or futures with respect to the Common Stock for a period of twenty (20) days from the date hereof.

5.          Additional Agreements

(a)        Shareholder Approval.   The Company shall (i) promptly following the Initial Closing prepare a proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”) to be mailed to the shareholders of the Company in connection with transactions contemplated hereby requiring shareholder approval under The Nasdaq Stock Market rules and regulations and other applicable law, which shall conform in all material respects to all applicable legal requirements; (ii) call a meeting of the shareholders of the Company to be held as soon as practicable for purposes of voting upon such transactions; and (iii) use its best efforts to solicit and obtain votes of the shareholders of Company in favor of such transactions. When the Proxy Statement is mailed to the shareholders of the Company, and at all times subsequent to such mailing, up to and including the date of the shareholder’s meeting, such Proxy Statement and all supplements thereto, with respect to all information set forth therein (x) will comply in all material respects with the provisions of the Exchange Act and any other applicable statutory or regulatory requirements, and (y) will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements contained therein not misleading.

(b)        Notice of Developments.

(i)         The Company shall promptly notify each Purchaser in writing of all events, circumstances, facts and occurrences arising subsequent to the date of this Agreement which could reasonably be expected to result in any breach of a representation or warranty or covenant of the Company in this Agreement or which could reasonably be expected to have the effect of making any representation or warranty of the Company in this Agreement untrue or incorrect at any time from the date hereof through the Second Closing.

(ii)       Each Purchaser shall promptly notify the Company in writing of all events, circumstances, facts and occurrences arising subsequent to the date of this Agreement which could reasonably be expected to result in any breach of a representation or warranty or covenant of the Purchaser in this Agreement or which could reasonably be expected to have the effect of making

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any representation or warranty of the Purchaser in this Agreement untrue or incorrect at any time from the date hereof through the Second Closing.

(c)        Officer and Director Agreements.   From the date hereof through the Second Closing, without the prior written consent of the Purchasers, the Company shall not enter into any new agreement or arrangement, or substantively modify or supplement any existing agreement or arrangement, with any officer or director of the Company, except as described on Schedule 3(h).

(d)        Further Action.   Each of the parties hereto shall use all reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all appropriate action, do or cause to be done all things necessary, proper or advisable under applicable law, and execute and deliver such documents and other papers, as may be required to carry out the provisions of this Agreement and consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Should Elchanan (Nani) Maoz remain on the Company’s Board of Directors following the Second Closing, the parties agree to cause Mr. Maoz to be designated a Series A director (for purposes of calculating the majority of directors that the Preferred Stock is entitled to designate as provided in the Articles of Incorporation).

6.          Conditions of the Purchasers’ Obligations at Closing.   The obligations of each Purchaser to the Company under this Agreement are subject to the fulfillment, on or before the Initial Closing, each Note Takedown Closing or the Second Closing, as expressly provided below, of each of the following conditions, unless otherwise waived:

(a)        Representations and Warranties.   The representations and warranties of the Company contained in Section 3 shall be accurate on and as of the Initial Closing, and shall be accurate in all material respects (except for such representations and warranties that are qualified by their terms by a reference to materiality or Material Adverse Effect, which representations and warranties as so qualified shall be true and correct in all respects) as of each Note Takedown Closing or the Second Closing (except for representations and warranties which address matters only as to a specified date, which representations and warranties shall be accurate with respect to such specified date). The Company shall have performed or fulfilled in all material respects all agreements, obligations, and conditions contained herein required to be performed or fulfilled by the Company before the Initial Closing, each Note Takedown Closing or the Second Closing, as applicable.

(b)        Qualifications.   All authorizations, approvals or permits, if any, of any governmental authority or regulatory body of the United States or of any state that are required in connection with the lawful issuance and sale of the Securities pursuant to this Agreement shall be obtained and effective as of the Initial Closing, each Note Takedown Closing or the Second Closing, as applicable.

(c)        Compliance Certificate.   At the Initial Closing, the Company shall have delivered to the Purchasers a certificate dated as of the Initial Closing signed by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, certifying that the conditions set forth in Section 6(a) have been satisfied. At each Note Takedown Closing and the Second Closing, the Company shall have delivered to the Purchasers a certificate in the applicable form attached hereto as Exhibit D.

(d)        Good Standing Certificate.   At the Initial Closing, the Company shall have delivered to the Purchasers a certificate evidencing the valid existence of the Company in Oregon issued by the Secretary of State, as of a date within five days of the Initial Closing.

(e)        Security Agreement.   The Company and the Purchasers shall have executed the Security Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit E on the Initial Closing.

(f)         Registration Rights Agreement.   The Company and each Purchaser shall have executed and delivered the Registration Rights Agreement in substantially the form attached as Exhibit F on the Initial Closing.

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(g)        Intercreditor Agreement.   Each Purchaser shall have executed the Intercreditor Agreement in substantially the form attached as Exhibit G on the Initial Closing.

(h)        Amended Articles.The Company shall have filed the Articles of Amendment in the form attached hereto as Exhibit H with the Secretary of State of Oregon on or prior to the Initial Closing.

(i)         Company’s Board of Directors.   As of the Initial Closing, Murray Swanson shall have resigned and William Rutherford shall have retired from the Company’s Board of Directors and Kenneth Peterson and Jonathon Ater shall have been appointed as Class III and Class II directors, respectively.

(j)         Waivers.   The Company shall have delivered to the Purchasers, at or prior to the Initial Closing evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Purchasers of (A) Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC waiver of any fee it may be entitled to collect from the Company with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and (B) XRoads Solutions Group LLC acknowledgement that its total fees (excluding recurring monthly fees and expenses) shall not exceed $250,000 in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

7.          Conditions of the Company’s Obligations at Closing.   The obligations of the Company to each Purchaser under this Agreement are subject to the fulfillment, on or before the Initial Closing, each Note Takedown Closing and the Second Closing, as expressly provided below, of each of the following conditions, unless otherwise waived:

(a)        Representations and Warranties.   The representations and warranties of the Purchasers contained in Section 4 shall be true and correct on and as of the Initial Closing, and shall be true and correct in all material respects as of Note Takedown Closing(s) or Second Closing (except for representations and warranties which address matters only as to a specified date, which representations and warranties shall be true and correct with respect to such specified date). The Purchasers shall have performed or fulfilled in all material respects all agreements, obligations, and conditions contained herein required to be performed or fulfilled by the Purchasers before the Initial Closing, each Note Takedown Closing or the Second Closing, as applicable.

(b)        Qualifications.   All authorizations, approvals or permits, if any, of any governmental authority or regulatory body of the United States or of any state, that are required in connection with the lawful issuance and sale of the Securities pursuant to this Agreement shall be obtained and effective as of the Initial Closing, each Note Takedown Closing and Second Closing, as applicable.

(c)        Delivery of Form W-8 BEN or Form W-9.   Each Purchaser shall have completed and delivered to the Company a validly executed IRS Form W-8 BEN or IRS Form W-9, as applicable, establishing such Purchaser’s exemption from withholding tax.

8.Indemnification.   To the extent permitted by law, the Company shall indemnify and hold each Purchaser harmless from and pay any and all losses, expenses, costs and damages, reasonable attorneys’ fees, attributable to any third party claim, suit or proceeding against any Purchaser arising from or alleging any breach or inaccuracy of any representation or warranty or any breach of any covenant, agreement, or undertaking made by the Company in this Agreement; provided, however, that the indemnity contained in this Section 8 shall not apply to any amounts paid in settlement or compromise of any such loss, damage, claim, suit, or proceeding if such settlement is effected without the consent of the Company (which will not be unreasonably withheld).

9.          Termination.

(a)        This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Second Closing:

(i)         Upon the mutual written consent of the Company and the Purchasers;

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(ii)       By the Company if any of the conditions set forth in Section 7 shall have become incapable of fulfillment, and shall not have been waived by the Company;

(iii)      By the Purchasers if any of the conditions set forth in Section 6 shall have become incapable of fulfillment, and shall not have been waived by the Purchasers;

(iv)       By either the Company or the Purchasers if the Second Closing has not occurred on or prior to October 5, 2007, unless the failure of the Second Closing to have occurred on or prior to such date is the result of any action or inaction under this Agreement by the party seeking to terminate the Agreement pursuant to the terms of this Section 9(a)(iv).

(b)        In the event of termination of this Agreement and abandonment of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement pursuant to and in accordance with Section 9(a), this Agreement shall forthwith become void and of no further force or effect whatsoever and there shall be no liability on the part of any party to this Agreement; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained in this Agreement shall relieve any party to this Agreement from any liability resulting from or arising out of any intentional, material breach of any agreement or covenant hereunder; andprovided further, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the terms of this Section 9(b) and Section 10 shall survive any termination of this Agreement, whether in accordance with Section 9(a) or otherwise.

10.        Miscellaneous.

(a)        Successor and Assigns.   Subject to compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws, the Purchasers (or subsequent holder of any Preferred Stock) may assign and transfer its rights and obligations under this Agreement at such times and upon such conditions as each Purchaser shall determine in its sole discretion subject to the obligations imposed on such Purchaser by this Agreement; provided, however, that (i) each such transferee shall be of sufficiently sound financial condition to satisfy the obligations being transferred and only if such transfer or assignment and delivery will not adversely affect the Company’s ability to independently enforce its rights against any such transferee and (ii) each such permitted transferee or assignee shall be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the other applicable Transaction Documents pursuant to a written instrument signed by such permitted transferee reasonably satisfactory to the Company. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement will bind and inure to the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

(b)        Governing Law.   This Agreement and all acts and transactions pursuant hereto and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall be governed, construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law.

(c)        Counterparts.   This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

(d)        Titles and Subtitles.   The titles and subtitles used in this Agreement are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement.

(e)        Notices.   Any notice required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficient upon receipt, when delivered personally or by courier, overnight delivery service or confirmed facsimile, or 48 hours after being deposited in the U.S. mail as certified or registered mail with postage prepaid, if such notice is addressed to the party to be notified at such party’s address or facsimile numberas set forth below or as subsequently modified by written notice.

(f)         Amendments and Waivers.   Any term of this Agreement may be amended or waived only with the written consent of the Company and the Purchaser against whom enforcement is sought. Any amendment or waiver effected in accordance with this Section 8(f) shall be binding upon each Purchaser and each transferee of the Securities, each future holder of all such Securities, and the Company.

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(g)        Severability.   If one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to beunenforceable under applicable law, the parties agree to renegotiate such provision in good faith, in order to maintain the economic position enjoyed by each party as close as possible to that under the provision rendered unenforceable. In the event that the parties cannot reach a mutually agreeable and enforceable replacement for such provision, then (i) such provision shall be excluded from this Agreement, (ii) the balance of the Agreement shall be interpreted as if such provision were so excluded and (iii) the balance of the Agreement shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.

(h)        Finders’ Fees.   Each of the Company and each Purchasers will indemnify the other against all liabilities incurred by the indemnifying party with respect to claims related to investment banking or finders’ fees in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, arising out of arrangements between the party asserting such claims and the indemnifying party, and all costs and expenses (including reasonable fees of counsel) of investigating and defending such claims.

(i)         Expenses.   The Company shall be responsible for and shall bear all expenses directly and necessarily incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including, but not limited to (in an amount not to exceed $100,000), all legal fees and out-of-pocket expenses of counsel to the Purchasers and the out-of-pocket expenses of the Purchasers or any of their affiliates. The fees and expenses of counsel to the Purchasers and the Purchaser’s out-of-pocket expenses shall be payable by the Company at the Initial Closing upon delivery of invoices reflecting such expenses by the Purchasers.

(j)         Entire Agreement.   This Agreement and the other Transaction Documents (and the Exhibits hereto and thereto) constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and any and all other written or oral agreements existing between the parties hereto are expressly canceled.

(k)        Exculpation Among Purchasers.   Each Purchaser acknowledges that it is not relying upon any person, firm or corporation, other than the Company and its officers and directors, in making its investment or decision to invest in the Company. Each Purchaser agrees that neither Purchaser nor the respective controlling persons, officers, directors, partners, agents, or employees of any Purchaser shall be liable for any action heretofore or hereafter taken or omitted to be taken by any of them in connection with the Securities.

(l)         Shareholders, Officers and Directors Not Liable.   In no event shall any shareholder, officer or director of the Company be liable for any amounts due or payable pursuant to the Note.

(m)      Loss of Note.   Upon receipt by the Company of evidence satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of the Note or any Note exchanged for it, and indemnity satisfactory to the Company (in case of loss, theft or destruction) or surrender and cancellation of such Note (in case of mutilation), the Company will make and deliver to Purchaser in lieu of such Note a new Note of like tenor.

[Signature Pages Follow]

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The parties have executed this SecuritiesPurchase Agreement as of the date first written above.

COMPANY:

METRO ONE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.

By:

/s/ GARY E. HENRY

Name: Gary E. Henry

Title:   Secretary

Address:

11200 Murray Scholls Place

Beaverton, Oregon 97007

Fax:

(503) 521-8443

Purchaser:

COLUMBIA VENTURES CORPORATION

By:

/s/ KENNETH D. PETERSON, JR.

Name: Kenneth D. Peterson, Jr.

Title:   Chief Executive Officer

Address:

203 S.E. Park Plaza Drive

Suite 270

Vancouver, Washington 98684

Fax:

(360) 816-1841

Purchaser:

EVEREST sPECIAL SITUATIONS FUND L.P.

By:

Maoz Everest Fund Management Ltd., its General Partner

By:

/s/ ELCHANAN MAOZ

Name: Elchanan Maoz

Title:   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Address:

Platinum House

21 Ha’arbaa Street

Tel Aviv 64739, Israel

Fax:

011-972-3-685-8557

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Schedule 3(h)

Certain Exceptions

Schedule 3(j)

Patents and Trademarks Conflicts

Exhibit A—

Schedule of Purchasers

Exhibit B—

Form of Warrant

Exhibit C—

Form of Note

Exhibit D—

Officer Certificate for Note Takedown Closings

Exhibit E—

Form of Security Agreement

Exhibit F—

Form of Registration Rights Agreement

Exhibit G—

Form of Intercreditor Agreement

Exhibit H—

Form of Articles of Amendment

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EXHIBIT A

SCHEDULE OF PURCHASERS

Preferred
Shareholder

 

 

 

Total
Commitment
Amount

 

Pro Rata
Percentage

 

Initial
Closing
Investment
Amount

 

Initial
Closing
Preferred
Stock

 

Initial
Warrant
Amount

 

Note
Principal
Amount

 

Second
Closing
Preferred
Stock*

 

Note
Conversion
Warrants*

 

Columbia Ventures Corporation

 

 

$

8,000,000

 

 

 

80

%

 

 

$

1,760,000

 

 

 

176

 

 

 

61.6

 

 

$

6,240,000

 

 

624

 

 

 

218.4

 

 

Everest Special Situations Fund L.P.

 

 

$

2,000,000

 

 

 

20

%

 

 

$

440,000

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

15.4

 

 

$

1,560,000

 

 

156

 

 

 

54.6

 

 

Totals

 

 

$

10,000,000

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

$

2,200,000

 

 

 

220

 

 

 

77.0

 

 

$

7,800,000

 

 

780

 

 

 

273

 

 


* Excludes any interest which may become due under the Notes.

Note Takedown Closing(s):

[Insert Date]

Preferred
Shareholder

Credit
Extended
this Closing

Aggregate
Credit
Extended
under Note

Remaining
Amount
Available
under Note

Columbia Ventures Corporation

$

[            ]

$

[            ]

$

[            ]

Everest Special Situations Fund L.P.

$

[            ]

$

[            ]

$

[            ]

Totals

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ANNEX B

METRO ONE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

This Registration Rights Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made as of the 5th day of June, 2007, by and among Metro One Telecommunications, Inc., an Oregon corporation (the “Company”) and the holders of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company (the “Preferred Stock”) listed on Exhibit A hereto (the “Purchasers”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Company and the Purchasers are entering into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) of even date herewith pursuant to which the Company shall sell to the Purchasers and the Purchasers shall purchase from the Company the Preferred Stock, the Warrants and the Notes (each as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

WHEREAS, it is a condition to the Purchasers’ obligations under the Purchase Agreement that the Company and the Purchasers enter into this Agreement in order to provide the Purchasers certain rights to register shares of the common stock of the Company (“Common Stock”), issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Stock.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, the Company and the Purchasers hereby agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

The parties hereby agree as follows:

1           Registration Rights.   The Company and the Purchasers covenant and agree as follows:

1.1        Definitions.   For purposes of this Section 1:

(a)        The terms “register,” “registered,” and “registration” refer to a registration effected by preparing and filing a registration statement or similar document in compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and the declaration or ordering of effectiveness of such registration statement or document;

(b)        The term “Registrable Securities” means (i) the shares of Common Stock issuable or issued upon conversion of the Preferred Stock, other than shares for which registration rights have terminated pursuant to Section 1 hereof, (ii) any other shares of Common Stock issued as (or issuable upon the conversion or exercise of any warrant, right or other security which is issued as) a dividend or other distribution with respect to, or in exchange for or in replacement of, the securities listed in (i); provided, however, that the foregoing definition shall exclude in all cases any Registrable Securities sold by a person in a transaction in which his or her rights under this Agreement are not assigned. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Common Stock or other securities shall only be treated as Registrable Securities if and so long as they have not been (A) sold to or through a broker or dealer or underwriter in a public distribution or a public securities transaction, or (B) sold in a transaction exempt from the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act under Section 4(1) thereof so that all transfer restrictions, and restrictive legends with respect thereto, if any, are removed upon the consummation of such sale;

(c)        The number of shares of “Registrable Securities then outstanding” shall be determined by the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding which are, and the

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number of shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to then exercisable or convertible securities which are, Registrable Securities;

(d)        The term “Holder” means any person owning or having the right to acquire Registrable Securities or any assignee thereof in accordance with Section 1 of this Agreement;

(e)        The term “Form S-3” means such form under the Securities Act as in effect on the date hereof or any successor form under the Securities Act that permits significant incorporation by reference of the Company’s subsequent public filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”);

(f)         The term “Form S-1” means such form under the Securities Act as in effect on the date hereof or any successor form under the Securities Act;

(g)        The term “Registration Expenses” means all expenses incurred by the Company in complying with Sections 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 hereof, including without limitation, all registration and filing fees, printing expenses, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, reasonable fees and disbursements not to exceed forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00) of a single special counsel for the Holders in connection with each registration, blue sky fees and expenses and the expense of any special audits incident to or required by any such registration (but excluding the compensation of regular employees of the Company which shall be paid in any event by the Company); and

(h)        The term “SEC” means the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other federal agency at the time administering the Securities Act.

1.2        Shelf Registration.

(a)        The Company shall prepare and, as soon as practicable but in no event later than 30 calendar days after the Initial Closing (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-3 that allows for an offering to be made on a continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act (the “Shelf Registration Statement”), provided, however, that if the SEC determines that the Company is not eligible to register the resale of any shares of Common Stock on Form S-3, the Shelf Registration Statement shall be on Form S-1 and in such case shall be filed no later than 60 days after determination by the SEC that Form S-3 is not available. The Shelf Registration Statement shall cover the resale by the Holders of all of the Registrable Securities then outstanding as of the Second Closing (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) that are eligible to be registered on their behalf on the applicable form as of such date (the “Eligible Securities”). If the Shelf Registration Statement is not filed with the SEC within the 30 or 60 day period required under the first sentence of this Section 1.2(a), the Company shall pay liquidated damages to Holders in the manner set forth in Section 1.3(e) below.

(b)        The Company shall use its best efforts to have the Shelf Registration Statement declared effective by the SEC as soon as practicable. The Company’s best efforts will include, but not be limited to, promptly responding to all comments received from the staff of the SEC. If the Shelf Registration Statement is not declared effective by the SEC either (i) within 90 days after being first filed with the SEC (with a 30 day extension in the event of a full review of the Shelf Registration Statement by the SEC), if filed on Form S-3 or (ii) within 120 days after being first filed with the SEC, if filed on Form S-1 (such date, as applicable, the “Required Effective Date”), the Company shall pay liquidated damages to Holders in the manner set forth in Section 1.3(e).

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(c)        In the event the number of shares available under the Shelf Registration Statement filed pursuant to Section 1.2(a) is insufficient to cover all of the Registrable Securities then outstanding, the Company shall amend the Shelf Registration Statement or file a new registration statement, so as to cover all of such Registrable Securities, in each case, as soon as reasonably practicable after the necessity therefore arises. The Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause such amendment and/or new registration statement to become effective as soon as practicable following the filing thereof and to remain effective under the same terms and conditions as the Shelf Registration Statement.

(d)        The Company shall be required to maintain the effectiveness of the Shelf Registration Statement until the earliest of (i) the date on which all related Registrable Securities have been sold thereunder, or (ii) the date on which the registration rights under this Agreement terminate pursuant to Section 1.14.

(e)        Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall be entitled to suspend effectiveness of the Shelf Registration Statement for up to 30 days upon the Company’s furnishing to the Holders a certificate signed by the Chairman of the Company stating that in the good faith judgment of the Board of Directors of the Company, it would be seriously detrimental to the Company and its shareholders for such Shelf Registration Statement to continue to be effective because the Company is engaged in any activity or transaction or preparations or negotiations for any activity or transaction (“Company Activity”) that the Company desires to keep confidential for business reasons, and the Company determines in good faith that the public disclosure requirement imposed on the Company pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement would require disclosure of the Company Activity.

(f)         Notwithstanding Section 1.2(e) above, the Company may not utilize the right to suspend the effectiveness of the Shelf Registration Statement more than once in any twelve-month period, and the Holders shall be reimbursed for all Registration Expenses incurred prior to the receipt of such certificate.

1.3        Demand Registration.

(a)        After the effective date of the Shelf Registration Statement, if there is not in existence an effective registration statement (or registration statements) allowing for the registration and sale of all Registrable Securities held by the Holders, and the Company shall receive a written request from the Holders of at least twenty percent (20%) of the Registrable Securities then outstanding and not eligible for such registration, that the Company file a registration statement under the Securities Act covering the registration of all or a portion of such Registrable Securities (a “Demand Registration Statement”) on an appropriate form covering the sale of the Registrable Securities requested to be registered, then the Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to effect as soon as practicable, and in any event within 30 days of the receipt of such request, to file the Demand Registration Statement and cause the Demand Registration Statement to become effective within 60 days after filing. If the Demand Registration Statement is not filed or does not become effective within the time periods specified in this Section 1.3(a), the Company shall pay liquidated damages to Holders in the manner set forth in Section 1.3(e)

(b)        The Company shall not be required to file a Demand Registration Statement during the six month period immediately following the effective date of the Shelf Registration Statement and shall only be required to file a Demand Registration Statement if the aggregate offering price is at least $1,000,000. Within 10 business days of receiving such a written request, the Company shall, give written notice of such demand to all other Holders who hold piggyback registration rights under Section 1.4 that may be exercisable. If

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the Holders initiating the registration request hereunder (“Initiating Holders”) intend to distribute the Registrable Securities covered by their request by means of an underwriting, they shall so advise the Company as a part of their request made pursuant to this Section 1.3 and such information shall be included in the notice to other Holders. The underwriter will be selected by a majority in interest of the Initiating Holders and shall be reasonably acceptable to the Company. In such event, the right of any Holder to include his Registrable Securities in such registration shall be conditioned upon such Holder’s participation in such underwriting and the inclusion of such Holder’s Registrable Securities in the underwriting (unless otherwise mutually agreed by a majority in interest of the Initiating Holders and such Holder) to the extent provided herein. All Holders proposing to distribute their securities through such underwriting shall (together with the Company as provided in subsection 1.5(e)) enter into an underwriting agreement in customary form with the underwriter or underwriters selected for such underwriting. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 1.3, if the underwriter advises the Initiating Holders in writing that marketing factors require a limitation of the number of shares to be underwritten, then the Initiating Holders shall so advise all Holders of Registrable Securities which would otherwise be underwritten pursuant hereto, and the number of shares of Registrable Securities that may be included in the underwriting shall be allocated among all Holders thereof, including the Initiating Holders, in proportion (as nearly as practicable) to the amount of Registrable Securities of the Company owned by each Holder; provided, however, that the number of shares of Registrable Securities to be included in such underwriting shall not be reduced unless all other securities are first entirely excluded from the underwriting. If any Holders would thus be entitled to include more securities than such Holder requested to be registered, the excess shall be allocated among the other remaining requesting Holders in the manner described in the immediately preceding sentence.

(c)        Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company shall furnish to Holders requesting a Demand Registration Statement pursuant to this Section 1.3, a certificate signed by the President of the Company stating that the Company is engaged in any activity that, in the good faith judgment of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), is material and nonpublic and would be required to be disclosed in the applicable Demand Registration Statement and such disclosure would be seriously detrimental to the Company and its shareholders, then the Company may direct that such request to register Registrable Securities be delayed for a period of not more than 60 days after receipt of the request of the Initiating Holders; provided, however, that the Company may not utilize this right more than once in any twelve-month period.

(d)        In addition, the Company shall not be obligated to effect, or to take any action to effect, any registration pursuant to this Section 1.3:

(i)         After the Company has effected three (3) such registrations on behalf of the Holders pursuant to this Section 1.3 and each such registration has been declared or ordered effective, provided that the Registrable Securities requested for inclusion in such registration were so included; or

(ii)       During the period starting with the date thirty (30) days prior to the Company’s good faith estimate of the date of filing of, and ending on a date ninety (90) days after the effective date of, a Company initiated registration subject to Section 1.4 hereof.

(e)        In the event that the Company fails to (i) file the Shelf Registration Statement by the applicable times required under Section 1.2(a), (ii) cause the Shelf Registration

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Statement to become effective as of the applicable Required Effective Date set forth in Section 1.2(b), or (ii) cause the filing and effectiveness of a Demand Registration Statement by the time required under Section 1.3(a) (any such event a “Registration Default”) then in each such case the Company shall pay liquidated damages to the Holders (to be distributed pro rata in proportion to the number of Registrable Securities held by each such Holder and not yet registered under the Securities Act) in an amount equal to 1.25% of the purchase price paid for the Preferred Stock, which liquidated damages shall be payable for each 30-day period or pro rata for any part thereof until such registration default is cured. The liquidated damages payable under this Section 1.3(e), shall not in the aggregate exceed 20% of the Preferred Stock purchase price paid to the Company.

1.4        Company Registration.At any time after the Required Effective Date that there is not in existence an effective registration statement covering all of a Holder’s Registrable Securities (a “Precluded Holder”), if the Company proposes to register (including for this purpose a registration effected by the Company for stockholders other than the Holders) any of its stock under the Securities Act in connection with the public offering of such securities solely for cash (other than a registration relating solely to the sale of securities to participants in a Company stock plan or a transaction covered by Rule 145 under the Securities Act, a registration in which the only stock being registered is Common Stock issuable upon conversion of debt securities which are also being registered, or any registration on any form which does not include substantially the same information as would be required to be included in a registration statement covering the sale of the Registrable Securities), the Company shall, at such time, promptly give each such Precluded Holder written notice of such registration. Upon the written request of each Precluded Holder given within fifteen (15) days after mailing of such notice by the Company in accordance with Section 2.4, the Company shall, subject to the provisions of Section 1.6, cause to be registered under the Securities Act all of the Registrable Securities that each such Precluded Holder has requested to be registered; provided, however, that in connection with any offering involving an underwriting of shares of the Company’s capital stock, the Company shall not be required under this Section 1.4 to include any of the Precluded Holders’ securities in such underwriting unless they accept the terms of the underwriting as agreed upon between the Company and the underwriters selected by it (or by other persons entitled to select the underwriters), and then only in such quantity as the underwriters determine will not jeopardize the success of the offering by the Company. If the total amount of securities, including Registrable Securities, requested by shareholders to be included in such offering exceeds the amount of securities (sold other than by the Company) that the underwriters determine is compatible with the success of the offering, then the Company shall be required to include in the offering only that number of such securities, including Registrable Securities, which the underwriters determine will not jeopardize the success of the offering (the securities so included to be apportioned pro rata among the selling shareholders according to the total amount of securities entitled to be included therein owned by each selling shareholder or in such other proportions as shall mutually be agreed to by such selling stockholders).

1.5        Obligations of the Company.   Whenever required under this Section 1 to effect the registration of any Registrable Securities, the Company shall, as expeditiously as reasonably possible:

(a)        Prepare and file with the SEC via its Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System (“EDGAR”) a registration statement with respect to such Registrable Securities and use its best efforts to cause such registration statement to become effective, and, in the case of registrations pursuant to Section 1.3, keep such registration statement effective until the distribution is completed, but not more than one hundred twenty (120) days, provided that such 120-day period shall be extended for a period of time equal to the

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period the Holder refrains from selling any Registrable Securities included in such registration statement due to circumstances described in Section 1.5(f).

(b)        Prepare and file with the SEC via EDGAR such amendments and supplements to such registration statement and the prospectus used in connection with such registration statement as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the disposition of all securities covered by such registration statement.

(c)        Respond as promptly as reasonably possible to any comments received from the SEC with respect to such registration statement or any amendment thereto and, as promptly as reasonably possible provide the Holders true and complete copies of all correspondence from and to the SEC relating to such registration statement.

(d)        Furnish to the Holders such numbers of copies of a prospectus, including a preliminary prospectus, and any amendments and supplements to such prospectus in conformity with the requirements of the Securities Act, and such other documents as they may reasonably request in order to facilitate the disposition of Registrable Securities owned by them that are included in such registration.

(e)        Use its best efforts to register and qualify the securities covered by such registration statement under such other securities or Blue Sky laws of such jurisdictions as shall be reasonably requested by the Holders, provided that the Company shall not be required in connection therewith or as a condition thereto to qualify to do business or to file a general consent to service of process in any such states or jurisdiction, unless the Company is already subject to service in such jurisdiction and except as may be required by the Securities Act.

(f)         In the event of any underwritten public offering, enter into and perform its obligations under an underwriting agreement, in usual and customary form, with the managing underwriter of such offering.

(g)        Notify each Holder of Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement (and each underwriter in the case of an underwritten offering), promptly after it shall receive notice or obtain knowledge thereof, of the issuance of any stop order by the SEC suspending the effectiveness of such registration statement or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for that purpose or any proceeding against the Company under Section 8A of the Securities Act in connection with such registration statement, and promptly use its best efforts to prevent the issuance of any stop order or to obtain its withdrawal if such stop order should be issued;

(h)        Notify each Holder of Registrable Securities covered by such registration statement (and each underwriter in the case of an underwritten offering) at any time when a prospectus relating thereto is required to be delivered under the Securities Act of the happening of any event as a result of which the prospectus included in such registration statement, as then in effect, includes an untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances then existing, and, following such notification, promptly deliver to each Holder and each such underwriter that number of copies of all amendments or supplements referred in paragraphs (b) and (d) of this Section 1.5 as may be necessary so that, as thereafter delivered to the purchaser of such Registrable Securities, such prospectus shall not include and untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in light of the circumstances then existing.

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(i)         Cause all such Registrable Securities registered pursuant hereunder to be listed on each securities exchange on which similar securities issued by the Company are then listed.

1.6        Furnish Information.   It shall be a condition precedent to the obligations of the Company to take any action pursuant to this Section 1 with respect to the Registrable Securities of any selling Holder that such Holder shall furnish to the Company such information regarding itself, the Registrable Securities held by it, and the intended method of disposition of such securities as shall be required to timely effect the registration of such Holder’s Registrable Securities.

1.7        Expenses of Registration.   All Registration Expenses incurred in connection with the Shelf Registration Statement and all issuances off the Shelf Registration Statement (pursuant to Section 1.2) and any Demand Registration Statement and all issuances off any Demand Registration Statement (pursuant to Section 1.3) shall be borne by the Company.

1.8        Delay of Registration.   No Holder shall have any right to obtain or seek an injunction restraining or otherwise delaying any such registration as the result of any controversy that might arise with respect to the interpretation or implementation of this Section 1.

1.9        Indemnification.   In the event any Registrable Securities are included in a registration statement under this Section 1:

(a)        To the extent permitted by law, the Company will indemnify and hold harmless each Holder, any underwriter (as defined in the Securities Act) for such Holder and each person, if any, who controls such Holder or underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, against any losses, claims, damages, or liabilities (joint or several) to which they may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or other federal or state law, as a result of any breach by the Company of its obligations under Section 1.5(g) or insofar as such losses, claims, damages, or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any of the following statements, omissions or violations (collectively a “Violation”): (i) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in such registration statement, including any preliminary prospectus or final prospectus contained therein or any amendments or supplements thereto, (ii) the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or (iii) any violation or alleged violation by the Company of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, any state securities law or any rule or regulation promulgated under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or any state securities law; and the Company will pay to each such Holder, underwriter or controlling person, as incurred, any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability, or action; provided, however, that the indemnity agreement contained in this subsection 1.9(a) shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any such loss, claim, damage, liability, or action if such settlement is effected without the consent of the Company (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), nor shall the Company be liable to any Holder, underwriter or controlling person for any such loss, claim, damage, liability, or action to the extent that it arises out of a Violation which is based solely upon information regarding such Holder, underwriter or controlling person furnished in writing to the Company by such Holder, underwriter or controlling person expressly for use in connection with such registration by such Holder, underwriter or controlling person.

(b)        To the extent permitted by law, each selling Holder will indemnify and hold harmless the Company, each of its directors, each of its officers who has signed the registration statement, each person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of

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the Securities Act, any underwriter, any other Holder selling securities in such registration statement and any controlling person of any such underwriter or other Holder, against any losses, claims, damages, or liabilities (joint or several) to which any of the foregoing persons may become subject, under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or other federal or state law, insofar as such losses, claims, damages, or liabilities (or actions in respect thereto) arise out of any Violation, in each case to the extent (and only to the extent) that such Violation is based solely upon information regarding such Holder furnished in writing to the Company by such Holder expressly for use in connection with such registration; and each such Holder will pay, as incurred, any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by any person intended to be indemnified pursuant to this subsection 1.9(b), in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability, or action; provided, however, that the indemnity agreement contained in this subsection 1.9(b) shall not apply to amounts paid in settlement of any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action if such settlement is effected without the consent of the Holder, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided, further that such consent shall not be deemed to have been unreasonably withheld or delayed if any settlement (i) does not include as an unconditional term thereof, the giving by the plaintiff or claimant to the Holder of a release from all liability in respect of such loss, claim, damage, liability or action or (ii) includes an admission of guilt on behalf of the Holder; provided, further that in no event shall any indemnity under this subsection 1.9(b) exceed the net proceeds from the offering received by such Holder, except in the case of willful fraud by such Holder.

(c)        Promptly after receipt by an indemnified party under this Section 1.9 of notice of the commencement of any action (including any governmental action), such indemnified party will, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against any indemnifying party under this Section 1.9, deliver to the indemnifying party a written notice of the commencement thereof and the indemnifying party shall have the right to participate in, and, to the extent the indemnifying party so desires, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly noticed, to assume the defense thereof with counsel mutually satisfactory to the parties; provided, however, that an indemnified party (together with all other indemnified parties which may be represented without conflict by one counsel) shall have the right to retain one separate counsel, with the reasonable fees and expenses to be paid by the indemnifying party, if representation of such indemnified party by the counsel retained by the indemnifying party would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between such indemnified party and any other party represented by such counsel in such proceeding. The failure to deliver written notice to the indemnifying party within a reasonable time of the commencement of any such action, if prejudicial to its ability to defend such action, shall relieve such indemnifying party of any liability to the indemnified party under this Section 1.9, but the omission so to deliver written notice to the indemnifying party will not relieve it of any liability that it may have to any indemnified party otherwise than under this Section 1.9.

(d)        If the indemnification provided for in this Section 1.9 is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unavailable to an indemnified party with respect to any loss, liability, claim, damage or expense referred to therein, then the indemnifying party, in lieu of indemnifying such indemnified party hereunder, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such indemnified party as a result of such loss, liability, claim, damage, or expense in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the indemnifying party on the one hand and of the indemnified party on the other in connection with the statements or omissions that resulted in such loss, liability, claim, damage or expense as well as any other relevant equitable considerations; provided, that in no event shall any contribution by a

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Holder under this Subsection 1.9(d) exceed the net proceeds from the offering received by such Holder, except in the case of willful fraud by such Holder. The relative fault of the indemnifying party and of the indemnified party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or the omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the indemnifying party or by the indemnified party and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information, and opportunity to correct or prevent such statement or omission.

(e)        Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that the provisions on indemnification and contribution contained in the underwriting agreement entered into in connection with the underwritten public offering are in conflict with the foregoing provisions, the provisions in the underwriting agreement shall control for the parties to such agreement.

(f)         The obligations of the Company and Holders under this Section 1.9 shall survive the completion of any offering of Registrable Securities in a registration statement under this Section 1, and otherwise.

1.10     Reports Under Securities Exchange Act of 1934.   With a view to making available to the Holders the benefits of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act and any other rule or regulation of the SEC that may at any time permit a Holder to sell securities of the Company to the public without registration or pursuant to a registration on Form S-3, the Company agrees to:

(a)        make and keep public information available, as those terms are understood and defined in SEC Rule 144, at all times;

(b)        take such action, including the voluntary registration of its Common Stock under Section 12 of the Exchange Act, as is necessary to enable the Holders to utilize Form S-3 for the sale of their Registrable Securities, such action to be taken as soon as practicable;

(c)        file with the SEC in a timely manner all reports and other documents required of the Company under the Securities Act and the Exchange Act; and

(d)        furnish to any Holder, so long as the Holder owns any Registrable Securities, forthwith upon request (i) a written statement by the Company that it has complied with the reporting requirements of SEC Rule 144, the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, or that it qualifies as a registrant whose securities may be resold pursuant to Form S-3 (at any time after it so qualifies), (ii) a copy of the most recent annual or quarterly report of the Company and such other reports and documents so filed by the Company, and (iii) such other information as may be reasonably requested in availing any Holder of any rule or regulation of the SEC which permits the selling of any such securities without registration or pursuant to such form.

1.11     Assignment of Registration and Information Rights.   The rights to cause the Company to register Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 1 may be assigned (but only with all related obligations) by a Holder to transferee or assignee of Registrable Securities that (a) is a subsidiary, parent, general partner, limited partner, member or stockholder of a Holder or (b) acquires at least 125,000 shares of Registrable Securities (as adjusted for stock splits and combinations); provided the Company is, within 10 days after such transfer, furnished with written notice of the name and address of such transferee or assignee and the securities with respect to which such registration rights are being assigned; and provided, further, that such transferee shall agree in writing to be subject to all applicable restrictions set forth in this Agreement. In each case, such rights may only be transferred together with the underlying Registrable Securities in a transfer

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permitted by the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. Any such permitted transferee or assignee shall be deemed a Holder hereunder.

1.12     Termination of Registration Rights.   No Holder shall be entitled to exercise any right provided for in this Section 1 after such time as such Holder (together with its affiliates) may sell all of its Registrable Securities during a three-month period without registration, pursuant to Rule 144 or another similar exemption under the Securities Act.

2           Miscellaneous.

2.1        Successors and Assigns.   Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective permitted successors and assigns of the parties (including transferees of any series of preferred stock or any Common Stock issued upon conversion thereof). Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any party other than the parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement, except as expressly provided in this Agreement.

2.2        Amendments and Waivers.   Any term of this Agreement may be amended and the observance of any term of this Agreement may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively) only with the written consent of the Company and the Holders of a majority of the outstanding Registrable Securities. Any amendment or waiver effected in accordance with this paragraph shall be binding upon each party to the Agreement, whether or not such party has signed such amendment or waiver, each future holder of all such Registrable Securities, and the Company.

2.3        Notices.   Unless otherwise provided, any notice required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficient upon delivery, when delivered personally, or by overnight courier, or sent by telegram, or fax or e-mail with confirmation of receipt, or forty-eight (48) hours after being deposited in the U.S. mail as certified or registered mail with postage prepaid, and addressed to the party to be notified at such party’s address or fax number as set forth on Exhibit A hereto or as subsequently modified by written notice, and if to the Company, with a copy to Heller Ehrman LLP, 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6100, Seattle, Washington 98104-7098, Attn: Jeffry Shelby, (fax: 206-389-6049), and if to the Purchasers, with a copy to Olshan Grundman Frome Rosenzweig & Wolosky LLP, Park Avenue Tower, 65 East 55th Street, New York, New York 10022, Attn: Steve Wolosky, (fax: 212-451-2222).

2.4        Severability.   If one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, the parties agree to renegotiate such provision in good faith. In the event that the parties cannot reach a mutually agreeable and enforceable replacement for such provision, then (a) such provision shall be excluded from this Agreement, (b) the balance of the Agreement shall be interpreted as if such provision were so excluded and (c) the balance of the Agreement shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.

2.5        Governing Law.   This Agreement and all acts and transactions pursuant hereto shall be governed, construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of laws.

2.6        Counterparts.   This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

2.7        Titles and Subtitles.   The titles and subtitles used in this Agreement are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement.

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2.8        Aggregation of Stock.   All shares of the Preferred Stock held or acquired by affiliated entities or persons shall be aggregated together for the purpose of determining the availability of any rights under this Agreement. The share numbers set forth in Sections 1 (determining minimum shareholding amounts for certain rights) shall be proportionately adjusted for any stock split, combination, or other recapitalization or the like.

2.9        Entire Agreement.   This Agreement constitutes the full and entire understanding and agreement between the parties with regard to the subject hereof.

[Signature Page Follows]

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The parties have executed this Registration Rights Agreement as of the date first above written.

Company:

METRO ONE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.

By:

/s/ GARY E. HENRY

Name: Gary E. Henry

Title:   Chief Executive Officer

Address:

11200 Murray Scholls Place

Beaverton, Oregon 97007

Fax:

(503) 521-8443

Investor:

COLUMBIA VENTURES CORPORATION

By:

/s/ KENNETH D. PETERSON, JR.

Name: Kenneth D. Peterson, Jr.

Title:   Chief Executive Officer

Address:

203 S. E. Park Plaza Drive

Suite 270 Vancouver,

Washington 98684

Fax:

(360) 816-1841

Investor:

EVEREST SPECIAL SITUATIONS FUND L.P.

By:

MAOZ EVEREST FUND MANAGEMENT LTD.,

its General Partner

By:

/s/ ELCHANAN MAOZ

Name: Elchanan Maoz

Title:   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Address:

Platinum House

21 Ha’arbaa Street

Tel Aviv 64739, Israel

Fax:

011-972-3-685-8557

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EXHIBIT A

PURCHASERS:

Columbia Ventures Corporation

Everest Special Situations Fund L.P.

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ANNEX C

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT OF THE

THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

OF

METRO ONE TELECOMUNICATIONS,TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Oregon Business Corporation Act, O.R.S § 60.451,§60.447, the undersigned officer of Metro One Telecommunications Inc., an Oregon corporation (hereinafter called the “Corporation”Corporation), does hereby submit for filing these Articles of Amendment:

FIRST:                                      The name of the Corporation is Metro One Telecommunications, Inc.

SECOND:A new Section CD of Article IV of the Third Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation, as amended (the “Restated Articles of Incorporation”) is amended to read in its entirety as follows:

“D.       Terms of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock.

1.          Designation and Amount.   The first series of Preferred Stock shall be designated as Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred”) and the number of shares constituting such series shall be 1,385. The Series A Preferred shall have no par value.

2.          Dividend Provisions.

(a)        Cumulative Dividend Preference Amount.   The holders of Series A Preferred shall be entitled to receive out of any assets legally available therefor, cumulative dividends at the rate of $400 per annum per share of Series A Preferred then held by them (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reverse stock splits, reclassifications and the like (collectively, SimultaneouslyStock Split Changes” with respect to the Series A Preferred) payable in cash on each anniversary of the Series A Original Issue Date (as defined below). Such dividends shall be cumulative so that, if at any time dividends on the outstanding Series A Preferred at the rate set forth above shall not have been paid, the amount of the deficiency shall be fully paid before any distribution, whether by way of dividend or otherwise, shall be declared or paid upon or set apart for the shares of any other class or series of stock of the Corporation. Any accumulation of dividends on the Series A Preferred shall not bear interest.

(b)        Other Distributions.   In the event the Corporation shall declare a distribution payable in securities of other persons, evidences of indebtedness issued by the Corporation or other persons, assets (excluding cash dividends) or options or rights to purchase any such securities or evidences of indebtedness (except, in each case, in connection with a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation or a Change of Control Event), then, in each such case the holders of Series A Preferred shall be entitled to a proportionate share of any such distribution as though the holders of Series A Preferred were the holders of the number of shares of Common Stock into which their respective shares of Series A Preferred were convertible as of the record date fixed for the determination of the holders of Common Stock entitled to receive such distribution.

3.          Liquidation Preference.

(a)        Preference Amount.   In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders of Series A Preferred shall be entitled to receive, prior and in preference to any distribution of any of the assets of the Corporation to the holders of Common Stock by reason of their ownership thereof, an amount per share of Series A Preferred then held by them equal to (i) $10,000 for each outstanding share of Series A Preferred,

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as adjusted for Stock Split Changes with respect to the Series A Preferred (the “Original Series A Price”) plus (ii) an amount equal to any accrued and, without duplication, declared but unpaid, dividends on such share (as adjusted for Stock Split Changes with respect to the Series A Preferred) (such total amount being the “Series A Liquidation Preference Amount”). If upon the occurrence of such event, the assets and funds thus distributed among the holders of Series A Preferred shall be insufficient to permit the payment to such holders of the aggregate Series��A Liquidation Preference Amount, then the entire assets and funds of the Corporation legally available for distribution to the shareholders of the Corporation shall be distributed ratably among the holders of Series A Preferred in proportion to the preferential amount each holder would otherwise be entitled to receive.

(b)        Remaining Assets.   Upon the completion of the distribution required by Section 3(a), the remaining assets and funds of the Corporation legally available for distribution to the shareholders of the Corporation shall be distributed among the holders of the Common Stock pro rata based on the number of shares of Common Stock held by each.

(c)        Deemed Liquidation.   For purposes of this Section 3, a Change of Control Event shall be deemed to constitute a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation if so elected by the holders of a majority of the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred (the “Majority Series A Holders”). A “Change of Control Event” means (i) a sale, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the property or business of the Corporation, or (ii) a merger or consolidation with or into any other entity, unless the shareholders of the Corporation immediately before the transaction own 50% or more of the voting stock of the acquiring or surviving corporation following the transaction (taking into account, in the numerator, only stock of the Corporation held by such shareholders before the transaction and stock issued in respect of such prior-held stock of the Corporation), or (iii) any other transaction which results in (assuming an immediate and maximum exercise/conversion of all derivative securities issued in the transaction) the holders of the Corporation’s capital stock as of immediately before the transaction owning less than 50% of the voting power of the Corporation’s capital stock as of immediately after the transaction. A series of related transactions shall be deemed to constitute a single transaction, and where such transactions involve securities issuances, they shall be deemed “related” if under applicable securities laws they would be treated as integrated.

4.          Redemption.

(a)        Redemption Date and Price.   The Corporation may, upon approval of the disinterested members of the Board not appointed by the shares of Series A Preferred, on any date or dates (each a “Redemption Date”) on or after the two (2) year anniversary of the date on which any shares of Series A Preferred were first issued (“Series AOriginal Issue Date”) (provided that funds are legally available to do so), redeem all or any portion of the outstanding Series A Preferred by paying in cash therefor a sum equal to the full Series A Liquidation Preference Amount per share as of the Redemption Date (the “Redemption Price”). Any partial redemption effected pursuant to this Section 4 shall be made on a pro rata basis among the holders of Series A Preferred in proportion to the number of shares of Series A Preferred then held by each.

(b)        Redemption Procedure.   At least 15 but no more than 30 days prior to each Redemption Date, written notice shall be mailed, first class postage prepaid, to each holder of record (at the close of business on the business day next preceding the day on which notice is given) of Series A Preferred to be redeemed, at the address last shown on the records of the Corporation for such holder, notifying such holder of the redemption to be effected, specifying the number of shares to be redeemed from such holder, the Redemption Date, the applicable Redemption Price, the place at which payment may be obtained and calling upon such holder to surrender to the

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Corporation, in the manner and at the place designated, such holder’s certificate or certificates representing the shares to be redeemed (the “Redemption Notice”). Except as provided in Section 4(c), on or after the Redemption Date, each holder of Series A Preferred to be redeemed shall surrender to the Corporation the certificate or certificates representing such shares, in the manner and at the place designated in the Redemption Notice, and thereupon the Redemption Price of such shares shall be payable to the order of the person whose name appears on such certificate or certificates as the owner thereof and each surrendered certificate shall be cancelled. In the event less than all the shares represented by any such certificate are redeemed, a new certificate shall be issued representing the unredeemed shares.

(c)        Effect of Redemption; Insufficient Funds.   From and after the Redemption Date, unless there shall have been a default in payment of the Redemption Price, all rights of the holders of shares of Series A Preferred designated for redemption in the Redemption Notice as holders of such Series A Preferred (except the right to receive the applicable Redemption Price without interest upon surrender of their certificate or certificates) shall cease with respect to such shares, and such shares shall not thereafter be transferred on the books of the Corporation or be deemed to be outstanding for any purpose whatsoever. If funds of the Corporation legally available for redemption of shares of Series A Preferred on any Redemption Date are insufficient to redeem the total number of shares of Series A Preferred to be redeemed on such date, those funds which are legally available will be used to redeem the maximum possible number of such shares ratably among the holders of such shares to be redeemed based upon their total Redemption Price applicable to their shares of Series A Preferred which are subject to redemption on such Redemption Date. At any time thereafter when additional funds of the Corporation are legally available for the redemption of shares of Series A Preferred, such funds will immediately be used to redeem the balance of the shares which the Corporation has become obliged to redeem on any Redemption Date but which it has not redeemed.

5.          Conversion.

(a)        Right to Convert; Conversion Formula.   Each share of Series A Preferred shall be convertible at the option of the holder thereof, at any time 60 days following the Series A Original Issue Date at the office of the Corporation or any transfer agent for such stock, into such number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock as is determined by dividing the Series A Liquidation Preference Amount by the Series A Conversion Price (as defined below) applicable to such share, determined as hereafter provided, in effect on the date the certificate is surrendered for conversion (such ratio being the “Conversion Rate”). The “Series A Conversion Price” shall initially be $1.78; provided, however, that the Series A Conversion Price shall be subject to adjustment as set forth in Section 5(d).

(b)        Automatic Conversion.

(i)         By the Holders.   Upon the election of the Majority Series A Holders at any time, all Series A Preferred then outstanding (or any pro rata portion thereof designated by the Majority Series A Holders in such election) shall automatically be converted into shares of Common Stock at the Conversion Rate in effect on the date of such election.

(ii)       By the Corporation.   Upon the election of the Corporation (with the approval of a majority of the disinterested members of the Board) at any time after the Common Stock has been traded on The NASDAQ Stock Market (or successor exchange or market) (“NASDAQ”) with a volume weighted average closing price in excess of four dollars ($4.00) (as adjusted for Stock Split Changes after the date hereof) for twenty (20) consecutive business days following the six (6) month anniversary of the Series A Original Issue Date, all Series A Preferred then outstanding (or any portion thereof designated by the Corporation

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in such election) shall automatically be converted into such number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock at the Conversion Rate in effect on the date of such election.

(c)        Mechanics of Conversion.   Before any holder of Series A Preferred shall be entitled to convert the same into shares of Common Stock, such holder shall surrender the certificate or certificates therefor, duly endorsed, at the office of the Corporation or of any transfer agent for the Series A Preferred, and shall give written notice to the Corporation at its principal corporate office, of the election to convert the same and shall state therein the name or names in which the certificate or certificates for shares of Common Stock are to be issued. The Corporation shall, as soon as practicable thereafter, but in no event more than five business days thereafter, issue and deliver at such office to such holder of Series A Preferred, or to the nominee or nominees of such holder, a certificate or certificates for the number of shares of Common Stock to which such holder shall be entitled upon such conversion. Such conversion shall be deemed to have been made immediately prior to the close of business on (i) the date of such surrender of the shares of Series A Preferred to be converted, or (ii) if applicable, at the time of automatic conversion specified in Section 5(b) above, and the person or persons entitled to receive the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion shall be treated for all purposes as the record holder or holders of such shares of Common Stock as of such date. If the conversion is in connection with an underwritten offering of securities registered pursuant to the Act pursuant to a contractual right granted to the holders of Series A Preferred, then the conversion may be conditioned upon the closing with the effective dateunderwriters of the filingsale of securities pursuant to such offering, in which event the persons entitled to receive the Common Stock upon conversion of the Series A Preferred shall not be deemed to have converted such Series A Preferred until immediately prior to the closing of such sale of securities.

(d)        Conversion Price Adjustments of Series A Preferred for Certain Dilutive Issuances; Splits and Combinations.   The Series A Conversion Price shall be subject to adjustment from time to time as follows:

(i)         Definitions.   For purposes of this ArticlesSection 5, the following definitions apply:

(1)        “Options” shall mean rights, options or warrants to subscribe for, purchase or otherwise acquire Common Stock or Convertible Securities (as defined below).

(3)        “Convertible Securities” shall mean any evidence of Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (theindebtedness, shares or other securities convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock.

(3)        “Split Effective DateAdditional Shares), each [three, four, five, six or seven] shall mean all shares of Common Stock issued (or deemed to have been issued pursuant to Section 5(d)(iii)) by the Corporation after the Series A Original Issue Date, other than:

(A)       Shares of Common Stock, Preferred Stock or Options issued or issuable as a dividend or distribution on the Series A Preferred or that are issued pursuant to a transaction described in Section 5(e) hereof;

(B)       Shares of Common Stock or Options issuable or issued to employees, consultants or directors of the Corporation pursuant to a stock option plan, employee stock purchase plan or restricted stock plan approved by the Board or a committee thereof;

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(C)       Shares of Common Stock or Preferred Stock issuable upon exercise of Options or Convertible Securities that are outstanding as of the date of these Articles of Amendment; and outstanding

(D)       Shares of Series A Preferred, Options or Convertible Securities that are exercisable for or convertible into shares of Series A Preferred, or shares of Common Stock or other securities issuable directly or indirectly upon exercise or conversion of any of the foregoing.

(ii)       No Adjustment of Conversion Price.   Any provision herein to the contrary notwithstanding, no adjustment of the Series A Conversion Price shall be made with respect to the issuance of Additional Shares unless the consideration per share for an Additional Share of Common Stock issued or deemed to be issued by the Corporation is less than the Series A Conversion Price in effect on the date of, and immediately prior to, the Split Effective Date (the “such issuance.

(iii)      Old Common Stock”) shall automatically without any action on partDeemed Issuance of the holder thereof, be reclassified and changed into one share of Common Stock which the Corporation shall be authorized to issue immediately subsequent to the Split Effective Date (the “New Common StockAdditional Shares”) subject to the treatment of fractional share interests described below. Each holder of a certificate or certificates which immediately prior to the Split Effective Date represented outstanding shares of Old Common Stock (the “Old Certificates”) shall, from and after the Split Effective Date, receive upon surrender of such Old Certificates to the Corporation’s transfer agent for cancellation, a certificate or certificates (the “New Certificates”) representing the shares of New Common Stock into which the shares of Old Common Stock formerly represented by such Old Certificates so surrendered are reclassified under the terms hereof (and, where applicable, cash in lieu of fractional shares as provided below). No fractional shares of New Common Stock of the Corporation shall be issued. No shareholder of the Corporation shall transfer any fractional shares of Common Stock. The Corporation shall not recognize on its stock records books any purported transfer of any fractional share of Common Stock of the Corporation. In lieu of any such fractional shares of New Common Stock, each shareholder with a fractional share will be entitled to receive, upon surrender of Old Certificates to the Corporation’s transfer agent for cancellation, an amount in cash equal to the product of (i) the closing trading price of the Corporation’s Common Stock on the trading date immediately before the Split Effective Date (giving effect to the reverse stock split) and (ii) such fraction. If more than one Old Certificate shall be surrendered at one time for the account of the same shareholder, the number of full shares of New Common Stock for which New Certificates shall be issued shall be computed on the basis of the aggregate number of shares represented by the Old Certificates so surrendered.   In the event that the Corporation determinesshould at any time or from time to time after the Series A Original Issue Date, issue any Options or Convertible Securities, the maximum number of shares (as set forth in the instrument relating thereto without regard to any provisions contained therein designed to protect against dilution) of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of such Options or, in the case of Convertible Securities and Options for Convertible Securities, the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities shall be deemed to be Additional Shares issued as of the time of such issuance, provided that in any such case in which Additional Shares are deemed to be issued the following provisions shall apply:

(1)        No further adjustments in the Series A Conversion Price shall be made upon the subsequent issuance of such Convertible Securities or shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of such Options or conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities;

(2)        If such Options or Convertible Securities by their terms provide, with the passage of time or otherwise, for any increase or decrease in the consideration payable to the Corporation, or decrease or increase in the number of shares of Common Stock issuable, upon the exercise, conversion or exchange thereof, the Series A Conversion Price computed upon the original issuance thereof and any subsequent adjustments based thereon, shall, upon any such increase or decrease becoming effective, be recomputed to reflect such increase or decrease insofar as it affects such Options or the rights of conversion or exchange under such Convertible Securities (provided, however, that no such adjustment of the Series A Conversion Price shall affect Common Stock previously issued upon conversion of the Series A Preferred);

(3)        Upon the expiration or termination of any unexercised Option, the Series A Conversion Price, to the extent in any way affected by or computed using such Option, shall be recomputed to reflect the issuance of only the number of shares of Common Stock (and Convertible Securities which remain in effect) actually issued upon the exercise of such Option;

(4)        In the event of any change in the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of any Option or Convertible Security, including, but not limited to, a change resulting from the anti-dilution provisions thereof, the Series A Conversion Price then in effect shall forthwith be readjusted to such Series A Conversion Price as would have been obtained had the

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adjustment which was made upon the issuance of such Option or Convertible Security not exercised or converted prior to such change been made upon the basis of such change; and

(5)        No readjustment pursuant to clause (2) or (4) above shall have the effect of increasing the Series A Conversion Price, to an amount which exceeds the lower of (i) the Series A Conversion Price on the original adjustment date, or (ii) the Series A Conversion Price that would have resulted from any issuances of Additional Shares between the original adjustment date and such readjustment date.

In the event the Corporation, after the Series A Original Issue Date amends any Options or Convertible Securities (whether such Options or Convertible Securities were outstanding on such Series A Original Issue Date or were issued after such Series A Original Issue Date) to increase the number of shares issuable thereunder or decrease the consideration to be paid upon exercise or conversion thereof, then such Options or Convertible Securities, as so amended, shall be deemed to have been issued after the Series A Original Issue Date and the provisions of this Subsection 5(d)(iii) shall apply.

(iv)       Adjustment of Conversion Price Upon Issuance of Additional Shares.

(1)        Limited One-Year Ratchet Price Adjustment.   If the Corporation should issue (or be deemed to have issued pursuant to Section 5(d)(iii)), at any time or from time to time prior to the one year anniversary of the date of the initial shareholder meeting of the Company seeking to obtain NASDAQ Shareholder Approval (as defined below), any Excess Additional Shares (as defined below) without consideration or for a consideration per share less than the Conversion Price in effect immediately before the issuance of such Excess Additional Shares, the Conversion Price in effect immediately before such event shall automatically be adjusted to a price equal to the price paid per share for such Excess Additional Shares in such issuance. As used herein, the term “Excess Additional Shares” means Additional Shares issued for an aggregate consideration (determined in accordance with Section 5(d)(v) below) in excess of $2,000,000.

(2)        Weighted Average Conversion Price Adjustment.   If the Corporation should issue other than pursuant to Section 5(d)(iv)(1) above, at any time or from time to time after the Series A Original Issue Date, Additional Shares in an offering without consideration or for a consideration per share less than the Series A Conversion Price in effect on the date of and immediately prior to such issuance, then and in such event, such Conversion Price shall be reduced, concurrently with such issuance, to a price (calculated to the nearest cent) which shall be determined by multiplying such Conversion Price by a fraction, (x) the numerator of which shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately before such issuance of Additional Shares, including the number of shares of common stock deemed issued pursuant to Section 5(d)(iii) above (together, the “Outstanding Common”) plus the number of shares of Common Stock that the aggregate consideration received by the Corporation for such issuance would purchase at such Conversion Price; and (y) the denominator of which shall be the number of shares of Outstanding Common plus the number of shares of such Additional Shares.

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(v)        Determination of Consideration.   For purposes of this Section 5, the consideration received by the Corporation for the issuance of any Additional Shares shall be computed as follows:

(1)        In the case of the issuance of Additional Shares for cash, the consideration shall be deemed to be the amount of cash paid therefor before deducting any discounts, commissions or other expenses allowed, paid or incurred by the Corporation for any underwriting or otherwise in connection with the issuance and sale thereof.

(2)        In the case of the issuance of the Additional Shares for a consideration in whole or in part other than cash, the consideration other than cash shall be deemed to be the fair value thereof as determined by the Board irrespective of any accounting treatment.

(3)        The consideration per share received by the Corporation for Additional Shares deemed to have been issued pursuant to Section 5(d)(iii) (relating to Options and Convertible Securities), shall be the minimum aggregate amount of additional consideration (as set forth in instruments relating thereto) payable to the Corporation upon the exercise of such Options and the conversion or exchange of such Convertible Securities (as the case may be), including the amounts received by the Corporation as consideration for the issuance of such Options or Convertible Securities.

(vi)       NASDAQ Limitation.   If on any date of conversion of shares of Series A Preferred, whether pursuant to Section 5(a) or Section 5(b):

(1)        the number of shares of Common Stock to be issued upon the conversion of the Series A Preferred, combined with all other issuances of Common Stock which, under the requirements of NASDAQ, are required to be aggregated with such issuance for determining the need of shareholder approval, such shareholder approval to comply with the applicable rules and regulations of NASDAQ (“NASDAQShareholder Approval”)for the listing of the shares to be issued on NASDAQ, would equal or exceed 19.9% of the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to the Series A Original Issue Date (the “Issuable Maximum”), and

(2)        the issuance of shares of Common Stock in excess of the Issuable Maximum is required to be, but has not been, approved by the shareholders of the Company in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of NASDAQ

then, notwithstanding anything in these Articles of Amendment to the contrary, to the extent that the conversion of the Series A Preferred would result in the issuance of shares of Common Stock in excess of the Issuable Maximum, the shares of Common Stock in excess of the Issuable Maximum shall not be issued and the Company shall use its best efforts to obtain the NASDAQ Shareholder Approval applicable to such issuance as soon as possible, but in any event not later than the 120th day after such conversion request or automatic conversion election.

(e)        Adjustments to Conversion Price for Dividends, Stock Splits, Subdivisions and Combinations.   In the event that the Corporation at any time or from time to time after the Series A Original Issue Date shall declare or pay, without consideration, any dividend on the Common Stock payable solely in Common Stock or in any right to acquire Common Stock for no consideration, or shall effect a split or subdivision of the outstanding shares of Common Stock into

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a greater number of shares of Common Stock (by stock split, reclassification or otherwise), or in the event the outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be combined or consolidated, by reclassification or otherwise, into a lesser number of shares of Common Stock, then the Series A Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such event shall, concurrently with the effectiveness of such event, be proportionately decreased or increased, as appropriate.

(f)         Other Distributions.   In the event the Corporation shall declare a distribution payable in securities of other persons, evidences of indebtedness issued by the Corporation or other persons, assets (excluding cash dividends) or options or rights not referred to in Section 5(d)(iii), then, in each such case for the purpose of this Section 5(f), the holders of the Series A Preferred shall be entitled to a proportionate share of any such distribution as though they were the holders of the number of shares of Common Stock of the Corporation into which their shares of Series A Preferred are convertible as of the record date fixed for the determination of the holders of Common Stock of the Corporation entitled to receive such distribution.

(g)        Recapitalizations.   If at any time or from time to time there shall be a recapitalization of the Common Stock or  merger or sale of assets transaction (other than a subdivision, combination or merger or sale of assets transaction provided for elsewhere in this Section 5 or in Section 3), provision shall be made so that the holders of the Series A Preferred shall thereafter be entitled to receive upon conversion of the Series A Preferred the number of shares of stock or other securities or property of the Corporation or otherwise, to which such holder would have been entitled receive if all shares of Series A Preferred had been converted into Common Stock immediately prior to such recapitalization or merger or sale of assets transaction. In any such case, appropriate adjustment shall be made in the application of the provisions of this Section 5 with respect to the rights of the holders of the Series A Preferred after the recapitalization or merger or sale of assets transaction to the end that the provisions of this Section 5 (including adjustment of the Conversion Price then in effect) shall be applicable after that event as nearly equivalent as may be practicable.

(h)        No Impairment.   The Corporation will not, by amendment of the Restated Articles of Incorporation or through any reorganization, recapitalization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issuance or sale of securities or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms to be observed or performed hereunder by the Corporation, but will at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all the provisions of this Section 5 and in the taking of all such action as may be necessary or appropriate in order to protect the conversion rights of the holders of the Series A Preferred against impairment.

(i)         No Fractional Shares; Certificate as to Adjustments.

(i)         No fractional share shall be issued upon the conversion of any share or shares of the Series A Preferred. All shares of Common Stock (including fractions thereof) issuable upon conversion of more than one share of Series A Preferred by a holder thereof shall be aggregated for purposes of determining whether the conversion would result in the issuance of a fractional share. If, after the aforementioned aggregation, the conversion would result in the issuance of a fraction of a share of Common Stock, the Corporation shall, in lieu of issuing any fractional share, pay the holder otherwise entitled to such fraction a sum in cash equal to the fair market value of such fraction on the date of conversion (as determined in good faith by the Board).

(ii)       Upon the occurrence of each adjustment or readjustment of the Conversion Price of Series A Preferred pursuant to this Section 5, the Corporation, at its expense, shall promptly compute such adjustment or readjustment in accordance with the terms hereof and prepare and furnish to each holder of Series A Preferred a certificate setting forth such

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adjustment or readjustment and showing in detail the facts upon which such adjustment or readjustment is based. The Corporation shall, upon the written request at any time of any holder of Series A Preferred furnish or cause to be furnished to such holder a like certificate setting forth (A) such adjustment and readjustment, (B) the Conversion Price for the Series A Preferred at the time in effect, and (C) the number of shares of Common Stock and the amount, if any, of other property that at the time would be received upon the conversion of a share of Series A Preferred.

(j)         Notices of Record Date.   In the event of any taking by the Corporation of a record of the holders of any class of securities for the purpose of determining the holders thereof who are entitled to receive any dividend or other distribution, any right to subscribe for, purchase or otherwise acquire any shares of stock of any class or any other securities or property, or to receive any other right, the Corporation shall mail to each holder of Series A Preferred at least ten (10) days prior to the date specified therein, a notice specifying the date on which any such record is to be taken for the purpose of such dividend, distribution or right, and the amount and character of such dividend, distribution or right.

(k)        Reservation of Stock Issuable Upon Conversion.   The Corporation shall at all times reserve and keep available out of its authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock, solely for the purpose of effecting the conversion of the shares of the Series A Preferred, such number of its shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be sufficient to effect the conversion of all outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred; and if at any time the number of authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock shall not be sufficient to effect the conversion of all then outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred, in addition to such other remedies as shall be available to the holder of Series A Preferred, the Corporation will take such corporate action as may, in the opinion of its counsel, be necessary to increase its authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock to such number of shares as shall be sufficient for such purposes, including, without limitation, engaging in best efforts to obtain the requisite shareholder approval of any necessary amendment to these Articles of Amendment.

(l)         Notices.   Any notice required by the provisions of this Section 5 to be given to the holders of shares of Series A Preferred shall be deemed given when deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, or when sent by facsimile or delivered personally by hand or nationally recognized courier and addressed to each holder of record at his address appearing on the books of the Corporation.

(m)      Restrictions on Convertibility.   Notwithstanding anything the contrary in these Restated Articles of Incorporation, (i) shares of Series A Preferred that are issued to a person that is an Affiliate of the Corporation on the date of such issuance, or are issuable upon conversion or exercise of derivative securities (such as convertible promissory notes or warrants) that are issued to a person that is an Affiliate of the Corporation on the date of such issuance (collectively “Affiliate Shares”) shall not be convertible into shares of Common Stock prior to the date that such issuances are approved by the holders of a majority of the Common Stock of the Corporation; and (ii) shares of Series A Preferred that are issued to a person that holds 10% or more of the Corporation’s outstanding capital stock on the date of such issuance, or are issuable upon conversion or exercise of derivative securities (such as convertible promissory notes or warrants) that are issued to a person that holds 10% or more of the Corporation’s outstanding capital stock on the date of such issuance, shall not, prior to the date that such issuances are approved by the holders of a majority of the Common Stock of the Corporation, be convertible into shares of Common Stock in an amount that, when aggregated with the number of shares of Common Stock then held by such holder, would exceed 19.9% of the number of shares of the Corporation’s Common Stock then outstanding. For

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purposes of these Restated Articles of Incorporation the term “Affiliate” shall have the meaning ascribed to it under Rule 144(a)(1) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

6.          Voting Rights.

(a)        Voting Rights Generally.   Except as expressly provided by these Articles of Amendment or as provided by law, the holders of Series A Preferred shall have the same right to vote on all matters on which the holders of Common Stock have the right to vote and the holders of Series A Preferred shall be entitled to notice of any shareholders’ meeting or action as to such matters on the same basis as the holders of Common Stock, and the holders of Common Stock and Series A Preferred shall vote together thereon as if a single class on all such matters; provided, however, that the Series A Preferred shall not be entitled to vote in the NASDAQ Shareholder Approval. Each holder of Common Stock shall be entitled to one vote for each share of Common Stock held, and each holder of Series A Preferred shall be entitled to the number of votes per share equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (A) the Series A Conversion Price by (B) $2.08 for each share of Common Stock into which such shares of Series A Preferred could be converted (whether or not then eligible for conversion). Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of these Articles of Amendment, prior to NASDAQ Shareholder Approval, a holder of Old CertificatesSeries A Preferred that holds 10% or more of the Corporation’s outstanding capital stock shall not be permitted to exercise voting power, with respect to all shares of the Corporation’s capital stock held by such holder, that exceeds 19.9% of the total voting power of the Corporation. Fractional votes of the Series A Preferred shall be permitted when the Series A Preferred votes as a class. Fractional votes of the Series A Preferred shall not, however, be permitted when the Series A Preferred and Common Stock vote together as if in a single class and any fractional voting rights available on an as-converted basis (after aggregating all shares into which shares of Series A Preferred held by each holder could be converted) shall be rounded downward to the nearest whole number.

(b)        Limited Right to Elect Two Series A Directors.   Following the Series A Original Issue Date, so long as at least 203 shares of Series A Preferred remain outstanding (as adjusted for Stock Split Changes with respect to the Series A Preferred) the holders of Series A Preferred, voting separately as a class, shall be entitled to elect two (2) members of the Board. The holders of Common Stock, voting separately as a class, shall be entitled to elect the remaining members of the Board at each meeting of the Corporation’s shareholders for the election of directors.

(c)        Limited Right to Elect Additional Series A Director(s).   Following the first date that at least at least 540 shares of Series A Preferred are outstanding (as adjusted for Stock Split Changes with respect to the Series A Preferred), but only so long as at least 540 shares of Series A Preferred remain outstanding (as adjusted for Stock Split Changes with respect to the Series A Preferred), the holders of Series A Preferred, voting separately as a class, shall be entitled to elect such number of directors as may be necessary to comprise a majority of the total number directors fixed by the Board or the Corporation’s Bylaws from time to time (including the directors elected pursuant to Section 6(b) above).

(d)        Action by Less than Unanimous Written Consent.   Any action required or permitted to be taken by the holders of the Series A Preferred acting as a separate class at any meeting of the Corporation’s shareholders may be taken without a meeting or a vote if the action is taken by the holders of Series A Preferred holding of record, or otherwise entitled to vote, in the aggregate no less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares of Series A Preferred entitled to vote on the action were present and voted. To the extent prior notice is required by law, any advance notice required by statute to be given to nonconsenting holders of Series A Preferred shall be made at least one (1) business day prior to the effectiveness of the action, or such longer period as required by law. The form of this

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notice shall be sufficient to appraise the nonconsenting holders of Series A Preferred of the nature of the action to be effected, in a manner approved by the directors of the Corporation or by the committee or officers to whom the Board of Directors has not tendered all his, her or its certificates for exchange, thedelegated that responsibility.

7.          Protective Provisions.



(a)        Approval Required.   For so long as the Requisite Amount of Series A Preferred remains outstanding (as defined below in this Section 7), the Corporation shall carry forwardnot without first obtaining the approval of the holders of a majority of the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred (voting separately as a class):

(i)         authorize to issue or obligate itself to issue equity securities (or any fractionalequity or debt securities convertible into equity securities) ranking senior to or pari passu with the Series A Preferred with respect to dividends, redemption or rights upon liquidation;

(ii)       declare or pay any dividends on the Common Stock;

(iii)      redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire (or pay into or set aside for a sinking fund for such purpose) any share until all certificatesor shares of Common Stock; provided, however, that holderthis restriction shall not apply to the repurchase of shares of Common Stock from employees, officers, directors, consultants or other persons performing services for the Corporation or any subsidiary pursuant to the original terms of such agreements, or such modified terms as have been presentedagreed to by the Board;

(iv)       cause the Corporation to incur any indebtedness other than in the ordinary course or pursuant to credit facilities in existence on the Series A Original Issue Date, in either case in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate;

(v)        consummate a Change of Control Event;

(vi)       increase or decrease (other than by redemption or conversion) the total number of authorized shares of Series A Preferred;

(vii)     alter or change the rights, preferences or privileges of the Series A Preferred so as to affect materially and adversely such shares;

(viii)    change the authorized number of directors of the Corporation;

(ix)       effect any amendment or waiver (by reclassification, merger or otherwise) of any provision of these Restated Articles of Incorporation or bylaws that adversely affects the Series A Preferred;

(x)        adopt or amend any equity incentive plan, or issue any stock options outside of any equity incentive plan, unless otherwise approved by the directors elected pursuant to Section 6(b) and (if applicable) Section 6(c) above; or

(xi)       effect any voluntary dissolution or liquidation of the Company.

(b)        Definition of “Requisite Amount”.   The term “Requisite Amount” shall mean (i) 203 shares of Series A Preferred (as adjusted for exchangeStock Split Changes with respect to the Series A Preferred) prior to the one (1) year anniversary of the Series A Original Issue Date, and (ii) 338 shares of Series A Preferred (as adjusted for Stock Split Changes with respect to the Series A Preferred) on and following the one (1) year anniversary of the Series A Original Issue Date.

8.          Status of Converted and Redeemed Stock.   In the event that any shares of Series A Preferred shall be redeemed pursuant to Section 4 or converted pursuant to Section 5, the shares so redeemed or

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converted shall be retired and canceled. All such that payment for fractional shares shall upon their cancellation become authorized but unissued shares of Preferred Stock and may be reissued as part of a new series of Preferred Stock to any one personbe created by resolution or resolutions of the Board, subject to the conditions and restrictions set forth in the Restated Articles of Incorporation, but shall not exceed the valuebe reissuable as shares of the applicable fraction of one share of New Common Stock.”

Series A Preferred.

THIRD:The foregoing amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation  was adopted on April 24, 2006 by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

Corporation at a meeting held on June 1, 2007.

FOURTH:The foregoing amendment toAs provided in Section B of Article IV of the Third Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation shareholder approval of the foregoing amendment was approved by the holders of Common Stock on             , 2006 as follows:

Number of outstanding shares:

Number of votes entitled to be cast:

Votes cast for amendment:

Votes cast against amendment:

not required.

FIFTH:The foregoing amendment is effective upon filing of theseon filing.

*   *   *

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These Articles of Amendment with the Oregon Secretary of State.

Executedare hereby executed at Beaverton, Oregon on , 2006.June 4, 2007, by a duly authorized officer of the Corporation.

 

METRO ONE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.

/s/ GARY E. HENRY

Gary E. Henry

President and Chief Executive Officer

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TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS
FOLLOWS:

KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR
RECORDS

DETACH AND RETURN THIS PORTION
ONLY

THIS PROXY CARD IS VALID ONLY WHEN SIGNED AND DATED.

METRO ONE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.

 PROXY FOR HOLDERS OF SERIES A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK

1.

Election of Directors of the Company.

Class III Directors

For
All

Withhold
All

For All
Except

To withhold authority to vote, mark “For All Except” and write the nominee’s number on the line below.

01) Kenneth D. Peterson, Jr.

o

o

o

02) Jonathan A. Ater

Vote On Proposals

For

Against

Abstain

2.

To ratify the selection of BDO Seidman LLP as independent registered public accounting firm of Metro One for the year ending December 31, 2007.

o

o

o

3.

In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments thereof.

If you receive more than one Proxy Form, please sign and return all such cards in the accompanying envelope.

Please sign below exactly as your name appears on this Proxy Form.  If shares are registered in more than one name, all such persons should sign.  A corporation should sign in its full corporate name by a duly authorized officer, stating his/her title. Trustees, guardians, executors and administrators should sign in their official capacity, giving their full title as such.  If a partnership, please sign in the partnership name by authorized person(s).

Please indicate if you plan to attend this
meeting.

Yes

No

o

o

Please sign, date and return this Proxy Form today in the enclosed, pre-addressed envelope, which requires no postage, if mailed in the U.S.A.

Signature

Date

Signature

Date



Metro One Telecommunications, Inc.

Proxy Form For Holders of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

Annual Meeting of Shareholders

_______   __, 2007

This Proxy is solicited on behalf of the

Board of Directors of Metro One Telecommunications, Inc.

The undersigned holder of record of series A convertible preferred stock of Metro One Telecommunications, Inc., an Oregon corporation (“Metro One”), hereby appoints Gary E. Henry and _____, or either of them (the “Proxies”), with full power of substitution, as proxies to cast all votes which the undersigned shareholder is entitled to cast at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held at __:____ __.m.] on ________, 2007, at Metro One Telecommunications, Inc., 11200 Murray Scholls Place, Beaverton, Oregon, 97007, or any adjournments or postponements thereof upon the matters listed herein, and in their discretion, upon such other matters as may properly come before the meeting.

This Proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder. Unless direction is given, this proxy will be voted “FOR” the election of each of the nominees listed in Proposal I as directors of Metro One, “FOR” approval of the issuance of additional shares of common stock in connection with a financing transaction as set forth in Proposal II and “FOR” ratification and selection of the independent registered public accounting firm of Metro One as set forth in Proposal III, each as more specifically described in the Proxy Statement, and in accordance with the discretion of the Proxies as to other matters. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of Metro One’s Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement dated July ___, 2007 and hereby revokes any proxy or proxies previously given.

(Continued, and to be marked, dated and signed, on the other side)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS
FOLLOWS:

KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR
RECORDS

 

Name:DETACH AND RETURN THIS PORTION
ONLY

THIS PROXY CARD IS VALID ONLY WHEN SIGNED AND DATED.

 

 

 

For

Against

Abstain

 

Title:

1.

To approve the issuance of additional shares in connection with a financing transaction.

o

o

o

2.

To ratify the selection of BDO Seidman LLP as independent registered public accounting firm of Metro One for the year ending December 31, 2007.

o

o

o

3.

In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments thereof.

If you receive more than one Proxy Form, please sign and return all such cards in the accompanying envelope.





Please sign below exactly as your name appears on this Proxy Form.  If shares are registered in more than one name, all such persons should sign.  A corporation should sign in its full corporate name by a duly authorized officer, stating his/her title. Trustees, guardians, executors and administrators should sign in their official capacity, giving their full title as such.  If a partnership, please sign in the partnership name by authorized person(s).

Please indicate if you plan to attend

Yes

No

this meeting.

o

o

Please sign, date and return this Proxy Form today in the enclosed, pre-addressed envelope, which requires no postage, if mailed in the U.S.A.

Signature

Date

Signature

Date

 

 

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ANNEX B

DISSENTERS’ RIGHTS – ORS 60.551 to 60.594

(Right to Dissent and Obtain Payment for Shares)

60.551 Definitions for ORS 60.551 to 60.594. As used in ORS 60.551 to 60.594:

(1) “Beneficial shareholder” means the person who is a beneficial owner of shares held in a voting trust or by a nominee as the record shareholder.

(2) “Corporation” means the issuer of the shares held by a dissenter before the corporate action, or the surviving or acquiring corporation by merger or share exchange of that issuer.

(3) “Dissenter” means a shareholder who is entitled to dissent from corporate action under ORS 60.554 and who exercises that right when and in the manner required by ORS 60.561 to 60.587.

(4) “Fair value,” with respect to a dissenter’s shares, means the value of the shares immediately before the effectuation of the corporate action to which the dissenter objects, excluding any appreciation or depreciation in anticipation of the corporate action unless exclusion would be inequitable.

(5) “Interest” means interest from the effective date of the corporate action until the date of payment, at the average rate currently paid by the corporation on its principal bank loans or, if none, at a rate that is fair and equitable under all the circumstances.

(6) “Record shareholder” means the person in whose name shares are registered in the records of a corporation or the beneficial owner of shares to the extent of the rights granted by a nominee certificate on file with a corporation.

(7) “Shareholder” means the record shareholder or the beneficial shareholder. [1987 c.52 §124; 1989 c.1040 §30]

60.554 Right to dissent. (1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, a shareholder is entitled to dissent from, and obtain payment of the fair value of the shareholder’s shares in the event of, any of the following corporate acts:

(a) Consummation of a plan of merger to which the corporation is a party if shareholder approval is required for the merger by ORS 60.487 or the articles of incorporation and the shareholder is entitled to vote on the merger or if the corporation is a subsidiary that is merged with its parent under ORS 60.491;

(b) Consummation of a plan of share exchange to which the corporation is a party as the corporation whose shares will be acquired, if the shareholder is entitled to vote on the plan;

(c) Consummation of a sale or exchange of all or substantially all of the property of the corporation other than in the usual and regular course of business, if the shareholder is entitled to vote on the sale or exchange, including a sale in dissolution, but not including a sale pursuant to court order or a sale for cash pursuant to a plan by which all or substantially all of the net proceeds of the sale will be distributed to the shareholders within one year after the date of sale;

(d) An amendment of the articles of incorporation that materially and adversely affects rights in respect of a dissenter’s shares because it:

(A) Alters or abolishes a preemptive right of the holder of the shares to acquire shares or other securities; or

 



Metro One Telecommunications, Inc.

Proxy Form For Holders of Common Stock

Annual Meeting of Shareholders

______   ____, 2007

This Proxy is solicited on behalf of the

Board of Directors of Metro One Telecommunications, Inc.

The undersigned holder of record of common stock of Metro One Telecommunications, Inc., an Oregon corporation (“Metro One”), hereby appoints Gary E. Henry and ______, or either of them (the “Proxies”), with full power of substitution, as proxies to cast all votes which the undersigned shareholder is entitled to cast at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held at __:___ __.m. on _______, 2007, at Metro One Telecommunications, Inc., 11200 Murray Scholls Place, Beaverton, Oregon, 97007, or any adjournments or postponements thereof upon the matters listed herein, and in their discretion, upon such other matters as may properly come before the meeting.

This Proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed herein by the undersigned shareholder. Unless direction is given, this proxy will be voted “FOR” approval of the issuance of additional shares of common stock in connection with a financing transaction as set forth in Proposal II and “FOR” ratification and selection of the independent registered public accounting firm of Metro One as set forth in Proposal III, each as more specifically described in the Proxy Statement, and in accordance with the discretion of the Proxies as to other matters. The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of Metro One’s Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement dated July __, 2007 and hereby revokes any proxy or proxies previously given.

(Continued, and to be marked, dated and signed, on the other side)

 

(B) Reduces the number of shares owned by the shareholder to a fraction of a share if the fractional share so created is to be acquired for cash under ORS 60.141;

(e) Any corporate action taken pursuant to a shareholder vote to the extent the articles of incorporation, bylaws or a resolution of the board of directors provides that voting or nonvoting shareholders are entitled to dissent and obtain payment for their shares; or

(f) Conversion to a noncorporate business entity pursuant to ORS 60.472.

(2) A shareholder entitled to dissent and obtain payment for the shareholder’s shares under ORS 60.551 to 60.594 may not challenge the corporate action creating the shareholder’s entitlement unless the action is unlawful or fraudulent with respect to the shareholder or the corporation.

(3) Dissenters’ rights shall not apply to the holders of shares of any class or series if the shares of the class or series were registered on a national securities exchange or quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. Automated Quotation System as a National Market System issue on the record date for the meeting of shareholders at which the corporate action described in subsection (1) of this section is to be approved or on the date a copy or summary of the plan of merger is mailed to shareholders under ORS 60.491, unless the articles of incorporation otherwise provide. [1987 c.52 §125; 1989 c.1040 §31; 1993 c.403 §9; 1999 c.362 §15]

60.557 Dissent by nominees and beneficial owners. (1) A record shareholder may assert dissenters’ rights as to fewer than all the shares registered in the shareholder’s name only if the shareholder dissents with respect to all shares beneficially owned by any one person and notifies the corporation in writing of the name and address of each person on whose behalf the shareholder asserts dissenters’ rights. The rights of a partial dissenter under this subsection are determined as if the shares regarding which the shareholder dissents and the shareholder’s other shares were registered in the names of different shareholders.

(2) A beneficial shareholder may assert dissenters’ rights as to shares held on the beneficial shareholder’s behalf only if:

(a) The beneficial shareholder submits to the corporation the record shareholder’s written consent to the dissent not later than the time the beneficial shareholder asserts dissenters’ rights; and

(b) The beneficial shareholder does so with respect to all shares of which such shareholder is the beneficial shareholder or over which such shareholder has power to direct the vote. [1987 c.52 §126]

(Procedure for Exercise of Rights)

60.561 Notice of dissenters’ rights. (1) If proposed corporate action creating dissenters’ rights under ORS 60.554 is submitted to a vote at a shareholders’ meeting, the meeting notice must state that shareholders are or may be entitled to assert dissenters’ rights under ORS 60.551 to 60.594 and be accompanied by a copy of ORS 60.551 to 60.594.

(2) If corporate action creating dissenters’ rights under ORS 60.554 is taken without a vote of shareholders, the corporation shall notify in writing all shareholders entitled to assert dissenters’ rights that the action was taken and send the shareholders entitled to assert dissenters’ rights the dissenters’ notice described in ORS 60.567. [1987 c.52 §127]

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60.564 Notice of intent to demand payment. (1) If proposed corporate action creating dissenters’ rights under ORS 60.554 is submitted to a vote at a shareholders’ meeting, a shareholder who wishes to assert dissenters’ rights shall deliver to the corporation before the vote is taken written notice of the shareholder’s intent to demand payment for the shareholder’s shares if the proposed action is effectuated and shall not vote such shares in favor of the proposed action.

(2) A shareholder who does not satisfy the requirements of subsection (1) of this section is not entitled to payment for the shareholder’s shares under this chapter. [1987 c.52 §128]

60.567 Dissenters’ notice. (1) If proposed corporate action creating dissenters’ rights under ORS 60.554 is authorized at a shareholders’ meeting, the corporation shall deliver a written dissenters’ notice to all shareholders who satisfied the requirements of ORS 60.564.

(2) The dissenters’ notice shall be sent no later than 10 days after the corporate action was taken, and shall:

(a) State where the payment demand shall be sent and where and when certificates for certificated shares shall be deposited;

(b) Inform holders of uncertificated shares to what extent transfer of the shares will be restricted after the payment demand is received;

(c) Supply a form for demanding payment that includes the date of the first announcement of the terms of the proposed corporate action to news media or to shareholders and requires that the person asserting dissenters’ rights certify whether or not the person acquired beneficial ownership of the shares before that date;

(d) Set a date by which the corporation must receive the payment demand. This date may not be fewer than 30 nor more than 60 days after the date the subsection (1) of this section notice is delivered; and

(e) Be accompanied by a copy of ORS 60.551 to 60.594. [1987 c.52 §129]

60.571 Duty to demand payment. (1) A shareholder sent a dissenters’ notice described in ORS 60.567 must demand payment, certify whether the shareholder acquired beneficial ownership of the shares before the date required to be set forth in the dissenters’ notice pursuant to ORS 60.567 (2)(c), and deposit the shareholder’s certificates in accordance with the terms of the notice.

(2) The shareholder who demands payment and deposits the shareholder’s shares under subsection (1) of this section retains all other rights of a shareholder until these rights are canceled or modified by the taking of the proposed corporate action.

(3) A shareholder who does not demand payment or deposit the shareholder’s share certificates where required, each by the date set in the dissenters’ notice, is not entitled to payment for the shareholder’s shares under this chapter. [1987 c.52 §130]

60.574 Share restrictions. (1) The corporation may restrict the transfer of uncertificated shares from the date the demand for their payment is received until the proposed corporate action is taken or the restrictions released under ORS 60.581.

(2) The person for whom dissenters’ rights are asserted as to uncertificated shares retains all other rights of a shareholder until these rights are canceled or modified by the taking of the proposed corporate action. [1987 c.52 §131]

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60.577 Payment. (1) Except as provided in ORS 60.584, as soon as the proposed corporate action is taken, or upon receipt of a payment demand, the corporation shall pay each dissenter who complied with ORS 60.571, the amount the corporation estimates to be the fair value of the shareholder’s shares, plus accrued interest.

(2) The payment must be accompanied by:

(a) The corporation’s balance sheet as of the end of a fiscal year ending not more than 16 months before the date of payment, an income statement for that year and the latest available interim financial statements, if any;

(b) A statement of the corporation’s estimate of the fair value of the shares;

(c) An explanation of how the interest was calculated;

(d) A statement of the dissenter’s right to demand payment under ORS 60.587; and

(e) A copy of ORS 60.551 to 60.594. [1987 c.52 §132; 1987 c.579 §4]

60.581 Failure to take action. (1) If the corporation does not take the proposed action within 60 days after the date set for demanding payment and depositing share certificates, the corporation shall return the deposited certificates and release the transfer restrictions imposed on uncertificated shares.

(2) If after returning deposited certificates and releasing transfer restrictions, the corporation takes the proposed action, it must send a new dissenters’ notice under ORS 60.567 and repeat the payment demand procedure. [1987 c.52 §133]

60.584 After-acquired shares. (1) A corporation may elect to withhold payment required by ORS 60.577 from a dissenter unless the dissenter was the beneficial owner of the shares before the date set forth in the dissenters’ notice as the date of the first announcement to news media or to shareholders of the terms of the proposed corporate action.

(2) To the extent the corporation elects to withhold payment under subsection (1) of this section, after taking the proposed corporate action, it shall estimate the fair value of the shares plus accrued interest and shall pay this amount to each dissenter who agrees to accept it in full satisfaction of such demand. The corporation shall send with its offer a statement of its estimate of the fair value of the shares an explanation of how the interest was calculated and a statement of the dissenter’s right to demand payment under ORS 60.587. [1987 c.52 §134]

60.587 Procedure if shareholder dissatisfied with payment or offer. (1) A dissenter may notify the corporation in writing of the dissenter’s own estimate of the fair value of the dissenter’s shares and amount of interest due, and demand payment of the dissenter’s estimate, less any payment under ORS 60.577 or reject the corporation’s offer under ORS 60.584 and demand payment of the dissenter’s estimate of the fair value of the dissenter’s shares and interest due, if:

(a) The dissenter believes that the amount paid under ORS 60.577 or offered under ORS 60.584 is less than the fair value of the dissenter’s shares or that the interest due is incorrectly calculated;

(b) The corporation fails to make payment under ORS 60.577 within 60 days after the date set for demanding payment; or

(c) The corporation, having failed to take the proposed action, does not return the deposited certificates or release the transfer restrictions imposed on uncertificated shares within 60 days after the date set for demanding payment.

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(2) A dissenter waives the right to demand payment under this section unless the dissenter notifies the corporation of the dissenter’s demand in writing under subsection (1) of this section within 30 days after the corporation made or offered payment for the dissenter’s shares. [1987 c.52 §135]

(Judicial Appraisal of Shares)

60.591 Court action. (1) If a demand for payment under ORS 60.587 remains unsettled, the corporation shall commence a proceeding within 60 days after receiving the payment demand under ORS 60.587 and petition the court under subsection (2) of this section to determine the fair value of the shares and accrued interest. If the corporation does not commence the proceeding within the 60-day period, it shall pay each dissenter whose demand remains unsettled the amount demanded.

(2) The corporation shall commence the proceeding in the circuit court of the county where a corporation’s principal office is located, or if the principal office is not in this state, where the corporation’s registered office is located. If the corporation is a foreign corporation without a registered office in this state, it shall commence the proceeding in the county in this state where the registered office of the domestic corporation merged with or whose shares were acquired by the foreign corporation was located.

(3) The corporation shall make all dissenters, whether or not residents of this state, whose demands remain unsettled parties to the proceeding as in an action against their shares. All parties must be served with a copy of the petition. Nonresidents may be served by registered or certified mail or by publication as provided by law.

(4) The jurisdiction of the circuit court in which the proceeding is commenced under subsection (2) of this section is plenary and exclusive. The court may appoint one or more persons as appraisers to receive evidence and recommend decision on the question of fair value. The appraisers have the powers described in the court order appointing them, or in any amendment to the order. The dissenters are entitled to the same discovery rights as parties in other civil proceedings.

(5) Each dissenter made a party to the proceeding is entitled to judgment for:

(a) The amount, if any, by which the court finds the fair value of the dissenter’s shares, plus interest, exceeds the amount paid by the corporation; or

(b) The fair value, plus accrued interest, of the dissenter’s after-acquired shares for which the corporation elected to withhold payment under ORS 60.584. [1987 c.52 §136]

60.594 Court costs and counsel fees. (1) The court in an appraisal proceeding commenced under ORS 60.591 shall determine all costs of the proceeding, including the reasonable compensation and expenses of appraisers appointed by the court. The court shall assess the costs against the corporation, except that the court may assess costs against all or some of the dissenters, in amounts the court finds equitable, to the extent the court finds the dissenters acted arbitrarily, vexatiously, or not in good faith in demanding payment under ORS 60.587.

(2) The court may also assess the fees and expenses of counsel and experts of the respective parties in amounts the court finds equitable:

(a) Against the corporation and in favor of any or all dissenters if the court finds the corporation did not substantially comply with the requirements of ORS 60.561 to 60.587; or

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(b) Against either the corporation or a dissenter, in favor of any other party, if the court finds that the party against whom the fees and expenses are assessed acted arbitrarily, vexatiously or not in good faith with respect to the rights provided by this chapter.

(3) If the court finds that the services of counsel for any dissenter were of substantial benefit to other dissenters similarly situated, and that the fees for those services should not be assessed against the corporation, the court may award to counsel reasonable fees to be paid out of the amount awarded the dissenters who were benefited. [1987 c.52 §137]

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ANNEX C

Metro One Telecommunications, Inc.

2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN

1.Purposes of the Plan. The purposes of this Stock Incentive Plan are to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility, to provide additional incentive to the Employees and Consultants of the Company and to promote the success of the Company’s business.

Options granted hereunder may be either “incentive stock options,” as defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or “nonqualified stock options,” at the discretion of the Board and as reflected in the terms of the written option agreement. In addition, shares of the Company’s Common Stock may be Sold hereunder independent of any Option grant.

2.Definitions. As used herein, the following definitions shall apply:

(a)           “1994 Plan” shall mean the Company’s 1994 Stock Incentive Plan.

(b)           “2004 Plan” shall mean the Company’s 2004 Stock Incentive Plan

(c)           “Board” shall mean the Committee, if one has been appointed, or the Board of Directors of the Company, if no Committee is appointed.

(d)           “Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

(e)           “Common Stock” shall mean the Common Stock of the Company.

(f)            “Company” shall mean Metro One Telecommunications, Inc., an Oregon corporation.

(g)           “Committee” shall mean the Committee appointed by the Board of Directors in accordance with Section 4(a) of the Plan, if one is appointed.

(h)           “Consultant” shall mean any person who is engaged by the Company or any Subsidiary to render consulting services and is compensated for such consulting services and any director of the Company whether compensated for such services or not.

(i)            “Continuous Status as an Employee or Consultant” shall mean the absence of any interruption or termination of service as an Employee or Consultant. Continuous Status as an Employee or Consultant shall not be considered interrupted in the case of sick leave, military leave, or any other leave of absence approved by the Board; provided that such leave is for a period of not more than ninety days or reemployment upon the expiration of such leave is guaranteed by contract or statute.



(j)            “Employee” shall mean any person, including officers and directors, employed by the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company. The payment of a director’s fee by the Company shall not be sufficient to constitute “employment” by the Company.

(k)           “Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(l)            “Immediate Family” shall mean, with respect to a particular Optionee, the Optionee’s spouse, children and grandchildren and such other persons as the Board from time to time may determine, subject to such conditions as the Board may prescribe from time to time.

(m)          “Incentive Stock Option” shall mean an Option intended to qualify as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code.

(n)           “Nonqualified Stock Option” shall mean an Option not intended to qualify as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code.

(o)           “Option” shall mean a stock option granted pursuant to the Plan.

(p)           “Optioned Stock” shall mean the Common Stock subject to an Option.

(q)           “Optionee” shall mean an Employee or Consultant who receives an Option.

(r)            “Parent” shall mean a “parent corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424 of the Code.

(s)           “Prior Plans” shall mean the Company’s 1994 Plan and 2004 Plan.

(t)            “Plan” shall mean this 2006 Stock Incentive Plan.

(u)           “Sale” or “Sold” shall include, with respect to the sale of Shares under the Plan, the sale of Shares for consideration in the form of cash or notes, as well as a grant of Shares without consideration, except past or future services.

(v)           “Share” shall mean a share of the Common Stock, as adjusted in accordance with Section 11 of the Plan.

(w)          “Subsidiary” shall mean a “subsidiary corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424 of the Code.

3.Stock Subject to the Plan. Subject to the provisions of Section 11 of the Plan, the maximum aggregate number of Shares which may be optioned and/or Sold under the Plan is a number of Shares of Common Stock equal to  (a)  5,520,000 Shares, being the

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maximum number of Shares available under the 2004 Plan, minus (b) the number of Shares issued or issuable upon exercise of options granted under the Prior Plans prior to the date of approval of the Plan and the number of Shares awarded or sold under the Prior Plans, plus (c) the number of any Shares subject to stock options granted under the Prior Plans which have expired or will expire, or for any reason have been or will be cancelled or terminated, without being exercised, plus (d) the number of any Shares of restricted stock granted under the Prior Plans that have been or will be forfeited, terminated, cancelled or otherwise reacquired by the Company without having become vested. The Shares may be authorized, but unissued, or reacquired Common Stock.

If an Option should expire or become unexercisable for any reason without having been exercised in full, the unpurchased Shares which were subject thereto shall, unless the Plan shall have been terminated, become available for future Option grants and/or Sales under the Plan.

4.Administration of the Plan.

(a)Procedures. The Plan shall be administered by the Board of Directors of the Company.

The Board of Directors may appoint a Committee consisting of not less than two (2) members of the Board of Directors to administer the Plan on behalf of the Board of Directors, subject to such terms and conditions as the Board of Directors may prescribe. Once appointed, the Committee shall continue to serve until otherwise directed by the Board of Directors. From time to time the Board of Directors may increase the size of the Committee and appoint additional members thereof, remove members (with or without cause) and appoint new members in substitution therefor, fill vacancies however caused, or remove all members of the Committee and thereafter directly administer the Plan.

Members of the Board who are either eligible for Options and/or Sales or have been granted Options or Sold Shares may vote on any matters affecting the administration of the Plan or the grant of any Options or Sale of any Shares pursuant to the Plan, except that no such member shall act upon the granting of an Option or Sale of Shares to himself, but any such member may be counted in determining the existence of a quorum at any meeting of the Board during which action is taken with respect to the granting of Options or Sale of Shares to him.

(b)Powers of the Board. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Board shall have the authority, in its discretion:  (i) to grant Incentive Stock Options in accordance with Section 422 of the Code, or Nonqualified Stock Options;  (ii) to authorize Sales of Shares of Common Stock hereunder;  (iii) to determine, upon review of relevant information and in accordance with Section 8(b) of the Plan, the fair market value of the Common Stock;  (iv) to determine the exercise/purchase price per Share of Options to be granted or Shares to be Sold, which exercise/purchase price shall be determined in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Plan;  (v) to determine the Employees or Consultants to whom, and the time or times at which, Options shall be granted and the number of Shares to be represented by each Option;  (vi) to determine the Employees or Consultants to whom, and the time or times at which, Shares shall

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be Sold and the number of Shares to be Sold;  (vii) to interpret the Plan;  (viii) to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to the Plan;  (ix) to determine the terms and provisions of each Option granted (which need not be identical) and, with the consent of the holder thereof, modify or amend each Option;  (x) to determine the terms and provisions of each Sale of Shares (which need not be identical) and, with the consent of the purchaser thereof, modify or amend each Sale;  (xi) to accelerate or defer (with the consent of the Optionee) the exercise date of any Option;  (xii) to accelerate or defer (with the consent of the Optionee or purchaser of Shares) the vesting restrictions applicable to Shares Sold under the Plan or pursuant to Options granted under the Plan;  (xiii) to authorize any person to execute on behalf of the Company any instrument required to effectuate the grant of an Option or Sale of Shares previously granted or authorized by the Board;  (xiv) to determine the restrictions on transfer, vesting restrictions, repurchase rights, or other restrictions applicable to Shares issued under the Plan;  (xv) to effect, at any time and from time to time, with the consent of the affected Optionees, the cancellation of any or all outstanding Options under the Plan and to grant in substitution therefor new Options under the Plan covering the same or different numbers of Shares, but having an Option price per Share consistent with the provisions of Section 8 of this Plan as of the date of the new Option grant;  (xvi) to establish, on a case-by-case basis, different terms and conditions pertaining to exercise or vesting rights upon termination of employment, whether at the time of an Option grant or Sale of Shares, or thereafter; and  (xvii) to make all other determinations deemed necessary or advisable for the administration of the Plan.

(c)Effect of Board’s Decision. All decisions, determinations and interpretations of the Board shall be final and binding on all Optionees and any other holders of any Options granted under the Plan or Shares Sold under the Plan.

5.Eligibility.

(a)Persons Eligible. Options may be granted and/or Shares Sold only to Employees and Consultants. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to Employees. An Employee or Consultant who has been granted an Option or Sold Shares may, if he is otherwise eligible, be granted an additional Option or Options or Sold additional Shares.

(b)ISO Limitation. No Incentive Stock Option may be granted to an Employee which, when aggregated with all other Incentive Stock Options granted to such Employee by the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, would result in Shares having an aggregate fair market value (determined for each Share as of the date of grant of the Option covering such Share) in excess of $100,000 becoming first available for purchase upon exercise of one or more Incentive Stock Options during any calendar year.

(c)Section 5(b) Limitations. Section 5(b) of the Plan shall apply only to an Incentive Stock Option evidenced by an “Incentive Stock Option Agreement” which sets forth the intention of the Company and the Optionee that such Option shall qualify as an Incentive Stock Option. Section 5(b) of the Plan shall not apply to any Option evidenced by a “Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement” which sets forth the intention of the Company and the Optionee that such Option shall be a Nonqualified Stock Option.

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(d)No Right to Continued Employment. The Plan shall not confer upon any Optionee any right with respect to continuation of employment or consulting relationship with the Company, nor shall it interfere in any way with his right or the Company’s right to terminate his employment or consulting relationship at any time.

6.Term of Plan. The Plan shall become effective upon the earlier to occur of its adoption by the Board of Directors or its approval by the stockholders of the Company as described in Section 17 of the Plan. It shall continue in effect until November 30, 2008, unless sooner terminated under Section 13 of the Plan.

7.Term of Option. The term of each Incentive Stock Option shall be ten (10) years from the date of grant thereof or such shorter term as may be provided in the Stock Option Agreement. The term of each Nonqualified Stock Option shall be ten (10) years and one (1) day from the date of grant thereof or such other term as may be provided in the Stock Option Agreement. However, in the case of an Option granted to an Optionee who, at the time the Option is granted, owns stock representing more than ten percent (10%) of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, (a) if the Option is an Incentive Stock Option, the term of the Option shall be five (5) years from the date of grant thereof or such shorter time as may be provided in the Stock Option Agreement, or (b) if the Option is a Nonqualified Stock Option, the term of the Option shall be five (5) years and one (1) day from the date of grant thereof or such other term as may be provided in the Stock Option Agreement.

8.Exercise/Purchase Price and Consideration.

(a)Exercise/Purchase Price. The per-Share exercise/purchase price for the Shares to be issued pursuant to exercise of an Option or a Sale (other than a Sale which is a grant for which no purchase price is payable) shall be such price as is determined by the Board, but shall be subject to the following:

(i)            In the case of an Incentive Stock Option

(A)          granted to an Employee who, at the time of the grant of such Incentive Stock Option, owns stock representing more than ten percent (10%) of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, the per Share exercise price shall be no less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the fair market value per Share on the date of the grant.

(B)           granted to any other Employee, the per Share exercise price shall be no less than one hundred percent (100%) of the fair market value per Share on the date of grant.

(ii)           In the case of a Nonqualified Stock Option or Sale

(A)          granted or Sold to a person who, at the time of the grant of such Option or authorization of such Sale, owns stock representing more than ten

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percent (10%) of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, the per Share exercise/purchase price shall be no less than one hundred ten percent (110%) of the fair market value per Share on the date of the grant or authorization of Sale, unless otherwise expressly determined by the Board of Directors;

(B)           granted or Sold to any other person, the per Share exercise/purchase price shall be no less than eighty-five percent (85%) of the fair market value per Share on the date of grant or authorization of Sale, unless otherwise expressly determined by the Board of Directors.

(C)           Any determination to sell stock at less than fair market value on the date of the grant or authorization of Sale shall be accompanied by an express finding by the Board of Directors specifying that the sale is in the best interest of the Company, and specifying both the fair market value and the grant or sale price of the stock.

(iii)          In the case of an Option granted or Sale authorized on or after the effective date of registration of any class of equity security of the Company pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act and prior to six (6) months after the termination of such registration, the per Share exercise/purchase price shall be no less than one hundred percent (100%) of the fair market value per Share on the date of grant or authorization of Sale.

(b)Fair Market Value. The fair market value per Share shall be determined by the Board in its discretion; provided, however, that where there is a public market for the Common Stock, the fair market value per Share shall be the closing price of the Common Stock for the date of grant or authorization of Sale, as reported in The Wall Street Journal (or, if not so reported, as otherwise reported by the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation (NASDAQ) System) or, in the event the Common Stock is listed on a stock exchange, the fair market value per Share shall be the closing price on such exchange on the date of grant of the Option or authorization of Sale, as reported in The Wall Street Journal.

(c)Consideration. The consideration to be paid for the Shares to be issued upon exercise of an Option or pursuant to a Sale, including the method of payment, shall be determined by the Board and may consist in whole or part of:

(i)            cash;

(ii)           check;

(iii)          promissory note;

(iv)          transfer to the Company of Shares having a Fair Market Value at the time of such exercise equal to the Option exercise price; or

(v)           delivery of instructions to the Company to withhold from the Shares that would otherwise be issued on the exercise that number of Shares having a Fair Market Value at the time of such exercise equal to the Option exercise price.

If the Fair Market Value of the number of whole Shares transferred or the number

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of whole Shares surrendered is less than the total exercise price of the Option, the shortfall must be made up in cash or by check.

9.Exercise of Option.

(a)Procedure for Exercise; Rights as a Stockholder. Any Option granted hereunder shall be exercisable at such times and under such conditions as determined by the Board, including performance criteria with respect to the Company and/or the Optionee, and as shall be permissible under the terms of the Plan.

An Option may not be exercised for a fraction of a Share.

An Option shall be deemed to be exercised when written notice of such exercise has been given to the Company in accordance with the terms of the Option by the person entitled to exercise the Option and full payment for the Shares with respect to which the Option is exercised has been received by the Company. Full payment may, as authorized by the Board, consist of any consideration and method of payment allowable under Section 8(c) of the Plan. Each Optionee who exercises an Option shall, upon notification of the amount due (if any) and prior to or concurrent with delivery of the certificate representing the Shares, pay to the Company amounts necessary to satisfy applicable federal, state and local tax withholding requirements. An Optionee must also provide a duly executed copy of any stock transfer agreement then in effect and determined to be applicable by the Board. Until the issuance (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company) of the stock certificate evidencing such Shares, no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder shall exist with respect to the Optioned Stock, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date the stock certificate is issued, except as provided in Section 11 of the Plan.

Exercise of an Option in any manner shall result in a decrease in the number of Shares which thereafter may be available, both for purposes of the Plan and for sale under the Option, by the number of Shares as to which the Option is exercised.

(b)Termination of Status as an Employee or Consultant. If an Employee or Consultant ceases to serve as an Employee or Consultant (as the case may be), he may, but only within three (3) months (or such other period of time not exceeding the limitations of Section 7 above as is determined by the Board at the time of grant of an Option or thereafter) after the date he ceases to be an Employee or Consultant (as the case may be) of the Company, exercise his Option to the extent that he was entitled to exercise it at the date of such termination. To the extent that he was not entitled to exercise the Option at the date of such termination, or if he does not exercise such Option (which he was entitled to exercise) within the time specified herein, the Option shall terminate.

(c)Disability of Optionee. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9(b) above, in the event an Employee or Consultant is unable to continue his employment or consulting relationship (as the case may be) with the Company as a result of his total and permanent disability (as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code), he may, but only within twelve

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(12) months (or such other period of time not exceeding the limitations of Section 7 above as is determined by the Board at the time of grant of an Option or thereafter) from the date of termination, exercise his Option to the extent he was entitled to exercise it at the date of such termination. To the extent that he was not entitled to exercise the Option at the date of termination, or if he does not exercise such Option (which he was entitled to exercise) within the time specified herein, the Option shall terminate.

(d)Death of Optionee. In the event of the death of an Optionee during the term of the Option who is at the time of his death an Employee or Consultant of the Company and who shall have been in Continuous Status as an Employee or Consultant since the date of grant of the Option, the Option may be exercised, at any time within twelve (12) months (or such other period of time not exceeding the limitations of Section 7 above as is determined by the Board at the time of grant of an Option or thereafter) following the date of death, by the Optionee’s estate or by a person who acquired the right to exercise the Option by bequest or inheritance, but only to the extent of the right to exercise as of the date of death.

10.Limits on Transfer of Options. An Option may not be sold, pledged, assigned, hypothecated, transferred or disposed of in any manner other than by will, or by the laws of descent and distribution, and may be exercised during the lifetime of the Optionee only by the Optionee or, if incapacitated, by his or her legal guardian or legal representative. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board may, in its discretion, permit the transfer of any Nonqualified Stock Option to (i) members of the Optionee’s Immediate Family, (ii) a trust in which the Optionee and/or members of the Optionee’s Immediate Family have more than 50% of the beneficial interest, or (iii) any other entity in which only the Optionee and/or members of the Optionee’s Immediate Family own all of the voting interests; provided that an Option shall terminate immediately if it has been transferred to an entity (other than a trust) as permitted above and any person who is not a member of the Optionee’s Immediate Family becomes the owner of a voting interest in such entity. Upon such a transfer, such Option shall continue to be subject to the same terms and conditions as were applicable immediately prior to such transfer, including Section 9 as it applies to the Optionee ceasing to serve as an Employee or Consultant or to the death of disability of the Optionee, but for all other purposes of this Plan, the members of the Optionee’s Immediate Family, trustee or other entity will be entitled to all the rights of the Optionee with respect to the transferred Option and the term “Optionee” shall be deemed to refer to the transferee. Any such transfer shall be (i) permitted only if the Optionee does not receive any consideration therefor and the transfer is expressly approved by the Board, and (ii) shall be evidenced by an appropriate written document executed by the Optionee in a form satisfactory to the Company and a copy thereof shall be delivered to the Company on or prior to the effective date of the transfer.

11.Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization or Merger. Subject to any required action by the stockholders of the Company, the number of shares of Common Stock covered by each outstanding Option and the number of shares of Common Stock which have been authorized for issuance under the Plan but as to which no Options have yet been granted or Sales made or which have been returned to the Plan upon cancellation or expiration of an Option, as well as the price per share of Common Stock covered by each such outstanding Option, shall

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be proportionately adjusted for any increase or decrease in the number of issued shares of Common Stock resulting from a stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, combination or reclassification of the Common Stock, or any other increase or decrease in the number of issued shares of Common Stock effected without receipt of consideration by the Company; provided, however, that conversion of any convertible securities of the Company shall not be deemed to have been “effected without receipt of consideration.”  Such adjustment shall be made by the Board, whose determination in that respect shall be final, binding and conclusive. Except as expressly provided herein, no issuance by the Company of shares of stock of any class, or securities convertible into shares of stock of any class, shall affect, and no adjustment by reason thereof shall be made with respect to, the number or price of shares of Common Stock subject to an Option.

In the event of the proposed dissolution or liquidation of the Company, the Option will terminate immediately prior to the consummation of such proposed action, unless otherwise provided by the Board. The Board may, in the exercise of its sole discretion in such instances, declare that any Option shall terminate as of a date fixed by the Board and give each Optionee the right to exercise his Option as to all or any part of the Optioned Stock, including Shares as to which the Option would not otherwise be exercisable. In the event of a proposed sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, or the merger of the Company with or into another corporation, the Option shall be assumed or an equivalent option shall be substituted by such successor corporation or a parent or subsidiary of such successor corporation, unless the Board determines, in the exercise of its sole discretion and in lieu of such assumption or substitution, that the Optionee shall have the right to exercise the Option as to all of the Optioned Stock, including Shares as to which the Option would not otherwise be exercisable. If the Board makes an Option fully exercisable in lieu of assumption or substitution in the event of a merger or sale of assets, the Board shall notify the Optionee that the Option shall be fully exercisable for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of such notice or such shorter period as the Board may specify in the notice, and the Option will terminate upon the expiration of such period.

12.Time of Granting Options. The date of grant of an Option shall, for all purposes, be the date on which the Board makes the determination granting such Option. Notice of the determination shall be given to each Employee or Consultant to whom an Option is so granted within a reasonable time after the date of such grant.

13.Amendment and Termination of the Plan.

(a)Amendment and Termination. The Board may amend or terminate the Plan from time to time in such respects as the Board may deem advisable; provided, however, that if required to qualify the Plan under Rule 16b-3 promulgated under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, no amendment shall be made more than once every six months that would change the amount, price or timing of the option grants, other than to comport with changes in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder; and provided, further, that, if required to qualify the Plan under Rule 16b-3, no amendment shall be made without the approval of the stockholders of the Company in the manner described in Section 17 of the Plan if the amendment would:

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(i)            increase the number of Shares subject to the Plan, other than in connection with an adjustment under Section 11 of the Plan;

(ii)           make a change in the designation of the class of Employees or Consultants eligible to be granted Options; or

(iii)          if the Company has a class of equity security registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act at the time of such revision or amendment, cause any material increase in the benefits accruing to participants under the Plan.

(b)Stockholder Approval. If any amendment requiring stockholder approval under Section 13(a) of the Plan is made subsequent to the first registration of any class of equity security by the Company under Section 12 of the Exchange Act, such stockholder approval shall be solicited as described in Section 17 of the Plan.

(c)Effect of Amendment or Termination. Any such amendment or termination of the Plan shall not affect Options already granted, and such Options shall remain in full force and effect as if this Plan had not been amended or terminated, unless mutually agreed otherwise between the Optionee and the Board, which agreement must be in writing and signed by the Optionee and the Company.

14.Conditions Upon Issuance of Shares. Shares shall not be issued pursuant to the exercise of an Option or a Sale unless the exercise of such Option or consummation of the Sale and the issuance and delivery of such Shares pursuant thereto shall comply with all relevant provisions of law, including, without limitation, the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, applicable state securities laws, the Exchange Act, the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and the requirements of any stock exchange (including NASDAQ) upon which the Shares may then be listed, and shall be further subject to the approval of counsel for the Company with respect to such compliance.

As a condition to the exercise of an Option or a Sale, the Company may require the person exercising such Option or to whom Shares are being Sold to represent and warrant at the time of any such exercise or Sale that the Shares are being purchased only for investment and without any present intention to sell or distribute such Shares if, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, such a representation is required by any of the aforementioned relevant provisions of law.

15.Reservation of Shares. The Company, during the term of this Plan, will at all times reserve and keep available such number of Shares as shall be sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Plan.

Inability of the Company to obtain authority from any regulatory body having jurisdiction, which authority is deemed by the Company’s counsel to be necessary to the lawful issuance and sale of any Shares hereunder, shall relieve the Company of any liability in respect of the failure to issue or sell such Shares as to which such requisite authority shall not have been obtained.

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16.Option Agreement. Options shall be evidenced by written option agreements in such form as the Board shall approve.

17.Stockholder Approval. Continuance of the Plan shall be subject to approval by the stockholders of the Company within twelve months before or after the date the Plan is adopted. If such stockholder approval is obtained at a duly held stockholders’ meeting, it may be obtained by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the Company, such holders being present or represented and entitled to vote thereon. If and in the event that the Company registers any class of any equity security pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act, the approval of such stockholders of the Company shall be:

(a)Solicitation.

(i)            solicited substantially in accordance with Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, or

(ii)           solicited after the Company has furnished in writing to the holders entitled to vote substantially the same information concerning the Plan as that which would be required by the rules and regulations in effect under Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act at the time such information is furnished; and

(b)Time. Obtained at or prior to the first annual meeting of stockholders held subsequent to the first registration of any class of equity securities of the Company under Section 12 of the Exchange Act.

If such stockholder approval is obtained by written consent, it must be obtained by the written consent of stockholders of the Company in compliance with the requirements of applicable state law.

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