Exhibit 17.1 June 21, 2001 Mr. Stephen L. Cussons Chairman Wireless Ventures, Inc. Suite 500, 100 Allstate Parkway Markham, Ontario Canada L3R 6H3 Dear Steve, I hereby resign as Chairman, President, CFO and a director of Wireless Ventures, Inc. in accordance with the terms of the completion of the acquisition of 4Cash by Wireless Ventures from IRMG. Sincerely, /s/ Paul Hickey - --------------- Paul K. Hickey c/o 888 7th Avenue, Suite 1503 New York, NY 10106