EXHIBIT 17.1 DOUGLAS C. MACLELLAN 8324 DELGANY AVE, PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293 (310) 301-7728 FAX: (310301-7748 MARCH 9, 1998 Mr. Michael Richard Chief Financial Officer PortaCom Wireless, Inc. 10061 Talbert Avenue, Suite 200 Fountain Valley, California 92709 VIA FACSIMILE Dear Michael: This facsimile letter will serve as my notice to PortaCom Wireless, Inc. ("PortaCom") of the confirmation that on March 8, 1998, I resigned my positions as President and CEO of PortaCom, which positions you will fill on an interim basis, and I resign as a member of the Board of Directors of PortaCom. Additionally, I hereby resign any and all officer and director positions in any and all subsidiary businesses of PortaCom of which I currently hold. My resignations are effective as of 6:00 p.m. (PST) March 10, 1998. Please advise all necessary state and or federal regulatory authorities of theses resignations. Sincerely, /s/ Douglas C. MacLellan Douglas C. MacLellan DCM/nhm