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FatPort Adds Two Airports to National Wireless Internet Network

January 29, 2003 - Vancouver, BC - Ignition Point Technologies Corp. (TSX-VEN:IPN), is pleased to announce its subsidiary FatPort Corporation is now providing service at Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) in BC and Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport (YKZ) in Ontario. These are among the first airport installations of a publicly accessible high-speed wireless network in any airport by a Canadian provider.

"Airports are a classic location where FatPort customers can fill in downtime by using our wireless Internet service" states Michael Kuhlmann, FatPort VP of Business Development. "By adding the Abbotsford International and Toronto Buttonville Municipal airports to our network, we're now available at every step with coverage at airport, hotel, cafe, and business service centre locations."

Access will be provided in several zones throughout both airports and is easily accessible by anyone with a wirelessly-enabled laptop. FatPort customers only need to open their web browser in a FatPort location and login. No specialized software or setup is required and users of all operating systems are supported.

"YXX is pleased to be one of the first major Canadian airports with a working wireless Internet service for business travellers. It adds another dimension to YXX's convenient and hassle-free passenger terminal," comments Bob Singleton, Acting Airport Manager, Abbotsford International Airport.

"The management of Toronto Airways Limited, the owners and operators of the Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport, are thrilled to be able to offer wireless high-speed Internet to our valued clients. This service is ideal for the airport since the town of Markham is often referred to as the high-tech capital of Canada. We are proud to be partnering with FatPort and as we continue to grow so will FatPort," states Derek Sifton, Vice-President of Toronto Airways Limited.

About FatPort

FatPort is Canada's largest wireless Internet service provider, offering the widest coverage of access sites. Based in Vancouver, FatPort uses custom-built FatPoint wireless access points that enable location owners to quickly establish a commercial FatZone. In each FatZone, FatPort allows anyone with a wireless-enabled laptop or PDA to access the Internet at speeds many times faster than cellular networks. FatPort is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ignition Point Technologies Corp.

About YXX

YXX is a convenient alternative for people travelling to and from south-western BC due to its location along the Trans-Canada Freeway, hassle-free terminal and free airport parking for up to 30 days. Approximately 1.3 million people live closer to YXX than any other BC airport with major scheduled air service. YXX is one of Canada.s fastest growing airports.

About YKZ

In 2003, Toronto Airways Limited will celebrate 30 years of success. Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport is consistently in the top ten of Canada's busiest airport based on the number of take-offs and landing throughout the year. The airport houses close to 300 aircraft and employs over 300 men and women. Close to a year and a half ago, Bearskin Airlines launched a service with six flights daily to Ottawa, our nation.s capital. Buttonville Airport also services the local aircraft and many visiting aircraft of passengers conducting business in the Greater Toronto Area.

About Ignition Point Technologies

Ignition Point Technologies Corp. (TSX-VEN:IPN), a Vancouver-based broadband technology company, provides unique access and applications solutions to fixed and wireless network service providers. Ignition Point subsidiaries include TeraSpan Networks Inc. and FatPort Corporation. For more information, visit www.ignitionpoint.ca

For further information

Media Contact:
Malcolm McDonald
FatPort Corporation
(604) 608-6781
malcolm@fatport.com
www.AbbotsfordAirport.ca

Derek Sifton
Vice-President, Toronto Airways Limited
(905) 477-8100
www.torontoairways.com

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements reflecting Ignition Point Technologies' current expectations in the broadband communications market. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, changes in market and competition, technological developments and potential downturns in economic conditions generally. Additional information on these and other potential factors that could affect the company's financial results are detailed in documents filed from time to time with the British Columbia Securities Commission. The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.