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Roomlinx, Inc. Names Telcom Exec Steven Skalski COO


DENVER, CO, Nov. 29 , 2011 – Roomlinx, Inc. (OTC: RMLX) the innovative developer of interactive TV  applications for the hospitality industry,  today named Steven Skalski  as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Skalski brings more than 20 years of domestic and international telecommunications executive experience in sales and operations, satellite services, customer care and business development. As COO, he will report to Michael Wasik, Roomlinx’s Chief Executive Officer.
 
Prior to joining Roomlinx, Skalski held numerous leadership positions with EchoStar, its spinoff Dish Network and more recently with Blockbuster (acquired by Dish Network in 2011). His extensive Pay TV experience includes brand launches, customer services, distribution channels, joint venture operations, sales and marketing, and human resources. Skalski’s international experience focused on Asia where he recently served as COO for EchoStar Asia Multimedia Limited. He lead all facets of DISH-HD Asia’s satellite service and successfully expanded services to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and other parts of Asia.

“In his 20 years, Steven has successfully created and driven domestic and international telecom business strategies,” Wasik stated. “I look forward to him expanding Roomlinx operations, increasing operations workflow management and growing superior customer service levels. In his new role, Steven will now have the ability to further grow our business, drawing on our innovative technology and business partnerships to drive even greater efficiency."

About Roomlinx
Headquartered in Broomfield, CO, Roomlinx, Inc. is the innovative developer of iTV applications in the hospitality industry serving the United States, Canada and selected global markets. The Company provides premium hotel and resort properties “best-in-class” in-room technology. The Company’s recent launch of iTV Platform 3.0 combines the best of HD TV, the Internet, PC functionality, Video on Demand options demanded by today’s traveler.  Roomlinx’s property service solutions range from infrastructure development to revenue generating business services. For more information, go to www.roomlinx.com
 
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Certain statements in this news release, including statements that we "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan" or words of similar import, are forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans, new products and services and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other things, the following: the company's successful implementation of the new products and services, demand for the new products and services, the company's ability to successfully compete against competitors offering similar products and services, general economic and business conditions; unexpected changes in technologies and technological advances; ability to commercialize and manufacture products; results of experimental studies research and development activities; changes in, or failure to comply with, governmental regulations; and the ability to obtain adequate financing in the future. This information is qualified in its entirety by cautionary statements and risk factors disclosure contained in certain of the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings available at http://www.sec.gov, which you should carefully review. Roomlinx does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as the result of new developments or otherwise.

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Contact:

Roomlinx, Inc.
Chris Wasik, 720-877-1724
[email protected]


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