FTE Networks Awarded Seven Multi-Dwelling Unit Projects in Texas With Leading Fortune 100 Company Valued at Approximately $1.0 Million

NAPLES, FL --(Marketwired - July 20, 2016) - FTE Networks, Inc. (OTCQX: FTNW) ("FTE" or the "Company"), a leading network infrastructure solutions provider in the technology and telecommunications vertical, today announced that it has been awarded seven Multi-Dwelling Units (MDU) projects in Texas by a Fortune 100 global telecommunications company. FTE has completed site surveys and has begun construction on the seven MDU projects across the Texas region. The development projects are expected to be completed over the next several months and are collectively valued at approximately $1.0 million.

Anthony Sirotka, Chief Business Development Officer of FTE Networks, stated, "We continue to expand our scope of work across multiple markets and project verticals while delivering high quality services to our customers. We were awarded this project by a Fortune 100 global telecommunications company due to our consistent high quality work performance rating. We hope to continue this positive work relationship and receive additional projects in the future. This project strengthens our foothold in Texas and further validates our strategy to add new customers and new projects in existing markets."

About FTE Networks, Inc.

FTE Networks, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries, is a leading international networking infrastructure solutions company. We design, build, and support telecommunications and technology systems and infrastructure services for Fortune 500 companies operating four (4) industry segments; Data Center Infrastructure, Fiber Optics, Wireless Integration, and Surveillance & Security. FTE Networks is headquartered in Naples, Florida, with offices throughout the United States and Europe. For more information please visit: www.ftenet.com

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