Alternet Systems, Inc. Moves Closer to Launching E-Ticketing Solution and Achieving $24 Million 2009 Revenue Goal After Completing Technical Trade Mission to China


MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - October 2, 2008) - Alternet Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: ALYI) recently hosted a Technical Trade Mission to China to survey the largest operations in the world that have deployed E-Ticketing solutions for mass transportation, utilities and municipal services. The trade mission was a pivotal step in Alternet's advance toward rolling out its first wireless E-Ticketing solutions into the Latin American market.

Hear Alternet CEO Henryk Dabrowski discuss the Company's wireless E-Ticketing solution and the Company's progress toward $24 million 2009 revenue goal: http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=133304.

The trade mission wrapped up on September 28th and included visits to Beijing, Tianjin, Zhongtong, Hangzhou and Shanghai. Alternet's Chief Technology Officer, Manfred Koroschetz, and representatives from Alternet's partner TCPS (Tianjin IC Card Public Network system CO. LTD), hosted delegates from the Guatemalan Private Association of Bus Owners to survey the operating E-Ticketing solutions in each city. These solutions are all hosted and operated on the TCPS solution that Alternet is proposing to the Municipality of the City of Guatemala for their mass transportation services. The system has been used successfully throughout China to provide prepaid E-Ticketing that customers can use to pay for a variety of municipal services, not the least of which is mass transportation.

The guests included board members from the Private Association of Bus Owners and two technical advisors, both with experience in prepaid fare collection systems and bus technology. The delegates were very impressed with the scope and quality of operations, as well as the experience and professionalism of the mass transportation systems in China. Upon their return to Guatemala, a final report on the Trade Mission will be presented to the Private Association of Bus Owners for Board of Directors consideration. As an outcome of the Trade Mission, Alternet expects to sign a Letter of Intent and subsequent contract with the Private Association of Bus Owners and to finalize a contract with the Municipality of the City of Guatemala.

Alternet Systems and Transtech Sino America

Earlier this year, Alternet Systems, in partnership with TCPS, formed Transtech Sino America. Within the partnership Alternet provides business development, resource sourcing, logistics and legal support while TCPS provides capital, technology and substantial public transportation management experience. Headquartered in Miami, with offices in Guatemala, Colombia, El Salvador, Peru and Mexico, Transtech provides turn-key fleet transportation management solutions, including the sale of busses manufactured in China and sold into the Latin American market, smart card e-payment solutions, alternative fuel solutions and carbon credits. Additionally, Transtech will provide financing for new transportation fleets. Financing is crucial for many municipalities that are obligated to maintain up-to-date, reliable public transportation due to heavy dependency on public transportation among residents.

Webcast Highlighting Latin American Expansion, Second Quarter Results and $24 Million 2009 Revenue Goal Available Online

CEO Henryk Dabrowski recently conducted a Webcast to discuss the second quarter 2008 and year-to-date earnings results, an update on operations, the company's E-Ticketing solutions and expansion in Latin America.

Further highlights of the Webcast include:

--  Focus on mobile and E-Ticketing transactions
--  Strategic partnerships with partners in China and Singapore
--  Mobile transaction processing for pre-paid cell phones and utilities
--  Expansion into additional markets in Latin America
--  Business development initiatives underway in the Caribbean Basin
--  Imminent announcement of first milestone contract
--  2009 revenue goal of $24 million
    

An archive of the Webcast is available at http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=133304.

ALYI Corporate Fact Sheet

A Fact Sheet highlighting the Company's recent acquisition of TekVoice Communications, E-Transaction technology, mass transportation management services and strategic partnerships is now available.

If you are interested in receiving a copy of the Fact Sheet call 214-556-5927 or send an e-mail to Red River Advisors at alternet@redriveradvisors.com.

About Alternet Systems (www.alternetsystems.com)

Alternet Systems Inc. (OTCBB: ALYI) provides: telecommunications services; education and health-care application software and systems; and electronic transaction platforms for the mass transportation and utility markets. Alternet Systems Inc. is a U.S. corporation with offices in Miami, Florida and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Certain statements in this news release may contain 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 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.

Contact Information: Contact: Red River Advisors 214-556-5927 alternet@redriveradvisors.com