FTE Networks to Ring the New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell on January 10, 2018

NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 08, 2018 -- FTE Networks, Inc. (NYSE American:FTNW) ("FTE" or the "Company"), a leading provider of innovative technology-oriented solutions for smart platforms, network infrastructure and buildings, today announced that Michael Palleschi, President and CEO, will ring The Opening Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 to celebrate the Company’s recent uplisting to NYSE American. Mr. Palleschi will ring The Opening Bell at 9:30 a.m. ET and will be joined by FTE executives, management, and board members.

“On behalf of the entire FTE Networks team, we are honored to celebrate our recent uplisting and all of the hard work that it took to get us here at the New York Stock Exchange, our new home,” said Michael Palleschi, President and CEO of FTE Networks. “We believe that FTE is revolutionizing the connectivity industry by developing, providing and servicing innovative technology solutions that make platforms, network infrastructure and buildings more intelligent and secure. As we continue to build our business, we are excited for the enhanced visibility that comes from being a NYSE American listed company.”

The event will be broadcast live from the NYSE in New York, starting at 9:30 a.m. ET and viewable online at https://www.nyse.com/bell. A video of the bell ringing will also be archived on that same page after the livestream.

FTE began trading on NYSE American on December 14, 2017 under the ticker symbol “FTNW.”

About FTE Networks, Inc.
FTE Networks, Inc. ("FTNW"), is a leading provider of innovation technology.  We enable adaptive and efficient smart network connectivity platforms, infrastructure and buildings. FTE provides end-to-end design, build, and support solutions for state-of-the-art networks, data centers, residential and commercial properties.  We create transformative smart platforms and buildings. FTE's services are predicated on smart design and consistent standards that reduce deployment costs and accelerate delivery of leading edge projects and services. The Company works with Fortune 100/500 companies, including some of the world's leading Telecommunications and IT Services Providers as well as REITs and Media Providers.

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For more information, please contact:

Investor Contact:
Phil Carlson / Steve Silver
KCSA Strategic Communications
Phone: (212) 896-1233 / (212) 896-1220
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Media Relations Contact:
Kate Tumino / Zoe Tobin
KCSA Strategic Communications
Phone: (212) 896-1252 / (212) 896-1251
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Corporate Contact:
Kirstin Gooldy
Chief Compliance Officer
FTE Networks, Inc.
999 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Suite 601
Naples, FL 23108
(877) 850-4308
[email protected]
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