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Exhibit 99.2
Axesstel, Inc.
AXST
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Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference
May 21
, 2012
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Safe Harbor Statement
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This
presentation
contains
forward
looking
statements.
These
statements
relate
to
future
events
or
our
future
financial
performance
and
involve
known
and
unknown
risks,
uncertainties
and
other
factors
that
may
cause
our
actual
results,
levels
of
activity,
performance
or
achievements
to
differ
materially
from
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future
results,
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activity,
performance
or
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“Risk
Factors”
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in
the
company's
prospectus.
Although
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in
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forward-looking
statements
are
reasonable,
we
cannot
guarantee
future
results,
levels
of
activity,
performance
or
achievements.
You
should
not
place
undue
reliance
on
any
forward-looking
statements
that
reflect
our
management’s
view
only
as
of
the
date
of
this
presentation
and
prospectus.
We
will
not
update
any
forward-looking
statements
to
reflect
events
or
circumstances
that
occur
after
the
date
on
which
such
statement
is
made.


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Providing fixed wireless voice and broadband access
solutions for the worldwide telecommunications market
Axesstel At A Glance
Quoted as AXST on the OTC Markets’
OTCQB 
Founded in 2000 –
In business 12 years
Completed business transition in mid-2011


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Voice and Data Cord Cutting Pure Play
“Cutting the Cord”


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AXST Transformed!
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Spent
past
two
years
transforming
the
company
completed
in
mid-
2011
Reorganized company to cut OpEx from $23-$26M in 2007/2008 to
$10M in 2011
Repositioned ODM & manufacturing to China
Launched key new products including:
Reported three consecutive profitable quarters: 3Q11, 4Q11 & 1Q12
Expect to achieve consistent quarterly profitability and year-over-year
revenue growth in 2012
Wire-line replacement terminals into the US markets (Sprint & Verizon)
MV600 series gateway product into Europe featuring 4G data speeds and
VoIP voice application
HSPA gateway devices into MEA


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Product Portfolio
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3G & 4G Gateways
Wire-line Replacement
Terminals
Fixed Wireless
Phones


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Only company focused exclusively on cord cutting opportunity
Focused on both voice and data products
Overall growth trend moving toward wireless solutions and fixed wire-line
networks will become less profitable as more people cut the cord
Regulatory regime is moving in favor of wireless with many governments
removing requirements to offer fixed lines to everyone
Strong relationships with current customers
Customized products for specific customer needs
Majority of revenue comes from sole source customers
Barrier to entry: Testing and design process can take 3-15 months
Recognized leader in CDMA 450MHz telecom gateway products
Ideal for rural areas
Low frequency travels farther and lowers network investment to operators
Competitive Advantages
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Sprint Agreement
Sprint Phone Connect: Sole source supplier of voice terminal
Sprint’s “Cut the Cord”
initiative
$19.99/month unlimited local and long-distance service
Sprint Agreement
Began joint development in 2010
Began shipping in 3Q11
Initial rollout to Sprint store locations with further rollout planed to      
“big box”
stores (Radio Shack, Best Buy)
Recognized $14.4M in 2011 revenue from Sprint
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Sprint
®
Phone
Connect


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Tomorrow’s Opportunities
Delivering next generation wire-line replacement devices for Sprint in second half of 2012
Continuing to roll-out our HSPA and EVDO gateway devices into MEA
Penetrating European market with 4G gateway product (EV-DO Rev B) and leveraging our
first in market combination of Rev. B gateway device with VoIP (QoS) functionality for both
voice and broadband data service
Commencing development and expect to launch in second half of 2012:
Specialized dual-mode (GSM & CDMA) gateway device for Europe market
Security alert device for North America market
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Macro Themes/Long-Term Trends
450
MHz
expansion
into
Latin
America;
key
spectrum
auction
expected
in
June
for Brazil market
Continued expansion of wire-line replacement roll-out and migration to “all-in”
device with 4G data speeds, combining voice, data, security and potential
“smart-home”
applications
Roll out of security alert devices to US and European operators,
adding
diversification to existing product lines
Expansion of rural telecom operators to roll-out 3G and 4G technology
benefiting from Rural Broadband Stimulus Plan
Selective LTE opportunities for Tier 1 and Tier 2 USA operators
Selective fixed wireless phone opportunities
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Year Ended
12/31/11
Year Ended
12/31/10
Year Ended
12/31/09
Year Ended
12/31/08
Revenues
$    54.1
$
45.4
$   50.8
$  109.6
Gross profits
12.9         
7.5         
8.3          26.3         
Gross margins
24%
17%
16%
24%
Operating expense
10.3
12.6
17.1
23.1
Operating income
(loss)
2.6   
(5.1)   
(8.8)   
3.2   
Net income (loss)
1.1   
(6.3)   
(10.1)   
1.4   
EPS (loss)
$    0.05
$ (0.27)
$ (0.43)
$    0.06
Ave. diluted shares
23.7
23.6
23.4
23.6
Annual Operating Results
$ in millions


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Quarter Ended
3/31/12
Quarter Ended
3/31/11
Revenues
$    12.0
$    12.6
Gross profits
3.2         
2.5         
Gross margins
26%
20%
Operating expense
2.3
2.8
Operating income
(loss)
0.9   
(0.2)   
Net income (loss)
0.5   
(0.5)   
EPS (loss)
$    0.02
$ (0.02)
Ave. diluted shares
25.6
23.7
Quarterly Operating Results
$ in millions


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Balance Sheet Highlights
3/31/12
Cash and cash equivalents
$         1,941,000       
Accounts receivable
$      9,637,000
Total current assets
$    12,855,000
Total assets
$    13,019,000
Accounts payable
$    12,757,000
Bank financings
$      6,696,000
Total liabilities
$    24,167,000
Stockholders
deficit
$
(11,148,000)   
Total liabilities & stockholders’
deficit
$    13,019,000


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Delivered in support of Sprint Phone Connect launch in 2011, and
expect to release next generation of this product in 2012
Recognized leader in CDMA 450MHz telecom gateway products
Planned rollout of several new products in 2012
Successfully penetrated five key carriers, both domestically and
internationally with potential for additional key customers
Investor Highlights


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Major turnaround completed
Outstanding shares of 23.7M largely unchanged since 2008
Management has purchased 1M+ shares since May 2011
Significant operating leverage to grow EPS
Reduced OPEX from $23M (2008) to $10M (2011)
Expect to reduce cost of capital in 2012
Anticipate continuing profitability and year-over-year revenue growth
Our Goal: return to a $100+ million revenue company
Committed To The Future


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Target Model
Revenues
$100.0
Gross Margins as % of Revenue
Low to mid-
20% range
Operating Expenses as % of Revenue
10%-11%
Operating Income
$10.0+
Target Operating Model
$ in millions


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Thank You