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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.21

                                   METAWAVE
                          COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

June 27, 1997


Mr. Robert H. Hunsberger
3408 Mount Vernon Way
Plano, Texas 75025

Dear Bob:

On behalf of Metawave Communications Corporation, it is my pleasure to offer you
the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, as detailed in this
letter, with a start date of July 28, 1997.

Base compensation for your duties will be $220,000.00 per year for the first two
years of employment, subject to federal income tax and other normal withholding,
to be paid on Metawave's regularly scheduled pay days.  After your second year
of employment, your base salary will be set by the Board of Directors.

You have also been granted a guaranteed bonus (i) for the first year of your
employment in the amount of $130,000.00 which will be paid (net of taxes and
other normal withholding) on a prorated monthly basis, (ii) for the second year
of your employment in the amount of $65,000.00 to be paid (net of taxes and
other normal withholding) again monthly.  After your second year of employment,
any bonus to be awarded will be determined by the Board of Directors.

A recommendation will be made to the Board of Directors that you be granted an
option to purchase 900,000 shares of Metawave common stock at the exercise price
of $0.62 per share.  Under our current plan, one quarter of the shares vest
after one year of employment with the remaining three quarters progressively
vesting on a monthly basis over the next three (3) subsequent years.

Metawave has also granted to you $50,000.00 in relocation assistance.  This
figure represents the relocation assistance after it has been grossed up for tax
purposes (tax equalized).  It will be paid to you in four equal installments of
$12,500.00 each with your first four regular pay checks.  Should you leave the
company prior to completing 12 months of employment, you will be required to
repay Metawave this relocation amount on a prorated basis.

In the event that the Company terminates your employment without cause, you will
receive a lump sum severance payment within 30 days of such termination equal to
12 months' base salary ($220,000.00) and continuation of benefits for twelve
months.

You are eligible for our Medical, Dental and Life insurance starting on the
first day of the month following your hire date.  You are also eligible to
participate in our 401(K) program.  Details about these benefits may be obtained
from the Human Resources Department.

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Mr. Robert H. Hunsberger
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June 27, 1997

It is the policy of Metawave that employees not disclose nor use any
confidential information from prior employment while employed by Metawave.  If
you have entered into specific NonDisclosure agreements, non-competitive
agreements, or any other agreements with any previous employer that might affect
or restrict your employment with us, please provide us with a copy so that we
can ensure that both you and Metawave abide by the terms thereof.

Employment with Metawave is at the mutual consent of each employee and the
company.  Accordingly, while Metawave has every expectation that employment
relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, both you and Metawave
retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time,
with or without cause.

This offer represents the entire offer of Metawave and supersedes any prior
verbal or written agreements.  This offer will remain open until June 29, 1997.
As a condition of your employment, you are required to sign a copy of the
enclosed Confidentiality and Inventions Agreement and provide proof of your
right to work in the United States to Human Resources on your first day of work.

Bob, we are excited about you leading our team and we hope you will be able to
achieve both your personal and professional objectives here at Metawave.  If I
can answer any questions, please feel free to call me.

Please sign below and fax this letter to me and also return the original to me
by mail.  The copy is for your records.

Welcome aboard!

Sincerely,

METAWAVE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

/s/ Douglas O. Reudink
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By:  Douglas 0. Reudink, Chairman of the Board

This will acknowledge my acceptance of this offer of employment.

/s/ Robert H. Hunsberger
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Robert H. Hunsberger

June 27, 1997
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