Document:

Exhibit
10.38

 

Demand
Promissory Note

 

	$30,000.00
    	 March
    5, 2020 

 

FOR
VALUE RECEIVED, FTE NETWORKS, INC. a Nevada corporation (“Borrower”), unconditionally promises to pay to
the order of PETER GHISHAN (“Lender”), the principal sum of THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($30,000.00) (the “Loan”)
outstanding hereunder together with all accrued interest thereon, ON DEMAND, as provided in this Promissory Note (the “Note”).
This Note has an effective date as noted above (the “Effective Date”).

 

1.
Due on Demand. Borrower promises to pay to the order of Lender the Loan, together
with interest thereon as hereinafter provided, immediately ON DEMAND given by Lender to Borrower without the need for any advance
notice of any kind.

 

2.
Payments.

 

2.1
Manner of Payments. All payments of interest and principal shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America
by wire transfer of immediately available funds to Lender’s account at a bank specified by Lender in writing to Borrower
from time to time.

 

3.
Interest. Interest under this Note shall be as follows:

 

3.1 Interest
Rate. The Loan shall bear interest on the initial principal sum borrowed commencing on and as of the date hereof, to and including
the date the Loan is repaid in full, at a rate of five percent (5%) per annum.

 

3.2
Interest Payable. Interest, at the rate described above, shall be payable ON DEMAND. Borrower may make whole or partial
interest payments at any time prior to demand, without penalty and without affecting any other provisions of this Note.

 

4.
Representations and Warranties. Borrower hereby represents and warrants as
of the date of this Note, as follows:

 

4.1
Existence. Borrower is a corporation duly incorporated validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its state
of organization.

 

4.2
Power and Authority. Borrower has the power and authority, and the legal right, to execute and deliver this Note and to
perform its obligations hereunder.

 

4.3
Authorization, Execution and Delivery. The execution and delivery of this Note by Borrower and the performance of its obligations
hereunder have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action in accordance with all applicable laws. Borrower has duly
executed and delivered this Note.

 

    	 	 	 

     

    

 

4.4
Enforceability. The Note is a valid, legal and binding obligation of Borrower, enforceable against Borrower in accordance
with its terms except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar
laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general equitable principles (whether enforcement is
sought by proceedings in equity or at law).

 

4.5
No Approvals. No consent or authorization of, filing with, notice to or other act by, or in respect of, any governmental
authority or any other person is required in order for Borrower to execute, deliver, or perform any of its obligations under this
Note.

 

4.6
No Violations. The execution and delivery of this Note and the consummation by Borrower of the transactions contemplated
hereby do not and will not (a) violate any provision of Borrower’s organizational documents; (b) violate any law or order
applicable to Borrower or by which any of its properties or assets may be bound; or (c) constitute a default under any material
agreement or contract by which Borrower may be bound.

 

5.
Miscellaneous.

 

5.1
Notices. All notices, requests or other communications required or permitted to be delivered hereunder shall be delivered
in writing at the addresses set forth in this Note or such other address as either Borrower or Lender may from time to time specify
in writing. Notices mailed by certified or registered mail or sent by hand or overnight courier service shall be deemed to have
been given when received. Notices sent by facsimile during the recipient’s normal business hours shall be deemed to have
been given when sent (and if sent after normal business hours shall be deemed to have been given at the opening of the recipient’s
business on the next business day). Notices sent by e-mail shall be deemed received upon the sender’s receipt of an acknowledgment
from the intended recipient (such as by the “return receipt requested” function, as available, return e-mail or other
written acknowledgment).

 

5.2
Costs and Expenses. Borrower shall reimburse Lender for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs, expenses and
fees (including reasonable expenses and fees of its counsel incurred by Lender in connection with the transactions contemplated
hereby including the negotiation, documentation and execution of this Note and the enforcement of Lender’s rights hereunder.

 

5.3
Governing Law. This Note and any claim, controversy, dispute or cause of action (whether in contract or tort or otherwise)
based upon, arising out of or relating to this Note and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be governed by the laws of
the State of New York.

 

5.4
Waiver of Jury Trial. BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT
IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATING TO THIS NOTE OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED
HEREBY WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY.

 

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5.5
Counterparts, Integration, Effectiveness. This Note and any amendments, waivers, consents or supplements hereto may be
executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all taken together shall constitute a single contract.
This Note [and the Security Agreement] constitute the entire contract between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof
and supersede all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, with respect thereto. Delivery of an executed counterpart
of a signature page to this Note by facsimile or in electronic (i.e., “pdf” or “tif”) format shall be
effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Note.

 

5.6
Amendment and Waiver. No term of this Note may be waived, modified or amended except by an instrument in writing signed
by both of the parties hereto. Any waiver of the terms hereof shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific
purpose given.

 

5.7
Headings. The headings of the various Sections and subsections herein are for reference only and shall not define, modify,
expand or limit any of the terms or provisions hereof.

 

5.8
No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies. No failure to exercise and no delay in exercising on the part of Lender, of any right,
remedy, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right,
remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy,
power or privilege. The rights, remedies, powers and privileges herein provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights,
remedies, powers and privileges provided by law.

 

5.9
Severability. If any term or provision of this Note is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity,
illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Note or invalidate or render unenforceable
such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.

 

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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has executed this Note as of the Effective Date.

 

	 	FTE NETWORKS, INC., as Borrower
	 	 	                 
	 	By:
    	/s/
                                         Michael P. Beys

	 	Name:	Michael
                                         P. Beys

	 	Title:
    	Interim
    CEO

 

    	 	4Exhibit
10.39

 

Demand
Promissory Note

 

	$100,000.00
    	April
    16, 2020 

 

FOR
VALUE RECEIVED, FTE NETWORKS, INC. a Nevada corporation (“Borrower”), unconditionally promises to pay to
the order of COBBLESTONE VENTURES, INC. (“Lender”), the principal sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000.00)
(the “Loan”) outstanding hereunder together with all accrued interest thereon, ON DEMAND, as provided in this
Promissory Note (the “Note”). This Note has an effective date as noted above (the “Effective Date”).

 

1.
Due on Demand. Borrower promises to pay to the order of Lender the Loan, together
with interest thereon as hereinafter provided, immediately ON DEMAND given by Lender to Borrower without the need for any advance
notice of any kind.

 

2.
Payments.

 

2.1
Manner of Payments. All payments of interest and principal shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America
by wire transfer of immediately available funds to Lender’s account at a bank specified by Lender in writing to Borrower
from time to time.

 

3.
Interest. Interest under this Note shall be as follows:

 

3.1
Interest Rate. The Loan shall bear interest on the initial principal sum borrowed commencing on and as of the date hereof,
to and including the date the Loan is repaid in full, at a rate of ten percent (10%) per annum.

 

3.2
Interest Payable. Interest, at the rate described above, shall be payable ON DEMAND. Borrower may make whole or partial
interest payments at any time prior to demand, without penalty and without affecting any other provisions of this Note.

 

4.
Representations and Warranties. Borrower hereby represents and warrants as
of the date of this Note, as follows:

 

4.1
Existence. Borrower is a corporation duly incorporated validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its state
of organization.

 

4.2
Power and Authority. Borrower has the power and authority, and the legal right, to execute and deliver this Note and to
perform its obligations hereunder.

 

4.3
Authorization, Execution and Delivery. The execution and delivery of this Note by Borrower and the performance of its obligations
hereunder have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action in accordance with all applicable laws. Borrower has duly
executed and delivered this Note.

 

    	 	 	 

     

    

 

4.4
Enforceability. The Note is a valid, legal and binding obligation of Borrower, enforceable against Borrower in accordance
with its terms except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar
laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general equitable principles (whether enforcement is
sought by proceedings in equity or at law).

 

4.5
No Approvals. No consent or authorization of, filing with, notice to or other act by, or in respect of, any governmental
authority or any other person is required in order for Borrower to execute, deliver, or perform any of its obligations under this
Note.

 

4.6
No Violations. The execution and delivery of this Note and the consummation by Borrower of the transactions contemplated
hereby do not and will not (a) violate any provision of Borrower’s organizational documents; (b) violate any law or order
applicable to Borrower or by which any of its properties or assets may be bound; or (c) constitute a default under any material
agreement or contract by which Borrower may be bound.

 

5.
Miscellaneous.

 

5.1
Notices. All notices, requests or other communications required or permitted to be delivered hereunder shall be delivered
in writing at the addresses set forth in this Note or such other address as either Borrower or Lender may from time to time specify
in writing. Notices mailed by certified or registered mail or sent by hand or overnight courier service shall be deemed to have
been given when received. Notices sent by facsimile during the recipient’s normal business hours shall be deemed to have
been given when sent (and if sent after normal business hours shall be deemed to have been given at the opening of the recipient’s
business on the next business day). Notices sent by e-mail shall be deemed received upon the sender’s receipt of an acknowledgment
from the intended recipient (such as by the “return receipt requested” function, as available, return e-mail or other
written acknowledgment).

 

5.2
Costs and Expenses. Borrower shall reimburse Lender for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs, expenses and
fees (including reasonable expenses and fees of its counsel incurred by Lender in connection with the transactions contemplated
hereby including the negotiation, documentation and execution of this Note and the enforcement of Lender’s rights hereunder.

 

5.3
Governing Law. This Note and any claim, controversy, dispute or cause of action (whether in contract or tort or otherwise)
based upon, arising out of or relating to this Note and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be governed by the laws of
the State of New York.

 

5.4
Waiver of Jury Trial. BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT
IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATING TO THIS NOTE OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED
HEREBY WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY.

 

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5.5
Counterparts, Integration, Effectiveness. This Note and any amendments, waivers, consents or supplements hereto may be
executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all taken together shall constitute a single contract.
This Note [and the Security Agreement] constitute the entire contract between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof
and supersede all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, with respect thereto. Delivery of an executed counterpart
of a signature page to this Note by facsimile or in electronic (i.e., “pdf” or “tif”) format shall be
effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Note.

 

5.6
Amendment and Waiver. No term of this Note may be waived, modified or amended except by an instrument in writing signed
by both of the parties hereto. Any waiver of the terms hereof shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific
purpose given.

 

5.7
Headings. The headings of the various Sections and subsections herein are for reference only and shall not define, modify,
expand or limit any of the terms or provisions hereof.

 

5.8
No Waiver; Cumulative Remedies. No failure to exercise and no delay in exercising on the part of Lender, of any right,
remedy, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right,
remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy,
power or privilege. The rights, remedies, powers and privileges herein provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights,
remedies, powers and privileges provided by law.

 

5.9
Severability. If any term or provision of this Note is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity,
illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Note or invalidate or render unenforceable
such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.

 

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page follows]

 

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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has executed this Note as of the Effective Date.

 

	 	FTE
    NETWORKS, INC., as Borrower
	 	          
	 	By:	/s/
    Ernest Scheidemann
	 	Name:	Ernest
                                         Scheidemann

	 	Title:	Interim
                                         CFO

 

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