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Boost Mobile(tm), a lifestyle-based telecommunications brand and wholly-owned division of Sprint Nextel, today announced that it has added the MOTOKRZR phone to its Unlimited by Boost service handset offering. The Boost-branded Motorola phone is available in black with a reflective finish, and includes the first month of service free of charge with new service activation on Unlimited by Boost.The Boost-branded MOTOKRZR handset features an MP3 Music Player with Touch Sensor Music Controls, 1.3 Megapixel Camera with 4X Digital Zoom and Video Recorder, Bluetooth wireless technology, GPS, Text and Multi-Media Messaging, Wireless Web and Email capabilities, access to AOL, Yahoo! and MSN Instant Messaging, Hands-Free Speakerphone with Voice-Activated Dialing and Voice Recorder, MicroSD Card slot for optional upgradeable memory, Bright Color TFT Internal Display and Java enabled games and applications.

The phone also includes — The Latest, a new pre-loaded service that provides fast and convenient access to the most useful and local information throughout the day. Basic channels include breaking news, sports news and scores, stock market updates, showbiz and weather information. Premium channels provide street level maps and driving directions, Oxford American Dictionary with over 250,000 definitions and Unlimited Directory (411) search. For a limited time, The Latest is being offered for free for the first seven days. Following the 7-day promotional offer, a basic channel subscription will cost $2.99 per month and $4.99 per month for a premium channel subscription.

“Now is the perfect time for us to introduce the popular MOTOKRZR to our Unlimited by Boost handset lineup,” said Neil Lindsay, vice president of product development, Boost Mobile. “We doubled our base from 224,000 to 500,000 Unlimited by Boost customers in Q4 alone, and introducing this feature-rich handset will help us keep the momentum going.”

Currently available in 13 states including: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas, Unlimited by Boost offers unlimited local and nationwide long distance calling from within a large home calling area for a low fixed monthly price. The monthly service fee excludes applicable taxes, including sales taxes, and customers making or receiving calls outside of their home calling area are charged 15 cents per minute. As with all service plans available from Boost Mobile, there are no contracts, credit checks or activation fees.

T-Mobile USA, Inc. (T-Mobile USA) today reported fourth quarter and full year 2007 results. At the end of the quarter, the company had 28.7 million customers, adding more than 951,000 net new customers during the fourth quarter, OIBDA of $1.33 billion, up 13.2% compared to the fourth quarter of 2006, and a reduction in contract customer churn to 1.8% from 2.1% in the fourth quarter of 2006.”T-Mobile continues to drive strong year-over-year growth by pioneering innovation that matters to consumers,” said Robert Dotson, CEO and President, T-Mobile USA. “In 2007, we increased growth to more than 3.6 million net new customers. myFavesSM was a major contributor, with 5 million customers at year-end using the service to enjoy truly affordable unlimited calling features along with one-touch access to their Faves. Our new FlexPaySM plans also debuted in 2007, driving smart financials and new growth by opening up access to more attractive offerings for a broader base of customers. Finally, with the successful completion of our SunCom acquisition, we also look forward to bringing our services to new customers in both the Carolinas and in Puerto Rico.”

Customers

* In the fourth quarter of 2007, T-Mobile USA added 951,000 net new customers, up from 857,000 in the third quarter of 2007, and 901,000 in the fourth quarter of 2006.

–Contract customer net additions in the fourth quarter of 2007 made up 77% of customer growth, up from 65% in the third quarter of 2007, and down from 87% in the fourth quarter of 2006.

– myFaves continues to be very popular with our customers. At the end of the fourth quarter there were 5.0 million myFaves customers, up from 3.5 million at the end of the third quarter.

* Contract customers comprised 83% of T-Mobile USA’s total customer base at December 31, 2007.

Churn

* Contract customer churn was 1.8% in the fourth quarter of 2007, down from 2.0% in the third quarter of 2007 and 2.1% in the fourth quarter of 2006. The year over year decline in churn is primarily due to the introduction of two-year contracts in the second quarter of 2006.

* Blended churn, including both contract and prepaid customers, was 2.8% in the fourth quarter of 2007, down from 2.9% in both the third quarter of 2007 and the fourth quarter of 2006.

OIBDA and Net Income

* T-Mobile USA reported OIBDA of $1.33 billion in the fourth quarter of 2007, down from $1.41 billion in the third quarter of 2007 and up from $1.17 billion in the fourth quarter of 2006.

– The sequential decrease in OIBDA was primarily due to higher customer acquisition costs in the fourth quarter of 2007.

* OIBDA margin was 30% in the fourth quarter of 2007, down from 32% in the third quarter of 2007, and the same as in the fourth quarter of 2006.

* Net income for the fourth quarter of 2007 was $383 million, down from $526 million in the third quarter of 2007 and up from $179 million in the fourth quarter of 2006.

Revenue

* Service revenues, consisting of contract, prepaid, and roaming and other service revenues, rose to $4.37 billion in the fourth quarter of 2007, up slightly from $4.33 billion in the third quarter of 2007, and up from $3.81 billion in the fourth quarter of 2006.

– The increase in service revenues year on year was primarily due to the growth in contract customers.

* Other revenues were $77 million in the fourth quarter of 2007, down from $82 million in the third quarter of 2007 and $122 million in the fourth quarter of 2006.

– The major reason for the year on year fall in other revenues was the ongoing migration of AT&T’s customers to its own network following the dissolution of our network sharing venture in early 2005.

– In 2007, Wi-Fi revenues were reclassified to contract revenues and roaming and other service revenues.

* Total revenues, including service, equipment, and other revenues were $5.07 billion in the fourth quarter of 2007, up from $4.89 billion in the third quarter of 2007 and $4.52 billion in the fourth quarter of 2006.

ARPU

* Blended Average Revenue Per User was $52 in the fourth quarter of 2007, down from $53 in the third quarter of 2007 and the same as in the fourth quarter of 2006.

* Contract ARPU was $56 in the fourth quarter of 2007, down from $57 in the third quarter of 2007, and the same as in the fourth quarter of 2006.

– The sequential fall in contract ARPU was primarily due to lower variable revenues from contract customers.

* Data services revenues were $690 million in the fourth quarter of 2007, representing 15.8% of blended ARPU, or $8.20 per customer, compared to 15.4% of blended ARPU, or $8.10 per customer in the third quarter of 2007, and 12.5% of blended ARPU, or $6.50 per customer in fourth quarter of 2006.

– Growth in messaging revenue continued to be the most significant driver of data ARPU. The total number of SMS and MMS messages increased to almost 24 billion in the fourth quarter of 2007, compared to 21 billion in the third quarter of 2007 and almost 13 billion in the fourth quarter of 2006.

– Strong GPRS / EDGE access and usage revenues were another significant driver of the increase in data services revenues in the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to the fourth quarter of 2006.

– T-Mobile USA’s converged device offering was significantly strengthened during 2007 with the successful launch of a number of converged devices such as the T-Mobile ShadowTM, the T-Mobile Sidekick iDTM, LXTM, and SlideTM, T-Mobile WingTM, and the BlackBerry CurveTM - the first converged device enabled for the new HotSpot @HomeSM service. The fourth quarter of 2007 saw a continued strong demand for these converged devices.

CPGA and CCPU

* The average cost of acquiring a customer, Cost Per Gross Add (CPGA) was $300 in the fourth quarter of 2007, up from $280 in the third quarter of 2007 and the same as in fourth quarter of 2006.

– The sequentially higher CPGA is primarily due to higher advertising and marketing costs during the fourth quarter holiday season.

* The average cash cost of serving customers, Cash Cost Per User (CCPU) was $25 per customer per month in the fourth quarter of 2007, down from $26 in the third quarter of 2007 and the same as in fourth quarter of 2006.

– The primary reason for the decrease in CCPU in the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to the third quarter of 2007 was due to lower network costs.

Capital Expenditures

* Cash capital expenditures (see note 7 to the Selected Data below) were $1.01 billion in the fourth quarter of 2007, compared with $500 million in the third quarter of 2007 and $675 million in the fourth quarter of 2006.

– The sequential and year on year increase in cash capital expenditures was due to an increase in network capital expenditures, including T-Mobile USA’s UMTS build-out. At the end of 2007, T-Mobile USA had deployed over 8,000 UMTS-capable cell sites.

* T-Mobile USA continued its commitment to invest in network coverage and quality in the fourth quarter of 2007, adding almost 900 new cell sites, bringing the total number of cell sites at the end of the quarter to 37,900.

Other Highlights

* For the seventh consecutive reporting period, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Wireless Customer Care Performance StudySM released on January 31, 2008, T-Mobile USA ranked highest among the five largest wireless carriers in customer service performance.

* T-Mobile USA’s HotSpot @Home service continues to receive recognition in the industry.

* In February 2008 T-Mobile USA made the T-Mobile Hotspot @ Home Talk Forever Home Phone service available in selected markets (Dallas and Seattle). With the Talk Forever Home Phone, customers can connect their regular home phones to a dedicated T-Mobile Wi-Fi access point and pay a set price for unlimited calling to anyone, anytime.

* T-Mobile USA announced the proposed acquisition of SunCom Wireless (SunCom) in September 2007, which closed on February 22, 2008. The acquisition further enhances T-Mobile USA’s network coverage in the southeastern United States and the Caribbean. SunCom has operated a GSM/GPRS/EDGE network and provided roaming service to T-Mobile USA in these markets since 2004.

T-Mobile USA, Inc., announces today that it will offer consumers a plan that includes unlimited nationwide wireless calling and unlimited nationwide messaging for $99.99 per month. This offer will be available beginning Thursday, Feb. 21, and will be a great value for new and existing T-Mobile customers.”T-Mobile is passionate about helping people stick together with those who matter most, and providing them with the best value is one way we help our customers do that,” said Jeff Hopper, vice president, Marketing, T-Mobile USA. “This offering empowers people to communicate as much as they like on their own terms - whether it’s voice, text messaging, picture messaging or IM.”

With this new plan, domestic roaming and long distance charges are included. Unlimited messaging includes text messages (SMS), picture messages (MMS) and instant messages (IM).

T-Mobile also offers its popular myFavesSM plans — affordable unlimited calling plans suited for a majority of its customers — beginning at just $39.99 per month.

AdaptiveMobile, the leading provider of mobile subscriber protection for enterprises and individuals, today unveiled a powerful set of parental controls that operate across any mobile device, network or technology. The solution, which combines the AdaptiveMobile Policy Control Framework with the Cisco Service Exchange Framework, gives parents the ability to block inappropriate sites, such as those featuring pornography or other adult content, as well as restrict access to sites like MySpace and Facebook. In addition, parents will be able to limit access to certain technologies, like SMS and MMS, as well as block unauthorised phone numbers.The solution works on mobile operators’ networks, providing an in-depth and granular level of monitoring, that goes beyond simple threat and application blocking to perform instant and automated policy lookup, filtering content and application access according to settings provided by parents. With this solution, parents can vary access levels for different members of their family, allowing some mobile Internet access for teenagers but blocking all access for younger children.

“Teenagers and children are the fastest adopters of mobile content and applications and with mobile phones now serving as minicomputers, children have increasing access to violent and inappropriate content as well as access to social networking sites and contact from strangers,” said Lorcan Burke, Chief Executive Officer at AdaptiveMobile. “With this launch, AdaptiveMobile, working with Cisco, is providing a robust set of controls that give parents the tools they need to ensure a safe mobile experience for their children.”

“As mobile user-generated content and services continue to gain in popularity, and carriers keep on opening up their deck to off-deck content and improving the mobile Web browsing experience, the need to monitor and block inappropriate and copyright violated content will become increasingly important for carriers and customers mobile subscribers,” said Julien Blin, Research Analyst - Wireless and Mobile Communications at IDC. “Cisco and AdaptiveMobile are responding with an offering that protects the most vulnerable mobile users, children and teenagers.”

Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) today announced the popular Verizon Wireless FlipShot by Samsung will be available tomorrow in either red or black in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores nationwide and online at www.verizonwireless.com.The fun-loving devices sport a 3.0 megapixel built-in camera with Digital Zoom and a rotating display for optimal viewing while in camera mode, Bluetooth capability for headsets, stereo, car kits, object push (for vCard only), basic image and basic print as well as a business card scanner. Additional features of the Verizon Wireless FlipShot by Samsung include:

* Camcorder

* Living Wallpaper

* PictBridge printing capable

* V CAST Music and Video capable

* Speakerphone

* Get It Now

* Messaging Services — SMS, EMS and MMS messaging, e-mail, and Mobile IM and chat

* VZ NavigatorSM

* Mobile Web 2.0SM

* Dimensions: 3.76″ x 1.83″ x .73″ with standard battery

* Personal organizer with Calendar, Calculator, Notepad, Alarm Clock, and World Clock

* Display: 240 x 320 pixel, 260K color TFT Internal

The FlipShot will be available for $149.99 after a $50 rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

Research In Motion (RIM) today announced a series of updates for its market-leading BlackBerry platform that include enhanced messaging and collaboration, simpler management, enhanced security and expanded application development support. These updates will benefit users, IT groups and developers and will enable organizations to increase mobility, productivity and return on investment.Enhanced Messaging and Collaboration

The BlackBerry Enterprise Solution is a complete, end-to-end wireless platform that extends the benefits of an organization’s messaging and collaboration environment to mobile users. Updates to the BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry device software(1) will enable customers to further enhance usability and increase end-user productivity.

- Document Downloading and Editing - As a result of the integration of the ‘Documents To Go by DataViz’ software with the BlackBerry platform, users will be able to edit Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel files(2) directly on their BlackBerry smartphone.

- Remote Search for Messages - Users will be able to search for and retrieve email messages from their email server even if the message is no longer stored on their BlackBerry smartphone.

- Free-Busy Calendar Lookup - Users on the go will be able to check the availability of colleagues before sending a meeting request.

- HTML and Rich Text Email Rendering - BlackBerry smartphone users will be able to view HTML and rich text email messages with original formatting preserved including font colors and styles, embedded images, hyperlinks, tables, bullets and other formatting.

- Advanced Enterprise Instant Messaging and Presence - New features for users running IBM Lotus Sametime and Microsoft Live Communications Server will include improved address book integration, IM contact “click to call”, IM session “convert to call” and advanced emoticon support, allowing co-workers to collaborate and communicate more effectively using their BlackBerry smartphones.

Simpler Management and Support

BlackBerry Enterprise Server provides IT groups with industry-leading management and support capabilities. New features will further improve and simplify the administration of BlackBerry deployments.

- BlackBerry Monitoring Service - A new software component of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server will help organizations maintain high availability and high performance of their BlackBerry infrastructure by providing administrators with enhanced monitoring, alerting, troubleshooting and reporting capabilities. BlackBerry Monitoring Service will be included in the next release of BlackBerry Enterprise Server(3).

- BlackBerry Web Desktop Manager - A web-based device management console has been designed to increase deployment flexibility and simplify software upgrades by reducing the number of BlackBerry software components installed on end-user workstations. BlackBerry Web Desktop Manager enables users to install software and manage their BlackBerry smartphone from any browser-enabled computer. The software is available now as a free download from: www.blackberry.com/go/webdesktop.

- Over-the-Air Device Software Upgrades(4) - Organizations will be able to update a user’s BlackBerry device software wirelessly, delivering a fast, cost-effective method for remotely supporting users and managing BlackBerry device software lifecycles.

- Expanded Systems Compatibility - BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.1.5 is certified with Microsoft Exchange 2007 SP1 and supports IBM Lotus Domino versions 7.03 and 8.0.

Enhanced Security

Security is a cornerstone of the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution and today there are over 400 IT policy settings and controls that an administrator can set to centrally manage and enforce security policies. Newly introduced IT policies further enhance the security and control of a BlackBerry deployment(5).

- Encrypted Attachment Viewing - Users will be able view attachments within encrypted PGP and S/MIME messages.

- Increased Control over GPS - Administrators will have the ability to control which applications access GPS functionality on BlackBerry smartphones.

- Increased Bluetooth Controls - Administrators will have the ability to enable or disable certain Bluetooth profiles as well as set the allowable ‘discoverable time’.

Expanded Application Development Support

RIM continues to expand the opportunities for software developers to create innovative and powerful wireless applications that leverage the inherent security, network efficiency, reliability and push capabilities of the BlackBerry platform and take advantage of new BlackBerry smartphone features. With the recent release of the BlackBerry Java Development Environment (JDE) v4.3.0, new Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have been added to the thousands previously available, enabling developers to offer even more robust and exciting business and lifestyle applications to the more than 12 million BlackBerry subscribers around the world. In addition, support for the following Java Micro Edition APIs is also now available:

- JSR 205: Wireless Messaging 2.0 (MMS Support) - provides the ability to send and receive messages that include images, sound and video via Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS).

- JSR 211: Content Handler API (CHAPI) - allows applications to invoke other applications, including native BlackBerry applications, to handle specific content types.

- JSR 238: Internationalization - allows developers to easily create a single application for multiple languages and regions across the globe with proper location-specific language, time conventions, currencies, and number formats.

- JSR 172: Web Services - enables developers to quickly develop and deploy applications that act as web services clients.

These new BlackBerry platform enhancements are scheduled to be phased in to new software releases during the first half of 2008 and will be showcased at Lotusphere this week.

1) Requires BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.1.5 and BlackBerry device software v4.5 or above.

2) Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint files will be supported in conjunction with BlackBerry device software v4.5 and Microsoft Excel files will be supported in conjunction with a subsequent software release expected later in the year.

3) Included in BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.1.5 for Microsoft Exchange and IBM Lotus Domino, and included in BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.1.4 for GroupWise.

4) Requires BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.1.4 and BlackBerry device software v4.5 or above.

5) Requires BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.1.5 and BlackBerry device software v4.5 or above.

SymbianGuru released the new software Cute Keys that allows quick access with keyboard shortcuts to applications, documents, multimedia files, websites, calls, messages editor and much more.Cute Keys create shortcuts for your mobile. You can open applications, send SMS or MMS messages to the often used numbers, send email messages and open different Word, Excel and multimedia files. Using this application you organize and simplify your work with mobile phone. After key pressing the action which was assigned to the combination will be performed at once.

There are no limits to numbers of shortcuts in your phone. Shortcuts can be set of two, three or even four buttons; it depends on phone model which you use. More shortcuts you can set on mobile phones with QWERTY keyboard, which allows you more possibilities as the keyboard is similar to PC keyboard.

One of Cute Keys advantages is that you can use the created shortcuts anywhere in the mobile phone: while making a phone call or while using other applications.

You can create a shortcut to:

- Open desired application installed on the mobile

- Open selected multimedia file or document

- Call a certain recipient

- Open selected contact from your contact book

- Change Bluetooth status

- Send SMS/MMS/eMail to selected recipient

- Browse selected website

Nokia unveils three new mobile phones for the fashion-conscious, including the first 3G fashion phone

 Building upon the success of last year’s highly popular L’Amour Collection, Nokia has unveiled three new mobile phones to meet the growing demand by stylish consumers the world over. From the elegantly iconic Nokia 7390, Nokia’s first 3G fashion phone, to the truly desirable Nokia 7373 and the timeless Nokia 7360, each model from the latest L’Amour Collection draws its design inspiration from tribal art and ethnic decoration. The result - a beautifully designed, intelligently considered and exceptionally crafted range of mobile phones, in a palate of colours and textures to meet every desire.

Finding inspiration in the faded luxury of grand architecture, the models from the L’Amour Collection will be appreciated as much for their exotic design as well as their impressive sophisticated set of features. Forms remain modern, round and pure. An earthy palate of colour and traditional materials, updates the bohemian feel of the earlier collection. Aspects of embroidery, 3D appliqué, ceramic tiling and other traditional decoration are refined and modernised through a new craftsmanship - resulting in beautifully embossed leather finishes and graphics which are sublime yet eclectic. Further unexpected combinations enhance the splendour of the L’Amour Collection, as does the mix of traditional handcrafts with cutting edge technology. The collection espouses a ‘nouveau-ethnic’ feel - the muted tonality and bleached colour reflecting fashion’s new and sophisticated way of incorporating decoration.

Nokia 7390: Professional elegance with a modern edge This sleek, elegant fold phone, consummately blends precision technology with groundbreaking design. As Nokia’s first 3G fashion phone, the Nokia 7390 combines exquisite materials and design innovation within a fully featured phone. The 3 megapixel camera and WCDMA high-speed connectivity is subtly hidden within ceramic-inspired shell and leather panels. Ideal for a 24/7 lifestyle, the Nokia 7390 is available in two colours, a Bronze Black version provides a masculine feel, echoing cigar parlours and oak-panelled studies of a by-gone era. The Powder Pink model is a daring combination of ceramic white and powder pink, a colour palate currently found on fashion catwalks and furniture fairs.

The estimated retail price of the Nokia 7390 is expected to be approximately EUR 450, excluding taxes and subsidies.

Nokia 7373: Metropolitan style, fluid form Ethnic patterns and a compact swivel design gives the Nokia 7373 its fresh look and perfect grip. Elaborate tribal markings provide a unique point for contemporary design interpretation, where form and decoration are married seamlessly together. This results in finely tooled surfaces, exquisite detail, embossed finishing and further decoration when the mobile phone is opened, proving that the Nokia 7373 is a veritable treasure chest of reference and culture.

The Nokia 7373 is available in Bronze black, Powder Pink and Black Chrome, with a wide array of complementary graphical themes. The estimated retail price of the Nokia 7373 is expected to be approximately EUR 350, excluding taxes and subsidies.

Nokia 7360: Subtly styled, elegantly compact The Nokia 7360 is an elegant and compact mobile phone, subtly styled with accents inspired by metal, leather and transparent surfaces. The innovative use of materials gives this mobile phone its unique character, which evokes modern design classics. A tactile inlayed leather effect gently wraps around the phone, meeting smooth ceramic-inspired surfaces and glistening metallic details. The Nokia 7360 comes in two colour options. A chrome and black original that is strong, streamlined and reliable. The Powder Pink girlish, charming and undoubtedly the phone that Lewis Carroll’s Alice would have used had she needed to make a call from Wonderland.

The estimated retail price of the Nokia 7360 is expected to be approximately EUR 200, excluding taxes and subsidies.

The renewed L’Amour Collection is a universal journey of romance, a fusion of technology with traditional craft and a union of ancient art with modern communication. Each model from the L’Amour Collection is expected to begin shipping this fall.

Technical highlights:

Nokia 7390

• WCDMA (3G) offering high speed streaming, video calling
• 3 Megapixel camera with autofocus and integrated flash
• Music player with one-button access

Nokia 7373

• 2 megapixel camera
• Music, video player, twin stereo speakers
• Complementary fashion headset, pouch and phone jewelery

Nokia 7360

• Stereo FM radio, integrated camera, MMS
• MP3 ring tones
• Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

 Nokia today announced that its flagship imaging device, the Nokia N90, has been awarded the European Media Phone of the Year 2005-2006 by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), the largest editorial multimedia organization in Europe. The award is an endorsement of the Nokia N90’s industry-leading feature set, which makes it one of the most high performance devices in the marketplace.Commenting on the award, EISA praised the Nokia N90 as a ‘true best-of-breed multimedia phone, stuffed full of advanced photo, video audio and messaging features’. EISA also highlighted the Nokia N90’s Carl Zeiss optics which ‘endows it with serious photographic ability, including capturing and editing 2 megapixel digital photos and MPEG 4 352×288 resolution video.’

EISA is the largest editorial organization in Europe, with a membership of 50 Audio, Mobile Electronics, Video and Photo magazines all drawn from 20 European countries. At the end of June, all EISA member magazines came together for the election of the European awards. The panel annually chooses the best equipment in a number of categories from products introduced during the preceding twelve months.

Announced in April, the Nokia N90 is the flagship camera product in Nokia’s newly launched Nokia Nseries range of high performance multimedia devices. The first mobile device to feature superior Carl Zeiss optics and a range of advanced camera features, the Nokia N90 meets the expectations of even the most demanding picture taker.

“The Nokia N90 has raised the bar for mobile devices and we are delighted to receive this accolade from consumer electronics magazines across Europe,” said Tuula Rytilä-Uotila, Director, Imaging, EMEA, Multimedia, Nokia. “This award is also an endorsement of the strategy behind Nokia Nseries - to bring to market high performance multimedia devices which will make digital convergence a reality.”

About Nokia Nseries
Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia devices that delivers unparalleled mobile multimedia experiences by combining the latest technologies with stylish design and ease of use. With Nokia Nseries products, consumers can use a single device to enjoy entertainment, access information and to capture and share pictures and videos, whenever and wherever they want.

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations. www.nokia.com

The Motorola i560 Flip-Style Handset Offers Advanced Walkie-Talkie Services, Java Capability, an External Display and Multimedia Messaging Service

Motorola Inc. (NYSE:MOT) and Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTL) today announced the Motorola i560, a rugged flip-style mobile phone that delivers multiple ways to communicate and increase productivity.

The Motorola i560 is designed for anyone who exposes a handset to extreme conditions, from construction and public safety workers to rock climbers and cyclists. The Motorola i560 is certified to meet military standards for dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, low pressure and solar radiation. Its external display allows information such as incoming calls, time and date to be quickly viewed without the need to open the phone.

The Motorola i560 provides Nextel’s unmatched walkie-talkie capabilities, including the coast-to-coast and country-to-country reach of Nextel’s Nationwide Direct Connect(R) and International Direct Connect(SM)(1) services. The Motorola i560 also offers the Group Connect(SM) service, enabling group walkie-talkie conversations with up to 20 participants nationwide, and the Direct Talk(SM)(1) service, allowing short-range walkie-talkie communications in areas without network coverage (depending on specific conditions such as terrain)(1).

The Motorola i560 fully supports Java(R), allowing users to run many applications that range from business tools to games. It is also equipped with Nextel Multimedia Messaging(2) service, enabling messages to include text, images and audio altogether.

“The Motorola i560 includes features that Nextel customers asked for in a flip-style rugged handset, including our Group Connect and Direct Talk walkie- talkie services, Java capability and an external display,” said Blair Kutrow, vice president, Voice Services and Subscriber Devices, Nextel.

“This rugged Motorola handset is tough on the inside and outside. It can tackle hard jobs with advanced communication features and Java productivity applications, and it can stand up against external elements such as dust, shock and extreme temperatures,” said Rey More, senior vice president and general manager, Motorola’s iDEN(R) Mobile Devices.

Some of the many other features of the Motorola i560 include an internal color display, speakerphone, voice recorder, voice-activated dialing, GPS capabilities(2) and an Internet microbrowser(2). The airplane mode allows the network signal to be turned off during flight while certain applications such as the date book can be accessed.

The Motorola i560 is available through all Nextel distribution channels, including retail stores, at a price of $149.99, with a two-year service agreement, new activation and credit approval. Taxes, fees, early termination fee and other charges apply.

About Motorola
Motorola is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. In your home, auto, workplace and all spaces in between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and information you need, on the go. Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication. Motorola had sales of US $31.3 billion in 2004. For more information: http://www.motorola.com/ .

About Nextel Communications
Nextel Communications, a FORTUNE 200 company based in Reston, Va., is a leading provider of fully integrated wireless communications services and has built the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the country covering thousands of communities across the United States. Today 95 percent of FORTUNE 500(R) companies are Nextel customers. Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc. currently serve 297 of the top 300 U.S. markets where approximately 264 million people live or work.

With Five Distinct Ways to Communicate, Motorola i850 Keeps Users Connected Whether for Business or Pleasure

Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTL) and Motorola Inc. (NYSE:MOT) today announced the Motorola i850, a feature-rich camera phone that combines enhanced communication features with a compact, sleek design.

In addition to Nextel’s Nationwide Direct Connect(R)(1) and International Direct Connect(SM)(1) services that allow instant coast-to-coast and country- to-country communication at the touch of a button, the Motorola i850 also offers other unique walkie-talkie options. The Group Connect(SM)(1) service enables group walkie-talkie conversations with up to 21 participants nationwide, and the groups can be directly set up on the handset within seconds. The Direct Talk(SM) service allows walkie-talkie communications in areas without network coverage within a range of up to six miles, depending on specific conditions such as terrain. Nextel Direct Send(SM) allows users to send contact information to another Direct Send capable phone within seconds simply by pushing the walkie-talkie button.

The Motorola i850 offers Nextel Multimedia Messaging(1) service, which allows for a high level of expression and personalization by enabling messages to include text, images and audio altogether. The i850 allows these messages to be sent from several locations on the handset — eliminating needless extra steps — including the Message Center where voicemail and multimedia messages can be managed in one central location. Additionally, the phone’s integrated 310K digital camera provides the ability to set lighting, picture quality and picture size.

“The Motorola i850 handset can be pulled in just as many directions as the people that use it. The Motorola i850 is a great multitasker, with the ability to successfully perform several functions all within one compact device, including advanced walkie-talkie and multimedia-messaging capabilities,” said Blair Kutrow, vice president, Voice Services and Subscriber Devices, Nextel.

“The Motorola i850 mobile phone is packed with advanced features that make it easy for users to stay connected,” said Rey More, senior vice president and general manager, Motorola’s iDEN(R) Subscriber Group. “At the same time, it keeps users entertained with its integrated camera and downloadable games(1).”

Some of the many other features of the Motorola i850 include pre-installed and downloadable Java applications(1), GPS capabilities(1), Internet microbrowser, audible and picture caller ID(1), an internal color screen, voice dialing, voice recorder, speakerphone, datebook and 600-entry contacts list.

The Motorola i850 is available through all Nextel distribution channels, including retail stores, at a price of $224.99, with a two-year service agreement, new activation and credit approval. Taxes, fees, early termination fee and other charges apply.

About Nextel Communications
Nextel Communications, a FORTUNE 200 company based in Reston, Va., is a leading provider of fully integrated wireless communications services and has built the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the country covering thousands of communities across the United States. Today 95 percent of FORTUNE 500(R) companies are Nextel customers. Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc. currently serve 297 of the top 300 U.S. markets where approximately 263 million people live or work.

About Nextel Partners
Nextel Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTP) , based in Kirkland, Wash., has exclusive rights to offer the same fully integrated, digital wireless communications services offered by Nextel Communications (Nextel) in mid-sized and rural markets in 31 states where approximately 54 million people reside. Nextel Partners and Nextel together offer the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the country serving 297 of the top 300 U.S. markets. To learn more about Nextel Partners, visit http://www.nextelpartners.com/ .

About Motorola
Motorola is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. In your home, auto, workplace and all spaces in between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and information you need, on the go. Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication. Motorola had sales of US $31.3 billion in 2004. For more information: http://www.motorola.com/ .

Cingular Customers Can Use Their Camera Phones to Snap and Share Picture and Video Messages with More People than Ever Before

Cingular customers can exchange pictures and short video messages, including text and audio, with any Cingular, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Leap Wireless and US Cellular customer, who has an MMS-enabled device, as well as any email address. With Intercarrier Multimedia Messaging Service, Cingular customers have access to the broadest wireless MMS community, representing 80 percent of wireless subscribers in the U.S.

Interoperability is great news for all wireless customers as well as the wireless industry as it dramatically expands the mobile universe of family and friends with whom wireless users can share photos and videos. In other words, the wireless world just got a lot easier to navigate. All that’s needed is an MMS-capable phone and the desire to share.

“Making it possible for wireless users to share pictures and video messages with family and friends, regardless of carrier, is an important step in the widespread adoption of multimedia messaging,” said Jim Ryan, vice president of Consumer Data Services, Cingular Wireless. “Cingular is excited to be delivering the full promise of wireless communication to our customers.”

Capturing and sharing special or everyday moments is quick and easy with Multimedia Messaging. Using the multimedia messaging feature of their camera phones, Cingular customers can instantly share messages that include text, photos, animated graphics, voice messages, music and video clips.

Cingular supports a wide selection of multimedia-capable phones. For a complete list of phones, pricing, and additional information, please visit http://www.cingular.com/.

About Cingular Wireless
Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving more than 50.4 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE:SBC) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE:BLS) , has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national wireless carrier. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer Rollover(SM), the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com/. Get Cingular Wireless press releases e-mailed to you automatically. Sign up at http://www.cingular.com/newsroom.