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New Windows Mobile-Powered Pocket PC Debuts as North America’s First UMTS/HSPDA-Enabled Wireless PDA

Cingular Wireless business customers are now on the wireless fast track with today’s introduction of the first UMTS/HSDPA-enabled PDA in North America — the Cingular 8525 Pocket PC.

The Cingular 8525 gives customers access to a variety of corporate data and applications — and personal e-mail and a wide range of entertainment capabilities — at wireless broadband speeds on a popular form factor. Adding to the power of the Cingular 8525 is its operating system — Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 with Direct Push Technology — which allows users to retrieve their information in the familiar environment found on most desktop computers.

“The Cingular 8525 Pocket PC breaks new ground in wireless broadband connectivity in North America,” said Kent Mathy, president Cingular Wireless’ B2B organization, the Business Markets Group. “Not only is the Cingular 8525 the first UMTS/HSDPA-enabled PDA to launch on the continent, it is the only PDA or Smartphone on the American market today to give users wireless 3G capabilities both in the U.S. and in dozens of countries abroad. That translates into a tremendous advantage for the business customer in this global economy.”

“Windows Mobile is about helping people navigate through work and life on the go in the same way they do at the office or at home,” said Pieter Knook, senior vice president, Mobile and Embedded Devices Division, Microsoft Corp. “On Cingular’s HSDPA network, the 8525 will empower people to use the key features of our platform simultaneously, like talking on the phone while at the same time downloading and reviewing documents, surfing the web or using one of thousands of applications available today.”

Global Standard

Cingular’s UMTS/HSDPA-enabled BroadbandConnect service is based on the global standard and natural 3G evolutionary path for GSM providers. BroadbandConnect is currently available in the U.S. in 134 markets (with populations of more than 100,000 surrounding more than 50 major metropolitan cities. The company said it will continue to expand coverage to additional markets in and around major metropolitan cities in the coming months. Internationally, there are currently 142 UMTS networks in 61 countries and 72 HSDPA networks.

BroadbandConnect provides average downlink data speeds between 400-700Kbps (kilobits per second) with bursts to more than a Mbps (megabit per second) and uplink speeds to 384Kbps. When traveling outside the BroadbandConnect coverage area, the Cingular 8525 seamlessly enables service on Cingular’s EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution) network, available in more than 13,000 cities and towns and in areas along more than 40,000 miles of highways.

Windows Mobile 5.0 Powered

Adding to the Cingular 8525’s power is support of the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system. This gives Cingular 8525 users access to mobile versions of many of the familiar Microsoft features found on their desktops, such as mobile versions of Windows Media Player, Internet Explorer and Outlook. Users can easily move through the Windows Mobile 5.0 environment thanks the Cingular 8525’s multiple device navigation capabilities — a new scroll-wheel feature, four-way navigation button and touch-screen stylus.

Additionally, the Cingular 8525 includes the Messaging and Security Feature Pack for Windows Mobile 5.0, providing users with the benefit of Direct Push Technology. This means that e-mail, calendar, tasks and contacts are always-up-to-date making it very easy for users to stay on top of their jobs and connected to the people they care about. The feature pack also provides advanced security features, including remote device wipe, remotely enforced IT policy and S/MIME support.

Complete Tool

Built by a leading manufacturer of Windows Mobile devices, HTC, the Cingular 8525 represents one of the most complete wireless communications tools available today. In addition to connectivity to Cingular’s UMTS/HSDPA- based BroadbandConnect service, the Cingular 8525 provides users with seamless access to integrated Wi-Fi (802.11 b and g), Bluetooth 2.0, and infrared.

The Cingular 8525 Pocket PC is the perfect wireless device for the power business user both during work-time and downtime. Corporate users can have their company e-mail pushed to their Pocket PC in real-time with Microsoft Direct Push or Good Mobile Messaging wireless e-mail solutions. Thanks to the combination of BroadbandConnect and Windows Mobile 5.0, they can quickly open and edit large Word and Excel documents and view PowerPoint, PDF and photo attachments. People can also get their personal e-mail pushed to the device using the popular Cingular Xpress Mail service. The Cingular 8525’s QWERTY, backlit “slider” keyboard makes creating or replying to a message an easy experience.

Supercharged Access

Beyond e-mail, the Cingular 8525 will allow companies to extend even more of their business processes into a mobile environment. The supercharged, 3G- based Pocket PC will give customers fast access to dozens of industry-specific applications, including those in the areas of field service, sales, financial services, government, real estate and healthcare, as well as several security- focused solutions. The Cingular 8525, with its Wi-Fi capabilities, will provide those in healthcare and pharmaceutical sales with a particular advantage because they can continue to have access to mission critical information in hospitals and medical clinics that have deployed wireless local area networks for their on-campus communications.

In addition, the Cingular 8525 will debut with the company’s first generally available, location-based solution — TeleNav GPS Navigator(TM) from TeleNav, Inc. With TeleNav GPS Navigator, Cingular 8525 users now can get turn-by-turn voice and on-screen directions directly on their device for use when driving or walking.*

Thanks to the Cingular 8525’s UMTS/HSDPA backbone, Cingular business and consumer users have the ability to perform voice and data functions simultaneously when using the device. For example, Cingular customers can use the device as a wireless broadband modem tethered to their PC to download e- mail or other information, or surf the Web and simultaneously make or receive a mobile phone call. No other 3G wireless provider in the U.S. can provide that capability.

The Cingular 8525’s value extends beyond work activities. During a break in the day or after business hours, users can relax by listening to their favorite music on Windows Media Player 10 Mobile using wired or Bluetooth- enabled stereo headsets, or enjoy video clips courtesy of MobiTV. The Cingular 8525 also comes equipped with a 2-megapixel digital camera and video recorder for sharper photos and video.** With an optional 1GB Micro-SD card, customers can store about 250 songs, more than 1,000 games or over 2,000 standard resolution photos.

Pricing and Availability

The Cingular 8525 Pocket PC will be available exclusively from Cingular for as low as $399.99 beginning Thursday, November 16, in Cingular retail stores nationwide, select national retailers, http://www.cingular.com/, and through Cingular’s B2B direct sales team. For more information, please go to http://www.cingular.com/8525.

About Cingular Wireless
Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 58.7 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE:BLS), has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation — the ALLOVER(TM) network — and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national wireless carrier. Cingular is a leader in third generation wireless technology. Its 3G network is the first widely available service in the world to use HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer Rollover(r), 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 emailed to you automatically. Sign up at http://cingular.mediaroom.com/.

*Requires separately purchased Bluetooth GPS receiver and subscription to TeleNav GPS Navigator service

** Non-camera version — the Cingular 8500 — available.

New PenCommands and Write Pad adjustments improve award-winning application

PhatWare Corporation, a leading provider of software products and professional services for mobile and desktop computers, announces CalliGrapher 8.3 for increased productivity when entering handwritten data on Windows Mobile devices. CalliGrapher 8.3 features new PenCommands and the ability to hide the Write Pad toolbar.

Named the best software for handwriting recognition for Microsoft Windows Mobile based Pocket PCs by industry experts for four consecutive years, CalliGrapher analyzes pen strokes written in any application window or in the designated Write Pad area, then converts those pen strokes into text and sends the recognized text to the target application. Employing advanced fuzzy logic and neural net techniques, CalliGrapher recognizes arbitrary alphanumeric strings as well as words contained in its integrated dictionary.

To address the customer’s needs in a fast-growing market of phone-enabled Pocket PC devices, the new version of CalliGrapher features four additional PenCommands that allow dialing phone numbers, sending SMS messages and e-mails, and capturing video and still images with the built-in camera. PenCommander is a feature of CalliGrapher that allows users to launch pre-recorded, user-defined commands. For example, with PenCommander it is now possible to dial a phone number selected in any text editing application by simply using the Dial command.

While using the CalliGrapher Write Pad input method to enter text, users can now hide the Write Pad toolbar, giving them more usable space on the device’s screen. This is especially useful on devices with square screens and when the device is used in the landscape mode. Write Pad is a soft input panel that allows users to write handwritten text in a designated area. The text is immediately recognized and the recognition displayed before the text is inserted into the chosen application. The ability to hide the toolbar frees 25 percent of the space used by the input panel.

“PhatWare is constantly listening to its users’ feedback and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in hardware devices,” said Stan Miasnikov, president of PhatWare. “We are thrilled to keep improving CalliGrapher to benefit the handheld community.”

CalliGrapher 8.3 has additional improvements for speed and quality of recognition. The software supports devices running on any Windows Mobile 2003 based Pocket PC or later; however, some new PenCommands require a phone-enabled Pocket PC and Windows Mobile 5.0. CalliGrapher 8.3 can be purchased from the PhatWare Web site for $39.95 and is a free upgrade for users of 8.0 or later. Owners of previous versions can upgrade to CalliGrapher 8.3 for $24.95. For a limited time only, PhatWare offers a $5 discount for new and existing CalliGrapher users. For more information about CalliGrapher or other PhatWare products, visit www.phatware.com.

About PhatWare
Founded in October 1997, PhatWare Corporation is a leading provider of easy to use powerful software products and professional services for the mobile and desktop computing marketplace. PhatWare specializes in handwriting recognition, digital ink, note taking, and database and network management software development. The company exclusively manages development, support and distribution of ParaGraph CalliGrapher and PenOffice handwriting recognition products. PhatWare Corporation is a Microsoft Certified Partner, Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner and Microsoft Tablet PC Premier Partner. To learn more about PhatWare, visit www.phatware.com.

Delivers Robust PDA for Public Safety Users

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today launched the first-ever personal digital assistant (PDA) to operate on TETRA (TErrestrial Trunked RAdio) networks. The new, robust PDA delivers public safety users pocket-sized access to essential two-way data applications whilst on the move. The PDA offers the same value of Motorola’s TETRA hand-portable radios: Always On, Trusted, Reliable and Secure.

The PDA has been developed to meet the rugged requirements of public safety organisations that need secure access to real-time information on the move. Users can access person and vehicle records, report crimes and accidents, and issue penalty tickets via the PDA’s application suite. This functionality meets public safety users’ targets to spend more time on visible, active patrol and increase daily productivity.

Options available include Bluetooth, WLAN, GPS and camera, allowing pictures to be circulated quickly from the PDA. The pocket-sized device measures 145mm (L) x 83mm (W) x 35-50mm (H) and weighs less than 500 grams. With its large 3.5″ TFT screen, it provides the ideal form factor for users to work with the information.

Using the TETRA network to deliver data to the PDA gives emergency services access to a controllable data pipeline that remains continuously available, even during a major incident, and at a competitive cost.

Nick Carter, Product Manager, Motorola TETRA subscribers, comments: “Motorola developed this PDA to reflect the growing needs of customers who want to deliver relevant applications directly to mobile officers. With the launch of this product we are demonstrating TETRA as the appropriate, reliable and secure bearer for public safety users of data. The pocketable, TETRA PDA and the applications suite it can provide will really help meet their productivity needs.”

With the same levels of security as Motorola’s TETRA radios, the PDA supports authentication and encryption. Motorola plans to make the device commercially available by Q3 2006.

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, anywhere, anytime. 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: www.motorola.com

Versatile Device Includes Three-Way Wireless Capabilities via Nation’s Largest Digital Wireless Voice and Data Network, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology

Cingular Wireless and HP (NYSE:HPQ) Nasdaq today introduced the first integrated voice and data HP iPAQ Pocket PC to be powered by Cingular’s nationwide digital wireless network.

The Cingular-enabled HP iPAQ Pocket PC h6320/6325, which comes with the Windows Mobile software, incorporates GSM quad-band “world phone” capabilities to give users a wide-reaching international experience.

The HP iPAQ h6320/6325 features three-way wireless capabilities via Cingular’s nationwide GSM/GPRS network, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth(R) wireless technology. Providing manageable, more secure access to corporate data, e- mail, and the Internet,(1)(2) the HP iPAQ h6320/6325 includes an innovative feature that automatically connects to the fastest available network and automatically switches to an alternate network if the initial connection is lost.

The HP iPAQ h6320/6325’s international capabilities feature gives mobile professionals the ability to use its voice and data features within the United States or abroad. Cingular roaming agreements give customers the ability to use their device in 160 countries when making phone calls and over 80 countries when accessing data. It is available beginning today online at http://www.hp.com/go/iPAQs/h6320_h6325 and through various HP and Cingular sales channels.

“The iPAQ h6320/6325 teams HP’s popular Pocket PC technology with connectivity to the largest wireless digital voice and data network in the U.S. and extensive international roaming to give users a truly world-class wireless experience,” said Abhi Ingle, executive director, business data solutions, for Cingular Wireless. “It is a valuable tool not only for mobile professionals but for government agencies and companies with technicians in the field and outside sales forces, as well as those in the healthcare, high- tech and manufacturing industries, for example.”

Cingular’s portfolio of applications certified for Pocket PC devices includes those from leading software vendors Antenna Software, Epocrates(R), Extended Systems, and TEPR 2005 award winner PatientKeeper(R).

The HP iPAQ h6320/6325 is part of the HP iPAQ Pocket PC h6300 series, which features enhancements to wireless security and roaming functionality, Bluetooth Connection Manager, and audio for Bluetooth and wired headsets to provide Cingular customers with an excellent end-user experience. It is a small and sleek handheld with a bright, 3.5-inch color screen and a removable, snap-on thumb keyboard. The HP iPAQ h6325 includes a built-in VGA camera with 640 x 480 pixel resolution and 8-bit color.

The HP iPAQ h6320/6325 also delivers e-mail and messaging capabilities. When matched with Microsoft Exchange 2003 Server, e-mail, attachments, calendar updates and more can be automatically sent and synched with the device over a Wi-Fi or GPRS network.

The device’s integrated Bluetooth technology gives users wireless connectivity to such peripherals as headsets, printers and desktop or notebook PCs. The 3.5-inch screen combines transflective display technology with more than 65,000 brilliant colors, and a high-contrast ratio with rich color saturation to provide crisper, clearer images and text.

“HP welcomes the chance to be part of the Cingular family and looks forward to delivering Cingular customers a range of convenient options to stay connected,” said Rick Roesler, vice president, handheld division, HP. “Our versatile HP iPAQ h6320/6325 provides customers with a high-quality voice and data experience to maintain productivity virtually anywhere they go.”

The HP iPAQ h6320/6325 is powered by a Texas Instruments OMAP(TM) 1510 processor and has SDRAM 64-MB, 64-MB ROM memory (55-MB user accessible) bolstered by up to 20 MB iPAQ File Store featuring non-volatile memory used to store critical data, databases and other important files. An integrated Secure Digital (SD) slot supports SD and Multimedia Card memory cards.

The HP iPAQ h6320/6325 comes with Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software for Pocket PC, which gives users access to pocket versions of Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet Explorer. It also supports the Microsoft Windows .NET Compact Framework so that IT investments already made in .NET applications can be easily leveraged and extended to mobile users.

“The HP iPAQ h6320/6325 Pocket PC phone, combined with Cingular’s nationwide network, is a great solution for individuals and companies looking to improve the productivity through access to critical information remotely,” said Scott Horn, senior director for the Mobile and Embedded Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. “We are excited HP and Cingular are taking advantage of the Windows Mobile software platform to deliver devices with familiar interface and applications to their customers.”

Praised for its many advanced features and wireless connectivity options, the HP iPAQ h6300 series has been widely recognized with superior reviews and significant industry accolades since its introduction. A few among these include: Popular Science’s “Best of What’s New” award in December 2004 and winner of “Best of Show 2004″ at TechXNY in the Best Mobile/Wireless solution category.

About HP
HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company’s offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, business and home computing, and imaging and printing. For the four fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2005, HP revenue totaled $83.3 billion. More information about HP is available at http://www.hp.com/ .

About Cingular Wireless
Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 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 — the ALLOVER(SM) network — 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 .