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Verizon FiOS TV to Carry The Weather Channel And Its Complementary All-Local Service, Weatherscan

Verizon today announced a long-term affiliation agreement with The Weather Channel for two separate services — The Weather Channel, the only national weather information network, and Weatherscan by The Weather Channel, an all-local, 24/7 network providing weather information for pinpointed areas in which subscribers reside.

Verizon will make the services available to all subscribers of Verizon FiOS TV, which launched Sept. 22 in Keller, Texas. The agreement was signed prior to the Keller launch.

“We know that viewers rely on The Weather Channel and Weatherscan in times of severe weather and in their daily lives,” said Terry Denson, vice president of programming and marketing for Verizon FiOS TV. “Our subscribers will have the benefits of The Weather Channel’s national forecasts plus the added convenience of customized local weather reports in each region we serve.”

Becky Powhatan, executive vice president of affiliate relations for The Weather Channel, said, “We are proud that Verizon sees the value of our services and recognizes the value of our brand and the benefits we provide in serving the local community. By offering our networks to subscribers, Verizon will provide accurate and up-to-the-minute weather information that is truly indispensable to people’s lives, plus unparalleled programming content and lifestyle features that will enhance Verizon’s relationships with local customers.”

Both networks provide local weather that is customized specifically for Verizon customers in each of the geographic areas in which they live. In addition to its unequaled national and regional coverage of weather developments affecting the country, The Weather Channel provides local coverage that includes: “Local on the 8s” six times an hour and continuous display of local conditions and forecasts at the bottom of the screen. The all-local weather information offerings on Weatherscan include: local conditions, observations for surrounding communities, local radar, local traffic, regional radar, satellite images, 36-hour forecasts, extended forecasts, watches and warnings, and an almanac page showing sunrise, sunset and phases of the moon plus tailored lifestyle information.

Verizon launched FiOS TV Sept. 22 in Keller, Texas, unveiling a broad collection of all-digital programming with more than 330 channels and more on the way. FiOS TV digital customers will also have access to a large selection of on-demand content that is easy to order and view.

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

About The Weather Channel
The all-weather networks operated by The Weather Channel Companies include The Weather Channel, the 24-hour national network established in 1982, and the all-local weather network, Weatherscan. The web site of The Weather Channel, weather.com, reaches more than 30 million unique users per month and is consistently ranked #10 among all Web sites by Nielsen//NetRatings. The Weather Channel also operates The Weather Channel Radio Network, The Weather Channel Newspaper Services, an education Web site at weatherclassroom.com, and is the leading weather information provider for emerging technologies. This includes PC applications, broadband and interactive television applications, with wireless weather products accessible through high-speed Internet services, phones, pagers, and other personal digital assistants. The Weather Channel is owned by Landmark Communications, Inc., a Norfolk, Va.-based, privately held media company.

About Verizon Communications Inc.
With more than $71 billion in annual revenues, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is one of the world’s leading providers of communications services. Verizon has a diverse work force of more than 214,000 in four business units: Domestic Telecom provides customers based in 28 states with wireline and other telecommunications services, including broadband. Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation’s most reliable wireless network, serving 47.4 million voice and data customers across the United States. Information Services operates directory publishing businesses and provides electronic commerce services. International includes wireline and wireless operations and investments, primarily in the Americas and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/.

MTV Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIAB) and Sprint (NYSE:S), the third- largest wireless carrier in the United States, today announced an agreement to bring the top MTV Networks’ brands and programming direct to Sprint PCS customers on their multimedia phones, giving them access to comedy, music and much more in the palm of their hand. Starting in October, Sprint expects to offer Sprint PCS customers access to exclusive programming and other short content from some of MTV Networks’ leading cable networks, including Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, Nickelodeon and The N.

The agreement expands the line-up of multimedia channel offerings available via the Emmy(R) Award-winning Sprint PCS Vision(SM) Multimedia Services to include the most recognized youth, music and entertainment brands in the world. All of the Sprint multimedia channel offerings are available on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network (CDMA 1XRTT).

“The relationship each MTV Networks channel has with its audience is very unique, so we’re highly focused on making sure our mobile content is equally unique — and available to all of our audiences wherever they are across multiple platforms,” said Jason Hirschhorn, Senior Vice President of Digital Music and Media for MTV Networks. “As we continue extending the distribution of our successful mobile video franchises, we are constantly reminded that consumers will go to the brands they love to customize their wireless experience. In a way, it’s kind of like ‘Pimp My Phone’.”

“More than three years ago, Sprint was the first to bring the third screen to life and launch broadcast television on a mobile phone. Today, we continue to lead the industry in wireless-data users and in bringing the biggest brands in entertainment to our customers,” said Jeff Hallock, vice president wireless product strategy and marketing for Sprint. “With MTV Networks’ top brands becoming a part of our multimedia offerings, our customers can now have the choice and flexibility to view the content they’ve come to enjoy at home anytime and anywhere on our nationwide network.”

In addition to the premium subscription channels, Sprint expects to offer Sprint PCS customers the ability to download a variety of other branded mobile content from each network, including Music Tones that feature celebrity personalities and exclusive music content, news updates, alerts such as “Joke of the Day” and screen savers.

Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Services offers a variety of live and on-demand video and audio channels delivered directly to the customer’s wireless handset and viewed by a built-in media player. Sprint TV customers have the choice of subscribing to individual channels from an expanding list of brands offering in-depth content or selecting one of two channels featuring a variety of content. All content is developed directly by the provider and sent to the subscriber as frequently as needed in order to ensure the most up-to-date news and information is being delivered.

About MTV Networks:
MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom International Inc. (NYSE:VIA)(NYSE:VIA.B), is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 100 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services — MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 80 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

About Sprint Nextel:
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business and government customers. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two robust wireless networks offering industry leading mobile data services; instant national and international walkie-talkie capabilities; and an award-winning and global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit http://www.sprint.com/mr.

EDGE-enabled Business Device First in U.S. to Feature BlackBerry Connect

CTIA WIRELESS IT & ENTERTAINMENT — Cingular Wireless and Nokia today introduced to the U.S. marketplace the EDGE-powered Nokia 9300 business device with BlackBerry Connect(TM). Cingular is the first U.S. carrier to launch the popular BlackBerry(R) wireless services on a third-party handset via the BlackBerry Connect licensing program from Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM). The Nokia 9300 will be available in the U.S. through Cingular Wireless beginning in November.

Corporate customers can now choose the Nokia 9300 business device as an option to use with the behind-the-firewall BlackBerry Enterprise Server(TM), and individual and small business customers can use the Nokia 9300 with BlackBerry Connect to access popular Internet Service Provider (ISP) e-mail accounts through BlackBerry Internet Service(TM).

In addition to offering the BlackBerry Connect e-mail solution, the Nokia 9300 device also is compatible with several third-party applications to provide individuals and businesses of all sizes with a comprehensive wireless solution operating on EDGE, the largest and fastest national wireless data network in America. EDGE is available in 13,000 cities and towns, and along more than 40,000 miles of major highways in the U.S.

The Cingular-enabled Nokia 9300 business device with BlackBerry Connect is designed for the mobile professional seeking a high-quality combination of PDA, phone and mobile email in a sleek, compact device. From a traditional handset on the outside, opening to a full keyboard on the inside for fast, efficient text and data input, the Nokia 9300 device offers a compelling voice and data experience. Further, it boasts a wide, brilliant, 65,536 color screen for a best-in-class HTML desktop-like web browsing experience.

The tri-band (850/1800/1900), Symbian OS-based Nokia 9300 device delivers the high-quality voice experience that customers have come to expect from the Nokia brand, with key calling features such as five-way conference call capability, an easy-to-use speaker phone and Bluetooth(R) connectivity for use with an optional Bluetooth headset.

“The Nokia 9300 phone marks the convergence of two eagerly anticipated, business-focused wireless products — the Nokia 9300 and BlackBerry Connect — with Cingular’s nationwide* EDGE network, the largest and fastest national wireless data network in the U.S.,” said Kent Mathy, president, Business Markets Group, Cingular’s B2B organization. “By bringing all of these together, Cingular is offering a truly powerful tool and complete voice and data solution both to businesses and individual users.”

“Our goals to grow the impact of mobility and be the mobile device of choice for the enterprise is an exciting opportunity that we look forward to achieving with the help of partners like Cingular Wireless and RIM,” said Mary T. McDowell, executive vice president and general manager, Nokia Enterprise Solutions. “In a marketplace where many professionals carry more than one device — one for voice, one for data — the Nokia 9300 business device is a compelling alternative for companies ready to mobilize their employees with a single reliable, manageable, business optimized device.”

“BlackBerry Connect is an important part of our global strategy to expand the reach of BlackBerry services and provide customers with a broader choice of handsets while maintaining the important benefits of the BlackBerry architecture, infrastructure and security model,” said Mike Lazaridis, president and co-CEO at Research In Motion. “Together with Cingular and Nokia, we are providing customers with another powerful business solution that addresses the needs of both users and IT departments.”

E-mail Access
BlackBerry Connect will enable the popular, push-based BlackBerry services initially on the Nokia 9300 for those users who want to access their e-mail and prefer the look, feel and features of the Nokia phone.

In conjunction with BlackBerry Enterprise Server, corporate users of Microsoft(R) Exchange and Lotus Domino(R) can have synchronized access to their corporate e-mail as well as calendar functions, remote address book lookup and attachment viewing capabilities in a secure environment. E-mail administrators also can take advantage of the BlackBerry Enterprise Server security features such as remote deletion of messaging data should a device be lost or stolen. Through BlackBerry Internet Service, individuals and small business customers can use the Nokia 9300 with BlackBerry Connect to receive e-mail automatically from up to 10 ISP e-mail accounts, including popular services such as AOL, Yahoo! and Comcast. Set-up for the individual solution is done easily via a Web-based set-up and configuration process that is started by clicking on an icon that is sent over-the-air to the Nokia 9300 desktop when the user activates BlackBerry Connect. Customers can choose to use the corporate solution or the individual solution, or both at the same time.

Cingular also will offer a second “push” e-mail service on the Nokia 9300 — Cingular Xpress Mail — that is targeted to individuals and small businesses that want to access work and personal e-mail. Available in Cingular retail stores and based on the popular e-mail platform from SEVEN, users have access to e-mail, calendar and contacts, and have the ability to view attachments. Cingular Xpress Mail supports Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes corporate e-mail, as well as popular POP3/IMAP personal e-mail accounts.

The Nokia 9300 from Cingular also will support Nokia Business Center announced earlier this month. The Nokia Business Center is a new software solution enabling collaborative business applications for the mobile world, starting with push e-mail. Available through accredited resellers, the Nokia Business Center brings mobile e-mail to the corporate masses, changing the economics of mobile email adoption so that employees at all levels can reap the rewards of virtually anytime, anywhere access to their corporate email on their mobile phones. Nokia Business Center complements Nokia’s existing portfolio of today’s popular email solutions available for its business- optimized mobile devices.

Application Ecosystem
Above and beyond e-mail, Cingular and Nokia, through Cingular’s developer program and Forum Nokia, the industry’s largest mobile developer organization, are building a business solutions ecosystem to support the Nokia 9300 device. At its inception, there will be several third-party applications certified by Cingular for use on the device to present business customers with a compelling and complete wireless voice and data solution right out of the box. Applications to be available at launch include those in the areas of sales force automation, field service and security.

“It’s not enough to present companies with a highly functional device enabled for a powerful network — they need to know what they can do with that device to connect to their office applications and solve the critical needs of their business in a mobile environment,” Mathy explained. “That’s why Cingular and Nokia are working together to deliver a complete portfolio of e- mail and industry-specific applications for the Nokia 9300 to give businesses a complete set of tools to extend their key processes wirelessly into the field.”

Pricing and Availability
The Nokia 9300 business device will be available in the U.S. through its direct B2B sales beginning in November. Cingular will offer the Nokia 9300 for as low as $299.99 with a two-year contract and after $50 mail-in rebate. Customers can choose from either a $44.99 BlackBerry unlimited data plan or a $34.99 4Mb BlackBerry data plan when they also choose a qualifying voice plan. The $44.99 and $34.99 plans both include data service for BlackBerry Connect, Web browsing and other applications. In addition, corporate customers, as needed, can purchase BlackBerry Enterprise Server for a complete enterprise messaging solution directly from Cingular and select resellers.

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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. http://www.nokia.com/.

About Research In Motion
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry(R) wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld(TM) product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (NASDAQ:RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit http://www.rim.com/ or http://www.blackberry.com/.

About Cingular Wireless
Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 51.6 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(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 e-mailed to you automatically. Sign up at http://cingular.mediaroom.com/.

RealNetworks(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:RNWK), the leader in downloadable PC-based casual games, and July Systems, a provider of smart mobile content retailing solutions, announced today that a mobile version of the RealArcade catalogue is now available for Cingular customers. The RealArcade Mobile Store will offer Cingular subscribers access to a rotating selection of leading casual game titles every month.

“Casual games are proving to be a killer genre for mobile games, and no one has more access and experience to casual game titles than Real,” said Derrick Morton, RealNetworks’ General Manager for Mobile Games. “As the leader in the PC-based casual games business, we believe that our try-before-you-buy and monthly subscription model provides exceptional value to people looking for compelling and fun diversions on their mobile phones.”

RealArcade’s new mobile games store provides a play-before-you-pay experience that allows consumers to try any game first and subsequently choose to purchase a monthly subscription service. Initially, the popular titles Shape Shifter, Combo Chaos, Gem Drop and Pile Up! will be available. The store will feature new game titles each month provided from both of Real’s casual games studios, GameHouse Studios(R) and Mr.Goodliving(TM).

Customers can purchase an unlimited RealArcade GamePass subscription for $5.99 a month or subscribe to individual game titles for $2.49 per month. Cingular customers can purchase games via their mobile phones and through a Web storefront at www.gamehouse.com.

July Systems brings its smart mobile retailing solutions to the RealArcade mobile game service to enable the winning combination of try-before-you-buy and subscription-based pricing. July’s patent-pending digital rights management technology smartly enforces access and usage of the mobile games based on users’ subscription validity. July’s smart retailing technology allows mobile content retailers to offer their consumers a range of sophisticated pricing models including try-before-you-buy, rentals, pay-per-use, deals and subscriptions, as well as advanced personalization and community features.

“July Systems is excited to team with Real to power this unique store,” said Ashok Narasimhan, Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder, July Systems. “Combining July’s advanced mobile content retailing technology with Reals’ hugely popular casual games is a great example of how the mobile games industry can successfully move beyond early adopters to reach the mass market of casual gamers.”

In addition to mobile games, Real provides wireless carriers with compelling content applications including, ringtones, mobile video content, and its recently introduced Rhapsody Radio mobile service. Real also provides streaming audio and video technology solutions to wireless carriers and handset manufacturers, including its recently introduced Helix Online TV(TM) application. Real’s Helix(TM)-based technology is currently deployed by more than 70 mobile carriers around the world and by more than 50 different handset models on more than 30 million handsets worldwide.

About RealNetworks, Inc.
RealNetworks, Inc. is the leading creator of digital media services and software including Rhapsody(R), RealPlayer 10, and casual PC and mobile games. RealNetworks has more than two million subscribers to its premium content subscription services. Consumers can access and experience audio/video programming and download RealNetworks’ consumer software at http://www.real.com/ . Broadcasters, network operators, media companies and enterprises use RealNetworks’ products and services to create and deliver digital media to PCs, mobile phones and consumer electronics devices. RealNetworks’ corporate information is located at http://www.realnetworks.com/company .

RealNetworks, Rhapsody, RealPlayer, RealArcade, GameHouse, Mr. Goodliving, Online TV and Helix are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. All other companies or products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

About July Systems
July Systems provides innovative technology solutions that enable mobile operators and content retailers to multiply revenues and profits by transforming the retailing of mobile content to reach the mass-market. July’s integrated end-to-end mobile marketplace solutions and managed services are currently deployed across multiple operators and other customers across the US and Europe who reach over 220 million mobile consumers. Founded in 2001, July Systems is privately held, and has its headquarters in Santa Clara, CA, Global Product Center in Bangalore, India, and European offices in Germany and UK. For more information, visit www.julysystems.com.

Nokia today announced that it has started deliveries of the Nokia N70, a compact, beautifully styled, easy-to-use 3G smartphone. Incorporating a complete smartphone feature set, as well as a 2 megapixel camera, flash and front camera for video calling, the Nokia N70 comes fully equipped with a digital music player and stereo audio.”We are proud to announce the second device to hit the market from the Nokia Nseries high performance multimedia range,” said Joe Coles, Director of imaging product marketing at Nokia. “The Nokia N70 is a great example of Nokia Nseries, combining the latest technologies and elegant design with a comprehensive set of multimedia features. Easy and intuitive mobile photography, automatic storing of those great quality shots, listening to music, reading and writing email, browsing favorite websites - the Nokia N70 is a true multimedia computer.”

With its intuitive slide and shoot design, the 2 megapixel rear camera of the Nokia N70 can be quickly and conveniently activated, while a dedicated shutter key allows for greater stability and ease of use for picture taking. Incorporating an integrated flash, 20x digital zoom capability and a range of capture scene settings, the Nokia N70 allows for spontaneous capture of great quality photos and video regardless of time and place. Additionally, while retaining full image quality, the photos or video clips can also be instantly shared with others via email or Bluetooth wireless technology.

With the new Nokia XpressTransfer storing solution, all photos and video clips on the Nokia N70 can either be manually or automatically copied to compatible PCs. Furthermore, the standard Nokia N70 sales package also includes new Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition 3.0 software, offering users an efficient way for viewing, finding, fixing and sharing images and video clips on their compatible PC. For a multimedia diary experience, the in-box Nokia Lifeblog software automatically organizes photos, videos, text messages and multimedia messages into a chronology for easy browsing, searching and sharing.

The smartphone features of the Nokia N70 include extensive email attachment support, Internet browser, video streaming and 3G features, such as two-way video calling* and video sharing*. An embedded email configuration tool helps users to quickly set up their preferred mobile email settings. Once set up, the user will get notification of new email and can then log on to retrieve it. The Nokia N70 also supports Symantec Mobile Security, an integrated antivirus and firewall solution.

Equipped with a digital music player and FM radio with support for Visual Radio, the Nokia N70 also doubles as a great pocketable music device. Moreover, the music experience can be taken to the next level with the separately available Nokia Music Pack, with which users can transfer music quickly from compatible PCs, listen to music through standard stereo headphones or even plug the Nokia N70 to a compatible home stereo system for stereo playback or recording.

The Nokia N70 is among the first Nokia devices to include the Catalogs Client mobile shopping application, making it easy for users to quickly discover, trial, download and purchase new applications, services and content designed for the Nokia N70. The operator-brandable interface enables seamless access to mobile content catalogs from operators or third-party sources.

A full list of features of the Nokia N70 is available at www.nokia.com/N70.

*To check the availability and cost of the service, contact your network operator or service provider.

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

Verizon today announced a programming- distribution agreement with World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. for its popular subscription video-on-demand service, WWE 24/7. Verizon is the first major telecom provider to offer this WWE video content in the United States. Under the agreement, Verizon will carry WWE 24/7 on Verizon FiOS TV in its first market, Keller, Texas, and in future FiOS TV markets. The agreement was signed prior to the commercial launch of FiOS TV on Sept. 22.

WWE 24/7 leverages WWE’s 75,000-hour library, the largest of its kind in the world, featuring the leading wrestling and other sports entertainment brands and programming.

“We are pleased to offer this service in our FiOS TV markets to satisfy devoted WWE fans who are passionate about watching the wrestling action of their favorite superstars of yesterday and today,” said Terry Denson, vice president of programming and marketing for Verizon FiOS TV.

Said Peter Clifford, vice president, WWE affiliate sales, “Verizon has been a believer in the WWE 24/7 service from the very first time we sat down with them. We look forward to partnering with them to market the on-demand platform. We will continue to work with strong, emerging distributors like Verizon who can help us deliver this unique content to our passionate fans.”

Verizon launched FiOS TV Sept. 22 in Keller, Texas, unveiling a broad collection of all-digital programming with more than 330 total channels and more on the way. FiOS TV digital customers will also have access to a large selection of on-demand content that is easy to order and view.

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

About World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE) is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto and London. Additional information on the company can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. WWE 24/7 is a subscription video on demand service being made available through Cable, Telephony and Satellite television providers, and leveraging WWE’s 75,000-hour library, the largest of its kind in the world, featuring the leading wrestling and other sports entertainment brands and programming. More information can be found at http://www.wwe24-7.com/ .

About Verizon
With more than $71 billion in annual revenues, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is one of the world’s leading providers of communications services. Verizon has a diverse work force of more than 214,000 in four business units: Domestic Telecom provides customers based in 28 states with wireline and other telecommunications services, including broadband. Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation’s most reliable wireless network, serving 47.4 million voice and data customers across the United States. Information Services operates directory publishing businesses and provides electronic commerce services. International includes wireline and wireless operations and investments, primarily in the Americas and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com/ .

Taking on the competition this season is Virgin Mobile’s Slider(TM) Sonic by Kyocera Wireless, the first music phone in the wireless provider’s line-up. The Slider Sonic — which comes with a 32MB microSD(TM) memory card, stereo headphones and a USB cable — operates as a phone, MP3 player, video recorder, camera and all-around best mate. With a range of multimedia features and no long-term contract obligations, it is the music phone for teens this holiday season.Get Crunk! It’s All About the Music
A must-have for music lovers, customers will never want to take their hands off this Virgin! Users can download their favorite songs on the Slider Sonic in WMA and MP3 audio formats, record and play back 30-second videos and even check out free embedded videos from Wind-up artists Seether and Submersed. A 512MB microSD (formerly known as TransFlash(TM)) memory card is also available for purchase at select Virgin Mobile retailers, enabling Sonic-users to store up to 128 songs right on the phone.

“Virgin Mobile users are smart, savvy and all about being connected,” said Howard Handler, Chief Marketing Officer of Virgin Mobile USA. “There are two things they don’t leave home without — their mobile phone and their portable music players. With the Slider Sonic we’ve merged music and technology and packaged it in a sophisticated communications device.”

Sonic users will also have exclusive access to extreme sports, animated and Machinima content from Heavy.com, the number one broadband network for 18-34 year olds. Heavy.com programming available for download to the Slider Sonic includes the hit series “The Imperfects,” a new animated series from Marvel and EA; “Pimp My Weapon”; “Behind the Music that Sucks”; and the prankster-sheik extreme sports show “Blisster.”

Don’t Forget to Accessorize
Slider Sonic users can take their gaming to the next level with the ergonomic K500 Gamepad designed by Kyocera Wireless. The gamepad’s easy-to-use keys, comfy grip and portable size mean customers can carry it anywhere. Plus, it won’t drain the phone’s battery life because it’s self-powered by three AAA batteries.

While the Slider Sonic comes out of the box ready to rock on a high- quality stereo headset with hands-free microphone, true audiophiles might opt for the available Kyocera Music Controller. This beauty adds full music controls to the cord and lets users ditch the included stereo ear-buds and plug in any high-end headphones with a standard 3.5mm jack.

A music dock for the Slider Sonic is also available for the music-lovers out there. The dock allows users to connect the phone to a stereo or PC and transfer music and video files over USB — all while recharging the battery. The Slider Sonic can be connected to any standard desktop speakers or headphones with a 3.5mm jack, allowing customers to listen to music in full stereo.

What Else Does this Beauty Offer?
The Slider Sonic is equipped with Virgin XL, a grab bag of mobile content goodies. Customers can instant message friends through the AIM(R) (AOL(R) Instant Messenger(TM)), service, choose from a library of thousands of Superphonic (real-music) Ringtones, identify a song heard on the radio or in a club with Song ID or access exclusive content from *MTV. The perks don’t end there though. Slider Sonic customers also have access to content courtesy of Comedy Central, so they can set up a Joke of the Day, download a “Crank Yankers” ringtone or test their South Park IQs with South Park Brain Probe. Users can even personalize their phone by setting up a Rescue Ring to ditch a lame date or slide out of a sticky situation, download cutting-edge, full- color games, wallpapers and screensavers, or capture shameful and sentimental moments on the video recorder or camera functions.

The chic, compact black handset slides open with the push of a thumb, sports a high quality color display and weighs in at just over 3.8 oz. The Slider Sonic by Kyocera Wireless will be available in October at Virgin Mobile retail partners and retail for $249.99.

About Virgin Mobile USA, LLC:
Launched nationally in July of 2002, Virgin Mobile USA, LLC is the nation’s first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) and first wireless carrier exclusively focused on the youth market. Virgin Mobile is a joint venture between Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and Sprint, which operates one of the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide PCS wireless networks in the United States. In just two-and-one-half years, more than three million wireless users rejected long-term contracts and took control of their wireless spending with Virgin Mobile’s Pay As You Go service. Virgin Mobile customers have exclusive access to VirginXtras and VirginXL — a suite of music, entertainment and fun lifestyle features, including *MTV mobile content created by our strategic partner MTV: Music Television. In addition, J.D. Power and Associates has recognized Virgin Mobile for providing “An Outstanding Customer Service Experience” under its Certified Call Center Program(SM).

Phones are available at more than 20,000 locations nationwide with Top-Up cards available at more than 60,000 locations nationwide. Virgin Mobile products can also be purchased online at http://www.virginmobileusa.com/ or by calling 888-322-1122.

About Kyocera Wireless Corp.
Kyocera Wireless Corp. is a leading supplier of innovative, feature-rich CDMA wireless devices and accessories for customers worldwide. Kyocera Wireless maintains an operating belief in the genius of simplicity and strives to make the wireless experience as simple and intuitive as humanly possible. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyocera International Inc., which acquired QUALCOMM Incorporated’s CDMA consumer wireless phone business in February 2000. Based in San Diego, the company is ISO-14001 and ISO-9001 certified and has won city, state and federal awards for its environmentally friendly manufacturing and recycling practices. For more information, please visit http://www.kyocera-wireless.com/.

Cingular Wireless, Billboard and MFORMA deliver original, all-inclusive mobile music application

CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment - - Cingular Wireless customers can now use their mobile phones to interact with music in an entirely new way, thanks to the launch of Billboard Mobile. Announced today by Cingular Wireless, Billboard and MFORMA, Billboard Mobile is an all new, first-of-its-kind mobile music application that gives Cingular customers access to music and entertainment news, Billboard charts, local concert information, as well as Billboard featured master tones, directly from their wireless phone.

Available exclusively to Cingular customers for the next month, Billboard Mobile is tightly integrated with Billboard.com — one of the leading sources of music and entertainment news. Starting with the popular Billboard charts, which rank top music singles, albums and ringtones each week, Cingular customers can read music news, view images, listen to music samples, and check out listings of upcoming events including concert dates. The all-inclusive Billboard Mobile service also delivers integrated entertainment applications such as mini-games and music trivia, all presented with an intuitive user interface that is unique among mobile applications. Additionally, customers can use Billboard Mobile to download featured ringtones.

“We are thrilled Cingular customers will be the first to preview and interact with Billboard Mobile,” said Jim Ryan, vice president of consumer data services, Cingular Wireless. “Billboard is the ultimate source for all things music and Billboard Mobile provides an incredibly fun and useful way for our customers to truly experience the world of music directly from their Cingular phone.”

“Billboard Mobile has lots of value for users and really satisfies their thirst for music and their desire to personalize their phones in their own individual way,” said Dan Kranzler, executive chairman, MFORMA. “We looked at how mobile users consume music and we developed Billboard Mobile to give users the greatest experience possible in finding the music they want that matches their personal tastes and interests. Because there are so many ways to search on Billboard Mobile — by artist, by genre or category — users can quickly and easily hone in on exactly what they want. Each song is linked to a detail page including an audio preview and simple purchase options.”

Billboard Mobile can easily be customized to fit each user’s specific interests. For example, users can opt to receive an SMS each week with a listing of the top songs and links to purchase the tones of their choice, or they can opt to receive news when their favorite artist hits the wires.

“Billboard Mobile is the most dynamic mobile music application out there,” said John Kilcullen, Billboard president and publisher. “It totally takes advantage of the mobile phone as a personal computing device and combines it with sophisticated music discovery features, up-to-the-minute pop culture music news and information, exclusive features from Billboard.com, and more. Our collaboration with MFORMA has yielded an incredibly rich fan-driven multimedia music service that we are very proud to have our name on.”

Cingular customers can subscribe to Billboard Mobile for $3.99 per month. Polyphonic ringtones and master tones can be purchased for $1.99 and $2.99, respectively. SMS and data charges may apply and vary according to user rate plans.

About Cingular Wireless
Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving more than 51.6 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between SBC Communications (NYSE:SBC) and BellSouth (NYSE:BLS), has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation. 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/.

About Billboard
Now in its 111th year, Billboard is the world’s premier music publication and a diverse digital, events and brand-licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video and digital entertainment issues and trends. Billboard is the flagship property for the Billboard Information Group, which also consists of Billboard.biz, Billboard.com, Entertainment Law Weekly, Billboard Chart Alert, Billboard Information Network (BIN), Billboard Directories, Billboard Licensing & Events and Billboard Radio Monitor. Billboard is headquartered in New York with bureaus in Boston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville and Washington DC. The Group is a unit of VNU Business Media, a worldwide media company that provides specialized publications, electronically delivered data, expositions and marketing services and is owned by VNU Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Netherlands-based VNU, an international publishing and information company.

About MFORMA Group, Inc.
MFORMA is a leading global publisher and distributor of mobile entertainment. MFORMA provides wireless operators and their customers with the world’s best content and entertainment brands, and provides developers and brand owners with the shortest route to market. MFORMA’s customers include more than 100 of the world’s leading wireless carriers. In addition to the industry’s most comprehensive catalog of BREW, Java, SMS, MMS, and WAP mobile games, MFORMA also provides sports, lifestyle, and information services subscription products. MFORMA’s carrier-grade platform manages the delivery of downloadable games and applications for some of the world’s largest carriers. MFORMA is a U.S. corporation with offices in Bellevue, Washington, San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles, California, USA; London and Manchester, England; Shanghai and Beijing, China; and Seoul, Korea. Please visit http://www.mforma.com/.

Music-driven mobile phone features dedicated music keys, storage for up to 750 songs

The Nokia 3250, Nokia’s newest music phone, grabbed the spotlight of Nokia Trends, an electronic music festival that took place in Berlin, Germany this weekend. This unique design twists to transform a traditional phone keypad into dedicated music keys. The Nokia 3250 stores up to 1 Gigabyte (750 songs) of high quality music and offers 10 hours of music play. In addition, consumers can take advantage of the Nokia 3250’s two-megapixel camera and smartphone capabilities. The triband GSM 900/1800/1900 model is expected to start shipping in the first quarter 2006 with an estimated retail price of 350 EUR before subsidies or taxes.

“Nokia connects people to their passions - music - and as the world’s largest manufacturer of digital music players, Nokia is leading the charge to make mobile music widely accessible. The XpressMusic feature brand, also introduced today, makes it easier for consumers to identify those Nokia devices which are specifically designed to listen to music,” says Kai Öistämö, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. “One of the first devices to feature the XpressMusic mark is the Nokia 3250, which is going to stop music fans in their (favourite) tracks. Its unique twist design makes it quick and easy to switch between the music keys, the regular keypad and the camera mode.”

By twisting the Nokia 3250 keypad 180 degrees, consumers can toggle between the music controls and the traditional phone keypad. The music player of the Nokia 3250 supports a wide array of digital music formats such as MP3, WMA, M4A and AAC, making it easy to load and transfer music. Additionally, songs can be downloaded over-the-air while on the go and favourite songs can be set as ringtones. The Nokia 3250 supports microSD memory cards of up to 1 Gigabyte with storage capacity for up to 750 songs. An FM radio with Visual Radio client complements the Nokia 3250’s complete music package.

Drag and drop to manage your music
Using the Nokia Audio Manager software, users can convert their favourite CDs into digital music files, and “drag and drop” their personal music collections and favorite playlists directly from their computer. Headphones can be connected to the Nokia 3250 via the 3.5mm connector of the Nokia Stereo Headset-HS-20, making the list of available enhancements even longer. For the best audio experience, Nokia is working to ensure that the Nokia 3250 is compatible with a number of accessories from industry leading brands such as Bose®, Harman Kardon®, JBL® and Sennheiser Electronic. The Nokia 3250 comes with a two-megapixel camera, which is activated in the landscape mode by twisting the Nokia 3250’s phone’s keypad 90 degrees. With a few simple strokes, images can be instantly shared with others via MMS, or printed on a compatible printer via Bluetooth wireless technology. The Nokia 3250 is based on the Series 60 platform and Symbian OS, offering a broad set of features and messaging functionalities and enabling third-party application developers to create their own music applications. Those applications can be downloaded and installed on the Nokia 3250. Bridging smartphone capabilities with music on the go, the Nokia 3250 has a talktime of up to 3 hours.

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

Feature-Packed Nokia 6101 Phone Appeals to Broad Audience of Value Conscious, Sophisticated Consumers

In most purchasing decisions, consumers are usually faced with a choice between style and affordability. Often times choosing one meant sacrificing the other, but not anymore. T-Mobile USA and Nokia (NYSE:NOK) today announced the introduction of the all-new Nokia 6101 phone at T-Mobile retail stores and authorized dealers and online at http://www.t-mobile.com/ . This petite powerhouse is the newest member of the T-Mobile portfolio and also becomes a part of the T-Mobile To Go pre-paid line-up.

Boasting an appealing combination of size, style and features, the Nokia 6101 phone weighs in at a svelte 3.4 ounces and sports a classic black and silver folding case which flips open to reveal a full range of features that appeal to a broad range of mobile phone users. Whether you are heading back to school and need the hottest phone to maintain your social status or on the road for business and need something simple, small and full of functionality, the Nokia 6101 handset provides consumers with the ideal solution to suit their needs, whatever they may be.

“Nokia and T-Mobile have a long history of bringing stylish and innovative products and services to consumers, and our combined efforts to create the Nokia 6101 phone is the latest example of this shared commitment to excellence,” said Paul Chellgren, vice president of sales for Nokia. “The Nokia 6101 offers a carefully engineered balance of compact size, classic style and powerful features in a desirable folding design. When combined with T-Mobile’s Get More(R) wireless service, the Nokia 6101 phone becomes a truly unbeatable choice for consumers.”

With the Nokia 6101 phone T-Mobile customers will have various multi-media options at the tips of their fingertips including:

• An integrated VGA camera to capture video clips and conventional images using the large 1.8-inch main color display, or self portraits using the color external display
• A built-in stereo FM radio with headphones
• Support for Java-based games and HiFi Ringers(TM) from T-Mobile’s T-Zones service
• An integrated speakerphone

 

“The new Nokia 6101 phone is an excellent device for customers who want a stylish phone that packs in a lot of features but at an affordable price,” said John Clelland, senior vice president of Segment Marketing for T-Mobile USA. “Also as part of the T-Mobile To Go offering, the Nokia 6101 phone strengthens what we believe is already the coolest device line-up available for prepaid customers.”

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. http://www.nokia.com/

About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is a member of the T-Mobile International group, the mobile telecommunications subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG (NYSE:DT). T-Mobile USA’s GSM/GPRS voice and data networks in the United States (including roaming and other agreements) reach more than 260 million people. In addition, T-Mobile operates the largest carrier grade, commercial wireless broadband network in the United States, providing Wi-Fi at more than 6,000 public locations throughout the country with further access at over 20,000 international roaming locations. Through its Get More(R) promise, T-Mobile provides customers with more minutes, more features and more service. For more information, visit the company Web site at http://www.t-mobile.com/ . T-Mobile(R) and Get More(R) are federally registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG and T-Mobile USA respectively.

Expanding its wide range of elegant and affordable phones for consumers in emerging markets, Nokia today unveiled the Nokia 2652 phone. The stylish and functional Nokia 2652 fold model builds on the success of the award-winning Nokia 2650, adding two new design motifs, ‘Cell’ and ‘Fleur’ with dark gray and pearl white key mats for consumers to choose from. It is expected to be commercially available in October 2005 with an estimated retail price of 100 EUR before subsidies or taxes. The Nokia 2652 will be available in Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Greater China region.Mobile subscriptions hit 2 billion
While the global mobile subscription base has now reached the significant milestone of two billion mobile subscriptions worldwide, Nokia sees plenty of untapped opportunities and is committed to drive growth in new growth markets, like Brazil, Russia, India, China and countries in Africa. In these markets, affordability of mobile communications for subscribers is the key factor.
“We are working with operators to offer affordable phones and solutions that reduce the total cost of ownership of the handset and mobile services,” says Kai Öistämö, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. “Nokia was the first vendor to focus on an extensive range of products and network solutions in fast growing markets, and we remain committed to introducing affordable, attractive phones with well-considered features and innovative network solutions to meet the communication needs of consumers in these markets.”
“It is equally important for us to work closely with government bodies to overcome possible barriers that are preventing forward momentum. With the right combination of mobile phones, network solutions, services and a regulated environment, we envision a mobile landscape where operators can profitably offer mobile services to a broader range of consumers for as little as USD 5 per month. When the cost of mobile services becomes this affordable, we foresee the growth curve in growth markets accelerating sharply,” adds Öistämö.

Nokia sells one billionth mobile phone
“The continued rapid growth in mobile subscriptions has exceeded even the mobile industry’s own estimates. Since the early 1990’s we have seen voice go truly wireless and mobile phones evolve from voice centric to feature driven devices. Earlier this summer, Nokia sold our one billionth mobile phone - a Nokia 1100 sold in Nigeria,” says Öistämö. “It will be new growth markets like Nigeria that will fuel the growth towards three billion subscribers by 2010.”
As the industry leader in mobile devices, Nokia has introduced hundreds of innovative mobile phone models since the early 1980’s. The company has manufactured mobile phones in high volumes since the beginning of 1990’s, when the first digital networks were introduced. In 1998, Nokia announced it had manufactured its 100 millionth mobile phone, and became the world’s largest mobile phone manufacturer. In 2004, Nokia was the clear market leader in mobile devices with volumes of 207 million units.
Photo caption: “New growth markets like Nigeria will fuel the growth that will result in half the world’s population being connected.” — Kai Öistämö, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones at Nokia. (photo can be found on www.nokia.com/press)

Nokia Facts / “Did you know?”

• Since Mobira Senator car phone introduction in 1982 to the Nokia 2652 introduction today, Nokia has introduced around 400 phone models to all major analogue and digital standards.
• Nokia’s first iconic product, the Nokia 2100 series that was introduced in 1994, sold nearly 20 million units in its time.
• The world’s best-selling phone, the Nokia 3310 / 3330 sold 126 million units from its launch in 2000 until its “retirement” earlier this year. For comparison, the combined total of all Nokia phones sold between 1991 and 1998 is 100 million.
• If all the Nokia 3310/3330 phones sold were laid end-to-end, the line would stretch from Helsinki, Finland to Santiago, Chile - over 13,500 kilometers.
• In 1991 Nokia sold 800 000 phones. In 2004, it manufactured 207.7 million phones, which equals 6.5 phones per second.
• Nokia consumes 100 billion components on annual level. On average, one phone includes up to 400 components.

 

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 VX9800’s V CAST and MP3 Capabilities, Stereo Sound, Bluetooth Networking Technology and VZEmail Delivers Wireless Entertainment Experience at its Best

Verizon Wireless, the nation’s leading wireless service provider, and LG Electronics MobileComm (LG Mobile Phones) invite customers to register to purchase the new multimedia LG VX9800 handset before its official introduction in October. Beginning today, Verizon Wireless customers can register for the VX9800 by logging on to http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

Available exclusively to Verizon Wireless customers, the VX9800 uses advanced wireless technology and design to offer a complete multimedia entertainment experience along with the latest in wireless phone communication. Whether streaming news and sports video highlights on Verizon Wireless’ V CAST service, downloading and watching crystal clear V CAST video clips from the hottest names in entertainment, or listening to favorite songs through the phone’s MP3 player and stereo speakers, customers will notice that the VX9800’s overall design typifies the latest in wireless technology.

The VX9800 features the coolest trends in mobile communications including Bluetooth(R) technology for certain profiles and a 1.3 megapixel integrated camera and camcorder. Easy to use external memory capability means customers can purchase a MiniSD(TM) memory card and use it to play their own MP3s, or transfer digital pictures, music files and video clips easily from PCs to their wireless phones.

The VX9800 comes equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard for easy access to messaging applications and VZEmail with Wireless Sync that lets customers send and receive e-mail directly from their VX9800s. With Wireless Sync, customers can get new e-mails, calendar, contact and task information sent to their VX9800s as long as the PC is left on. Wireless Sync also allows for synchronization with POP3 and IMAP e-mail accounts so customers can stay connected to friends, family and business contacts — all with one device.

“The VX9800 represents the ultimate convergence of today’s most innovative mobile technologies and brings the very latest advances in wireless entertainment and handset design together for a complete multimedia experience,” said Mr. Juno Cho, president, LG Electronics MobileComm. “An evolution in wireless phone technology, the VX9800 represents a giant step forward for both LG and Verizon Wireless in our quest to bring next-generation multimedia entertainment and communications tools to today’s cutting-edge customers.”

The LG VX9800 will be available beginning on September 26 for $299.99 after $50 mail-in rebate with a two-year customer agreement at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. On October 1, the LG VX9800 will also be available for $299.99 after $50 mail-in rebate with a two-year customer agreement in more than 1,900 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores across the country and at Circuit City locations.

For more information about Verizon Wireless’ products and services, visit www.verizonwireless.com. For more information about LG Mobile Phones, visit http://www.lgusa.com/.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation’s most reliable wireless network, serving 47.4 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics is a global leader in providing cutting- edge, convergent electronics, information and communications products designed to meet the diverse needs of fast-changing consumers. With consolidated sales of US $37.7 billion and overseas sales of US$ 32.6 billion (86% of total sales), LG Electronics employs more than 70,000 employees in 76 subsidiaries located in 39 countries and operates four business units including Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media.

LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of WCDMA (UMTS), CDMA and GSM handsets, and the fastest growing manufacturer of mobile phones worldwide. The company provides a total range of wired and wireless solutions, and is rapidly establishing a global presence as it cultivates international market share in 3G handsets.

For more information please visit http://www.lge.com/

New Headset Offers Superior Stereo Sound for Mobile Music Lovers

Jabra, the leading brand of hands-free communication solutions for the mobile consumer market, and Cingular today announced the availability of the Jabra C220s stereo headset. This innovative headset offers unmatched stereo sound quality for the new Motorola ROKR which is the world’s first mobile phone with iTunes.

The Jabra C220s stereo headset plugs directly into the Motorola ROKR, allowing users to listen to music while never missing a call. The headset is equipped with an in-line microphone for clear voice pick-up and features a call-answer/call-end feature. The Jabra C220s is sold separately and manufactured exclusively for use with the new Motorola ROKR handset that enables music lovers to transfer up to 100 of their favorite songs from the iTunes jukebox on their Mac(R) or PC to their mobile phone.

“The C220s provides crystal clear stereo sound quality to the increasing number of consumers who want the dual functionality of cell phone use while enjoying music. Our partnership with Cingular allows Motorola ROKR users the convenience of seamless transfer between calls and music streams,” said David Hogan, Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing for Jabra. “As more mobile phones are being treated as multimedia devices, it is increasingly important that stereo headsets offer not only superb sound quality but ease-of-use. The Jabra C220s offers consumers this enhanced experience.”

The behind-the-ear wearing style of the Jabra C220s provides hours of secure and comfortable use while listening to music or talking on the phone. The headset is easy to use and incorporates a lightweight design. The Jabra C220s includes Jabra MiniGels(TM) that channel sound directly into the ear providing superior clarity and reception, even in the noisiest environments. They come in two sizes — standard and small — for customized wearing.

Pricing and availability
The Jabra C220s is now available in Cingular stores nationwide. Suggested retail price for the Jabra C220s is $34.99.

About Jabra
Jabra is a leading consumer brand of innovative hands-free mobile communication products including corded and wireless Bluetooth headsets and mobile accessories. The innovation, design and freedom provided by Jabra products enable users to use mobile communication freely and naturally. The wide range of Jabra products is available at major retailers worldwide. Jabra is a brand of GN Mobile, a business unit within GN Store Nord based in Copenhagen, Denmark. GN Mobile contains both the Jabra brand of products and GN’s original equipment manufacturing (OEM) business. More information can be found on the website at www.jabra.com

About GN Store Nord
GN Store Nord has been helping people connect since 1869. Initially as a telegraph company and now as a global market leader in personal communications providing increased mobility and quality of life for its users. GN develops and manufactures headsets for hands-free communication, hearing instruments and audiologic diagnostics equipment. GN products are marketed globally and the company is traded on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange (Reuters: GN.CO; Bloomberg: GGNDF). For more information visit www.gn.com

Connexion by Boeing, a business unit of The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), recently concluded a week of demonstration flights in Europe that showed travelers how mobile telephony in flight can be provided safely and conveniently for passengers in flight.

During flights aboard a Boeing 737-400 test and demonstration airplane, Connexion One, guests sampled not only the Connexion by Boeing(SM) high-speed, real-time Internet service, which now includes four channels of live TV, but also used roaming-enabled mobile phones to make and receive phone calls.

“Enabling people to make and receive phone calls during flight demonstrated the flexibility of a high-speed connectivity system like ours,” said Chris Petersen, program manager for voice and cellular service at Connexion by Boeing.