McAfee Provides Mobile Security Solution for Motorola Q

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE), the global leader in Intrusion Prevention and Security Risk Management, today announced the availability of its mobile security solutions for the new Motorola QTM. Q users are able to be protected against threats from viruses, trojan horses and other forms of malware with McAfee VirusScan Mobile.McAfee Mobile Security provides the technology to deploy mobile security solutions that will encompass anti-virus, firewall, content filtering, anti- spam and anti-spyware capabilities. In addition to its flagship McAfee VirusScan Mobile being available today for the Motorola Q, McAfee's Firewall Mobile will be available in the second quarter. McAfee Firewall Mobile will provide protection against hackers and data-stealing applications, monitoring both inbound and outbound communication for malicious behavior.

"Motorola takes the security of our customers very seriously. As mobile devices continue to deliver an ever-increasing array of rich experiences through open operating systems and high-speed Internet access, we see the need to deliver and enable products to help protect our customers from malicious threats," said Jim Eckels, General Manager of the Digital Solutions and Accessories group within Motorola Mobile Devices business.

"In the past 12 months, the McAfee AntiVirus Emergency Response Team (AVERT) has tracked increasing instances of mobile malware, and though there has not yet been a widespread outbreak, McAfee believes that taking proactive measures to ensure that mobile devices are secure is the right strategic approach for operators, device manufacturers or end-users who want to minimize the possibility of damage," commented Victor Kounetsov, senior vice president, McAfee Mobile. "We are delighted to work with Motorola to provide its customers with market-leading security solutions for their mobile devices, which have become crucial communications and productivity tools."

McAfee VirusScan Mobile provides advanced scanning, detection and cleaning of mobile data to prevent corruption due to viruses, worms, spyware, malware and other technology abuses. It protects devices against the threats that originate from e-mail, instant messaging and Internet downloads, and protects multiple entry points including SMS, MMS, Bluetooth and cellular. Up-to-date protection is delivered as soon as threats are identified through McAfee's leading research organization, AVERT®. McAfee VirusScan Mobile is priced at $29.99 for a one year subscription.
About McAfee Mobile

McAfee currently supports more than 100 mobile devices that are in the hands of over 20 million consumers worldwide. With multiple years of experience gained developing mobile platforms and protocols with major operators and platform vendors, strong partnerships with mobile infrastructure providers, dedicated sales personnel, a dedicated mobile R&D organization and a mobile threat research organization through McAfee AVERT Labs, McAfee is uniquely qualified and well positioned to meet the needs of device manufacturers, operators, the enterprise market and end-users.
About McAfee, Inc.

McAfee, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., and the global leader in Intrusion Prevention and Security Risk Management, delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. With its unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee empowers home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions and continuously track and improve their security. www.mcafee.com

Source: McAfee, Inc.

Stylish Sony Ericsson W810 Walkman(R) Phone with 2 Mega Pixel Camera Makes Its North American Debut on Rogers Wireless

Quad-band EDGE Walkman Phone Delivers Powerful Music and Imaging Experience With Two Megapixel AutoFocus Camera And A Removable Memory

TORONTO, May 25 /CNW/ - The W810 starts ringing, rocking and clicking on Rogers Wireless today as Sony Ericsson adds this Walkman(R)-branded mobile music phone featuring an expandable memory and an award winning 2.0 Mega Pixel AutoFocus camera to its line-up.

Sony Ericsson W810 Walkman(R) Phone (satinblack)

"With more than three million phones in circulation worldwide the Walkman phone has been an unprecedented success" says Magnus Ahlqvist, General Manager for Sony Ericsson in Canada. "We are excited to have Rogers as the first wireless company in North America to carry the stylish W810 providing consumers with a feature rich digital music and imaging experience." The latest Walkman phone comes with a 512MB removable Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM), which can be upgraded to a 2GB Memory Stick already available in retail stores (4 GB cards available in Q4) allowing consumers to store a wealth of music tracks, photos, video and other multimedia files on their phones.

"As the exclusive carrier for the W810, the first 2.0 Mega Pixel AutoFocus camera in-stores, Rogers Wireless continues to bring Canadians the best in mobile style and design with exclusive innovative feature-packed phones," says John Boynton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Rogers Wireless. "The W810 lets you listen to hours of music, capture and send high-resolution images, access the Internet, as well as take advantage of fast data download speeds for games, streaming video and stay connected through instant messaging or email."

The Disc2Phone(R) software enables consumers to transfer music files with ease via a fast 2.0 USB connection from your PC and then play, sort, browse and customize play lists all via dedicated music buttons. The W810 like all Sony Ericsson Walkman phones supports standard MP3 and AAC music file formats and can store up to 150 music tracks on the 512 MB removable card - the equivalent of around 15 full length CDs.

"Sony Ericsson's Walkman phones are redefining how consumers listen and enjoy music," says Ahlqvist. Since the launch of the Walkman phone consumers across the world have been embracing the concept of the mobile phone as a credible digital music player," says Ahlqvist.

The award winning W810 Walkman phone sells for $299.99 with a three-year service agreement from Rogers Wireless and is available for purchase at Rogers Wireless dealers and retail points of sale across Canada or online at www.rogers.com.

The W810 is equipped with EDGE technology, to allow quick and easy data transfers and Internet access as well as Bluetooth(TM) Wireless technology for connectivity with Bluetooth handsfree headsets and sharing data with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. A range of Walkman phone accessories including speakers and desk stands are also available.

Enjoying music on the Sony Ericsson W810 Walkman phone is extremely simple because a dedicated Walkman button quickly pulls up the music menu regardless of other applications in use and the engaging Mega Bass(TM) improves the sound experience when listening to music through the external speaker or the high quality headphones.

As with all Walkman phones, your music automatically pauses when an incoming call is received and begins playing again when the call ends. The phone also offers a music-only mode for those occasions when the phone function must be disengaged, such as during air travel.

"It is an exciting time to be at Sony Ericsson Canada and if the sales of the W600 Walkman phones in Canada are any indication, we are expecting big things for the W810," adds Ahlqvist."

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Imaging and messaging 2 Mega pixel camera with AutoFocus
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MusicDJ(TM) and VideoDJ(TM)
Media player (MP3/AAC)
MPEG4, 3GPP
3D games
Java applications (games)
Video playback and streaming
OMA DRM phase 1
40 polyphonic ringtones
20 MB Internal memory
512 MB External/Removable memory (included)
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USB 2.0
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About Rogers Wireless

Rogers Wireless Inc. is Canada's largest wireless voice and data communications services provider with offices in Canadian cities across the country, more than 6.2 million customers, and two powerful brands: Rogers Wireless and Fido. Rogers Wireless, which operates Canada's largest integrated wireless voice and data network, providing advanced voice and wireless data solutions to customers from coast to coast, is Canada's only carrier operating on the GSM/GPRS technology platform, the world standard for wireless communications technology. The company is a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI; NYSE: RG), a diversified Canadian communications and media company. For further information, please visit http.//www.rogers.com/w810i.

About Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications serves the global communications market with innovative and feature-rich mobile phones, accessories, and PC- cards. Established as a joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in 2001, with global corporate functions located in London, the company employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide, including R&D sites in Europe, Japan, China and America. Sony Ericsson is the global title sponsor of the Women's Tennis Association, and works with the Association to promote the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour in over 80 cities during the year. For more information on Sony Ericsson, please visit www.SonyEricsson.ca.

Source: Rogers Wireless

Rogers and adidas Canada bring FIFA World Cup(TM) Soccer to Toronto

Rogers Centre to host 2006 World Cup Celebration

TORONTO, May 25 /CNW/ - Rogers Communications Inc. and adidas Canada, today announced they will host a free 2006 World Cup Soccer Celebration on Sunday July 9 at the Rogers Centre. The communities of Toronto, soccer fans and families alike, are invited to take part in an interactive soccer experience and watch the final game of the 2006 FIFA World Cup(TM) live on the Rogers Centre's video board. "Toronto's Community Safety Secretariat thanks Rogers and adidas Canada for providing us with such a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the 2006 FIFA World Cup(TM)," said Mayor David Miller. "It's a good chance to have a fun-filled day, it's free, and what better way to celebrate the final game of the world's most popular sport then watching it on the big screen at the Rogers Centre."

On Sunday July 9, the Rogers Centre will be the place to be for soccer fans. The doors will open at 10:00am with a variety of activities on the field for the whole family to enjoy, such as kicking cages, a penalty shot game and human foosball.

"The people of Toronto have been extremely supportive to Rogers over the years, and we are excited to give something back to them this summer," said Tony Viner, president and CEO, Rogers Media. "We are pleased to give them a special way to experience the world's biggest sporting event for free at the Rogers Centre."

"adidas has a long-standing relationship with the FIFA World Cup(TM)," said Jim Gabel, president of adidas Canada. "We understand soccer fans' connection to this event and we want to help Torontonians experience the world's single largest sporting event in a unique way. The 2006 World Cup Celebration will be a fun-filled day, topped-off with the final game of the FIFA World Cup(TM) airing live on the Rogers Centre's video board."

Rogers and adidas Canada have set aside 15,000 tickets to be distributed to community organizations across Toronto, including Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto, Child Find, and Kiwanis Boys' and Girls' Clubs. Tickets for this event will be available to the public on June 9 (first day of the 2006 FIFA World Cup(TM)) at all participating Rogers Video stores in the GTA (Maximum four tickets per person, while supplies last). Tickets are free of charge and will also be available at the Rogers Centre on July 9.

For further details about the 2006 World Cup Celebration at the Rogers Centre, visit adidassoccer.ca

About Rogers:

Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI; NYSE: RG) is a diversified Canadian communications and media company engaged in three primary lines of business.

Rogers Wireless is Canada's largest wireless voice and data communications services provider and the country's only carrier operating on the world standard GSM technology platform. Rogers Cable and Telecom is Canada's largest cable television provider offering cable television, high-speed Internet access, residential telephony services, and video retailing, while its Rogers Business Solutions division is a national provider of voice communications services, data networking, and broadband Internet connectivity to small, medium and large businesses across the country. Rogers Media is Canada's premier collection of category leading media assets with businesses in radio and television broadcasting, televised shopping, publishing and sports entertainment. For further information about the Rogers group of companies, please visit www.rogers.com.

About adidas:

adidas is a global designer, developer and marketer of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories with the mission to be the leading sports brand in the world, built on the passion for competition and a sporting lifestyle. The strategy is simple: continuously strengthen leadership brands and meet the needs and demands of global consumers. For more information on adidas Canada, please visit www.adidas.ca.

Source: Rogers Wireless

Swiftsure International Yacht Race Debuts Live Race Tracking

World's largest deployment of GPS transponders in a sporting event

VICTORIA, May 26 /CNW/ - When the 63rd Swiftsure International Yacht Race -- Lightship Classic gets under sail on May 26th, in the waters off Victoria, British Columbia, competitors, officials and fans will have a bird's-eye view of the race, thanks to sophisticated satellite positioning transponders provided by FleetPoint and Rogers Wireless. For the first time, supporters, race enthusiasts, family members and friends on shore also can watch the progress of the boats over the course of the three-day sailing event. The battery powered transponders on each boat will continuously determine their position using GPS satellites, and transmit that position, along with the direction and speed of the boat, over the Rogers Wireless network. Boats at sea and everyone on shore can watch the progress of each of the Swiftsure contestants via the Internet at www.swiftsure.org/broadcast.

The technology is not limited to just spectator appeal. Steve Rander, owner and skipper of the 70' Wylie-designed sailboat, Rage, carried a transponder on last year's Lightship Classic. Steve commented after the race, "The transponders fundamentally add to the competitiveness of the race because we have a much better idea of where our competitors are and how they are responding to changes in weather conditions on the course".

Originally considered just a safety aid, many sailors have now discovered that transponders are much more than that. In addition to enhancing safety, these devices allow much greater participation in the live action of sailing and actually improve performance, especially over moderate distances like the Swiftsure. The Lightship Classic, one of seven different races that make up the event known collectively as Swiftsure, is a 140 nautical mile race.

During this year's Lightship Classic the boats will be receiving the data the same way that the rest of us do - on the Internet. At the start, the GPS position information can be used by the race committee to more accurately determine if boats are over the start line early (premature starters) and more accurately identify boats as they finish in the early hours of the morning, when sail numbers can be very hard to read. On the race course the transponders will transmit position reports every three minutes. When the boats approach within one mile of the finish, their transponders will begin reporting every 30 seconds.

The Swiftsure Race is the perfect event to showcase the extensive wireless communications coverage provided by Rogers Wireless - Canada's largest integrated voice and data network, noted Rogers Wireless Vice President & General Manager, Michael van der Lee. More information about Rogers Wireless fleet solutions can be found at www.rogers.com/enterprise.

"This new portable tracking system uses state-of-the-art wireless technology to make the sailing race more exciting and safer for all the competitors. We are proud to have been selected by the Victoria Yacht Club and the Swiftsure organizers to bring this innovative monitoring service, and the reach of Rogers, to one of sailing world's premier events," van der Lee added.

In addition to helping racing sailors, Rogers Wireless' GPS tracking solutions are available to businesses large and small, helping them communicate, track and better utilize fleets, vehicles, field personnel and remote assets. The technology behind the solutions for the Swiftsure Race has been provided by another Victoria company, FleetPoint, a leading location services and technology developer.

"Thanks to the FleetPoint transponder and Rogers Wireless network, all racers will have the opportunity to download their own race results and the course weather conditions to review their performance," said Chris Carver, Vice President of Business Development for FleetPoint. "We look forward to not only providing them valuable data on the course but also giving them the ability to really analyze their performance during the course of this often grueling race."

On shore, race enthusiasts, family members and friends can watch the race live on the Internet at Ships Point (www.swiftsure.org/broadcast) or at Canada's Oldest Brewpub - Spinnaker's, 308 Catherine Street in Victoria (www.spinnakers.ca).

"This race has been a hallmark of sailing in Victoria since 1930," said Paul Hadfield, owner of Spinnakers Brewpub for the last 22 years. "We are looking forward to being the first to bring the race to fans on land through the magic of satellite tracking from FleetPoint. This new capability is sure to change the face of sailing for people both on shore and on the boats".

Spinnakers recently hosted the arriving boats from the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. The leg across the Pacific was won by the local favorite "Victoria". The Clipper Round the World racers are also using transponders which transmit position updates daily at http://www.clipper-ventures.co.uk/2006/

The Swiftsure International Yacht Race is the race highlight of the year for many skippers and their crew. Swiftsure 2006 promises to deliver another exciting weekend event to Victoria.

About Rogers Wireless

Rogers Wireless Inc. is Canada's largest wireless voice and data communications services provider with offices in Canadian cities across the country, more than 6.2 million customers, and two powerful brands: Rogers Wireless and Fido. Rogers Wireless, which operates Canada's largest integrated wireless voice and data network, providing advanced voice and wireless data solutions to customers from coast to coast, is Canada's only carrier operating on the GSM/GPRS technology platform, the world standard for wireless communications technology. Rogers Wireless is a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI; NYSE: RG), a diversified Canadian communications and media company. For further information, please visit www.rogers.com.

About FleetPoint

Based in Victoria, FleetPoint is a private company specializing in mobility management software specializing in wireless fleet management for vehicles and high value assets. Using telematics, or the wireless transmission of location-based information from within the enterprise FleetPoint helps its clients locate and manage their fleets. FleetPoint offers commercial software solutions for Customer Asset Management (CRM), fleet and productivity management including rental vehicle and lease fleets, bus fleet operators and heavy equipment owners. The company provides software solutions and integration services that allow its customers to marry the internet, wireless communication, mapping and GPS information into cost effective mobile resource management. For additional information see www.fleetpoint.net.

Source: Rogers Wireless

Instant messaging goes mobile with launch of LG 9200 wireless handset with Yahoo! and MSN Messenger on Fido

Fido users can have a similar messaging experience on their wireless device as on their PC

MONTREAL, May 24 /CNW/ - Fido today announced the exclusive Canadian launch of the LG 9200 wireless handset, which is a perfect match for the popular instant messaging services from Yahoo! and MSN.

LG 9200

Customers can now have a similar IM chat experience on their mobile device as they do on their home PC. "Instant messaging isn't just for kids anymore. With more than 13 million Canadians using instant messaging, and over half of all Canadians owning a wireless phone, the combination of Fido and IM is a natural fit," said Karim Salabi, Vice-President of Marketing for Fido. "We're seeing more young entrepreneurs with small businesses using IM as a useful tool to connect with clients and colleagues."

The LG 9200 handset's number keypad slides away to reveal a backlit QWERTY keyboard, which is a must for wireless customers who make heavy use of text, picture, instant and e-mail messaging. The embedded IM function ensures that new LG 9200 owners who already have a Yahoo! ID or MSN Messenger account and subscribe to the service can start a mobile IM session within seconds of switching on the device. The handset is also equipped with a camera and zoom lens so that users can send a photo to accompany their messages.

"Our customer base is heavily into messaging, both texting and chatting," said Mr. Salabi. "This is a group that is connected, downtown and rarely at home, so their love of IM fits perfectly with the mobility offered through Fido and Canada's most popular messaging platforms. And the LG 9200 makes the experience a lot easier on the thumbs."

Fido customers who are on the move and would like to use instant messaging, but don't know where to start, can access an on-line demonstration at www.fido.ca/chat that takes the mystery out of messaging for first-time mobile IM users. Customers who already have one of Fido's compatible handsets and IM account can download the appropriate software from the fido.ca Web site.

Fido customers can subscribe to the mobile instant message option, which offers 2,500 sent messages for $5 per month, in addition to a $3 monthly fee per service for each portal. Received messages are free. Each additional message sent costs 10 cents. For a limited time, customers who opt for a 24-month Fido Agreement can take advantage of a special offer of three months of free messaging that includes text, picture and instant messaging.

The LG 9200 is available at all Fido stores and retail partners for $125 with a 24-month Fido Agreement. More information regarding instant messaging is available at fido.ca or by calling 1 888 431-FIDO.

About Fido

Fido offers Canadian consumers and businesses a wide range of wireless voice and data communications products and services, including international roaming in over 180 countries. Fido is wholly owned by Rogers Wireless Inc., Canada's largest wireless provider and the country's only carrier operating on the global standard GSM technology platform. For more information, please visit www.fido.ca.

Fido is a registered trademark of Fido Solutions Inc. Microsoft and MSN are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Yahoo! and the Yahoo! logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Yahoo! Inc.

Source: Rogers.com

Microsoft, LG-Nortel Sign MoU to Develop and Market WinCE IP Phones

Builds on LG-Nortel’s World’s First WinCE Videophone for Global Markets

MAY 25, 2006 -- SEOUL, Korea – Microsoft and LG-Nortel, a joint venture of LG Electronics and Nortel* [NYSE/TSX: NT], today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for broad range collaboration in Voice over IP (VoIP), including WinCE-based IP terminals and the new WinCE 6 videophone. WinCE 6, code-named “Yamazaki�, is Microsoft’s new integrated embedded development environment for the next generation of smart devices.Under the terms of the MoU, the scope of the strategic alliance will include joint R&D, cooperative marketing to customers and channels worldwide, and a licensing agreement for WinCE 6. The MoU builds on the strength of an existing relationship between the two companies, marked by LG-Nortel’s successful development of a WinCE 5-based multimedia Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phone, the LIP-6824CD, and the world’s first WinCE 6 videophone for global markets.

“This strategic collaboration provides an excellent fit for our strategy of developing innovative IP solutions for leading telcos looking to expand into IP Centrex services and such multimedia services as video calls, MMS/EMS and other value added services,� said Jae Ryung Lee, CEO, LG-Nortel. “In the future, we plan to make a wide range of WinCE-based products available to Microsoft channel partners around the world.�

Terminals based on Microsoft’s new WinCE 6 platform provide more powerful multimedia processing and will serve as a platform for application-oriented enterprise and residential solutions based on innovative embedded devices. “Through this partnership, we anticipate substantial sales of embedded solutions in the area of VoIP, as well as the establishment of a leading position in the IP phone and IP videophone market through WinCE 6,� said Lee.

Microsoft and LG-Nortel expect to conclude a definitive agreement within the next few months. At that time, new WinCE 6-based IP phone designs and features will be announced.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

About LG-Nortel

LG-Nortel is a joint venture between LG Electronics and Nortel, officially launched in November 2005. LG-Nortel offers advanced telecommunications and network solutions in wired and wireless telecommunications, optical and enterprise areas for Korean and global customers. Its main divisions are Carrier Networks and Enterprise Networks businesses. Prior to the establishment of the joint venture, LG Electronics and Nortel had a close collaboration and were selected as network suppliers for KTF and SK Telecom’s HSDPA/WCDMA networks. The company’s sales and marketing departments are in the company’s GS Tower building in Kangnam-gu, Seoul and its R&D center in Anyang, Geonggi province. The total number of employees for the company is approximately 1,400. For more information on LG-Nortel, visit www.LG-NORTEL.com .

About Nortel

Nortel is a recognized leader in delivering communications capabilities that enhance the human experience, ignite and power global commerce, and secure and protect the world’s most critical information. Our next-generation technologies, for both service providers and enterprises, span access and core networks, support multimedia and business-critical applications, and help eliminate today’s barriers to efficiency, speed and performance by simplifying networks and connecting people with information. Nortel does business in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit Nortel on the Web at www.nortel.com

Source: Nortel

Nortel Launches WiMAX Trial at National Taiwan University

Focus on Interoperability Testing of Wireless Devices, Multimedia Applications

MAY 23, 2006 -- TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Graduate Institute of Business Administration and Electrical Engineering departments of National Taiwan University (NTU) are collaborating with Nortel* [NYSE/TSX: NT] in a WiMAX broadband service trial that includes interoperability testing using a variety of wireless devices and multimedia applications.The NTU WiMAX lab trial site supports field-testing and demonstration of a wide range of high-bandwidth multimedia applications - such as VoIP, video streaming, video surveillance and a WiMAX/WLAN handover to 3G networks - using PDAs, laptop computers, Wi-Fi handsets and WiMAX customer premise equipment.

"Nortel has great confidence in WiMAX as a long-range wireless broadband system for the very economical delivery of large amounts of bandwidth at speeds comparable to today's DSL land-line connections," said Jackson Wu, managing director, Taiwan, Nortel. "This trial at National Taiwan University will play a key role in confirming the power and versatility of WiMAX as well as Nortel's leading position in its evolution."

Nortel previously announced a Center of Excellence for WiMax Devices in Taipei. A significant number of worldwide Wi-Fi devices are designed and manufactured in Taiwan, and Nortel is working closely with Taiwan-based global specialists who are developing, for example, a portable dual mode WiMAX/Wi-Fi handset that will work with Nortel's WiMAX solution, and with the Nortel Wireless Mesh Network solution deployed in Taipei and Kaohsiung as part of the government's M-Taiwan initiative. Nortel's full, end-to-end WiMAX ecosystem will also include a wide range of other products from leading suppliers, including USB devices, PCMCIA cards, home gateways, portable PCs, PDAs and more.

In addition, Nortel has signed an agreement with Chunghwa Telecom to deploy a WiMAX solution in the operator's experimental park to create an environment for testing WiMAX and wireless mesh integration.

Nortel is working with key industry leaders and suppliers to develop a full end-to-end WiMAX ecosystem of products and solutions. A fundamental part of that ecosystem is leveraging the experience acquired through Nortel's own product development including activity through our joint venture LG-Nortel, and extensive collaboration with several major global industry influencers and device manufacturers.

Nortel is a member of the WiMAX Forum, an industry-led organization that promotes interoperability and certification of wireless products for delivery of faster, more affordable data, voice and video services to businesses and consumers. Nortel also owns many key patents in the technologies underlying the WiMAX standard and the company's seven years of work in OFDM and MIMO technology.

About Nortel

Nortel is a recognized leader in delivering communications capabilities that enhance the human experience, ignite and power global commerce, and secure and protect the world's most critical information. Our next-generation technologies, for both service providers and enterprises, span access and core networks, support multimedia and business-critical applications, and help eliminate today's barriers to efficiency, speed and performance by simplifying networks and connecting people with information. Nortel does business in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit Nortel on the Web at www.nortel.com

Source: Nortel

Cingular's Text Messaging Results Set New Record on the Fifth Season of Fox's 'American Idol'

Cingular Records more than 64.5 million "American Idol"-related Text Messages

ATLANTA, May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Cingular Wireless announced today it has shattered its own record for wireless text messaging during the fifth season of "American Idol." Cingular recorded more than 64.5 million text messages throughout the show's season, breaking last year's record of 41.5 million text messages. Text messages include votes, trivia, sweepstakes entries, TXT chats, fan club and vote number reminder.Another Great Season of Idol-themed Content

Cingular introduced a lot of great "American Idol"-themed content this season, but its newest offering, Live Idol Tones, stole the show. Cingular broke new ground in the music industry with the tones letting Cingular customers purchase and download ringtones and answer tones of select "American Idol" performances* just 24 hours after they were performed live on the show. Typically, traditional recorded music requires months to go from recording to distribution. Last week, Cingular's Live Idol Tones category of ringtones was one of the top sellers, and the company expects the same stellar performance again this week.

"We are pleased to have played a role in what was another great season of 'American Idol'," said John Burbank, vice president of marketing, Cingular Wireless. "We knocked Idol-related text messaging out of the ballpark and added another home run with our Live Idol Tones which capitalized on the passion 'American Idol' fans have for their favorite contestants."

Cingular customers also had exclusive wireless access to "American Idol" throughout the season with services including TXT chats with Idol contestants, and convenient vote number reminders listing all of the "American Idol" contestants who performed that week. In addition, Cingular customers also connected to the show through the Idol Wireless Fan Club which let them keep up with the latest Idol news, play Idol Trivia on their wireless devices or download "American Idol"-related ringtones such as the show's theme song, or songs from former Idol winners and contestants. And on May 23, Cingular awarded Joanne Petrella from Tampa, Florida a $100,000 prize when she won the Cingular "American Idol" $100,000 Trivia Challenge in Los Angeles before the show's finale. Hosted by former Idol contestant Tamyra Gray, Petrella competed against 16 other contestants and answered the most correct questions about "American Idol" history, former Idol contestants and memorable moments from the show. Trivia contestants were selected through text entries and Cingular radio promotions held in different cities throughout the country.

*Pending clearance of music publisher

About Cingular Wireless

Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 55.8 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™ 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®, the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com/ .

About American Idol

Fourteen-time Emmy-nominated "American Idol" is created and executive- produced by Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Television; and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, Chief Operating Officer, Production, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.; Nigel Lythgoe, President, 19 Television; and Ken Warwick, Executive Producer, FremantleMedia North America, Inc.

About FremantleMedia

FremantleMedia Licensing Worldwide, Americas (FLW, Americas) is the licensing arm of FremantleMedia for North and South America. FremantleMedia one of the largest international creators and producers of program brands in the world, with leading prime time drama, serial drama, entertainment and factual entertainment programming in over 40 territories. FLW, Americas exploits FremantleMedia's many strong brands, including the award winning, American Idol, the world's longest running gameshow The Price Is Right, the ever-popular Family Feud, and other classic gameshows, across multiple off- screen platforms including merchandising campaigns, live events, sponsorship, interactive and wireless support, home entertainment and music publishing. FLW, Americas is also responsible for additional business diversification initiatives including 'Thumbdance', a pioneering wireless channel delivering original made-for-mobile video content on demand.

FLW, Americas is part of FremantleMedia North America (FMNA). FMNA is on the leading edge of global broadcast production, developing some of television's most innovative and watched new programming. Based in Santa Monica and with offices in New York, FMNA has produced such genre-bending shows as the musical/reality phenomenon American Idol. In 2005, FremantleMedia programs garnered 16 Emmy nominations, including six for American Idol. Other credits include The Price Is Right (CBS), the longest-running gameshow in television history, the daily syndicated gameshow Family Feud, the hotly debated reality series The Swan (Fox), the breakout hit lifestyle show How Clean Is Your House? (Lifetime), Distraction (Comedy Central), Property Ladder (TLC), American Inventor (ABC), the upcoming The Gameshow Marathon (CBS) and America's Got Talent (NBC).

FremantleMedia is the production arm of the RTL Group, Europe's largest television and radio broadcast company. With interests in 34 television channels and 30 radio stations in 10 countries, RTL Group is a division of leading integrated media and entertainment company Bertelsmann AG. For further information, visit http://www.fremantlemedia.com/ .

About 19 Entertainment

19 Entertainment, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CKX, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKXE), was founded by Simon Fuller 21 years ago and acquired by CKX in March 2005. The company is recognized as a leading creator, provider and promoter of globally successful, music-based entertainment, or "Entertainment Brands."

Simon Fuller, who serves as Chief Executive Officer of 19 Entertainment, is the creator of AMERICAN IDOL in the United States, "Pop Idol" in the UK, as well as versions of the IDOL format in more than 30 countries around the world. Fuller is also the co-creator of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, which aired in the U.S. on FOX during summer 2005 and was the top-rated television show in its time slot.

Fuller has made music history in the UK and the U.S.A., producing a stream of No. 1 hits and managing multi-platinum-selling acts. Fuller recently became the world's most successful manager -- breaking a record set by the Beatles' manager Brian Epstein in the 1960s -- when three of his artists occupied the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 positions on the U.S. single chart as well as the No. 1 position on the album chart.

American Idol® 19 TV Ltd. and FremantleMedia North America, Inc. Based on the television program "American Idol" produced by FremantleMedia North America, Inc. and 19 TV Ltd. Licensed by FremantleMedia Licensing Worldwide. http://www.fremantlemedia.com/

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U.S. Joint Forces Command Contracts for Wireless With Cingular

Elite Combatant Command Selects Voice, BlackBerry, 3G Services From Largest Wireless Carrier in the U.S.

ATLANTA, May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) has ordered wireless voice and data communications services from Cingular Wireless through the federal FISC contracting vehicle.Norfolk, VA-based USJFCOM already has ordered nearly 700 mobile phones, BlackBerryâ„¢ wireless handhelds and LaptopConnect cards enabled for Cingular's UMTS/HSDPA-based BroadbandConnect service. USJFCOM is the only one of nine combatant commands in the U.S. Department of Defense focused on the transformation of U.S. military capabilities. USJFCOM personnel include members from each branch of the U.S. military, civil servants, contract employees and consultants.

"Cingular is pleased to have been entrusted by USJFCOM with providing to the men and women of this elite command the wireless communications they need to stay in touch with the people and information that is important to their jobs," said Chris Hill, vice president, government solutions, for Cingular Wireless. "Cingular brings USJFCOM personnel several advantages, such as access to free mobile-to-mobile calling, and a global standard, 3G wireless technology that allows for simultaneous voice and data sessions."

Cingular Wireless counts more than 1,200 federal, state and local government agencies as customers and provides wireless services to 95 of the Fortune 100 companies and to more than 80 percent of the Fortune 500.

About Cingular Wireless

Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 55.8 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 ALLOVERâ„¢ 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/.

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Cingular Continues to Enhance Illinois and Wisconsin Network

Company to Invest $400 Million in 2006 to Provide Most Reliable Service

CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE, May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Cingular Wireless today said it will spend $400 million this year to extend coverage and enhance the quality of service for customers in Illinois and Wisconsin and more than $6 billion nationally. The company expects to add more than 140 cell sites in Illinois and Wisconsin alone and finish integrating its GSM network, which began when it purchased AT&T Wireless in 2004.In 2005, Cingular Wireless, the country's largest wireless provider, turned on-air more than 110 new cell sites in Illinois and Wisconsin. Also, in 2005, the company invested $300 million to expand network coverage and improve capacity to benefit customers in the area. With the 2006 investment, the company will have spent more than $700 million in Illinois and Wisconsin during the past two years.

Additionally, customers in Chicago and Northwest, Indiana also have access to Cingular's 3G high-speed broadband wireless network. For customers who don't want to find a Wi-Fi hot spot at a coffee shop or burger joint, Cingular offers BroadbandConnect service, which uses a laptop PC modem card providing average data connections between 400-700 kilobits per second on the downlink with bursts to more than a megabit per second. Other options include 3G phones with MEdiaNet services, featuring Cingular Video, giving customers access to a variety of streaming video services, together with exclusive content from HBO.

Cingular's 3G service also offers customers the opportunity to use a phone for voice and data services simultaneously, so they can talk to someone while using the phone as a modem for accessing data services -- something other carriers' 3G technology doesn't allow. Customers can select from a number of data plans priced between $19.99 and $59.99.

"It's great to see the investments we're making in our network payoff for customers. Quality and coverage are everything in our business and our customers can be assured they're receiving the most reliable service in Illinois and Wisconsin," said Terry Stenzel, vice president and general manager for Illinois and Wisconsin. "We've improved capacity and in-building wireless coverage by adding hundreds of new cell sites. This investment will enable us to continue delivering the highest quality service available -- service that is enhanced by best-in-industry calling plan value and cutting- edge devices."

Enhanced Coverage

During the first four months of 2006, Cingular has enhanced service throughout Illinois including the following cities and corresponding counties:

* Algonquin, McHenry;
* Bourbonnais, Kankakee;
* Kankakee, Kankakee;
* Chicago, Cook (Lincoln Square, near Westside, Burbank);
* Plainfield, Will and Laporte, LaPorte;
* Champaign, Champaign;
* Bluff Springs, Cass;
* Owaneco, Christian;
* Strassburg, Shelby;
* Oconee, Shelby;
* Findlay, Shelby;
* Peoria, Tazewell;
* Peoria, Peoria;
* Bay View Garden, Woodford;
* Washington, and South Pekin, Tazewell.

In Wisconsin, Cingular is offering enhanced coverage in and around the following cities and counties:

* Combined Locks, Oatagamie;
* Chilton, Calumet;
* DePere, Brown;
* Madison, Dane;
* Green Bay, Brown;
* Valders, Manitowoc;
* Sun Prairie, Dane;
* Pittsfield, Greeenleaf, and Glenmore, Brown;

Cingular network engineers continually monitor the network, driving approximately 22,000 miles per month throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Nationally, Cingular uses a variety of companies, as well as its own technicians, to drive test its network. The company expects this army of testers to drive nearly 30 million miles -- the equivalent of 50 round trips to the moon -- to measure the quality and coverage of its network.

Additionally, the company offers an interactive mapping tool available at all retail locations and by calling 1-866-CINGULAR. The tool provides customers with up-to-date wireless coverage information and is designed to answer a customer's specific wireless coverage questions based on an address, street intersection, zip code or even a landmark. It enables the customer to view his or her Cingular coverage all the way down to the neighborhood street level while depicting the likelihood of coverage in various scenarios - such as inside a building.

The company's network growth relies on advanced GSM/EDGE technology. EDGE is the fastest national wireless data network in the country. Globally GSM is used by more than 1.8 billion people in 200-plus countries. Cingular customers can use a single handset to make calls in more than 170 countries and access data services in more than 95 countries.

For more information about Cingular, please contact 1-866-CINGULAR or visit http://www.cingular.com/ .

About Cingular Wireless

Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving 55.8 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between AT&T Inc., formerly SBC Communications Inc., (NYSE: T), and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE: BLS) , has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation -- the ALLOVER™ 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®, the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com/ .

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