T-Mobile Sidekick 3 Available

Newest Version of the ‘Ultimate Communications Device’ Debuts in Hollywood

BELLEVUE, Wash., and HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – June 20, 2006 – T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announces the availability of the newest generation of the T-Mobile® Sidekick®, while the highly anticipated device makes its official public debut tonight among Hollywood’s elite.Existing T-Mobile customers will be the first to be able to purchase the T-Mobile Sidekick 3. For an initial 12-day period beginning on Wednesday, June 28, limited quantities of the in-demand all-in-one communications device will be available exclusively to current T-Mobile USA post-paid customers -- through the company’s online handset upgrade program accessible through www.sidekick.com , and in person at two designated T-Mobile retail stores.*

T-Mobile Sidekick 3 will be available to the general public at T-Mobile retail stores and online at www.sidekick.com beginning on Monday, July 10.

Tonight, in the heart of Hollywood, T-Mobile Sidekick fans and celebrities alike will celebrate the arrival of the newest version of the ultimate communications device. They will walk the red carpet at The Hollywood Palladium and enter an “ultimate dream world� where imagination, fun and spontaneity will run wild, capturing the essence of the T-Mobile Sidekick’s fashionable roots and trend-setting spirit.

“The T-Mobile Sidekick 3 is a social lifeline; it’s a must-have device for those who need to be in touch with their circle of friends on their terms,� said Chidam Chidambaram, vice president, Marketing, T-Mobile USA, Inc. “Featuring new enhancements and added features requested by avid users, T-Mobile Sidekick 3 delivers best on what it promises: a rich, user-friendly communications experience that meets the needs of anyone who wants to be connected.�

The T-Mobile Sidekick 3 has a sleek design that is 20 percent smaller than its predecessor, and features a new trackball for easy one-handed navigation and integrated Bluetooth® technology for wireless headset use. The device is also enhanced with a new MP3 player, removable battery, and Mini-SD card slot for expandable memory.

In addition to the phone capabilities, the device provides text messaging, e-mail and built-in support for the three major instant messenger (IM) clients (AIM®, Yahoo! ® Messenger and MSN Messenger) to help customers stay on track with their personal lives (separate charges apply).

Other additional Sidekick 3 capabilities, which will enable T-Mobile customers to stay connected to their friends and family wherever they go, include integrated support for EDGE, which provides for faster download speeds for subscribers’ favorite social networking sites and all other Web sites; and a built-in megapixel camera for capturing those once-in-a-lifetime spontaneous moments.

Key new features of T-Mobile Sidekick 3 include these:

* Built-in support for all three major IM clients (AIM, Yahoo! Messenger and MSN Messenger)
* Full HTML browser with enhancements for faster downloading and optimized viewing
* Automatic connection to the EDGE radio technology network for improved communication through faster downloading and improved coverage
* Sleeker design that is 20 percent smaller for a more natural feeling in your hand and pocket
* Trackball for one-handed navigation to easily access more functions
* Built-in Bluetooth support for wireless headset use and vCard exchange
* Integrated 1.3 megapixel camera with supplemental LED flash for close-range illumination and a convex mirror for self-portraits
* MP3 player with support for a stereo headset
* Mini-SD card slot for expandable memory available for storing photos, music and more
* Speedier ARM9 processor
* Replaceable battery pack with added capacity

For more information on T-Mobile Sidekick 3, please visit www.sidekick.com .

* Upgrade eligibility requirements apply. T-Mobile Retail Stores that will offer T-Mobile Sidekick 3 to walk-in T-Mobile customers are located at 307 Madison Ave. (at 42nd St.) in New York City and 335 Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica, Calif.

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 268 million people. In addition, T-Mobile operates the largest carrier-grade, commercial wireless broadband network in the United States, providing Wi-Fi access at more than 7,400 public locations throughout the country, with further Wi-Fi access being made available at over 27,000 international roaming locations. For more information, visit the company Web site at www.t-mobile.com . T-Mobile® is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG.

Source: T-Mobile USA Inc.

VeriSign Expands Communications Network Into Asia

Deploys Intelligent Infrastructure that Enables Traditional and Next-Generation Services

CommunicAsia, Singapore, 21 June 2006—VeriSign, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSN), the leading provider of intelligent infrastructure services for the Internet and telecommunications networks, today announced that it has expanded its communications network into Asia to meet customer demand for improved international roaming services. The company also announced that SK Telecom will be the first CDMA operator in the region using its new network services. VeriSign has built network Signaling Transport Points and Signaling Control Points in Osaka and Tokyo that feature best-in-class operations methodologies that help ensure high availability, redundancy and reliability. Operators using local network capabilities can increase performance and availability for intra-Asia voice and data roaming traffic. Previously, much of that traffic has to be routed back to the United States even if it is between Asian operators.

A number of VeriSign’s Intelligent Messaging Processor (IMP) services—consisting of applications, platforms and intellectual property developed to support international roaming—are also now available in Asia.

SK Telecom will be using the VeriSign Signaling System 7 (SS7) network, IMP and Roamer View services to gain route diversity, improve network availability and support advanced roaming services.

“SK Telecom chose VeriSign for the company’s service, quality and reliability and commitment to the Asian market. We wanted network traffic handled locally. By using VeriSign’s highly redundant, regional signaling infrastructure in Asia, we can improve performance, reliability and customer satisfaction, while reducing operating costs and overhead,� said Yeong Ahn Kim, general manager of the global roaming department, SK Telecom.

VeriSign’s regional investments are being viewed as positive, as noted by Perry LaForge, Executive Director, CDMA Development Group, who said, “We see the deployment of a regional data center as critical to the voice and data service requirements of the Asian operators and we are excited about the additional regional options that VeriSign can bring to CDMA operators.�

VeriSign will leverage its presence in the region to deliver a full set of managed services, including SMS and MMS messaging services, digital content services, traditional and next-generation communications services and commerce and self-care capabilities.

“We have seen tremendous market interest in VeriSign’s managed communications capabilities and expanding our network to Asia will allows us to better serve local operators in one of the largest and fastest-growing markets today,� said Marshall Towe, vice president, Asia Pacific, VeriSign Communications Services.

The presence of VeriSign’s Communications Services Group complements that of VeriSign Japan and the VeriSign Security Services Group, which have been in the region since 1996 and 1999 respectively.

About VeriSign

VeriSign, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSN), operates intelligent infrastructure services that enable and protect interactions across voice and data networks anytime, from anywhere on multiple devices. Additional news and information about the company is available at www.verisign.com

Source: VeriSign

Alltel enables mobile sales professionals to take credit card payments

July 10, 2006 -- LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Mobile sales professionals now will be able to accept credit card payments in the field using the MobileCharge solution on select handsets from Alltel Wireless, America's largest network.

"MobileCharge gives sales professionals the freedom to take secure, real-time payments outside of the office," said Elisabeth Owen, president of wireless business solutions for Alltel. "MobileCharge is a great tool for companies whose salesforces routinely meet clients in the field. Working on Alltel's wireless network, it improves cash flow by enabling immediate payment and saves money by reducing back-office expenses."The MobileCharge software, developed by MobileVision, is being bundled with a magnetic stripe reader and printer from Infinite Peripherals. It works on the BlackBerry 7250 and 7130e and the Palm Treo from Alltel.

Interested customers should contact their Alltel business account representative or call 1-800-BIZ-CNTR.

About Infinite Peripherals

Infinite Peripherals, founded in 1993, is a source for advanced mobile hardware solutions as well as receipt and OEM printers for the Point of Sale market. IPC products include printers, scanners, mechanisms and other related components. Mobility products target market needs such as transaction, barcode scanning, printing, signature-capture and location services. Learn more by visiting www.ipcprint.com , or call toll-free at 1-866-278-7860.

About MobileVision

MobileVision creates innovative, productivity enhancing wireless applications that are compatible with handsets running RIM BlackBerry", Palm Treo", and Windows Mobile operating systems. The applications perform mobile point-of-sale transactions, print receipts, scan barcodes, gather and submit electronic form data, capture signatures and synchronize with back-office systems in a real-time environment. Learn more by visiting www.mobilevis.com , or call 1-973-519-0853.

About Alltel

Alltel is a customer-focused communications company with more than 15 million customers in 37 states and nearly $10 billion in annual revenues.

Source: Alltel

Alltel offers stylish IM-ready Kyocera Strobe handset, ideal for younger customers

Clamshell phone comes with hidden QWERTY keypad, camera with flash

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. and SAN DIEGO - Alltel Wireless, America's largest wireless network, and Kyocera Wireless, a leading global manufacturer of CDMA wireless phones and devices, announced that the Kyocera Strobe" is available at Alltel stores nationwide.

Kyocera Strobe handset

The Strobe features a curved, stylish candybar design that opens lengthwise to reveal a second color display and a full QWERTY keypad inside."QWERTY keypads make for super-fast instant messaging, e-mail and texting," said Wade McGill, senior vice president for wireless product management at Alltel. "The Strobe from Alltel, which comes loaded with Axcess Instant Messaging right out of the box, proves once and for all that QWERTY keypads aren't just for business users anymore. Younger customers are going to love this phone."

Kyocera Strobe handset

The phone's hourglass figure and loop antenna combine to give it a unique appearance. Opening the clamshell reveals the keypad and a larger color screen ideal for viewing games and pictures. Users can alternate between the open and closed modes as many times as they like during a session without disrupting the phone's basic functionality.

The Kyocera Strobe features a VGA camera, built-in speakerphone and voice-activated dialing. It also has hands-free Bluetooth® wireless technology, BREW® 2.3.1, and Axcess Web capability.

"Our consumer testing has shown a strong attraction to Strobe by the ever-growing youth market," said Tom Maguire, vice president of global marketing at Kyocera Wireless Corp. "It's combination of fun features and unique style make it ideal for young people on the go, whether for making a call, snapping a photo, or shooting off a quick IM or text message."

The Strobe is available from Alltel for $49.99 after a $40 mail-in rebate. This discounted price is available to new customers on two-year service agreements as well as to existing eligible customers on qualifying rate plans. A complete line of Genuine Accessories by Kyoceraâ„¢ is also available for Strobe, including a Sport Strap that's perfect for tethering the phone to a backpack or belt loop.

Axcess Instant Messaging from Alltel Wireless lets users chat while they're on the go with AOL® Instant Messenger™ and Yahoo!® Messenger. Alltel customers can use an existing IM account or sign up for a new one. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Alltel is a customer-focused communications company with more than 15 million customers in 37 states and nearly $10 billion in annual revenues.

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 www.kyocera-wireless.com.

Kyocera Corporation (NYSE: KYO), the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of advanced ceramics. By combining these engineered materials with metals and plastics, and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages, electronic components, cameras, laser printers, copiers, solar energy systems and industrial ceramics. During the year ended March 31, 2006, Kyocera Corporation's consolidated net sales totaled approximately US$10 billion (JPÂ¥ 1,181,489 million) with net income of approximately US$596 million (JPÂ¥ 69,696 million).

Source: Alltel Wireless

Alltel and AtomFilms® Launch Film Contest for Wireless Phone Users

Contest on AtomFilms Site Challenges Consumers to Submit Films Shot on Wireless Phones; Top 10 entries receive prizes ranging from $1,000 to $5,000

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Alltel Wireless, America’s largest network, and Atom Entertainment Inc.™, the broadband entertainment leader, have announced a new contest on the AtomFilms Web site (www.atomfilms.com) calling on consumers to submit original short films. The contest invites wireless phone users to submit video clips, filmed on their wireless handset, featuring their circle of friends and family.The contest’s “Are You Circle Worthy� theme is tied to the recent launch of Alltel’s exclusive “My Circle� calling feature. “My Circle� enables Alltel Wireless customers to receive free unlimited calls to and from their “My Circle� numbers any time of day. Customers on select rate plans can choose any combination of wireless, home and office numbers located anywhere in the U.S., regardless of local phone company or wireless carrier.

"We're pleased to be working with Alltel to give mobile consumers an opportunity to show their entertaining mobile videos to millions of viewers on AtomFilms.com,� said Scott Roesch, VP and GM of AtomFilms. “This is our first contest for video shot on mobile phones, and we are excited to see the innovative and creative content that is submitted.� “Just as ‘My Circle’ gives consumers unprecedented control over who they can call for free, AtomFilms gives filmmakers unparalleled control in their creativity to produce short films,� said Laura Cook, senior vice president of marketing communications at Alltel Wireless. “The ‘My Circle’ exclusive feature has immediately changed the landscape of wireless calling plans, and we believe short films shot by wireless users will be the wave of the future.�

Entries to the contest will be accepted at http://alltel.atomfilms.com until 11:59 p.m. PST on July 10. Ten entries will be selected on the basis of best interpretation of the “Are you Circle Worthy� theme, artistic technique and production quality. All 10 finalists will win $1,000 and have their short films posted on AtomFilms. Between Aug. 15 and Aug. 28 consumers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite of the 10 chosen finalists. The Grand Prize winner will be announced on Sept. 19, winning a Grand Prize of $5,000. Complete contest rules and details of film submission, can be found at http://alltel.atomfilms.com.

Alltel is a customer-focused communications company with more than 15 million customers in 37 states and nearly $10 billion in annual revenues.

About AtomFilms®
AtomFilms® is the world’s leading channel for original short-form entertainment. This award-winning Web site (www.atomfilms.com) offers on-demand viewing of a diverse and distinguished catalog of more than 1,000 shorts in every genre, enabling new and innovative artists to reach millions of viewers worldwide. AtomFilms is a service of broadband entertainment leader Atom Entertainment, Inc. (formerly AtomShockwave Corp.) based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, please visit www.atomfilms.com and www.atomentertainment.com.

Atom Entertainment and AtomFilms are trademarks of Atom Entertainment, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

Source: Alltel Wireless

KTF Launches Nationwide Ultra-High Speed Wireless Network with LG-Nortel

3.5G Wireless Broadband Service to Seoul, 50 Cities Across South Korea

JULY 03, 2006 -- SEOUL, Korea – KTF, one of South Korea’s leading cellular providers, has launched a next-generation ultra-high speed 3.5G wireless network in Seoul and cities across South Korea using wireless broadband technology from LG-Nortel**, a joint venture of LG Electronics and Nortel* [NYSE/TSX: NT]. The network supports advanced handset capabilities including high-definition (HD) video, video chatting, messaging and remote monitoring.The new 3.5 G HSDPA, handset-based service is being launched with two handset models in the initial deployment – including the first HSDPA phone from LG Electronics, the LG-KH1000. A further four to five handsets are planned later in the year. KTF’s new service is branded ’WorldPhone View’, a name representing ‘the world at your fingertips’ through access to video and collaborative multimedia applications.

KTF’s HSDPA mobile communications will be rolled out in 50 cities across South Korea beginning June 30. LG-Nortel is the primary network supplier and is the exclusive vendor for 34 cities including the vast Seoul metropolitan area which alone accounts for almost 50 percent of the total population of Korea. It is estimated that 80 percent of the country’s population will be able to access the service by the end of August 2006. A further 34 cities will be added by year-end, raising that figure to over 90 percent of the population, according to KTF estimates.

“The launch of our ‘WorldPhone View’ HSDPA service is a key component of KTF’s portfolio of next-generation mobile services,� said Won-Jin Park, executive vice president, KTF. “We chose LG-Nortel as the primary supplier for our UMTS/HSDPA network based on its strong technology credentials and our existing relationship. LG-Nortel has successfully implemented a world-class network which allows us to implement groundbreaking services as we enhance the mobile communications experience for all our customers.�

“LG Nortel, with the strong support of our parent companies Nortel and LGE, has implemented a secure, reliable, high-speed network to support the innovative range of services and applications KTF is launching to its customers,� said Peter MacKinnon, chairman of the board, LG-Nortel. � Korea leads the world in wireless broadband and LG-Nortel plays an integral role in ensuring the continuation of that success. We will work closely with KTF on the evolution of their network to support higher uplink speeds and ever-more sophisticated service requirements in the future.�

A key differentiator of HSDPA compared to current technologies is its ability to support high-speed, real-time HD video content. ‘WorldPhone View’ users will be able to access a variety of new services, including video SMS, video ringtone services, video chatting, video ad messaging and video remote monitoring – as well as high-quality video telephony. High-speed broadband capabilities will also enhance music downloads and high-volume multimedia collaboration and set the foundation for more sophisticated online gaming applications. The two HSDPA handsets being launched will also support universal integrated circuit (IC) cards, allowing access to secure transactions for transportation, membership, mobile banking and credit card services. .

KTF's HSDPA wireless network can deliver services at download speeds up to 14.4Mbps. The introduction of LG-Nortel’s HSUPA upgrade, planned for early 2007, will increase uplink speeds to 5.8 Mbps, improving performance for services requiring the high-speed upload of data.

Demonstrating its technology leadership, Nortel achieved the industry’s first HSDPA mobile call in January 2005 and Nortel and LGE completed the first live test calls using a commercial handset solution for HSDPA in March 2005. More recently, in February 2006, Nortel achieved approval for the introduction of high speed OFDM and MIMO packet access, in line with its technology HSOPA, into the Global 3GPP LTE standards. This paves the way for ‘multiplay’ services including voice, high-speed interactive applications including large data transfer, feature-rich IPTV, IMS enabled services, all with full mobility.

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. For the latest Nortel news, visit www.nortel.com/news.

About LG-Nortel

LG-Nortel is a joint venture between LG Electronics and Nortel, officially launched in November 3, 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. For more information on LG-Nortel, visit www.LG-NORTEL.com

Source: LG-Nortel

Orange Mail – A Breakthrough in Mobile Email Solutions for the Small and Medium Business Market

Affordable pricing and a comprehensive range of Signature Devices

June 2006 -- Orange Mail Enterprise Service is today announced as part of the Orange Business Services portfolio. Orange Mail Enterprise is a groundbreaking solution that is significantly more affordable than existing 'push-email' services and available on a wide range of Signature devices.Orange Mail Enterprise Service is designed for companies that have their own email server. A fully featured 'push-email' service, it combines real-time email delivery with the ability to view attachments, synchronise calendar and contacts and manage your inbox remotely.

With Orange Mail, Orange's strategy is to 'democratise' mobile email, driving widespread adoption and making mobile email as popular and accessible as SMS.

"Today, only around 10% of SMEs use mobile email and it's often seen as an expensive business tool reserved for senior executives in the company. Our research indicates that this limited uptake is due to barriers such as cost, complexity and the need for specific devices," says Philippe Bernard, EVP, Orange Business Solutions. "With Orange Mail, we will break down these barriers for SMEs whilst also providing an affordable alternative for large corporations. Within three years, we believe, it will be unusual to encounter a business user who doesn't have some form of mobile email."

Orange Mail Enterprise Service will launch in phases across the Orange footprint. Beginning with smartphones and PDAs, the current device range includes eight Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Orange SPV Signature Devices (with many legacy devices also compliant). This will expand to embrace lower cost handsets as rollout accelerates. In addition Orange will increase its business device portfolio to include Chinese partner AMOI.

"Our aim is to open up mobile email to a much wider base of business users across all size of company, transforming how many customers add email to their existing voice service with Orange," says Philippe Bernard. "With Orange Mail we are addressing all the barriers to entry and making the solution simple to understand and purchase. We will transform perceptions of mobile email from a 'premium' service for senior executives to an affordable option for all employees," he adds.

The key elements that set Orange Mail apart: -

Device range
A broad and growing range of both voice and data centric devices. The eight Signature devices which will support Orange Mail at launch are:

Orange SPV: C600, M3000, M3100 and C700
Sony Ericsson: M600i and P990i
Nokia: E61 and E50

Device launch timings and availability will vary by country.

Signature Devices feature a specially customised Orange Homescreen with a specific icons giving business users one click access to key business applications. By adding the Orange Mail icon to the homescreen Orange ensures quick and easy access to email.

Cost
Over 24 months, Orange Mail TCO is expected to be around 40% less than that of established mobile email solutions on the market today. The cost comprises an affordable flat rate monthly fee, limited or no upfront installation cost and low cost or fully subsidised device.

Implementation
Orange Mail provides a full service package with support for initial self installation, a hotline for end users and on site support for dedicated offers. CD installation ensures straightforward set up without the need for technical skills.

Security
Orange Mail includes comprehensive device management allowing devices to be locked or wiped if mislaid and features end-to-end AES encryption.

"Orange's new mobile email strategy will not only offer increased choice to customers, but also help to drive awareness of mobile email across the wider market," comments Nick McQuire, senior analyst, Yankee Group. "Whilst existing players like RIM (BlackBerry) and Microsoft are active in the enterprise market, Orange is also pursuing those companies who are not necessarily convinced yet of the benefits offered by mobile email. The affordable pricing, customer support and range of devices Orange is offering will be key advantages for this audience."

Roll-out across Orange's European footprint begins this month in Romania with France following in October. Later in the year Orange Mail will be rolled out in Slovakia, Poland and Belgium, with Spain and UK launching in early 2007.

Orange Mail will supplement Orange's existing BlackBerry and Microsoft push email options to provide the broadest choice of mobile email solutions available from any operator, covering all market segments and user requirements.

Source: Orange