O2/DSGi statement regarding The Link

21/06/2006 -- O2 (UK) Limited and DSG International confirm that they are in exclusive negotiations regarding the acquisition by O2 (UK) Limited of DSG Retail Limited's 60% stake in the Link and have reached commercial agreement in principle, subject to agreement of legally binding documentation and other terms and conditions, for a cash sum of approximately £30 million.About O2

O2 comprises mobile network operators in the UK and Ireland, along with integrated fixed/mobile businesses in Germany and the Czech Republic (Cesky Telecom). It also owns 50% of the Tesco Mobile and Tchibo Mobilfunk joint venture businesses in the UK and Germany respectively. In addition, the group includes O2 Airwave, which supplies secure digital communications to the emergency services and other public safety organisations.

O2, a Telefónica company, is headquartered in Slough, UK, and has more than 35 million customers across Europe.

Source: O2

O2 enters UK broadband market with purchase of Be

20/06/2006 -- O2 today announced that it has purchased Be, one of the most innovative and technically advanced UK broadband providers, for £50 million. With Be, O2 immediately acquires the most up to date broadband capability in the UK and a platform for developing future converged services that integrate mobile and the internet.Be is building its own national broadband network. It was the first UK broadband internet service provider (ISP) to use the latest ADSL2+ technology which offers speeds of up to 24Mbps. Be has so far rolled its network out to more than 150 local exchanges and has plans to be in more than 400, providing approximately 50% population coverage by the end of 2006. This will be further extended towards 70% population coverage by the end of next year. This will make it one of the UK's largest broadband providers by installed local loop unbundled (LLU) exchanges.

Making the announcement, Peter Erskine, Chairman and CEO of O2 said: "The O2 Group benefits greatly from the experience of Telefónica and insight into other markets such as the Czech Republic and Germany where customers have clearly demonstrated a demand for integrated broadband and mobile packages. Building on our existing fixed/mobile capability in Germany, the Czech Republic and the Isle of Man, Be's superior broadband operations and services help us fulfil our previously-stated aim of adding high quality broadband capability to our portfolio in the UK."

Matthew Key, CEO of O2 UK, commented: "Be is a young but highly innovative and ambitious business. Like us, it puts customers at the heart of what it does, moves quickly, and challenges convention. This acquisition will enable us to take advantage of technology innovations to offer a wider range of joined up mobile, internet and content services for our consumer and business customers in the future."

Managing director of Be, Dana Pressman, stated: "I am delighted that we are becoming part of such a respected and dynamic organisation as O2. With 16 million customers in the UK and significant opportunities for future growth in fixed and mobile, this is the start of an exciting new era for all of us within Be."

Be was founded in October 2004 and is privately owned by its founders, employees and investors. It is currently building its own national broadband network by installing LLU equipment in local telecommunications exchanges around the country using ADSL2+ technology and an automated installation process. At the prestigious 2006 ISPA (Internet Service Providers Association) awards, the company won the 'Best Sumo Consumer Broadband' category for services of 2Mbps and above.

Note: O2 purchased Be for £50 million. This purchase price is made of a cash consideration of £45 million for the current issued share capital and a deferred payment of £5 million dependent on the achievement of performance targets, key staff retention and other criteria. O2 was advised by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and KPMG Corporate Finance.

About O2

O2 comprises mobile network operators in the UK and Ireland, along with integrated fixed/mobile businesses in Germany and the Czech Republic (Cesky Telecom). It also owns 50% of the Tesco Mobile and Tchibo Mobilfunk joint venture businesses in the UK and Germany respectively. In addition, the group includes O2 Airwave, which supplies secure digital communications to the emergency services and other public safety organisations.

O2, a Telefónica company, is headquartered in Slough, UK, and has more than 35 million customers across Europe.

About Be

Be Un Limited ("Be") is the UK's first Internet service provider (ISP) to harness the latest ADSL2+ technology to maximise the potential of BT phone lines at a highly competitive price. The company is deploying its own network in the UK, utilising the Local Loop Unbundling (LLU) EU directive, which allows independent operators to lease incumbent's (British Telecom in the case of the UK market) last mile access infrastructure.

The Be broadband offering is supported by a 24/7 member service, no capacity restrictions and a free top-of-the-range Be Box wireless modem. Be's broadband service is currently available to home members from £14 per month and to office members for £75 per month. See BeThere.co.uk for more information.

Be is backed by Novator, a financial investor that has a specialist focus in the telecommunications sector.

Source: O2

Cingular Wireless Invites Kids to Rock Out and Parents to Chill Out at Vans Warped Tour® '06

Cingular Customers Can Enjoy Lots of Wireless Extras at Summer Music Festival

ATLANTA, July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Cingular Wireless is the official wireless sponsor of Vans Warped Tour® 2006 -- one of the hottest concert tours on the planet. The Vans Warped Tour® is the longest running touring music festival in the U.S., where featured bands play on eight different stages throughout the concert setting, giving fans a chance to hear a variety of music genres from punk, ska, emo, heavy metal and hip hop.Cingular is offering its customers the opportunity to opt-in to receive information on Vans-related content, such as band line-ups and autograph session schedules for shows in their home town. They can also purchase Vans Warped Tour® artist ringtones and live tones, for $2.49, as well as exclusive graphics for $1.49. Cingular has partnered with InfoSpace (NASDAQ: INSP), a leading provider of content and technology in North America, to produce and license tones with participating bands and their labels.

Other benefits for Cingular customers include:

- VIP Entrance -- Cingular customers get express entrance into the venue
by simply showing their Cingular phone.
- Signing Stage - At Cingular's signing stage, some of the hottest bands
on the tour stop by to meet fans and sign autographs.
- Ink Your Phone Booth -- Cingular customers can have their Cingular
phone personalized by tattoo artists while at the show.
- Artist Alerts -- Cingular customers get a heads up on their handset
about when an artist will appear and how to win a chance to 'skip the
line' at the signing stage to meet their favorite bands.

"The Vans Warped Tour® offers us a great opportunity to showcase our wireless technology, while staying connected to our young customers through the artists and events they want to see and hear," said David Garver, executive director, segment marketing and sponsorships, Cingular Wireless.

Cingular is also the official sponsor of the Reverse Daycare tent, which offers kids a safe place to drop off parents who accompany them to the concert. While the kids are jamming with their favorite bands, parents can mingle in an air-conditioned tent and try out some of Cingular's latest products and services or simply just relax, watch a movie and enjoy a cool beverage.

Later this summer, Cingular will give its customers access to actual recorded video footage of live performances through Cingular Sounds Live at Vans Warped Tour®. Cingular will also offer Live Tones of select band performances, allowing fans to set one of the actual Warped Tour performances as their ringtone.

For more information about the Vans Warped Tour®, check out http://www.cingularsource.com/warped . There you can get the tour schedule, sign up for alerts and check out fan photos from the tour.

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/

SOURCE: Cingular Wireless

San Diego Eliminates Waste in Waste Collection Using Cingular-Powered Wireless Data Solution

City's Visionary V-TRAC Service Innovation Taps Cingular's Wireless Technology To Realize Cost Savings of Over $1 Million While Improving Service to Residents

SAN DIEGO and ATLANTA, June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of San Diego is more than quadrupling the deployment of its Cingular-powered V-TRAC wireless vehicle re-routing program after an initial rollout generated more than $1 million in savings while expanding services to tens of thousands of homes.The V-TRAC program, developed and initially used by the City's Environmental Services Division (ESD), combines Global Positioning System (GPS) technology with Cingular Wireless' nationwide* wireless data network to improve the time and scheduling of trash and recyclables collections. The City is expanding the program to its Metropolitan Wastewater, General Services and Water Departments, while increasing the number of enabled vehicles from 250 to 1,100. City officials project that the program will realize approximately $10 million in savings over the next decade.

"The City's vision was to leverage wireless technologies to improve efficiency and customer service, while keeping costs contained," said Nader Tirandazi, Information Technology Manager, ESD. "Cingular has been a great partner since the beginning of the project and has played an integral role in turning our vision into reality by delivering the network speed, reliability and most importantly, the coverage we needed to enable V-TRAC to be deployed in every community in the City."

Word of the program's success has garnered interest from municipalities throughout the U.S. To showcase V-TRAC's capabilities, the City has implemented a pilot program in which it hosts the service for the municipality and provides the enabling wireless technology free of charge for up to three months.

"An essential element of good government is finding more efficient ways to provide quality customer service while reducing costs," said San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders. "Our V-TRAC program is a shining example of how innovation can produce tangible benefits for our communities, and we are particularly proud of the fact the program has been embraced by local governments across the nation who are participating in V-TRAC pilots."

The City of San Diego's Environmental Services Department (ESD) is responsible for collecting the household waste of approximately 1.26 million residents of the nation's seventh largest city. In just 342.6 square miles, ESD provides weekly refuse collection to 318,000 customers and bi-weekly curbside recycling to 276,000 customers - totaling 29 million stops and 500,000 tons of waste and recycling collected each year - all free of charge. Given this volume, there's a constant need to make sure that the collection process is coordinated in the most efficient and cost saving manner.

Enter the V-TRAC program. It began as a wireless Sanitation Truck Monitoring system (STMS) that combines Cingular's GPRS technology and GPS for tracking vehicle location and overseeing the mechanical performance of the trucks on the road. It also provides near real-time communications between drivers on the road and management support at the home base.

Today, the system supports 400,000 to 500,000 communications per day, providing exact location coordinates, mechanical performance, and vehicle speed. This enables dispatchers to distribute and update work assignments real time while they are in-transit, and gives them the flexibility to make up-to-the-minute changes when needed. For example, when a customer calls and requests a service that requires immediate attention, drivers working nearby can now be dispatched to the location in less time. This also reduces the need to send extra trucks out on the road.

Since the program kicked off in 2001, the City has eliminated 50 routes per week, decreased the mileage traveled by City Collection trucks by 900 miles per day - and a resulting drop of 390 gallons of fuel usage daily. In addition to the cost savings from the re-routing program, the City has been able to expand yard waste collection from 150,000 to over 200,000 homes, reducing the landfill materials and enabling the City of San Diego to comply with state waste reduction mandates.

"The solid return on investment we've achieved with V-TRAC and Cingular makes us very excited about the prospects of leveraging high-bandwidth wireless technologies, such as EDGE and UMTS/HSDPA, to develop a new and even more powerful service," said Tirandazi.

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/
* Not available in all areas.

SOURCE: Cingular Wireless

Neopets.com Goes Mobile with Groundbreaking Web-To-Wireless Application, Exclusive Launch with Cingular Wireless

Neopets Mobile Published by IN-FUSIO, Extends Functionality of One of the Largest Youth Web Sites, Enabling Members to Interact with, Care for Their Virtual Pets While Mobile

LOS ANGELES and ATLANTA, June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Neopets.com, a division of MTV Networks Kids and Family Group, and one of the world's most popular youth websites, has gone mobile. Beginning today, members can download Neopets Mobile to their Cingular Wireless phones to engage with the Neopets characters, stories and activities they connect with online. This innovative application, developed and published by international mobile games company IN- FUSIO, is believed to be the first entertainment-based web-to-wireless (W2W) application of its kind, seamlessly extending the interactivity of a community from one platform to another for the benefit of its members. Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless carrier, is the exclusive North American carrier for Neopets Mobile for the initial three-month launch.Neopets.com is themed around the ownership of, and interaction with, virtual pets that inhabit the mythical land of Neopia(R). Through this W2W application, members of the Neopets community can use their mobile phones to do almost everything they can do on their desktops, including accessing their Neopets characters, managing their online accounts, buying and selling virtual items, exploring the world of Neopia, playing mini-games, and checking on their various pets while on the go.

"This new initiative further demonstrates our commitment to being the world's leader in providing compelling content on all platforms for our audience," said Steve Youngwood, Executive Vice President, Digital Media, MTV Networks Kids and Family Group. "Neopets Mobile is an exciting youth-focused, family-friendly wireless entertainment experience of the highest quality."

"Cingular Wireless customers are among the first in the world to be able to access this popular, dynamic online community from their mobile phone," said Jim Ryan, vice president, consumer data services, Cingular Wireless. "We feel confident our customers who are Neopets' fans will also enjoy being able to stay connected to the entertaining world of Neopia while on the go."

Neopets.com has more than 30 million members worldwide and generates more than five billion page views per month. Nielsen//NetRatings (US at Home & Work, Domain) consistently ranks Neopets.com as one of the "stickiest" sites in the world, with members returning frequently to interact with each other and with their Neopets.

Neopets Mobile will eventually be rolled out worldwide in seven different languages following its North American debut through Cingular Wireless.

Features

The IN-FUSIO developed Neopets Mobile application allows members to create and care for their virtual Neopets, as well as access a seemingly endless number of games and activities as part of the community's ever-expanding content. Other Neopets Mobile features include:

* Lutari Island -- An exclusive new area in the world of Neopia, which is
accessible only from a mobile phone
* The Lutari -- Create a new Neopet from this brand new species
* Neopoints -- Automatically earn points for your Neopets.com account when
playing on your mobile phone
* Rare items -- Earn new Neopets items, including beads for the recently
introduced Neopets Talisman
* Exclusive games -- Play new Neopets games, only available for the mobile version

In addition to having access to Neopets.com, players will be rewarded as they build up their mobile community as well. Referring new players to Neopets Mobile will allow players in the mobile community to earn rare items, including beads that will improve their online Neopets accounts, thereby bringing new gameplay elements to Neopets.com.

"At IN-FUSIO, our focus is always to create the most exciting, ground breaking mobile entertainment applications in the world," said Gilles Raymond, CEO, IN-FUSIO. "Neopets Mobile takes advantage of the fact that virtually anyone who owns a handset is truly connected -- it's a natural extension from an online community to a mobile one."

Pricing and Availability

Neopets Mobile will be available exclusively through Cingular Wireless for the next three months. To purchase Neopets Mobile, Cingular Wireless customers can go to MEdia Mall on their mobile phones. Select the "Featured Picks" game category, and then scroll to find "Neopets Mobile." They can also text the keyword "Neopets" to 386 from their Cingular Wireless handset. The game is available for a monthly subscription cost of $2.99 and kilobyte usage charges apply whenever it connects to Cingular MEdia Net.

To learn more about Neopets Mobile, please visit http://www.neopets.com/mobile

About IN-FUSIO

IN-FUSIO is a leading international mobile entertainment company, publishing games and applications for cell phones.

IN-FUSIO entertainment applications are enjoyed worldwide by over 17 million people and available through more than 300 carriers and portals. The company's portfolio includes licensed applications based on Microsoft's Halo(R) franchise, games based on Microsoft's Age of Empires(R) 2, Midtown Madness(R) 3 and Zoo Tycoon(R) 2, MTV Network's Neopets(R), Twentieth Century Fox's Die Hard, Canal Studio Image's The Terminator(TM), Tour de France, Golden Tee(TM), and original titles such as the award winning Shado Fighter and Wallbreaker.

IN-FUSIO has offices in Los Angeles (North American headquarters), Chicago, London, Bordeaux (global headquarters), Dusseldorf and Shanghai. For more information, please visit http://www.in-fusio.com/.

About Neopets.com

With more than 30 million global users, Neopets.com is the fastest growing youth community in the world. Neopets.com is consistently ranked among the top 10 stickiest sites on the Internet, generating more than seven billion page views worldwide per month.

Neopets is a division of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom International Inc. (NYSE: VIA; VIA.B), one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.

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(TM) network -- and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national wireless carrier. Cingular is a leader in third generation wireless technology. Its 3G network is the first widely available service in the world to use HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) technology. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer Rollover(R), the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at http://www.cingular.com/

Source: Cingular Wireless

Wireless Customers, Including those from Cingular and Other Carriers can now use their Personal Cell Phones on Carnival Cruise Lines’ ‘Fun Ships’

New Fleetwide Cellular Service Allows Guests to Send and Receive Calls as well as Transmit Text and Multimedia Messages

MIAMI and ATLANTA, June 22, 2006 – Cruising is oft-cited as the idyllic vacation choice for complete relaxation and escape. The lifestyle of today’s consumer, however, often means that to truly relax and enjoy, people want an easy and convenient way to keep in touch with family, friends, or the office. What could be easier than using your own cell phone aboard ship the same as you can at home?Through an exclusive agreement between Carnival Cruise Lines and Wireless Maritime Services (WMS), a joint venture of Cingular Wireless and Maritime Telecommunications Network, Carnival guests sailing aboard the “Fun Ships� can now enjoy a new communications option that allows them to stay in touch with people back home using their personal cell phones while in port or at sea.

“Consumers view cell phones as a necessity in today’s world.We’ve been exploring cellular phone service for some time and have developed a capability that provides unparalleled connectivity and convenience to allow guests to keep in touch with friends, family members and business associates back home,� said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.

“WMS is excited to offer Carnival guests the opportunity to stay connected while cruising worldwide,� said Leighton Carroll, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Wireless Maritime Services. “Whether making a voice call, responding to email, sending a picture message, or accessing the Internet to check on local happenings back home, what a great convenience for Carnival guests to enjoy the same features of their wireless service at sea as they would roaming on land.�

Utilizing WMS’ state-of-the-art high-bandwidth technology, the new fleetwide service is compatible with any cellular phone and enables guests sailing on Carnival to make and receive calls anywhere in the world from any cruising region. The technology is currently available aboard the Carnival Triumph, with the balance of the line’s 21-vessel fleet scheduled to be completed by early next year.

The new fleetwide cellular phone service requires no additional software or special dialing procedures – guests simply make and receive calls as well as transmit text and multimedia messages as they would on land using their personal cell phone.International roaming fees apply to all shipboard cell phone calls.

Consumer benefits to having wireless service while at sea:

* Connectivity – keep in touch with family, friends and business associates through voice calls, email or text messages. Guests can also share travel highlights while at sea through photo messaging.
* Convenience – no need to rent a local phone while at port; guests can be reached by the wireless number their friends and colleagues know.

In addition to being able to use their phones on Carnival “Fun Ships,� Cingular customers can also enjoy competitive international roaming rates as well as a greater selection of quad-band devices than any other carrier.

For additional information on pricing, please visit www.cingular.com/cingularworld or www.cellularatsea.com

About Carnival Cruise Lines

Carnival Cruise Lines, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the largest and most popular cruise line in the world, with 21 "Fun Ships" operating voyages ranging from three to 16 days in length to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, New England, Canada, Bermuda, Europe and the Greek Isles.

The line currently has three new ships on order – the 110,000-ton Carnival Freedom, scheduled for delivery in February 2007, the 112,000-ton Carnival Splendor, slated to enter service in fall 2008, and an as-yet-unnamed 130,000-ton SuperLiner – to be the largest "Fun Ship" ever constructed – set to debut in fall 2009.

For additional information on Carnival’s “Fun Ship� vacations, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com

About Wireless Maritime Services

Wireless Maritime Services, LLC, (WMS) a joint venture of New Cingular Wireless Services, Inc. and Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc. is the largest maritime cellular service provider in the world. WMS currently provides service for 8 cruise lines including Carnival Cruise Lines.WMS has roaming agreements in place with over 300 carriers in over 180 countries internationally, and delivers both GSM and CDMA roaming capability to the cruise industry.

For more information on WMS and its services, please visit the www.cellularatsea.com website.

Source: Cingular Wireless

Sprint Nextel and Motorola Break New Ground in Rugged Phone Market with the i580 by Motorola

New Motorola ruggedized walkie-talkie phone for the Nextel National Network meets military specifications for blowing rain and features an embedded camera and Bluetooth® wireless technology

Motorola i580

RESTON, Va. and PLANTATION, Fla. — 07/06/2006 -- Continuing to lead the industry in the area of rugged phones, Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) and Motorola (NYSE:MOT) today announced availability of the Motorola i580. Answering the call for a ruggedized, stylish and fully equipped handset, the i580 is the only iDEN rugged phone in the industry to feature an embedded camera and the first with a clam form factor to include Bluetooth wireless technology*. The i580 is also the first rugged iDEN clam phone designed to meet military specification 810 F for rain resistance, as well as for dust, shock and vibration. The phone's durable design and easy-grip rubber exterior can withstand even the toughest day on the job or the most demanding outdoor activities for those who enjoy an active lifestyle."Sprint Nextel recognizes that business customers in industries like construction, transportation and field services often experience harsh weather conditions or the need for documenting proof of work," said Danny Bowman, vice president of product marketing for Sprint. "With first-in-its-class features like an embedded camera, Bluetooth wireless technology and military-level rain resistance, the i580 is the total package for extending the workplace."

"At Motorola, we constantly strive to deliver products that are as remarkable as their users -- whose lives are fast paced and demanding -- and the Motorola i580 is designed to live with them, through tough weather conditions or less than optimal treatment," said Peter Aloumanis, general manager, U.S. Markets Division, Motorola's iDEN® Mobile Devices.

The Motorola i580 provides Sprint's unmatched Nextel Walkie-Talkie capabilities, allowing for instant one-on-one, group and off-network communication with the touch of a button. The most complete ruggedized phone yet, the i580 contains notable features such as:

* 1.3 megapixel digital camera with video record functionality - the i580 is the first ruggedized iDEN clam style handset to offer an integrated 1.3 megapixel digital camera, producing high-quality images, a self-timer, up to 4X digital zoom and an LED light that can light up an image in a range up to 2 feet in low light conditions.
* Removable micro SD card slot - Store images, MP3 files, and video to removable micro SD memory cards. 64MB card included.
* Bluetooth® wireless technology*
* GPS support - Get step-by-step driving directions, trip planning and more when you add GPS-based applications like TeleNav, MapQuest FindMe and Trimble Outdoors.**
* Large, internal color display
* Support for advanced walkie-talkie capabilities including Direct Sendâ„¢ contacts and pictures.
* Messaging services - send or receive multimedia and/or text and voice messages.**
* Front ported audio support - equipped with dual, frontal speakers

The i580 is available nationwide at Sprint and Nextel Stores, Sprint business sales channels and online at www.sprint.com $279.99, after all available discounts and promotions. To view or download an image of the Motorola i580, please visit http://www.motorola.com/mediacenter/graphics/list/0,,4287,00.html.

About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of communications services bringing mobility 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 www.sprint.com.

About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com.

All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation

* This i580 device supports Bluetooth Generic Access, Serial Port, Service Discovery Application, Hands-free, Headset, Dial-up Networking, and Generic Object Exchange profiles. In order for Bluetooth devices to communicate with one another, they must utilize the same Bluetooth profile. To determine the profiles supported by other Motorola devices, visit www.hellomoto.com/bluetooth. For other devices, contact their respective manufacturer.

Certain Bluetooth features including those listed may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices, or by certain wireless carriers. Contact your wireless carrier about feature availability and functionality.

** Airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may apply.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2006. All rights reserved.

Source: Sprint Nextel

Sprint PCS® Vision Phone A640 by Samsung®

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — 06/29/2006 -- The unique backlit exterior display of the A640 by Samsung is the first sign that this is a dynamic phone. But the benefits of the A640 go well beyond handsome design - the A640 offers Bluetooth™ technology, Sprint PCS Ready Link™ push-to-talk service and a VGA camera with digital zoom and self timer.

Sprint PCS® Vision Phone A640 by Samsung®

Wireless Backup provides A640 users with secure storage and quick retrieval of contact information in case the device is ever lost, stolen or damaged. In addition, the A640 provides the choice of three user interface options, including a new, easy-to-use black and white menu for optimal usability.FEATURES

* Sprint PCS Ready Link capability
* Sprint PCS Vision services, including web access and email
* Bluetooth technology
* Simple, easy to use menu design
* VGA camera with digital zoom and self timer
* Large full-color screen

PRODUCTIVITY

* Wireless Backup capable
* Built-in speakerphone
* T9® text entry
* Voice memo/recorder
* Advanced voice recognition
* Personal organizer with scheduler, task list, alarm clock and calculator
* Built-in phone book holds 299 entries

PERSONALIZATION

* Customizable picture caller-ID
* Customizable ring tones and alerts
* Downloadable wallpapers
* Downloadable games
* Customizable camera shutter sounds

SPECIFICATIONS

* Dimensions: 3.6" x 1.8" x .9"
* 3.2 ounces with standard battery
* Main Display: 65K-color TFT (128 x 160 pixels)
* Exterior Display: OLED (80 x 64 pixels)
* Available: June 26, 2006

About Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of communications services bringing mobility 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 www.sprint.com

Source: Sprint Nextel

Sprint and SANYO Introduce Phone with Parental Control Feature to Help Parents Maintain Control of a Child's Wireless Phone Usage

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. and CHATSWORTH, CA. — 06/29/2006 -- To help parents stay connected with their children and maintain some control of their children's wireless phone usage, Sprint (NYSE: S) and SANYO (NASDAQ: SANYY) today introduce the Sprint PCS Vision® Phone SCP-2400 by SANYO.

Sprint PCS Vision® Phone SCP-2400 by SANYO

This phone offers a free parental control feature, allowing parents to easily manage whom the child calls and who can call the child. A parent simply enters the phone numbers of those individuals the child is permitted to call and/or receive calls from in the phone's address book, and then clicks on the Parental Control icon on the main menu to limit use to Phone Book Only for both incoming and/or outgoing direct calls. After the parent limits the phone's use in this way, other phone numbers would be restricted. Parents can also lock services like Sprint PCS Ready Link and Sprint PCS Vision, which can help the child to avoid data charges that may not be included as part of the families' wireless pricing plan.In addition to the parental usage control feature, this affordable phone will be offered in stylish colors (Silver Sky, Midnight Black, Dark Bronze, True Blue and Misty Rose) that appeal to "tweens" and teens. The SCP-2400 by SANYO supports Sprint PCS Vision®, Sprint PCS Ready Link®, SMS Voice and Text Messaging, and Wireless Backup. An optional accessory pack will be available to complement the phone, including a Quick Start Guide for setting restrictions on the phone, a gift card for a customizable "skin" (i.e. sticker) for the child to outfit the phone, and a backpack clip for the child to secure the phone while on the go.

Sprint PCS Vision® Phone SCP-2400 by SANYO - Misty Rose and True Blue

"Parents want the ability to stay connected with their children as they become more mobile. They also want peace of mind knowing they can maintain some control of their child's wireless usage and spending," said Danny Bowman, vice president of product marketing for Sprint. "The SCP-2400 by SANYO is a great option for parents, as it allows parents to quickly set restrictions on the phone, and its flexibility allows parents to customize their settings to meet the specific needs of each child or modify restrictions as their needs change over time."

Sprint PCS Vision® Phone SCP-2400 by SANYO - Silver Sky

"IDC research indicates that the trend of parents providing cell phones to younger age groups, increasingly 10-14-year-olds, will continue based on the popularity and affordability of family share plans and the general 'always in touch' value proposition of wireless that resonates well with parents," said Scott A. Ellison, vice president of wireless and mobile communications for IDC.

"The parental control feature on the SCP-2400 is designed to assist parents, and it can be used as a tool to help teach children wireless usage responsibility. The controls are simple for the parent to manage and select services can be turned on or off as the parent wishes," said Andy Kodera, senior vice president and general manager of SANYO Fisher Company's Wireless Communications Division. "Also, the colors and high quality speakerphone will appeal to tweens and teens," Kodera added.

In addition to the SCP-2400 by SANYO, Sprint offers family-friendly services such as Sprint Family Locator, a location-based service that uses GPS technology to enable a parent to locate up to four of his or her children's devices, such as the SCP-2400 by SANYO, by using a compatible Sprint phone or a PC. Once a child is located using the service, the child receives a text message notification that the phone has been located, and the parent is provided a map along with the address, surrounding landmarks, and accuracy of the location within a specified radius. Sprint Family Locator is permission based and password protected and is a service that supports open communication between a parent and child. For more information on compatible phones or Sprint Family Locator, visit www.sprint.com/familylocator

The SCP-2400 by SANYO will be available in early July in Sprint Stores and online (www.sprint.com ) for $179.99, or $29.99 after rebate with a two-year subscriber agreement. To complement the phone, an optional accessory pack will be available for $14.99.

About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of communications services bringing mobility 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 www.sprint.com

About SANYO
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a $20 billion manufacturer and distributor of consumer electronics and commercial equipment, including multimedia and telecommunication products. SANYO Fisher Company (a division of SANYO North America Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.), based in Chatsworth, California markets PCS phones, audio systems, portable and mobile electronics, televisions, dictation devices, digital camera/camcorder combinations, home appliances, LCD projectors, security video equipment and air conditioning systems. For more information, visit SANYO Wireless Communications online at www.sanyowireless.com

SANYO was recently ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Wireless Mobile Phones. Three times in a Row, Tied in 2005" in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 U.S. Wireless Mobile Phone Evaluation StudySM – Volume 1*.

* Sanyo received the highest numerical score among wireless users in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2004-2006 U.S. Wireless Mobile Phone Evaluation StudySM. 2006 Study (Volume 1) based on responses from 18,740 consumer responses who have owned their current wireless phone for less than two years, measuring eight wireless handset manufacturers and measures opinions of consumers with their wireless handset. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in October 2005 and February 2006 who have owned their current wireless phone for less than two years. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com/cc

Source: Sprint Nextel

Sprint Nextel Highlights First Year Complete for 800Mhz Reconfiguration

Significant Progress Made Toward Eliminating Public Safety Interference

RESTON, Va. — 06/27/2006 -- Today, on the first anniversary of implementing the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) 800 MHz decision, Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) announced continuing progress on reconfiguration of the 800 MHz band of the radio spectrum. Twelve months into the project, 96 percent of all necessary Frequency Relocation Agreements (FRA) for Wave 1, Phase 1 incumbents have been signed. Only four out of the more than 500 negotiations for Wave 1, Phase 1 incumbent retunings have had to be referred to the FCC and are awaiting resolution.As a result of additional successful negotiations between Sprint Nextel and 800 MHz incumbent licensees, 97 percent of Wave 2, Phase 1 FRAs have been signed; only two of the remaining agreements in this Wave are expected to be referred to the FCC. While significant work remains to be completed with Wave 3 licensees, Sprint Nextel anticipates comparable progress here as well.

In addition to the achievements noted above, 50% of all Phase 1 incumbents for Waves 1 and 2 have moved to their new channel assignments within the 800 MHz band.

Over the last few months, Sprint Nextel and others have focused on making the process of reconfiguration smoother for first responders, including support for the TA’s planning funding "Fast Track" program and the creation of a Public Safety Advisory Board. These steps, combined with the more than 100 employees at Sprint Nextel committed to the 800 MHz reconfiguration project, will continue to move the process forward.

Robert S. Foosaner, senior vice president, government affairs for Sprint Nextel said, "Sprint Nextel is pleased with the progress to date on 800 MHz reconfiguration. Today marks an important milestone for our company and I thank my colleagues at Sprint Nextel as well as the many dedicated public safety officials and private wireless licensees who have made the process work. As we continue our hard work in Waves 3 and 4 and Phase 2, I encourage all parties to work together toward completing 800 MHz reconfiguration and eliminating interference to public safety communications."

800 MHz radio interference, a problem affecting police, fire and EMS agencies around the country, is the result of the incompatible technologies of public safety operators and commercial carriers operating adjacent to one another. The FCC has mandated spectrum reconfiguration at 800 MHz, creating additional spectrum for public safety, to solve this critical issue. On June 27, 2005, Sprint Nextel began implementing a three-year reconfiguration plan, according to the FCC’s guidelines.

About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of communications services bringing mobility 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 www.sprint.com

Source: Sprint Nextel