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AIRFINITY BECOMES ONE OF VOICESTREAM'S FIRST MASTER DEALERSiStream Data Services Will Complement Enterprise, Channel Offerings Orlando, FL., March 18, 2002 (CTIA Wireless 2002, Booth 5882), Airfinity LLC today announces it has been selected by VoiceStream Wireless, one of the largest wireless service providers in the United States, to serve as an Authorized Master Dealer for selling VoiceStream wireless data services in its markets. Airfinity ranks among the first nationwide Master Dealers for this leading wireless carrier. The contract provides Airfinity with an additional revenue opportunity for selling wireless services, including VoiceStream's iStream wireless data network that enables Email and access to the Internet from a mobile laptop or personal digital assistant (PDA). The general packet radio service (GPRS) is ideally suited to Airfinity's corporate customers. Airfinity will leverage its wireless data expertise and VoiceStream's superior wireless data technology to deliver unique and creative bundled solutions to Airfinity's corporate enterprise customer base. "Our heritage resides in the wireless data market, and this alliance with VoiceStream supports our commitment to provide innovative products and services to meet the needs of our corporate users," said Michael Lang, Airfinity president and CEO. "This strategic partnership allows both companies to take a leading role in the emerging wireless data marketplace." VoiceStream, Bellevue, Wash., and its affiliates own licenses to provide service to more than 97 percent of the U.S. population. VoiceStream uses and operates the globally dominant Global System for Mobile (GSM) communications technology platform. VoiceStream is a member of the T-Mobile International group, the mobile telecommunications subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom (NYSE:DT). Through its subsidiaries and other investments, Deutsche Telekom today serves more than 62 million mobile telephony subscribers worldwide. For more information, visit the company Web site at www.voicestream.com. Airfinity administers a nationwide network activation center for existing and next-generation wireless data services and is a full-service, nationwide distributor of wirelessly enabled small form factor devices (SFFDs) and accessories. The company provides VARs and corporate end-users with a single resource for best-of-breed wireless data hardware and network service activation. In addition to a product portfolio that includes such brand names as Motorola, Nokia, Sierra Wireless, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, RIM and Compaq, the company provides network activation through such carriers as VoiceStream and offers product fulfillment services, project consulting, project management services, wireless data training and technical support. About AIRDESKAIRDESK is the industry's leading M2M cross-carrier network operator and premiere provider of M2M solutions and services across a broad range of vertical and horizontal markets, including utilities, security, fleet management, asset tracking, inventory control, point-of-sale systems, vending, healthcare, and a host of other emerging M2M markets. AIRDESK eases the complexity of wireless data implementations for customers seeking rapid and efficient M2M deployments. AIRDESK combines its extensive wireless industry expertise with technology, professional services, and activation to provide comprehensive, easy-to-implement solutions. AIRDESK's AirSource™ knowledge base is the largest online database of wireless data communications and M2M information. For more information, visit www.airdesk.net or call 1-800-AIRDESK. |
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