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Monday, 06/25/2001 11:01:09 AM

Monday, June 25, 2001 11:01:09 AM

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QUALCOMM Answers the Call as Major Sponsor of MP3 Summit 2001
World Leader of Digital Wireless Technology Joins Thompson Multimedia, Visteon And Others in San Diego for July 12 - 13 Event

MP3.com Will Give Selected Startups the Opportunity to Exhibit for Free
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010625/lam093.html

SAN DIEGO, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The theme for MP3 Summit 2001, hosted by MP3.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPPP - news), is ``Mobilizing Your Music.'' Appropriately, the world leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, QUALCOMM Incorporated, is confirmed to appear at this year's Summit as a major sponsor. For the latest information on MP3 Summit 2001 and to register, visit www.mp3.com/summit.

MP3 Summit 2001 is set to showcase new-generation wireless devices and technologies, and is slated to offer thought-provoking panelists and speakers from industry leaders. MP3 Summit 2001 is expected to attract an international gathering of digital music enthusiasts committed to influencing and shaping advances in the digital music space. Live entertainment, food and refreshments are all part of the MP3 Summit experience. For a sneak peek at one of the bands performing during MP3 Summit 2001, go to www.mp3.com/luckiestrike.

Also scheduled to join QUALCOMM as a major sponsor at the July 12 - 13 event in San Diego is Visteon Corp., a leading full-service supplier that delivers consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket. Thompson Multimedia, maker of RCA-branded consumer electronics products including the RCA Lyra(TM) Personal Digital Players, also is a major sponsor of MP3 Summit 2001.

For the first time, MP3.com will offer a limited number of startup companies the opportunity to exhibit before Summit attendees -- at no cost. Start-ups interested in exhibiting are encouraged to email startup@mp3.com with compelling reasons why they should have a presence at MP3 Summit 2001. Those selected by MP3.com will be notified by July 2.

Other companies that want to secure sponsorship opportunities at the Summit should visit www.mp3.com/summit/2001/exhibits.html.

In addition to MP3 Summit 2001, MP3.com offers a variety of innovative business-related offerings explained in greater detail at www.mp3.com/b2b. Among these offerings is Radio Services (www.mp3.com/mp3radio), a multitiered program designed to bring the power of digital music to traditional radio outlets. The company's Music Licensing Program (www.mp3.com/musicsupervisor) is comprised of various services intended to allow music supervisors to shop for talent from the vast pool of MP3.com's artist community.

MP3.com's Mobile initiative (www.mp3.com/mp3mobile) continues to help shape the future of music distribution via wireless devices. And Audio Hosting (www.mp3.com/audiohosting) is designed to empower companies that want to add the magic of music to their offerings with access to the same high-quality technology that MP3.com relies on to deliver more than 1 million songs a day to music fans. Businesses also can take advantage of Business Music Services (www.mp3.com/bmscentral), which provides the music backdrop for retail environments.

To receive MP3.com emails via email or to unsubscribe from this service, visit pr.mp3.com.

About MP3.com

MP3.com, Inc. has created a unique and robust technology infrastructure designed to facilitate the storage, management, promotion and delivery of digital music. As the Internet's premier Music Service Provider (MSP), the company is dedicated to providing consumers with access to music when they want it, where they want it, using any web-enabled device. The company's web site hosts what MP3.com believes is the largest collection of digital music available on the Internet, with more than 1 million songs and audio files posted from over 150,000 digital artists and record labels. Dedicated to growing the digital music space, the company's products and services include on-demand Subscription Music Channels, an innovative Business Music Services program, a Syndicated Radio program and others. Additionally, through the company's MSP technology initiative and its music InterOperating System, MP3.com is partnering with a variety of forward-looking businesses to expand its digital music strategy. MP3.com's common stock is listed for trading on the Nasdaq National Market under the ticker symbol MPPP. MP3.com and MP3 Summit are trademarks of MP3.com, Inc. The company is based in San Diego, California. For more information on MP3.com, visit www.mp3.com.

Lyra is a trademark of RCA.

Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements may include references to activities and events expected to occur in connection with MP3.com's proposed MP3.com 2001 Summit, as well as any products or services described in connection therewith or any benefits expected therefrom. These statements involve a high degree of risk and uncertainty, are only predictions, and actual events or results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to differences include risks related to: MP3.com's litigation proceedings, including without limitation the inability to reach settlement with all parties to such proceedings; risks related to activities or events expected to occur in connection with MP3.com's proposed MP3 2001 Summit, as well as the products and services described in connection therewith or herein; the consummation of the contemplated business combination with Vivendi Universal, including the risk that the required regulatory clearances or other closing conditions might not be timely obtained, or satisfied; MP3.com's new and uncertain business model; acceptance of MP3.com's products and services; MP3.com's limited operating history; and MP3.com's rapid growth, as well as other risks detailed from time to time in MP3.com's reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 and its most recent report on Form 10-Q.

For further information please contact Greg Wilfahrt, Director of Public Relations of MP3.com, 858-623-7280, pr@mp3.com.




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