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Tokyo, Japan, Jan 14, 2003 (JCN Newswire via COMTEX) -- Mercedes-Benz, NEC,
Siemens mobile and SingTel Mobile jointly showcase the first car with integrated
3G-UMTS services worldwide. This industry-first 3G-UMTS car made its debut in
Berlin, Germany recently and is presented in Asia-Pacific for the very first
time.

In a specially fitted Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the partners demonstrate a
comprehensive portfolio of multimedia services which has become possible through
the use of the broadband 3G-UMTS mobile phone standard, based on Wideband Code
Division Multiple Access (WCDMA).

The 3G-UMTS services in the test vehicle cover a broad range of mobility and
infotainment services. In addition to live video conferencing capabilities
between two parties, there is high-speed video-streaming, which facilitates
heavier email downloads and video-on-demand. Other applications include an
interactive City Guide, broadband access to the various partners' portals and
the Internet, a video monitoring system, access to traffic observation cameras
international radio and a multi-player soccer game. The off-board navigation
system includes location guide and routing and traffic information in part with
video support.

The unique 3G-UMTS vehicle marks a breakthrough in mobile data applications for
businesses as well as entertainment and information offered with video support.
Content is transferred to the 3G-UMTS vehicle at an average transmission rate of
256 kBit/s. UMTS allows a maximum bandwidth in the vehicle of 384 kBit/s, up to
six times the normal dial-up speeds. The future vision of live video and music
downloads, video telephony and the ingenious off-board navigation system, which
uses up-to-date cartographic data via UMTS for destination finding, has become
reality.

The experience offered by this 3G-UMTS car showcase underlines the innovation
and leadership of the partners in their respective industry, and will support
their efforts to establish their 3G-UMTS business model and to develop future 3G
services.

Mercedes-Benz equipped the UMTS test vehicle with the appropriate operating
units and monitors and the link to the car infrastructure and the specification
of the UMTS services. "The UMTS test vehicle already created huge public
interest at its first presentation in Berlin some months ago. It helps us today
to create the necessary expertise to satisfy the demand of our customers for
mobile UMTS services of the future",says Frank Messer, President & CEO of
DaimlerChrysler South East Asia.

NEC provides the entire solution for the UMTS radio network to the world. In
Singapore, NEC has been working with Siemens Mobile through the strategic
alliance in the 3G business arena in establishing the UMTS infrastructure in the
current test 3G network in the CBD (Central Business District) area since 2001.
"The advent of 3G will lead to many new business opportunities and, apparently,
this 3G-UMTS car is one of them," said Ben Nakamura, Senior Vice President of
NEC Corporation. "NEC is the industry leader in the 3G area supplying commercial
infrastructure and handsets for the very first phase of 3G rollout in the world.
New solution utilising 3G applications such as 3G-UMTS car will accelerate the
expansion of 3G. NEC will fully support this project with our extensive
technical know-how and expertise in the 3G and mobile Internet field as well as
the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) field."

The Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group (Siemens mobile) supplies
the entire technology for the UMTS core network and participates in the
development and implementation of the UMTS applications for the test vehicle.
"Worldwide Siemens mobile is one of the three leading suppliers for 3G-UMTS
infrastructure. Through this demonstration, Siemens is aligning itself fully to
3G- UMTS, the new generation in mobile telecommunications," commented Mr Thomas
Frischmuth, Managing Director, Siemens Pte Ltd. "And we are pleased that we can
present, together with our partners here today, innovative new ways to deliver
3G-UMTS services and demonstrate UMTS technology's versatility and
adaptability."

SingTel Mobile provided the customisation and localisation of the applications
and content for the 3G-UMTS car showcase. It also undertook the provisioning of
the local telecommunications infrastructure.

Said Mr Lucas Chow, Chief Executive Officer, SingTel Mobile: "Even as we work
towards a 3G network rollout, it is important for our customers to see the
potential benefits of having faster, more wide-ranging and more innovative
applications as promised by a broadband, high-speed wireless network.

"The 3G-UTMS car showcase today is an excellent example of how we are leveraging
convergence across all broadband access platforms to provide our customers with
seamless access to an entire suite of services and applications anywhere and
anytime ... even when you are on the move."

SingTel worked with BMG Singapore Pte Ltd, and Zomba Records (APRO) Pte Ltd to
provide the music videos, and Landmat International to provide the CityGuide
available in the 3G-UMTS car for the Singapore showcase. MediaCorp also provided
the Traffic Cam information and Channel 5 content for the Live TV application.

The UMTS S-Class is a pure test vehicle and was equipped especially for this
purpose with in-car PCs, with two flip-up 15-inch TFT monitors recessed into the
seat backs and wireless keyboards for the use of the 3G-UMTS services in the
rear. In a user-friendly way via an inbuilt touchscreen monitor the driver and
front seat passenger can access services such as a navigation. In addition, a
live video of recent traffic situations on the route is provided, but switched
off automatically above a speed of 6 km/h for safety reasons. The operating
elements, user interfaces and interaction processes in the test vehicle were
developed exclusively for the demonstration of the possible UMTS services. They
do not correspond with the requirements of a future UMTS solution for serial
production of any Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Here DaimlerChrysler attaches the
highest level of priority to mature technology and an optimum design of the
Man-Machine-Interface (MMI) to rule out any distraction of the driver.

About UMTS

UMTS is a part of the International Telecommunications Union's (ITU) 'IMT-2000'
vision of a global family of third generation (3G) mobile communications
systems. As the preferred mobile delivery platform for tomorrow's content rich
services and applications, UMTS will play a key role in fueling a mass market
demand for high-quality wireless multimedia communications by enabling the
delivery of high-value broadband information, commerce and entertainment
services to mobile users via fixed, wireless and satellite networks. Pictures,
graphics, video communications and other wide-band information, as well as voice
and data can now be delivered directly to people on the move.

About DaimlerChrysler

DaimlerChrysler is one of the world's leading automotive, transportation and
services companies. Its passenger car brands include Mercedes-Benz, Maybach,
Chrysler, Jeep(R), Dodge and smart. Commercial vehicles are produced under the
brands Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star, Setra, Thomas Built
Buses, Orion and American LaFrance. It offers financial and other services
through DaimlerChrysler Services. With 372.500 employees, DaimlerChrysler
achieved revenues of Euro 112.6 billion (US$ 111.2 billion) for the period of
January to September 2002. DaimlerChrysler today has a global workforce, a
global shareholder base, a global brand awareness and a global outlook.

DaimlerChrysler's strategy rests on four pillars: Global Presence, Strong
Brands, Broad Product Range, and Technology Leadership.

About Siemens Information and Communication Mobile

The Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group (Siemens mobile)

offers the complete range of mobile solutions including mobile devices,
infrastructure and applications. Devices include mobile phones, wireless
modules, mobile organizers and cordless phones as well as products for wireless
home networks. The infrastructure portfolio includes GSM, GPRS and 3G mobile
network technologies from base stations and switching systems to intelligent
networks, e.g. for prepaid services. Mobile Applications cover end-to-end
solutions for Messaging, Location Based Services or Mobile Payment. For fiscal
2002 (September 30), Siemens mobile recorded sales of EUR 11 billion and
employed approximately 28,600 people worldwide. You can access further
information about Siemens mobile on the Internet at
http://www.siemens-mobile.com

About SingTel

SingTel is Asia's leading communications company with a comprehensive portfolio
of services that include voice and data services over fixed, wireless and
Internet platforms. Serving both the corporate and residential markets, SingTel
is committed to bringing the best of global communications to its customers in
the Asia Pacific and beyond. SingTel has extensive interests in submarine cable
and satellite systems, including its co-owned ST-1 satellite and the pan-Asian
C2C cable network. Its infrastructure development strategy is to ensure that its
networks remain modern and efficient, and continue to meet the needs of its
customers.

The SingTel Group has expanded into overseas markets, with investments in many
countries and territories. In Australia, its wholly-owned subsidiary, SingTel
Optus is a leader in integrated communications -- serving more than five million
customers. The Group's major investments include Advanced Info Service of
Thailand, the Bharti Telecom Group of India, Globe Telecom of the Philippines
and Telkomsel of Indonesia. SingTel has been recognised Best Asian Telecom
Operator by industry publication, TelecomAsia, for five consecutive years since
1998. The Group's turnover for the year ended 31 March 2002 was S$7.34 billion
(US$4.02 billion). More information can be found @ www.singtel.com.

About NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NIPNY) (FTSE: 6701q.1) (TSE: 6701) is one of the
world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business
solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global
base of customers. Ranked as one of the world's top patent-producing companies,
NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and
electron devices, through its three market-focused, in-house companies: NEC
Solutions, NEC Networks and NEC Electron Devices. NEC Corporation employs more
than 140,000 people worldwide and had net sales of approximately $39 billion in
the fiscal year ended March 2002.

Source: NEC Corporation

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DaimlerChrysler South East Asia
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DaimlerChrysler AG
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NEC Business Coordination Centre (Singapore)
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NEC Corporation
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Siemens Information and Communication Mobile
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SingTel
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