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CANNES, France, Feb 17, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- 3GSM World Congress -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a global leader in wireless communications, today accelerated market momentum through a series of 3G advances in handsets, integrated platforms, infrastructure and network services innovations. Through its efforts, operators can excite and stimulate the market's need for smarter and simpler wireless communications.

"Motorola's 2.5G and 3G offerings deliver smart solutions for consumers, operators, application developers and other handset manufacturers," said Mike Zafirovski, Motorola's president and chief operating officer. "Motorola has the edge when it comes to 3G. We understand what it takes to deliver compelling consumer experiences and to help operators turn this demand into revenue."

New innovative handsets -- for the ultimate consumer experience Motorola's three new GSM handsets -- the V600, A835 and C350 -- provide consumers advanced experiences in messaging (EMS and MMS), Java(TM), GPRS and UMTS, with brilliant colour screens and dynamic polyphonic speakers. The new products, applications and accessories build upon the strength of the company's 2002 offerings that included the first commercial 3G handset, the A830. Throughout 2003 Motorola promises mobile consumers will have a quick escape from those moments of microboredom, as the latest capabilities, including games, are integrated into new handsets.

V600

The Motorola V600 features a large display capable of supporting up to 64,000 colours and an integrated digital camera, ideal for displaying photos, creating custom screensavers or adding images to a visual caller-ID. Consumers can also use the V600's advanced Bluetooth technology to share these photo memories quickly and easily.

A835

With Motorola's latest 3G UMTS/WCDMA handset, including crystal clear graphics, video capabilities, rich colors, and new movement and sound technology, consumers will enjoy a gaming experience so close to reality that they will feel as though they're actually behind the wheel careering through the twists and turns of the Grand Prix. In addition, J2ME capable devices, like Motorola's A830 3G handset, now have access to the Reqwireless WebViewer(TM) application which enables users to view the same HTML websites they would from their desktop computer -- with the full graphical experience they have come to expect.

C350

The Motorola C350 recognises the consumer's desire for personal expression - with downloaded wallpaper, ring tones and screen savers, with different exterior housings, as well as MotoMixer that enables consumers to download and remix MIDI ring tones with ease. The C350 is a pocket-size pallet for the individual artist.

"Our new handsets build on the tremendous success of our 2002 introductions," said Tom Lynch, executive vice president and president of Motorola's Personal Communications Sector. "Today, there are more than 1.2 billion mobile handset users -- and there is plenty of opportunity for more growth through both new users and those who want to replace or upgrade their handsets. We are focused on building momentum. This means winning across all price points by working with wireless operators to innovate, create and deliver 'must have' products and 'gotta-do' mobile experiences."

Exciting gaming applications are also unveiled and showcased on the Motorola Stand Hall 1 - A21.

Motofolio: Content Distribution Offering

In addition to the handsets, Motorola introduces Motofolio, a Web-based wireless content publishing and sourcing system, providing rich content to operators and accompanying services to software developers, including financial reconciliation. Through Motofolio, Motorola offers network operators a "one-stop shop" for all content needs, allowing them to market differentiated offerings that help raise average revenue per user.

Motofolio is a key element of Motorola's end-to-end digital content distribution offering. It enables content distribution and provisioning systems to have access to Motorola's library of digital content featuring Java 2 Microedition (J2ME(TM))-based applications. This content includes popular, name-brand games as well as state-of-the-art, productivity-enhancing applications.

"Motorola has demonstrated its commitment to providing customised solutions that supply the demands of network operators," said Michael Bordelon, corporate vice president and general manager of the Consumer Experience Planning and Software organisation in Motorola's Personal Communications Sector. "Motofolio will allow a mutually beneficial exchange between operators and content developers, all based on Java technology, the preferred platform for application development."

Smartphone Platform and Reference Design

Further extending its innovation leadership, Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector unveils i.Smart, its ultimate Smartphone integrated hardware and software platform and reference design. By combining integrated voice, imaging, personal productivity, infotainment and wireless networking services with exceptional flexibility and scalability across the 2.5G and 3G landscapes, Motorola supplies the latest in Smartphone technology and crucial time-to-market advantages to all handset manufacturers. Its approach simplifies design and enables handset technology to grow through platform solutions rather than components.

Demonstrating its further leadership, Motorola has also announced plans to provide the Elcoteq Network Corporation, the largest European electronics manufacturing services company with its 2.5G Innovative Convergence (i.250) platform -- a comprehensive silicon-to-software solution for building smart 2.5G Global System for Mobile Communication/General Packet Radio Service (GSM/GPRS) wireless handsets.

Pete Shinyeda, corporate vice president and general manager of Motorola Wireless and Broadband Systems Group, comments, "We proved our expertise and success by partnering with Elcoteq and leading handset manufacturers, such as Siemens. We are now extending our reach by offering all manufacturers the latest in cutting-edge Smartphone technology for the ultimate competitive advantage and reduced time to market within this aggressive marketplace."

Driving 3G with Linux OS and Java Technology

To help fuel uptake of 3G services, Motorola has developed industry- leading products designed to drive solutions based on the Linux OS and Java technology. This is expected to expand the capabilities of mobile devices and pave the way for a variety of compelling applications that help simplify life.

Motorola has unveiled the first product based on this software system, the Motorola A760 mobile phone. The world's first Java+Linux handset, the Motorola A760 is the smallest and lightest device that combines phone functionality with an extensive multimedia PDA/PIM system. This multi- functional handset features an open application environment, as well as a colour touch screen, Bluetooth wireless technology, an integrated camera, and an integrated video and MP3 player.

Additionally, Motorola Semiconductor Product Sector's i.Smart reference design will feature a Linux OS to help shorten development time. The integrated platform has the lowest part count in its class to help facilitate the manufacture of smaller, portable, and low-power systems. It is designed to allow advanced voice, image, video, and data capability on a single platform with an open standards interface.

Network Technological Expertise: The Ultimate Infrastructure Experience

By providing operators data capability solutions that deliver enhanced network speeds and boost performance, Motorola helps operators minimise expenses, enhance end-user experiences and increase revenue whether using GPRS, GPRS CS3/4 or EDGE, while migrating to 3G. Motorola recently provided compelling testimony to the capability of its Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) by successfully demonstrating simultaneous voice and data calls on a commercial 3G handset, and will be demonstrating the capabilities of its end-to-end UMTS solution live on the Motorola stand.

Multi-vendor, multi-technology network services from its Lifecycle Services portfolio -- providing enhanced GSM network performance and GPRS optimisation that enable operators to improve and maximise the performance of their existing capitalised networks and gain substantial financial savings -- also will be showcased.

Adrian Nemcek, executive vice president, Motorola and president and chief executive officer Global Telecom Solutions Sector summarises Motorola's infrastructure strategy: "Profitable operator growth will only be achieved by enhancing the consumer experience through improved network quality and lower cost of ownership. We're leveraging our strength and leadership in radio access with new services, software and end-to-end systems solutions to give operators the flexibility they need to manage expenses and meet today's market demand while planning for tomorrow's networks."

About Motorola

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in wireless, automotive and broadband communications. Sales in 2002 were $26.7 billion. Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering important innovations that make things smarter and life better for people, honoured traditions that began when the company was founded 75 years ago this year. For more information, please visit: www.motorola.com

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