ADVISORY/Starbucks Coffee Company and MobileStar Network Corporation Offer Complimentary Internet Access to Manhattan Community.

News/Assignment Editors

ADVISORY...for Saturday (Sept. 15 at 12 a.m.) -

Saturday (Sept. 22 at 12 a.m.)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

      WHO: Starbucks Coffee Company and MobileStar Network Corporation

      WHAT: Complimentary wireless Internet access

      WHEN: Saturday, September 14 at midnight, Eastern Time until
      Saturday, September 21 at midnight, Eastern Time

      WHERE: Starbucks retail stores in New York City

      WHY: To help those impacted by the recent tragedy to connect and
      communicate with friends and loved ones.

      HOW: Stores offering free Internet access in Manhattan will be
      designated with a temporary sign in the window. Additionally,
      stores can be located by calling MobileStar Customer Service at
      1-800/981-8563 or by visiting www.mobilestar.com

In an effort to assist those impacted by the tragedy in Manhattan, Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq:SBUX) and MobileStar Network Corporation are alerting New York area residents that complimentary wireless Internet access is available for communication to family and friends.

Those interested may bring their personal wireless devices (e.g., laptop, Personal Digital Assistant, PDA) with a Wi-Fi 802.11b wireless network card into any MobileStar-enabled Starbucks retail location in Manhattan.

Additionally, six stores in Manhattan have a Compaq Evo(TM) notebook available for complimentary use. Store addresses are: 1559 2nd Avenue; 400 East 54th Street; 78 Spring Street; 2600 Broadway; 685 3rd Avenue; 750 6th Avenue.

Availability for computer use is on a first come, first served basis.

Users simply need to launch the Internet browser on their devices to access the MobileStar network. Registration is not necessary. If users have questions, they can call MobileStar Customer Service at 1-800-981-8563.

Starbucks Coffee Company is the leading retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee in the world. In addition to its retail locations in North America, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim, Starbucks sells coffee and tea products through its specialty operations, including its online store at Starbucks.com. Additionally, Starbucks produces and sells bottled Frappuccino(R) coffee drink and a line of superpremium ice creams through its joint venture partnerships. The Company's other brands enhance the Starbucks Experience through best-of-class products: Tazo(R) Tea Company offers a line of innovative premium teas, and Hear Music produces and distributes a line of exceptional compact discs.

MobileStar offers an unparalleled network for broadband, wireless Internet access and maintains the largest wireless footprint in the U.S. Currently more than 155 locations are in operation providing easy-to-use, reliable wireless Internet connectivity at speeds up to 50 times faster than typical dial-up modem connections and up to 100 times faster than other current wireless technologies. The MobileStar network supports both popular WLAN technologies -- Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b, Direct Sequence) and OpenAir(TM) (Frequency Hopping) and is accessible in frequently traveled business locations. Current locations include airports, American Airlines Admirals Clubs, hotels, conference centers, and restaurants. MobileStar plans to expand its footprint to include Starbucks coffeehouse locations nationwide.

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