AT&T Wireless and Dell Enter Strategic Relationship to Supply Mobile Computing Solutions to US Corporations.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

AUSTIN, Texas & REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2003

Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) and AT&T Wireless (NYSE:AWE) today announced a strategic relationship to provide mobile professionals in the United States with wireless connectivity for their notebook computers via AT&T Wireless high-speed GSM(TM)/GPRS wireless data service.

The two companies also said that they would collaborate on other wireless initiatives throughout 2003.

The new relationship is aimed at dramatically simplifying the way customers acquire the mobile computing capabilities that provide them greater flexibility and productivity, executives from both companies said. When available this spring, customers will be able to purchase the necessary modem and software package and register for a subscription for the wide area network (WAN) wireless service through Dell.

"Working with AT&T Wireless, we can help reduce the burden on our corporate customers who want wireless WAN solutions across their enterprises and improve the deployment times to their employees," John Medica, senior vice president and general manager of Dell's Product Group, said.

"Dell's leadership in computing and distribution, coupled with our prowess in the wireless data arena, will create the kind of solutions that today's CIO's are demanding for their mobile professionals," said Andre Dahan, president of AT&T Wireless Mobile Multimedia Services. "Together, we will give our customers the freedom to untether from their desks while maintaining the ability to stay connected to their vital corporate information."

As the country's premier wireless business provider serving some 70 percent of Fortune 500 companies, AT&T Wireless' range of complete, end-to-end wireless data solutions is industry-leading. AT&T Wireless' next-generation network utilizes GSM/GPRS, the world's dominant wireless technology, offering unparalleled global roaming over any other wireless technology.

"Because of our commitment to global standards, our customers will be able to use their wirelessly-enabled Dell computers whether in Los Angeles or London," said Dahan. AT&T Wireless operates the largest GSM/GPRS network in the Western Hemisphere with service in thousands of cities across the United States, and roaming agreements throughout Europe and Asia.

Additional details about the agreement were not disclosed. Information regarding the availability and pricing of solutions will be announced at a later date.

About AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless (NYSE:AWE) is the second-largest wireless carrier, based on revenues, in the United States. With 20.859 million subscribers, and full-year 2002 revenues exceeding $15.6 billion, AT&T Wireless will continue delivering advanced high-quality mobile wireless communications services, voice or data, to businesses and consumers, in the U.S. and internationally. For more information, please visit us at www.attwireless.com.

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About Dell

Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. The company's revenue for the past four quarters totaled $33.7 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained at www.dell.com.