ArrayComm Hosts President Mikhail Gorbachev at CTIA WIRELESS 2002; Gorbachev details initiative to bring high-technology resources to Russia.

Business Editors/High Tech Writers

CTIA Wireless 2002

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2002

ArrayComm, Inc. today hosted President Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union, in a privately held press conference with wireless dignitaries, industry leaders and members of the press following his keynote at the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) Wireless 2002 show. During the press conference, Gorbachev outlined his foundation's efforts to develop commercial high-technology projects with its international partners.

Gorbachev promoted the mission of the High Technology Foundation/Gorbachev Project, a non-profit organization designed to speed up Russia's economic growth and build a sustainable system of political democracy. One of the foundation's top priorities is the development and production of information technologies, particularly for telecommunications. Gorbachev is particularly focused on bringing higher quality Internet access to Russia, and he cited ArrayComm's i-BURST(TM) mobile broadband wireless Internet access system as the kind of innovative technology that would help Russia leapfrog the typically slow process of infrastructure development.

"One of the most critical elements to Russia's commercial and scientific growth is effective communications, particularly data communications and Internet technology," said Gorbachev. "I have been especially impressed by ArrayComm's i-BURST system, which could potentially offer Russian researchers and business people a top-quality Internet experience, without having to invest in building an expensive wired infrastructure. I hope today's visit to the CTIA show is the first step in some successful idea-sharing and economic development between Russia and U.S. companies like ArrayComm."

Andre Masalovitch, one of Russia's leading software developers, also spoke at the event and outlined Russia's "B-C-D" advantages in information and software technology. Masalovitch said that Russian software development is better ("b") than the competition, cheaper ("c") than other countries' rates (even China's), and different ("d") from other countries in its focus on applications and reverse engineering. He said there are one million application developers in Russia, and they are eager to form partnerships with Western technology firms.

"We see wireless technology as `the great equalizer' that will enable all nations to communicate effectively and grow economically," said Martin Cooper, chairman and CEO of ArrayComm. "President Gorbachev's mission is an important one, and we are honored to have him as a partner and friend. We plan to support his efforts and collaborate in helping Russia maximize its economic potential."

About ArrayComm

ArrayComm, Inc. is the world leader in smart antenna technology. ArrayComm's patented IntelliCell(R) technology - based on fully adapted smart antennas - creates dedicated personal cells of voice or data for wireless subscribers. ArrayComm licenses IntelliCell technology to manufacturers and improves the cost, coverage and capacity of any personal communications system. It is installed in more than 100,000 IntelliCell-equipped base stations worldwide, capable of serving more than 10 million people. IntelliCell technology is also the key ingredient behind ArrayComm's innovative i-BURST(TM) system - the only wireless Internet access system that offers the freedom of mobility with the high speed of DSL at consumer pricing. ArrayComm was founded in 1992, and wireless industry pioneer Martin Cooper is chairman and CEO. The company has more than 200 patents issued or pending worldwide. For more information, please visit www.arraycomm.com.

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