BellSouth Wireless Data And Final Analysis To Develop New Satellite Integrated Wireless Data Offering.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. & LANHAM, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 2000

BellSouth Wireless Data Customers Would Have More Applications,

More Options For 100% Coverage Of Work Forces

BellSouth Wireless Data and Final Analysis are collaborating in the development of a new cutting edge wireless data offering that would expand BellSouth Wireless Data's satellite offerings for its customers by integrating next generation satellite technology with the nationwide BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network(SM).

Design of this integrated terrestrial/satellite wireless data offering is expected to be complete as early as next year. The service would augment integrated satellite services already available that give BellSouth Wireless Data customers the ability to have 100 percent coverage of their work forces in the United States.

The integrated seamless BellSouth Wireless Data/Final Analysis offering would serve customers of BellSouth Wireless Data, a member of the Cingular Wireless family, with a wide range of satellite-enabled applications and devices for work groups and mobile professionals. Dual-mode subscriber units, ranging from PDAs to mobile data terminals, would enable customers to seamlessly and automatically roam from the terrestrial core of the BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network to the FAISAT(TM) satellite system when the terrestrial coverage is unavailable. The FAISAT system is being built by Final Analysis and its partners including General Dynamics, Raytheon, L-3 Communications and Polyot of Russia.

"This is an excellent opportunity for BellSouth Wireless Data to get in on the ground floor of potentially groundbreaking services for the wireless industry," said Lew Blumstein, Vice President, Distribution and Solutions, for BellSouth Wireless Data. "Companies need to exchange critical and dynamic information quickly and efficiently with employees, partners and customers who are dispersed throughout the country. The combination of our BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network with the next-generation satellite technology being developed by Final Analysis and its partners could allow people to do so wirelessly from the palms of their hands no matter where they are in the U.S."

"We are very excited to have the support of BellSouth Wireless Data who has demonstrated market leadership for innovative and quality wireless data service," said Nader Modanlo, Chairman and President of Final Analysis. "With the support of BellSouth Wireless Data, we can accelerate the development of a true dual-mode service capability in the U.S. that will also be offered to wireless service providers worldwide," Modanlo said.

BellSouth Wireless Data and Final Analysis have been working on developmental aspects related to the integration of the FAISAT system and the terrestrial-based BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network. The nationwide BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network is standards-based, and in addition to its core technology, offers connections with complementary networks and several host connectivity options. The core of the BellSouth Intelligent Wireless Network is based on Mobitex, an international standard for wireless data communications with networks operating in 23 countries worldwide.

The core of the Intelligent Wireless Network provides extensive and seamless coverage, high reliability, low latency and other key features. It is the power behind BellSouth Wireless Data's industry-leading services under BellSouth(R) MyBiz(SM) Interactive, including Interactive Messaging PLUS, as well as such cutting edge solutions as the Palm VII(TM) connected organizer, America Online's AOL Mobile Communicator(SM), Fidelity(R) InstantBroker(SM) and the BlackBerry(TM) wireless e-mail solution.

BellSouth Wireless Data and Final Analysis will begin immediately to develop a strategic marketing and network development plan followed by a pilot program to test the technical operation, user acceptance and design of the integrated terrestrial/satellite offering.

Final Analysis is implementing a comprehensive and aggressive distribution partner program to attract Mobitex-based and other service providers around the world. The marketing plan includes customized service terms to leverage partner strengths and capabilities in designated geographic "territories" and service applications.

About BellSouth Wireless Data

BellSouth Wireless Data, L.P. (http://www.bellsouthwd.com), headquartered in Woodbridge, N.J., is an expert in providing proven wireless data communications solutions that eliminate the barriers between critical information and mobile users; it also provides telemetry and transactions applications. BellSouth Wireless Data operates its wireless data service throughout the United States, covering more than 93 percent of the urban business population located in 492 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and non-MSAs with a total population of 200 million people.

BellSouth Wireless Data is a member of the Cingular Wireless family. Cingular Wireless, a joint venture between SBC (NYSE:SBC) and BellSouth (NYSE: BLS), provides wireless voice and data service to more than 19 million customers in 38 states, the District of Columbia and two U.S. territories. SBC and BellSouth share control of Cingular Wireless. Cingular operates in 42 of the top 50 markets in the United States.

About Final Analysis

Final Analysis (http://www.finalanalysis.com) is a wireless communications company that will provide global mobile data services beginning 2003. Final Analysis is licensed by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to build and operate a global satellite constellation in low earth orbit. The FAISAT system is being built to meet high-growth demands for wireless messaging and data services being powered by an increasingly mobile society.