Boost Mobile Partners with HOT 97 for Summer Jam '06; New York's Biggest Summer Concert Gets a Boost ... Again!

IRVINE, Calif. -- Boost Mobile(R), a lifestyle-based telecommunications brand that develops and distributes wireless communications wireless communications

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As a part of Boost Mobile's sponsorship, it will give Summer Jam attendees the opportunity to trial Boost(TM) Call Tones, the first Pay-As-You-Go ringback tones service for free. Showcased at the Boost Mobile tent onsite at Summer Jam, Boost Call Tones enable mobile phone users to customize the sounds callers hear before a call is answered with unique content to fit their mood including music, jokes or original sound effects that entertain waiting callers.

"HOT 97 has been a phenomenal partner to Boost and our participation at Summer Jam has gotten bigger and better every year," said Daryl Butler, director of channel, events and regional marketing, Boost Mobile. "This year Boost's latest service, Boost Call Tones, will be on display and available for concert goers to check out."

In addition to the Festival Village, Boost(TM) Call Tones will be available in the VIP section along with a Boost casino-themed party giving attendees the opportunity to try their luck at pool, slot machines and much more.

"We're thrilled to partner with Boost for the third consecutive year," said Kevin Cox, director of marketing for HOT 97. "Boost Mobile holds the premier position in the wireless category for our audience and our partnership helps us continue to keep our listeners at the cutting edge of music and communications technology."

Tune in to HOT 97 this weekend and listeners will have the chance to "Get Boosted To The Front Row at Summer Jam." For more information on Summer Jam '06, visit www.hot97.com.

About Boost Mobile(R)

Based in Irvine, Boost Mobile is a lifestyle-based telecommunications brand focused on offering premium Pay-As-You-Go wireless phones and services to the youth market. Boost is among the fastest growing wireless services in the U.S. and now has more than 3.1 million customers - the majority of which are under the age of 25. Boost-branded wireless phones with its exclusive Boost(TM) Walkie-Talkie service and Re-Boost(R) Cards are available nationwide at locations where youth prefer to shop, including national retailers and convenience stores, and merchants that focus on fashion, music, and action sports-related activities. Experience Boost on the Web at www.boostmobile.com.

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