Brightpoint Increases its Estimate for Units Handled in the Second Half of 2006.

PLAINFIELD, Ind. -- Brightpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELL) announced today that it has revised its estimate to increase the number of units which it expects to handle in 2006.

"Based upon our insight into the wireless industry and the continued strong global demand for wireless devices, I am now revising my previously stated estimate of 50-55 million units expected to be handled by Brightpoint to 55-60 million units for the year 2006," stated Robert J. Laikin, Brightpoint's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. "So far in Q3, we have seen strong demand in the global wireless device industry and based on a strong replacement cycle and growth outlook for Q3 and Q4 2006, I reiterate our estimate of the global wireless device sell-in range of 950 million to 1 billion units.

"According to some industry sources, it is estimated that as many as 1.5 billion wireless devices will be sold in 2011. I agree with these estimates, as feature and application rich multi media wireless devices with color screens, higher mega-pixel embedded cameras, MP3 players and the mobile device fast becoming an extension of the desktop will continue to drive demand for the next several years."

About Brightpoint

Brightpoint, Inc (NASDAQ:CELL) is a global leader in the distribution of wireless devices and in providing customized logistic services to the wireless industry. In 2005, Brightpoint handled 42 million wireless devices globally. Brightpoint's innovative services include distribution, channel development, fulfillment, product customization, eBusiness solutions, and other outsourced services that integrate seamlessly with its customers. Brightpoint's effective and efficient platform

allows its customers to benefit from quickly deployed, flexible, and cost effective solutions. Additional information about Brightpoint can be found on its website at www.brightpoint.com, or by calling its toll-free Information and Investor Relations line at 877-IIR-CELL (877-447-2355).

Certain information in this press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future performance of Brightpoint. These statements are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. Please refer to the documents the Company files, from time to time, with the Securities and Exchange Commission; specifically, the Company's most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and the cautionary statements contained in Exhibit 99.1 thereto. These documents contain and identify important risk factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in or implied by these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date these statements were made. Brightpoint undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release.