Brightpoint Secures HELIO as New Integrated Logistic Services Customer.

PLAINFIELD, Ind. -- Brightpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELL) announced today that its subsidiary Brightpoint North America L.P. ("Brightpoint") has entered into an agreement with HELIO LLC ("HELIO"), whereby Brightpoint will provide HELIO with a full range of integrated logistic services such as inventory procurement, inventory management, custom packaging, reverse logistics, and fulfillment services enabling HELIO to deliver its wireless devices to its customers in North America.

"We are pleased to provide our customized services to HELIO," stated J. Mark Howell, President of Brightpoint, Inc. and Brightpoint Americas. "We believe that our industry leading integrated logistics capabilities will provide HELIO with the expertise needed to launch its wireless service to its customers."

About HELIO

Hello. We're a new mobile brand dedicated to giving young, passionate consumers the type of wireless experience we've been waiting for. HELIO launches in the spring of 2006 with mind-blowing devices and services and uncompromising, straightforward pricing and customer care. HELIO is a joint venture between SK Telecom, the world's most innovative wireless carrier, and EarthLink, the next generation Internet service provider. www.helio.com

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 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. These risk factors include, without limitation, the ability of both parties to perform under the contract and the right to terminate under the contract. 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.