Brightpoint and Ericsson Sign Distribution Agreement for China.

Business Editors

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2000

Brightpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELL) announced today that certain of its subsidiaries operating in the Peoples Republic of China (China) have entered into agreements with a subsidiary of LM Ericsson Telephone Company (NASDAQ:ERICY), for the distribution of Ericsson mobile telephones and accessories within China.

Ericsson is the leading communications supplier, combining innovation in mobility and Internet in creating the new era of Mobile Internet. Ericsson provides total solutions covering everything from systems and applications to mobile phones and other communications tools. With more than 100,000 employees in 140 countries, Ericsson simplifies communications for customers all over the world. Read more at http://www.ericsson.com/pressroom.

Brightpoint, Inc. is a leading provider of outsourced services in the global wireless telecommunications and data industry. Brightpoint's innovative services include contract manufacturing, customized packaging, prepaid and e-commerce solutions, inventory management, distribution and other outsourced services. Brightpoint's customers include leading network operators, e-tailers, retailers and wireless equipment manufacturers. Additional information about Brightpoint can be found on its website at www.brightpoint.com or by calling its toll-free Investor Relations Information 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, Brightpoint's most recent Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Exhibits 99, 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 economic, regulatory and political risks associated with transacting business in the People's Republic of China. 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.