DataLink Introduces MessageX Universal Wireless Messaging for Pager and PCS Phone Users; Free Service Accessible Without Special Codes or PIN Numbers.

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 1998--DataLink Systems Corp., (OTC BB:DASY), a leading provider of wireless information solutions, today introduced MessageX(TM) at the MessageX.com Web site, a wireless messaging service that is available for free. Similar to e-mail, MessageX universal wireless messages can be sent via the Internet to anyone carrying a PCS phone or alphanumeric pager and the service is platform neutral; it works with virtually all wireless providers.

To use the service go to http://www.MessageX.com, enter the e-mail address of the party you wish to reach, type your message, and press "send." There are no special phone numbers, pin numbers, access codes or special software. The only prerequisite is that the recipient must be registered. The service is free to both sender and recipient.

"Mobile professionals carry pagers and PCS phones because they need to stay connected. MessageX represents a new and easy-to-use method to stay in touch when away from your computer; more important, DataLink is in a good position to lead the converging wireless-Internet marketplace," said Anthony LaPine, DataLink CEO. "The free MessageX service is our first mass marketing program to bring awareness to the wireless users about DataLink's extensive real-time Internet-to-Wireless information services."

DataLink research shows strong demand for MessageX. More than 42 percent of the work force, about 48 million people, carry mobile wireless data devices. Wireless communications is rapidly emerging as one of the most important strategic technologies of this decade and industry analysts believe this growth will carry into the next century. DataLink's New Platform -- Where the Web Meets Wireless

DataLink is the first company to fully integrate wireless communications delivery with the Internet, essentially producing a new product delivery platform. DataLink calls this new platform the Internet to Wireless Portal. The platform integrates three modes of communication: the Internet, data feeds and wireless communications. The customer uses the intuitive Web site to customize their information delivery from major financial and news wires, and that information is sent to their wireless device in real-time. Customers can receive the information they want, when they want it, on their pager, PCS phone or PDA--so they can stay connected to the information that's important to them, anytime and anywhere.

"Our open platform can access wireless providers everywhere, making MessageX available to any PCS or alphanumeric pager customer. The MessageX sender and receiver both have the obvious benefit of rapid, reliable messaging," said LaPine. DataLink Services

DataLink's catalogue of services includes real-time financial information via QuoteXpress(TM), SplitXpress(TM), and CommodityXpress(TM) and the new sports and lifestyle products Sports2Go(TM) (see DataLink Unveils Sports2Go, Real-time Wireless Sports Coverage Via Pager or PCS Phone dated September 22, 1998) and InfoXtra(TM). All services are platform independent, meaning they will work with any PCS device, including pagers, telephones and PDAs. About DataLink

DataLink Systems Corporation, The Internet to Wireless Portal(TM), uses patented Intelligent Agent Technology to link personalized content to wireless communications devices, such as pagers, PCS phones and PDAs. DataLink set new standards for delivery of real-time information to mobile people by incorporating the best features of financial, news and lifestyle Web sites and premium real-time news feeds on a wireless platform. DataLink was recently rated the number one choice for wireless information services by SmartMoney magazine. DataLink, based in Silicon Valley, is found on the Web at http://www.datalink.net.

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