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Motorola, Oakland Raiders and Nextel Team Up in National Wireless Phone Collection Campaign to Aid Domestic Violence Victims.


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OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 26, 2002

Raiders Fans Asked to Bring Their Used Wireless Phones to Network

Associates Coliseum on December 2, 2002

Motorola and the Oakland Raiders

    This article is about an American football team. For other uses, see Raider.
    The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in the city of Oakland, California.
    , in partnership with Nextel(R) Communications (NASDAQ NASDAQ
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    U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on
    :NXTL), urge football fans to bring their used wireless phones to the December 2, 2002 home game at the Network Associates Coliseum.

    Phones collected that day will directly benefit shelters and programs assisting victims of domestic violence. Nextel volunteers will accept all brands of phones, regardless of condition, at Gates A, B, C & D, as well as Stadium Club Entrance East beginning at 3:30 p.m. on game day. Those unable to attend the game are invited to drop off phones at any participating Bay Area Nextel retail stores.

    "As a co-founder of this program and proud sponsor of the NFL NFL
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    National Football League

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    , Motorola is pleased to bring the power of the NFL and wireless technology together in an effort to help stop domestic violence," said Tim Cawley, corporate vice president and general manager, North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere.  Region, Motorola, Inc. "With the simple action of Raiders fans bringing in their used phones, countless lives will be touched."

    "We are honored to join the Oakland Raiders, Motorola and the Wireless Foundation in their efforts to help those living with domestic violence. By providing wireless phones to individuals in jeopardy, Nextel hopes to empower families to live safe and independent lives," said Dennis McSweeney, area vice president of Nextel Communications Nextel Communications, styled NEXTEL, (Former NASDAQ: NXTL) which is now known as the Sprint Nextel Corporation was a telecommunications firm based in the United States. Known for providing a nation-wide mobile communications system.  in Northern California Northern California, sometimes referred to as NorCal, is the northern portion of the U.S. state of California. The region contains the San Francisco Bay Area, the state capital, Sacramento; as well as the substantial natural beauty of the redwood forests, the northern .

    "Wireless technology can be a powerful tool for domestic violence victims," said David S. Diggs, executive director, the Wireless Foundation. "A wireless phone in the hands of a victim can serve as a lifeline, providing instant access to emergency service. By hosting a wireless phone collection day, the Raiders can help protect thousands of domestic violence victims from further abuse."

    "We are proud to support the Wireless Foundation in its efforts to stop domestic violence and pleased to join forces with Motorola and the other sponsors in providing this essential service," said Mike Lorenz, president of Central Transport.

    Since launching in September 1999, the national Donate a Phone program has resulted in the collection of more than one million used wireless phones from people across the country. For additional information about "Donate a Phone" programs, call 1-888-901-SAFE or visit www.donateaphone.com.

    Those not attending the December 2nd football game at Network Associates Coliseum can visit any of Nextel's Bay Area retail locations to drop off used wireless phone donations. All donations are tax deductible and a tax receipt will be provided. Log in to www.nextel.com for a list of retail locations.

    The Campaign Participants

    About Nextel Communications

    Nextel Communications, based in Reston, Va., is a leading provider of fully integrated wireless communications wireless communications

    System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data.
     services and has built the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the country covering thousands of communities across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc., currently serve 197 of the top 200 U.S. markets.

    Through recent market launches, Nextel and Nextel Partners service today is available in areas of the U.S. where approximately 239 million people live or work. For more information about Nextel, visit www.nextel.com.

    Motorola Inc. (NYSE NYSE

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    :MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2001 were $30 billion. For more information on Motorola, please visit our Web site at www.motorola.com.

    The Wireless Foundation is a non-profit organization that was established by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA (1) See CompTIA.

    (2) (Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, Washington, DC, www.ctia.org, www.wow-com.com) A membership organization founded in 1984 that is involved with regulatory and public affairs issues in the wireless industry.
    ) in 1993. The Foundation oversees a number of programs designed to put wireless technology to work addressing the challenges of society.

    Central Transport

    The Central Transport(R) brand, marketed by Central Transport International, Inc., is a major less-than-truckload (LTL LTL - Linear Temporal Logic ) service reaching across most of North America.

    The company, based in suburban Detroit, is part of a group of transportation-related companies owned by privately held CenTra, Inc., which Forbes ranks among the largest 500 private companies in America. For more information, visit www.centraltransportint.com.

    The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence was organized in 1978 by a group of over 100 battered women's advocates. Based in Colorado, NCADV NCADV National Coalition Against Domestic Violence  serves as a national information and referral center for the general public, the media, battered women and their children, and other agencies and organizations involved with issues related to domestic abuse. For more information, please visit www.ncadv.org.
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