VoiceStream Goes Ape With New Ping Pong Wireless Internet Text Messaging Service

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VoiceStream Goes Ape With New Ping Pong Wireless Internet Text Messaging Service

BELLEVUE, Wash., May 21, 2001-- Text Monkeys Debut VoiceStream's New Group of Messaging Products; Including the AOL Instant Messenger (sm) Service and Motorola's Ultimate Text Messaging Device

VoiceStream Wireless Corp. (Nasdaq:VSTR), today introduced its Ping Pong (sm) Wireless Internet Text Messaging service with a series of national TV spots featuring two Chimps named Hank and Phil.

The monkeys demonstrate the simplicity of text messaging and the power of silent communication to freely speak your mind whenever, wherever.

Among Ping Pong's new group of messaging products, monthly customers can send and receive short text messages (up to 140 characters) between phones, as well as to and from any Internet e-mail address. In addition, every Ping Pong customer automatically has access to the popular AOL Instant Messenger (sm) (AIM) (sm) service on their phone, which provides the ability to send instant messages between phones, computers and other devices, and includes access to the AIM Buddy List(R) feature, which allows you to see who's online and ready to receive instant text messages.

VoiceStream is the exclusive nationwide provider of the new Motorola V100, a combined phone and texting device. The V100 features a full keyboard and oversized display for fast and easy text messaging, making it the ultimate texting device. The V100, which was well received in Europe last year, was named one of the 10 best digital gadgets of 2000 by Campaign magazine. The V100 is now available at all VoiceStream retail stores and additionally sold through an exclusive relationship with Best Buy.

"Ping Pong will be a very popular service for people who want to communicate freely wherever they are, whenever they want," said Bob Stapleton, President and Chief Operating Officer of VoiceStream Wireless. "And the Motorola V100, is sure to appeal to younger audiences that are leading the 'text revolution.'"

"The V100 is the first true mobile communications device built for consumers who want easy access to voice and text on the go," said Miguel Pellon, Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Messaging Division, Motorola. "We are excited to partner with VoiceStream to bring this intelligent and easy-to-use product to the anxiously awaiting hands and fingers of our text-hungry consumers."

Everything you need to know about Ping Pong and text messaging can be found on the myvoicestream.com Web site, which features the easy-to-use Ping Pong Message Zone. From the Web site, users can also set-up information alerts such as horoscopes, joke of the day, sports scores, or weather forecasts, to be sent directly to their phone, and sign up for a free Screen Name for the AOL Instant Messenger service.

VoiceStream offers "Talk and Text" pricing plans starting at $24.99 per month, with 100 whenever voice minutes, 500 Ping Pong messages, and includes the AOL Instant Messenger service. Ping Pong pricing plans are part of VoiceStream's 'GET MORE' strategy of offering customers the best value in their wireless service.

Based in Bellevue, Wash., VoiceStream Wireless Corp. is one of the major nationwide providers of communication services in the country, as well as operates and uses the globally dominant GSM technology platform. VoiceStream is a member of The GSM Alliance, L.L.C., a consortium of U.S. and Canadian digital wireless PCS carriers, which helps provide seamless wireless communications for its customers in more than 6,500 U.S. and Canadian cities and towns, or abroad. In North America, more than 10 million customers are using GSM service in 48 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and six Canadian Provinces, including every top 10 market in North America. VoiceStream has roaming agreements with more than 125 of the major operators worldwide providing service in 70 countries. For more information, visit the company Web site at www.voicestream.com.

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