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Nextel Continues to Deliver on its Wireless Business Solutions Initiative with the New BlackBerry 6510
-- The First BlackBerry To Feature Nextel Direct Connect(R), The Digital
Walkie-talkie Feature and the Only BlackBerry Phone That Operates On the Only
Nationwide 2.5G Packet Data Network
RESTON, Va., Nov 18, 2002 - Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTL) a leader in wireless business
solutions, today announced that the BlackBerry 6510(TM) from Nextel will be commercially available on December 2, 2002. The
introduction of the BlackBerry 6510 continues to build upon Nextel's robust Wireless Business Solutions (WBS) initiative introduced in
August 2002, combining all the applications, services, tools and the support an enterprise requires to deploy a wireless solution.
"The BlackBerry 6510 from Nextel is a key deliverable in our WBS strategy. It meets the needs of our customers in various industries by
giving them greater access to information and the ability to maintain productivity by always being connected to the office, no matter where
business takes them," said Greg Santoro, vice president, Internet and wireless services for Nextel.
"Wireless technologies, such as the Nextel BlackBerry, are an important business tool for organizations with a large number of employees who
need to be productive while away from their desktop computers. For example, our research has shown that field sales representatives
currently make up 34 percent of all mobile workers. Wireless devices have become invaluable for them," said Gene Signorini, senior analyst,
The Yankee Group.
Nextel's WBS integrates corporate intranets and back-office systems, such as sales force automation, order entry, inventory tracking and
customer relationship management (CRM), supporting true workforce mobility. Supporting multiple wireless device types and applications,
WBS can scale for workgroups to enterprise-wide deployments, and provide a flexible platform for professional services to add value in
system design, implementation and business process consulting.
"The combination of a phone, PDA, and "always-on" wireless access to business email capability along with Nextel Direct Connect(R) and
Nextel's nationwide packet data network in one device creates a powerful tool for the mobile worker. Businesses can develop custom and
cost effective applications for their mobile employees that will increase efficiency and provide them immediate benefits," continued Santoro.
The BlackBerry 6510 from Nextel operates on the Nextel National Network, and features the enhanced voice services Nextel customers
have come to expect, including digital cellular voice, Nextel Online wireless Web and SMS service--an unmatched set of services for
businesses.
Additionally, Nextel offers the only BlackBerry Wireless Handheld(TM) on the market featuring Nextel Direct Connect, the incredibly
powerful long-range digital walkie-talkie feature. Other specialized features include:
-- Built-in speaker and microphone for phone-to-ear operation
-- Continuous, secure wireless access to corporate email
-- The most reliable all-digital cellular voice and data network
-- Personal organizer that synchronizes with multiple email and
organizer software packages
-- Access to Wireless Web
-- Ability to run Java(TM)-enabled business applications and
games
-- Full QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy typing
-- Large, easy-to-read screen for easy navigation
The BlackBerry 6510 from Nextel is available at the introductory price of $499.99. For more information about service plans and pricing,
please contact your local Nextel sales representative.
For more information on the BlackBerry 6510 from Nextel, visit www.nextel.com/blackberry.
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