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Metrocall Wireless Selects Boingo for New Enterprise Wi-Fi Offering 802.11 Service and Software Will Add Productivity to Internet-Dependent Mobile Public ALEXANDRIA, Va.--June 4, 2003--Metrocall Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:MTOH), a leading provider of narrowband paging and other wireless solutions for the mobile business communication needs of enterprises, and Boingo Wireless, an innovator in remote Internet solutions, today announced a partnership to bring the benefits of wireless Internet access to businesses and other Web-dependent communities. Metrocall Holdings, Inc. is branded under the label "Metrocall Wireless." Boingo Wireless provides Internet access wirelessly to laptops, pocket PCs and other computers via the most popular standard for wireless networks worldwide, 802.11 technology, also known as "Wi-Fi." Metrocall Wireless is the latest service provider to adopt Boingo's Platform Services for Wi-Fi, joining leading carriers and ISPs such as T-Mobile, EarthLink and Fiberlink. Boingo's user-friendly software and service plans enable access to the World Wide Web at more than 1,300 "hot spots" conveniently located in business-intensive areas such as airports, hotels, convention centers and cafes. With Boingo, wireless Internet access is simple, efficient and fast, at up to 11 megabits per second - much faster than dial-up or 3G connection. "The Boingo Wireless service is a natural addition to our portfolio of product and service offerings, with the potential to attract a new revenue stream by capturing a fresh market segment that has not acquired or utilized Wi-Fi technology," stated Metrocall Wireless President and CEO Vincent D. Kelly. "Additionally, we believe that the Boingo platform can meet the increasing LAN demands of many of our current enterprise-based customers and reduce infrastructure-related capital expenses associated with cable and wired LANs. As is the case with our entire portfolio, Wi-Fi adds value to organizations by increasing the productivity of the mobile workforce." Metrocall Wireless' direct wireless consulting sales team is dedicated to providing business, government and healthcare accounts with solutions to their varied mobile communication needs. The addition of Wi-Fi/802.11 to the Metrocall Wireless sales consultants' portfolio is another service that can meet many of the mobile business needs of the Company's customers. "Metrocall Wireless has a sizeable base of business customers who are looking for new ways to stay connected and maintain open communication channels," said David Hagan, President of Boingo Wireless. "Wi-Fi is the best option for high speed data access while they are on the road." Other efficiency-promoting services offered by Metrocall Wireless include one-way paging, two-way messaging, campus-based Integrated Resource Management (IRM) systems, Blackberry e-mail connectivity and mobile voice service via partners AT&T Wireless and Nextel. About Metrocall Holdings, Inc. Metrocall Holdings, Inc. (Metrocall Wireless) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, is the nation's second largest narrowband wireless messaging provider offering paging products and other wireless services to business and individual subscribers. With national networks and operations in over 100 locations, the Company provides reliable and cost effective wireless services that are well suited for solving the mobile business communication needs of enterprises. Metrocall Wireless focuses on the business-to-business marketplace and supports organizations of all sizes, with a special emphasis on the medical and government sectors. In addition to traditional numeric and one-way word paging, the Company also offers two-way interactive advanced messaging, wireless e-mail solutions, as well as mobile voice and data services through AT&T Wireless and Nextel. Also, Metrocall Wireless offers Integrated Resource Management Systems with wireless connectivity solutions for medical, business and campus environments. For more information on Metrocall Wireless please visit our Web site and on-line store at www.metrocall.com or call 800-800-2337. About Boingo Wireless Boingo Wireless, Inc. is an ultra-high-speed wireless Internet service available in over 1,300 locations such as hotels, airports, cafes, and other public places. Both directly and through major ISP and carrier partners, Boingo provides business travelers with a wireless broadband Internet connection to improve productivity while on the road. Through its free Wi-Fi software, Boingo makes finding and connecting to Wi-Fi networks point-and-click simple and secure. EarthLink founder and chairman Sky Dayton founded Boingo in 2001 and serves as its CEO. More information about Boingo is available at http://www.boingo.com.