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Rogers AT&T Wireless Scores with Mobile Applications from Tira Wireless Tira Wireless Selected as a Leading Publisher of Wireless Java(tm) Technology-based Applications; Rogers AT&T Wireless Secures Exclusive Distribution of NHL PowerShot Hockey in Canada TORONTO--June 5, 2003--Tira Wireless, a premier wireless application publisher and technology provider for the Java(tm) 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME(tm)) marketplace, and RogersÔ AT&TÒ Wireless, today announced that Rogers AT&T Wireless customers can now download a broad selection of compelling English and French language wireless Java technology-based games and other applications published by Tira Wireless, to their mobile devices. NHL® PowerShot Hockey(tm) is available exclusively in Canada to Rogers AT&T Wireless customers. NHL PowerShot Hockey is a fast-paced, 2-on-2 hockey game that puts the excitement of the NHL directly into the hands of hockey fans. Tira Wireless publishes NHL PowerShot Hockey and the other applications offered in its catalogue, under the Tira Studios brand. "Wireless phones are no longer just communications tools - they are also mobile gaming and computing platforms," said Chris Erickson, President and COO of Tira Wireless. "Rogers AT&T Wireless has clearly recognized the potential of this market and is leading the way by offering its customers a broad selection of downloadable wireless titles. These devices are both fun and functional, and we expect that once people get more comfortable playing wireless games they will realize the potential of these devices and turn to Rogers AT&T Wireless and Tira to bring their wireless phones to life." "Today's announcement demonstrates the growing momentum of the J2ME platform in the Canadian marketplace," said Stéphane Boisvert, President of Sun Microsystems of Canada Inc. "Now Rogers AT&T Wireless customers can experience the power of Java technology and enjoy NHL PowerShot Hockey thanks to the innovation of Tira Wireless." In addition to NHL PowerShot Hockey, the following titles from the Tira Studios catalogue are available to Rogers AT&T Wireless subscribers across Canada: ** Crosswords2Go - Contains a selection of crosswords created by renowned crossword constructor and Washington Post Magazine crossword editor, Fred Piscop. Crosswords2Go embraces an easy-to-use interface that makes it intuitive to solve fun and challenging crossword puzzles. Available in English. ** Tournament Darts - The world's most popular pub game is now available on Rogers AT&T Wireless phones. Customers make their mark by hitting the bull's eye, and have only a few seconds between throwing each dart. ** Beach Volleyball - A wild variation of beach volleyball where Rogers AT&T Wireless customers must outmanoeuvre their opponent. ** Log Jam - A fast-paced, colour-rich puzzle game that requires Billy Bob the lumberjack to move fast flowing logs from one column to another to keep the passage clear and the water flowing. Players must match four logs of the same colour in a row, horizontally or vertically, to have them removed from the water to prevent a logjam. All Tira published applications bear the Mobile Assure trustmark. The Mobile Assure certification program encompasses more than 200 tests across multiple devices and networks to ensure that every Tira Studios branded application meets stringent standards for security, usability, and copyright ownership. About Tira Wireless Tira Wireless is a premier wireless application publisher and technology provider for the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) marketplace. As a thought leader in wireless Java platform publishing, Tira has developed a portfolio of proprietary J2ME platform-based technologies and services, including its stringent certification program and mobile application porting platform. Tira also publishes a broad selection of wireless applications under the Tira Studios brand (www.tirastudios.com). Tira's complete offering aids mobile operators and wireless portals in the creation and delivery of world class Java technology-based download programs. Tira customers and partners include AT&T Wireless, Nextel, mmO2, mobilkom Austria, Telefonica Moviles España, Sun Microsystems, Inc., Nokia, Motorola, and the NHL. Tira Wireless is a privately held company funded by Brightspark Ventures of Toronto and Flagship Ventures of Cambridge. For more information visit www.tirawireless.com. About Rogers AT&T Wireless Rogers Wireless Inc. operates under the co-brand Rogers AT&T Wireless and has offices in Canadian cities from coast to coast. Rogers AT&T Wireless is Canada's leading wireless communications service provider, offering a complete range of wireless solutions including Digital PCS, cellular, advanced wireless data services and one and two-way messaging services to a total of more than 3.7 million customers across the country. Rogers Wireless Inc. trades under the stock symbols: TSX: RCM.B; NYSE: RCN. The Company is approximately 56% owned by Rogers Communications Inc. and approximately one-third owned by AT&T Wireless Services, Inc.