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Nextel Offers Ruggedized Modems to Access Nationwide Packet Data Network in Challenging Environments RESTON, Va. & TAMPA, Fla.--July 21, 2003-- New Rugged and GPS-Enabled iR1200 Wireless Modems Extend Communication Capabilities for Mobile and Field Service Workers and Enable Unique Business Productivity Solutions for Industries Including Public Sector, Utilities, Transportation, and Construction Nextel Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTL) and eLutions, today announced new rugged wireless modems that meet the performance and durability requirements of users in demanding environments. The iR1200 is the latest addition to Nextel's portfolio of wireless products, services, and software. Moisture resistant and designed to function in extreme temperatures, the iR1200 Rugged Modem and the iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem allow mobile workers to connect laptops, mobile data terminals, and PDAs to Nextel's nationwide network for real-time remote access to company databases and mission-critical data applications in industrial and/or turbulent settings. "The iR1200 significantly enhances Nextel's portfolio of data device solutions. Nextel customers now have the power to access our nationwide always-on packet data network and dial-up circuit data services safely, effectively and efficiently in extreme surroundings." said Ernie Cormier, vice president of the Business Solutions Group at Nextel. "As a company, we are committed to meeting the unique needs of our customers, whether in the enterprise space or in the public sector. Coupled with Nextel's suite of industry-related software applications, the iR1200 makes real the promise of anywhere, anytime computing on Nextel's national network." "We are excited to introduce these new solutions, complete with our applications software capability, in a cooperative effort with Nextel," said Rick Burant, managing director of the Wireless Technologies Business Unit at eLutions. A number of industries may leverage Nextel's data network and the iR1200 modems to wirelessly enable their mobile workforce, including public sector, utilities, transportation and construction. For those companies whose mobile workers must have access to vital information in extreme work environments, the iR1200 modem is an incredibly powerful tool." Features include an optional global-positioning system (GPS) capability, allowing users to harness the power of location-based services for fleet management and tracking applications. The modems also meet military specifications for resistance to temperature, shock, vibration, moisture, dust and electromagnetic radiation, ensuring consistent operations even in unforgiving environments. Both iR1200 products offer mounting hardware built for a no-hassle replacement of many CDPD modems and easy configuration to a variety of devices with standard dial-up networking or TCP/IP commands. The iR1200 Rugged Modem and iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem may be purchased through Nextel's Direct Sales, Corporate Accounts, National Authorized Representatives, Local Authorized Representatives and Public Sector sales channels. The iR1200 Rugged Modem is available for the promotional price of $624.99; the iR1200 GPS-Enabled Modem is available for the promotional price of $824.99. About Nextel Nextel Communications, a Fortune 300 company based in Reston, Va., is a leading provider of fully integrated wireless communications services and has built the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the country covering thousands of communities across the United States. Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc., currently serve 198 of the top 200 U.S. markets. Through recent market launches, Nextel and Nextel Partners service is available today in areas of the U.S. where approximately 241 million people live or work. About eLutions eLutions, Inc., is a leading provider of technology solutions in energy management services and wireless communications. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, eLutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Engage Networks, Inc., which is a privately held developer of technology software and hardware solutions. eLutions and Engage provide energy management technology and solutions for commercial and industrial companies worldwide and recently received a contract award as the software solution provider for the Price Responsive Load Management Program for the northeast states' electrical power grid under the Independent System Operator- New England.