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Brightpoint and Virgin Mobile USA Enter Into Exclusive National Master Agent Agreement INDIANAPOLIS--July 24, 2003--Brightpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:CELL) announced today that its subsidiary, Brightpoint Activation Services LLC ("Brightpoint"), has entered into an agreement with Virgin Mobile USA, LLC to exclusively provide Pay As You Go wireless products and value-added support programs to wireless agents, dealers and independent retailers nationwide. Under the agreement, Brightpoint, through its Accesspoint Dealer Network program, will offer current and future dealers the opportunity to become a Virgin Mobile Authorized Retailer. As a Virgin Mobile Authorized Retailer, these dealers will be able to offer Virgin Mobile handsets, Top-Up cards and accessories, as well as activate new Virgin Mobile customer accounts. Accesspoint is Brightpoint's value-enhancing master agent program that supports qualified dealers with a comprehensive group of services. This program, which currently serves more than 900 dealers, creates opportunities nationwide for independent dealers, agents and VARS (value-added resellers) to offer wireless products and service activations, and earn highly competitive commissions. More information is available at www.access-point.com. "We are excited about the opportunity to build a new channel of retail distribution for Virgin Mobile," stated Mitch Black, Brightpoint's Executive Vice President of Channel Development & Services. "The addition of Virgin Mobile into our Accesspoint Dealer Network complements our existing master agent programs and offers our current and future dealers a tremendous value." "Brightpoint has played a key role for Virgin Mobile since its national launch in 2002," said Craig Gosselin, Vice President, Sales and Distribution, Virgin Mobile USA. "We look forward both to expanding our affiliation with Brightpoint, and to benefiting from the strong dealer relationships that the company has established through its Accesspoint program." About Brightpoint, Inc. Brightpoint is one of the world's largest distributors of mobile phones. Brightpoint supports the global wireless telecommunications and data industry, providing quickly deployed, flexible and cost effective third party solutions. Brightpoint's innovative services include distribution, channel management, fulfillment, eBusiness solutions and other outsourced services that integrate seamlessly with its customers. Additional information about Brightpoint can be found on its website at www.brightpoint.com or by calling its toll-free Information and Investor Relations line at 877-IIR-CELL (877-447-2355). About Virgin Mobile USA, LLC Virgin Mobile USA, LLC is the first U.S. wireless service designed exclusively around the needs of the youth market. Since its national launch in July 2002, Virgin Mobile has quickly established itself as one of the fastest-growing wireless players in the U.S. Virgin Mobile offers a flexible Pay As You Go price plan with no contracts to sign and no fine print. Virgin Mobile customers get all the essentials, including long distance, voicemail, caller ID, call waiting, text messaging and directory assistance. All customers have access to VirginXtras - a host of music, entertainment, group messaging and fun lifestyle features that add flair and personality to the mobile experience. Virgin Mobile also has a strategic partnership with MTV Networks that includes exclusive content from MTV and VH1 and additional content from Nickelodeon and CMT. A joint venture between Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group and Sprint, which operates the largest all-digital, all-PCS nationwide wireless network, Virgin Mobile USA is the first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in the U.S. Virgin Mobile phones and Top-Up cards are available at Best Buy, Circuit City, Media Play, Sam Goody, Target Stores, Wal*Mart, Virgin Megastores and select college bookstores. Top-Up cards are also available at more than 25,000 locations including Circle K, CVS and 7-Eleven stores. Virgin Mobile wireless products and services are available 24/7 on the Web at www.virginmobileusa.com or through Virgin Mobile Central Intelligence at 1-888-322-1122.