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Motorola's First In-Car Streaming Audio Solution Now Available at Verizon Wireless

Hum to the Beat or Make a Quick Call With the Motorola Automotive Music & Hands-free System

ORLANDO, Fla., and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 28 -- From the CTIA WIRELESS 2007(R) show today, Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, and Motorola, Inc. announced the exclusive availability of the new Motorola Automotive Music & Hands-free System T605. Available at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores across the country on April 6, including those within Circuit City stores, this new car kit gives music-lovers access to digital music and phone calls directly through one car sound system.

"Customers will enjoy the fact that their music will stream wirelessly from any Bluetooth(R) stereo mobile phone, but when a call comes in the T605 pauses the music and resumes it when the call ends," said Patrick Bucci, director of accessories for Verizon Wireless. "This is an easy way for Verizon Wireless customers to take their music with them wherever they go."

"We are thrilled to team-up with Verizon Wireless for our first in-car streaming audio solution," said Robert Levine, general manager, North America, MobileME, Motorola. "The T605 expands Motorola's Bluetooth enabled automotive solutions to give people choice and flexibility for their connectivity needs in the car."

The T605 also lets Verizon Wireless customers enjoy uninterrupted conversations. Just turn on the ignition and the T605 automatically syncs with a compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone.

Equipped with digital signal processing for noise and echo reduction and enhanced technology that lets the volume increase as background noise increases, full duplex capabilities and version 2.0 Bluetooth wireless technology* the Motorola T605 is engineered for advanced call quality and clear connections.

Complete with a sleek, dynamic finish, an improved user interface for intuitive navigation, and Motorola's exclusive EasyPair(TM) technology, this hands-free system promises ease-of-use.

Pricing and Availability

The Motorola Bluetooth Automotive Music & Hands-free System T605 will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, including those within Circuit City, on April 6 for $149.99. The T605 can be professionally installed in any automobile at select Circuit City store locations. Professional installation and an adapter harness, sold separately.

For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. For installation, customers can contact 1-800-THE-CITY for assistance or visit www.CircuitCity.com to locate a store near them. Installation assistance and information is also available at http://motorola.car-kit.com/ or call 1-888-4CarKit.

To experience the Motorola Bluetooth Automotive Music & Hands-free System T605 first-hand, please visit Motorola at booth 3163 (Hall B) or go to www.motorola.com/events.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving more than 59 million customers. The largest US wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 65,000 employees nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $42.9 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com/.

* This device supports Bluetooth Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Headset, and Hands-free profiles. In order for Bluetooth devices to communicate with one another, they must utilize the same Bluetooth profile. To determine the profiles supported by other Motorola devices, visit www.hellomoto.com/bluetooth. For other devices, contact their respective manufacturer.

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