Nextel Launches the Motorola i265; Communication, Productivity and Ent

Nextel Launches the Motorola i265; Communication, Productivity and Entertainment All in One Easy-to-Use Phone

    Business Editors/Telecommunications Writers

    RESTON, Va. & PLANTATION, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2005--

Moderately Priced Phone Features Direct Connect(R) and Multimedia Messaging in a Style That Stands Out from the Crowd
    Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTL) and Motorola Inc. (NYSE:MOT) today announced the Motorola i265, a compact phone that delivers powerful performance at a moderate cost. The i265 is designed for simplicity and style delivering the cutting-edge features wireless customers demand, including GPS location technology for audible turn-by-turn driving directions, and a vibrant 65K color display and Java(TM) technology.
    The i265 offers users three different ways to stay connected - digital cellular communications, Direct Connect, and Multimedia Messaging. Nextel Direct Connect is the instant walkie-talkie service that connects users in under a second. The Multimedia Messaging service allows text, images and audio to be sent together from several locations on the handset, allowing for a high level of expression and personalization on the i265.
    "The i265 was designed to meet the needs of today's business professionals as well as families who want to use the latest in technology to stay in touch," said Blair Kutrow, Nextel's vice president of Product Management. "The easy-to-use features of the i265 make it an ideal choice for those who want to make the most of their wireless experience at a moderate price."
    "The Motorola i265 offers advanced features including multimedia messaging in a sleek candy bar style," said Peter Aloumanis, director, U.S. Markets Division, Motorola's iDEN(R) Subscriber Group. "This further illustrates how Motorola's portfolio of phones for Nextel offers something for everyone."

    Additional features of the i265 include:

--	Speakerphone for convenient hands-free conversations
--	Voice recorder - captures memos or incoming phone conversations for future playback
--	600-entry contact manager - store up to eight numbers for a single name
--	Voice-activated dialing - speak to dial numbers
--	Wallpaper randomizer - rotate stored wallpapers downloaded from www.nextel.com/downloads, on a set time basis to refresh and personalize the main screen appearance
--	Downloadable applications & games - pre-loaded programs such as Advanced Calculator, TeleNav 2.2 with compass, a 3D Baseball demo and Tetris puzzle game demo. 2 MB of additional memory enables you to download more at www.nextel.com/downloads
--	Airplane mode - turn off the network connection and use applications, games, voice recorder and date book while in flight (subject to FAA regulations)
--	Profiles - Develop profiles and adjust settings for a variety of personal and business environments
--	Three Pre-loaded wallpapers - with ability to download more right from the phone
--	Audio caller ID - user-assignable ring tones allow users to instantly identify important calls without having to look at the phone

    The i265 weighs just over 4.5 ounces and measures 4.8 X 2 X 1 inches with the included standard lithium ion battery. The i265 is available through all Nextel distribution channels, including retail stores, at a promotion price of $89.99, with a two-year service agreement, new activation and credit approval. Taxes, fees, early termination fee and other charges apply.

    About Nextel Communications

    Nextel Communications, a FORTUNE 200 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. Today 95 percent of FORTUNE 500(R) companies are Nextel customers. Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc. currently serve 297 of the top 300 U.S. markets where approximately 262 million people live or work.

    About Nextel Partners

    Nextel Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTP), based in Kirkland, Wash., has exclusive rights to offer the same fully integrated, digital wireless communications services offered by Nextel Communications (Nextel) in mid-sized and rural markets in 31 states where approximately 54 million people reside. Nextel Partners and Nextel together offer the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the country serving 297 of the top 300 U.S. markets. To learn more about Nextel Partners, visit www.nextelpartners.com.

    About Motorola

    Motorola is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. In your home, auto, workplace and all spaces in between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and information you need, anywhere, anytime. Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication. Motorola had sales of US $31.3 billion in 2004. For more information: wwww.motorola.com.

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CONTACT: Nextel Communications Inc., Reston Media Contact: Michelle Leff, 703-592-7504 Michelle.Leff@Nextel.com or Investor Contact: Paul Blalock, 703-433-4300 or Motorola, Inc., Plantation Media Contact: Steven Hendricks, 847-632-6537 steven.hendricks@motorola.com

KEYWORD: VIRGINIA FLORIDA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKING PRODUCT SOURCE: Nextel Communications Inc.

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