07/02/2007

United Wireless Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Velocita Wireless, L.P., an indirect subsidiary of Sprint Nextel Corp. (NYSE:S), in a merger transaction. In connection with the merger, Velocita Wireless will lease certain FCC spectrum channels from various affiliates of Sprint Nextel Corp., subject to any required FCC approvals.

Headquartered in Woodbridge, NJ , Velocita Wireless operates a nationwide Mobitex wireless data network covering 93% of the U.S. business population that delivers data communications solutions, including email messaging, machine-to-machine (M2M), telematics, point-of-sale, and telemetry applications to its approximately 200,000 customers.

Commenting on the acquisition, Andrew Fitton the President of United Wireless said: "This acquisition reinforces the position of Mobitex networks in the world. Mobitex has unique properties which make it a desirable choice for applications such as machine-to-machine communication, telemetry and credit card authorization. We will be investing in the network to provide even better services to the existing customers and target markets."

Commenting on the acquisition, Mark Hull the CEO of Velocita Wireless and a 20-year veteran of the wireless industry said: "The Velocita Wireless management team is excited about the significant M2M market opportunity and the role Velocita Wireless will play in the future of the industry."

About Velocita Wireless: Velocita Wireless is dedicated to providing mission-critical wireless data solutions for enterprises and governmental organizations deploying machine-to-machine (M2M), telematics, point-of-sale, and telemetry applications. Velocita Wireless operates a nationwide Mobitex wireless network covering 93% of the U.S. business population.

About United Wireless Holdings, Inc: United Wireless Holdings is an associate of Mobitex Technology AB, the Swedish based wireless technology company that provides and supports the technology on which the Velocita Wireless network is based.

About Mobitex: Mobitex is a wireless technology developed by Swedish telecommunications giant Ericsson AB for delivering dedicated packet switched data with high reliability, integrity and security. Acknowledged as an industry leader in the field of narrowband wireless data, Mobitex networks are deployed in more than 30 countries worldwide across five continents and are used by more than 100 police and public safety authorities. Other important areas where Mobitex is used include, e-mail and messaging while expanding areas are "machine-to-machine" communication such as alarm systems, credit card authorization and wireless metering for the electricity and utility markets.

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