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NEW YORK, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The following is a letter from DCML LLC to shareholders of Danka Business Services PLC (BULLETIN BOARD: DANKY) .

Fellow Danka Shareholders:

We were disappointed to learn that the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Danka Business Services PLC (the "Company") has taken questionable actions to influence the outcome of the upcoming shareholder vote.

First, the Voting Instructions of the Proxy have specified that the Company's designee is permitted to vote the American Depositary Shares ("ADS") of any holder that does not submit a vote by June 20 (1). We believe it is inappropriate to hijack the voting power of such shares, particularly when the interests of the Company's designee may not be aligned with ordinary shareholders. Excluding Cypress shareholders, the Board collectively holds less than 0.45% of total ordinary shares outstanding (2). In view of that fact, one might question whether the interests of any Company are aligned with the interests of ordinary shareholders in these contested circumstances? Therefore, it is our opinion, that the Company should abstain from voting any otherwise unvoted ADS. Shareholders should be able to decide for themselves whether this transaction is or is not fair to them.

Second, and much more troubling, it appears that the Company has taken steps to prevent the holders of ADS from exercising their voting rights. The final proxy designated an ADS record date of May 30, thus only ADS purchased before that date could be voted at the Extraordinary General Meeting. However, ADS's are typically convertible to ordinary shares in a commonly understood and often utilized administrative process. Further, ordinary shares under the proxy can be acquired and voted up to the meeting date. Thus, under normal circumstances, a shareholder could buy ADS after the record date, convert those shares to ordinary share certificates, and then properly vote them under the terms of the final proxy.

We believe, that to undermine this procedure and prevent shareholders opposed to liquidation from accumulating additional voting shares, the Company has instructed its Transfer Agent, Computershare Services UK, as of June 3, to freeze the issuance of ordinary share certificates until after the Extraordinary General Meeting. We have difficulty understanding why the Company would choose to freeze the issuance of ordinary share certificates. Certainly the timing of this decision makes us believe that either Company management or the Board is inappropriately using their authority to influence the shareholders vote.

We believe that the Board owes its ordinary shareholders a prompt and thorough justification for these recent actions.

As a shareholder representing over 5,300,000 ADS or more than 8.0% of ordinary shares outstanding, DCML will be voting against the proposed voluntary liquidation.

We urge you to conduct your own review and cast your own vote. Respectfully, Robert Andrade Rosty Raykov (1) May 30 Proxy, voting instructions (2) May 30 Proxy, p.70

DCML LLC

CONTACT: DCML LLC, +1-212-332-3342

Air Methods Deploys State-of-the-Art Dispatch Center Using Siemens Unified Communications SolutionUnique Telephony and Radio Solution Improves Response Time and Facilitates Growth

BOCA RATON, Fla., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens Communications, Inc., in partnership with Windstream Communications, recently provided Air Methods a unique unified communications solution that addresses its radio and telephony needs now and into the future. Siemens and Windstream developed a solution that would not only address Air Methods' needs for a new radio solution but also build a scalable unified communications solution to benefit all areas of the business.

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Air Methods is the nation's largest provider of air medical emergency transport services and systems. With 28 years of experience, the company transports more than 98,000 patients annually on its fleet of more than 340 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in 42 states. In mid-2007, Air Methods issued an RFP to architect a more sophisticated, easy-to-use dispatch center to enhance business operations. The company wanted a new, robust console that would be compatible with its existing voice and data systems, including the voice logging recorder they intended to keep in service.

With Siemens' HiPath 4000(R) real-time IP communications system and HiPath ProCenter(R) as the backbone, the solution treats radio calls as telephony, so both types of calls can be routed from a single console. This will streamline the company's communications and simplify its radio infrastructure, as well as make it easy to integrate multiple locations and future potential acquisitions.

"Siemens and Windstream crafted a solution that met our expectations to deliver a truly unique offering that integrated our radio and telephony needs," said Curtis Morice, director of LifeCom, Air Methods' national communications center. "This solution transformed our overall communications infrastructure, making it much easier to manage, saving us time and allowing us to respond more efficiently to calls."

The Siemens solution also provides Air Methods with a greater level of redundancy, offering more assurance that their communications systems are always functional. Ongoing support from Windstream will also help ensure that Air Methods' rollout will proceed smoothly.

"Windstream and Siemens collaborated to design a creative solution that addressed Air Methods' unique needs," said Cheryl Krueger, Area Vice President, Business, for Windstream. "I'm happy to say this was one of the best teams I've been a part of."

"This solution exemplifies the ideal of open communications - it transforms the way Air Methods manages it communications and combines radio and telephony needs in a way no one else can do," said Shawn Puddester, U.S. Director of Channel Sales and Development for Siemens Communications, Inc. "Working closely with Windstream, we have been able to deliver a truly superior solution that will keep Air Methods' national communications center state-of-the-art for years to come."

About Siemens

Siemens AG is one of the largest global electronics and engineering companies with reported worldwide sales of $107.4 billion in 2006. Founded 160 years ago, the company is a leader in the areas of Medical, Power, Automation and Control, Transportation, Information and Communications, Lighting, Building Technologies, Water Technologies and Services and Home Appliances. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA has sales of $21.4 billion and employs approximately 70,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Eleven of Siemens' worldwide businesses are based in the United States. With its global headquarters in Munich, Siemens AG and its subsidiaries employ 480,000 people in 190 countries. For more information on Siemens in the United States: http://www.usa.siemens.com/.

About Siemens Communications, Inc.

Siemens Communications, Inc. is an affiliate of Siemens Enterprise Communications GmbH & Co. KG, one of the world's leading suppliers of Unified Communications technologies. The company's unique Open Communications approach to providing software, solutions and services for enterprises of all sizes enables business processes to be more productive, faster and more secure - with any device, network or information technology infrastructure. Siemens Communications, Inc. and Siemens Enterprise Communications GmbH & Co. KG are wholly owned subsidiaries of Siemens AG with global headquarters in Munich.

For more information about Siemens Communications, visit: http://www.siemens.com/open.

About Air Methods

Air Methods Corporation (AirMethods.com) is a leader in emergency air medical transportation and medical services. The Hospital-Based Services Division is the largest provider of air medical transport services for hospitals. The Community-Based Services Division is the largest community- based provider of air medical services. The Products Division specializes in the design and manufacture of aeromedical and aerospace technology. The company's fleet of owned, leased or maintained aircraft features more than 340 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

Note: Siemens HiPath and ProCenter are registered trademarks of Siemens AG or its subsidiaries and affiliates. All other company, brand, product and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

This release contains forward-looking statements based on beliefs of Siemens management. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "forecast," "expect," "intend," "plan," "should," and "project" are used to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the company's current views with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results to be materially different, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions, changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates, introduction of competing products, lack of acceptance of new products or services and changes in business strategy. Actual results may vary materially from those projected here. Siemens does not intend or assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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CONTACT: Amy Martin, Siemens Communications, Inc., +1-408-492-2785,
amy.martin@siemens.com

Web site: http://www.siemens.com/open
http://www.airmethods.com/

Amdocs Expands Relationship with T-Mobile AustriaAmdocs facility in Austria to provide support for application management and data center operations

ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amdocs , the leading provider of customer experience systems, today announced it has expanded its relationship with T-Mobile Austria, a wholly owned subsidiary of T-Mobile International. Under the three year agreement, Amdocs is providing T-Mobile Austria with data center operations and application management services to support the provider's wireline business segment.

Amdocs is now managing T-Mobile Austria's wireline switch control (for provisioning of services over the network) and billing systems. Amdocs completed the planning, implementation and migration of T-Mobile Austria's data within a five-month timeframe. This agreement follows the deployment of the Amdocs billing system at tele.ring, and the deployment of the Amdocs customer management products across T-Mobile Austria.

About T-Mobile Austria

With over 3.2 million customers, T-Mobile Austria has established itself as a successful driving force on the Austrian mobile communications market. Customer service is at the heart of the company's ethos. In developing its projects and solutions, T-Mobile Austria emphasises user-friendliness founded upon technological progress and development. The company's international outlook allows T-Mobile customers to benefit from a wide range of products and services, both at home and abroad, which can be used internationally as well as on the domestic network.

T-Mobile Austria is a subsidiary of T-Mobile International, the mobile communications arm of Deutsche Telekom AG and one of the world's largest telecommunications companies.

About Amdocs Customer Experience Systems (CES)

Amdocs CES, introduced in January 2008, is an integrated portfolio that delivers the operating environment service providers need to transform from providers of utility voice, data and video services into purveyors of the digital lifestyle. Amdocs CES allows providers to deliver an optimal customer experience-personalized, participatory and timely across any service, location and device. The Amdocs CES portfolio leverages Amdocs business process best practices based on real-world scenarios, and transcends traditional business support systems (BSS), operations support systems (OSS) and service delivery platforms (SDPs) to enable service providers to address both current and emerging customer experience business processes. Amdocs' unique business model focuses on enabling its customers to create differentiation and build brand, loyalty, profitability and competitive leadership.

About Amdocs

Amdocs is the market leader in customer experience systems innovation, enabling world-leading service providers to deliver an integrated, innovative and intentional customer experience(TM) at every point of service. Amdocs provides solutions that deliver customer experience excellence, combining the software, service and expertise to help its customers execute their strategies and achieve service, operational and financial excellence. A global company with revenue of $2.84 billion in fiscal 2007, Amdocs has more than 17,000 employees and serves customers in more than 50 countries around the world. For more information, visit Amdocs at http://www.amdocs.com/.

Amdocs Forward-Looking Statement

This press release includes information that constitutes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Amdocs' growth and business results in future quarters. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations will not be material. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to, the effects of general economic conditions, Amdocs' ability to grow in the business segments it serves, adverse effects of market competition, rapid technological shifts that may render the Company's products and services obsolete, potential loss of a major customer, our ability to develop long-term relationships with our customers, and risks associated with operating businesses in the international market. Amdocs may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, however the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These and other risks are discussed at greater length in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007, filed on December 3, 2007, and in our quarterly 6-K furnished on February 11, 2008 and on May 6, 2008.

Amdocs

CONTACT: Smita Rode, Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8226,
srode@webershandwick.com, for Amdocs

Web site: http://www.amdocs.com/

Majority of Travelers Rest Insured While on VacationTripAdvisor Survey Reveals 60 Percent of U.S. Respondents Have Purchased Travel InsuranceTravelers Most Concerned about Trip Cancellation

NEWTON, Mass., June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor(R), the world's largest travel community, today announced the results of its travel insurance survey of more than 3,700 travelers worldwide. Two-thirds of worldwide respondents and 60 percent of U.S. respondents have purchased travel insurance. About one half of those surveyed (51 percent) said the number one reason for purchasing travel insurance is for peace of mind.

Future Planning

Forty-seven percent of travelers and 35 percent of U.S. respondents plan to buy travel insurance in the next 12 months. Sixty-five percent of global respondents and 50 percent of U.S. respondents are most likely to purchase single-trip travel insurance. Fifteen percent of U.S. respondents said they are more likely to buy travel insurance due to the current economic climate.

Full Coverage

The most important coverage while traveling is trip cancellation, according to 53 percent of U.S. respondents, followed by medical or health (19 percent). Travel delay/interruption (10 percent) was considered the next most important coverage.

Making Claims

Twenty percent of insured U.S. respondents have made a claim on a travel insurance policy, of which 25 percent found the process "simple," 23 percent summed it up as "time consuming," 19 percent called the process "frustrating," and 18 percent claimed it as "efficient." Eighteen percent of U.S. respondents have been refused on a claim, and among those who have, 36 percent don't know why.

Other Travel Insurance Tidbits: -- Seven percent of U.S. respondents have bought travel insurance, only to discover they were covered under another policy. -- Eight percent of U.S. respondents have had regrets about not buying travel insurance in the past. -- Sixty-six percent of U.S. respondents are most likely to purchase travel insurance when they book their trip and 53 percent check the quote on a price comparison website.

"The fact that two-thirds of worldwide respondents have purchased trip insurance reinforces that travelers hold vacations sacred, and an investment that is worth protecting," said Michele Perry, vice president of global communications for TripAdvisor.

About TripAdvisor Media Network

TripAdvisor(R) Media Network, operated by TripAdvisor, LLC, attracts nearly 30 million monthly visitors* across ten popular travel brands, TripAdvisor(R), airfarewatchdog.com(TM), bookingbuddy.com(TM), cruisecritic.com(TM), holidaywatchdog.com(TM), independenttraveler.com(TM), seatguru.com(TM), smartertravel.com(TM), travel-library.com(TM) and travelpod.com(TM). TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 25 million monthly visitors*, seven million registered members and 15 million reviews and opinions. Featuring real advice from real travelers, TripAdvisor-branded sites cover 300,000+ hotels and attractions and operate in the U.S. (http://www.tripadvisor.com/), the U.K. (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/), Ireland (http://www.tripadvisor.ie/), France (http://www.tripadvisor.fr/), Germany (http://www.tripadvisor.de/), Italy (http://www.tripadvisor.it/), and Spain (http://www.tripadvisor.es/). TripAdvisor(R) Media Network provides travel suppliers with graphical advertising opportunities and a cost-per-click marketing platform. Collectively, the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network have won hundreds of awards and accolades from press and industry worldwide. TripAdvisor and the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network are operating companies of Expedia, Inc. .

TripAdvisor, SeatGuru, Travel-Library, Holiday Watchdog and TravelPod are either registered trademarks or trademarks of TripAdvisor LLC in the U.S. and/or other countries. Airfarewatchdog, BookingBuddy and SmarterTravel are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Smarter Travel Media LLC in the U.S. and/or other countries. Cruise Critic and The Independent Traveler are either trademarks or registered trademarks of The Independent Traveler, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners.

*Source: comScore Media Metrix, Digital Calculator Report, July 2007

TripAdvisor

CONTACT: Consumer: Brooke Ferencsik, +1-617-670-6575,
brooke@tripadvisor.com, or Trade-Business: Brian Payea, +1-617-670-6688,
bpayea@tripadvisor.com, both of TripAdvisor

Web site: http://www.tripadvisor.com/

ViewCast Corporation to Present at EQUITIES Summer ConferencePresentation to be Webcast Live

PLANO, Texas, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ViewCast Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: VCST) , a leading provider of high-performance hardware and software for capturing and streaming audio and video over the Internet and mobile networks, today announced that President and Chief Operating Officer Dave Stoner and Chief Financial Officer Laurie Latham will be attending the EQUITIES Summer Conference to be held June 19, 2008, at the New York Athletic Club in New York City.

Stoner will give a 25-minute presentation which is scheduled to begin at 10:05 a.m. ET on June 19 and will include a discussion of ViewCast's business, growth strategy, and outlook for 2008. The presentation will be Web cast live and may be accessed at http://www.viewcast.com/pages.asp?page=company-presentation or at http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=49124. An archive will be available for one year at http://www.equitiesmagazine.com/.

Stoner will also be interviewed at 11:54 a.m. ET on The Money Channel during Steve Crowley's American Scene National Radio show. The interview will also be broadcast live and archived at http://www.americansceneradio.com/.

About ViewCast Corporation

ViewCast designs, manufactures and markets industry-leading hardware and software solutions that enable users to capture, encode audio/video content for live video streaming and video-on-demand (VOD) delivery over IP and mobile networks. ViewCast products include the Niagara(R) Pro and portable Niagara GoStream(R) families -- all powered by renowned Osprey(R) video capture technology. ViewCast's software, including Niagara SCX(R), Niagara SCX SDK and Osprey SimulStream(R) provides remote system management and enables Osprey and Niagara hardware to configure multiple, simultaneous multi-format, multi-bitrate, multi-resolution video streams. This array of tools empowers broadcasters, businesses, network service providers and government to expand their audience in the digital media market place. http://www.viewcast.com/

ViewCast(R), Osprey(R), Niagara(R), Niagara SCX(R), GoStream(R), SimulStream(R), and EZStream(R) are trademarks or registered trademarks of ViewCast Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks appearing herein are the property of their respective owners. ViewCast Contact: Investor Contact: Laurie Latham Dan Matsui Chief Financial Officer Allen & Caron Tel: +1 (972) 488-7200 Tel: +1 (949) 474-4300 E-mail: llatham@viewcast.com E-mail: d.matsui@allencaron.com

ViewCast Corporation

CONTACT: Laurie Latham, Chief Financial Officer of ViewCast Corporation,
+1-972-488-7200, llatham@viewcast.com; or investors, Dan Matsui of Allen &
Caron, +1-949-474-4300, d.matsui@allencaron.com, for ViewCast Corporation

Web site: http://www.viewcast.com/
http://www.equitiesmagazine.com/

XsunX to Utilize Germane Manufactured by Voltaix to Improve Tandem Solar Cell Efficiency

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- XsunX, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: XSNX) , a solar technology company, announced today that it has secured supply of Germane gas required for its thin film deposition process for the manufacture of solar panels. The Germane, manufactured by Voltaix, LLC, is a key material for production of high efficiency tandem solar cells. XsunX is refurbishing an existing 90,000 sq. ft. building, located in Wood Village, near Portland, Oregon, to house its new multi-megawatt integrated TFPV manufacturing operations.

"The use of Germane allows XsunX to improve the efficiencies of our tandem solar cell design and we are very pleased to be working with Voltaix, a recognized leader in the production of Germane gases," stated Mr. Tom Djokovich, CEO for XsunX. As with the balance of our preferred vendors for various components and materials necessary for our TFPV manufacturing system we've found Voltaix's experience and knowledge very helpful as we progress with the build-out of our thin film photovoltaic solar manufacturing facility," concluded Djokovich.

Voltaix, founded in 1986, is a leading manufacturer of chemicals for the solar and semiconductor industries. Germane gas is a key material for the fabrication of solar cells and semiconductor devices. Voltaix, an ISO certified organization, works with industry leaders to develop materials that enable manufacture of high quality and high efficiency products.

"Voltaix is looking forward to continuing our technical collaborations with XsunX," noted Mike Pikulin, Sr. Vice President of Voltaix. "With more than 20 years of Germane manufacturing experience, we are pleased that our technical insights will contribute to the successful production of improved efficiency solar cells."

For more information about XsunX, please visit http://www.xsunx.com/ . Contact: For XsunX, Inc. Investor Relations Tel: (888) 797-4527 About Voltaix, LLC.

Voltaix is recognized worldwide for manufacturing high purity specialty gases and chemicals that enhance the performance of solar cells and computer chips. Its products include germane, silicon tetrafluoride, trimethylsilane, and trimethyl boron. Voltaix deploys proprietary manufacturing technologies to provide highly consistent products tailored to increase manufacturing yields, throughput, and device performance.

Safe Harbor Statement: Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of XsunX, Inc. and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting XsunX, Inc. and its operations, markets, product, and distributor performance, the impact on the national and local economies resulting from terrorist actions, and U.S. actions subsequently; and other factors detailed in reports filed by XsunX, Inc.

XsunX, Inc.

CONTACT: XsunX, Inc. Investor Relations, 1-888-797-4527

Web site: http://www.xsunx.com/

DCML LLC Issues Open Letter to Shareholders of Danka Business Services PLC (OTC BB: DANKY)

NEW YORK, June 16 /PRNewswire/ --

The following is a letter from DCML LLC to shareholders of Danka Business Services PLC (OTC Bulletin Board: DANKY).

Fellow Danka Shareholders:

We believe that the Board owes its ordinary shareholders a prompt and thorough justification for these recent actions.

As a shareholder representing over 5,300,000 ADS or more than 8.0% of ordinary shares outstanding, DCML will be voting against the proposed voluntary liquidation.

We urge you to conduct your own review and cast your own vote.

Respectfully,

Robert Andrade Rosty Raykov

(1) May 30 Proxy, voting instructions

(2) May 30 Proxy, p.70

DCML LLC

DCML LLC, +1-212-332-3342

Harris Corporation Breaks Ground for New Facility in the United Kingdom

WINNERSH, England, June 16 /PRNewswire/ --

Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, today broke ground on a new facility in Winnersh, UK, that will support the company's continued expansion into European, Middle Eastern and African (EMEA) markets.

The new, 72,000-square-foot (6,690-square-meter) facility will serve as the headquarters for EMEA operations for the Harris Broadcast and Harris RF Communications businesses, and will provide a centralized location for Harris corporate functions in the UK. On-site activities will include in-region product development, customer briefings and demonstrations, and business development and general office functions.

"This groundbreaking underscores our commitment to expanding the Harris presence and reach in the EMEA markets, and reflects the excellent partnership that we have enjoyed with this community for many years," said Howard Lance, chairman, president and CEO of Harris. "Harris is a world leader in secure tactical radio systems, which we provide to defense and peace-keeping forces, Ministries of Interior, and government agencies in more than 100 countries. Harris also is a world leader in broadcast systems for radio and television and is a key player in the global build-out of high-definition infrastructure systems. When complete, the new building will provide additional room for our anticipated growth -- something that we expect will also benefit the Winnersh community."

Harris will be the anchor tenant in the redesigned Winnersh Triangle corporate park, which is being developed by SEGRO with an environmentally friendly design. All buildings will have a 'very good' Building Research Establishment Energy Assessment Method (BREEAM) rating, with carbon emissions approximately 50 percent below those of a standard office. Other sustainable features will include high-performance glass and sun-shading techniques to minimize solar heat gain; a chilled beam system that cools water for air conditioning with 20 percent less carbon emissions than traditional cooling systems; and numerous other energy efficient features. A bridge will connect the park to the rail station to encourage commuting.

"Harris Corporation has enjoyed much success and growth in the Winnersh Triangle since locating here in 1986," said Alan Dye, controller of Harris Systems Ltd. "We are very pleased with our decision to work with SEGRO on their redevelopment scheme for the estate and re-establishing our facilities in one of their new buildings. We are excited by the fresh, modern re-design plans for the estate, in particular the superb architectural and sustainability aspects of the buildings. We look forward to our continued successful relationship with SEGRO and seeing our new UK home come to fruition."

In addition to Lance, participants in the groundbreaking ceremony included the Right Honourable John Redwood, Member of Parliament for Wokingham; the Mayor of Wokingham Borough, Pauline Helliar-Symons; and SEGRO Director of National Markets Gareth Osborn.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of more than US$5 billion and 16,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(R) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.

Web site: http://www.harris.com

Harris Corporation

Jim Burke, Corporate Headquarters , Harris Corporation, +1-321-727-9131, Jim.Burke@harris.com

Hughes Introduces Mobility Enhancements for HX SystemNew HX features facilitate satellite delivery of mobile broadband services on land, sea, and in the air

GERMANTOWN, Md., June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC, (HUGHES), the world's leading provider of broadband satellite networks and services, today announced the introduction of enhanced capabilities for its innovative HX System that facilitate Ku-band satellite delivery of mobile broadband services on vehicles, ships, trains, and planes.

"People on the go demand to stay connected-wherever they may be," said Bahram Pourmand, executive vice president of Hughes. "Our new HX System enhancements make it easy for integrators to deliver mobile broadband services virtually anywhere on land, sea, or in the air, using Ku-band satellites available around the globe."

The new capabilities leverage the innovative and compact HX broadband satellite system to satisfy key mobility-specific requirements.

-- Inbound Channel Spreading: A key challenge of mobility is to use the smallest possible antenna while still meeting all relevant FCC and ITU regulations. The new HX System meets this challenge by spreading the inbound channel by a factor of two to four times the symbol rate, thereby reducing the power density of transmissions significantly. This enables the use of very small antennas, which are lower in cost and are more easily installed on vessels and vehicles. -- Doppler Compensation: Broadband access for passengers traveling at high rates of speed on trains or planes is often compromised due to a Doppler Shift of the RF signal. The enhanced HX System compensates for this Doppler Shift, enabling passengers to surf the Internet at high speed even when they're moving at high speed. -- NMEA Antenna Interface: A key requirement for maritime applications is the capability to continually track the location of a mobile satellite station. The HX enhancements include an NMEA interface which offers easy integration with a ship's GPS system. This enables ships to meet FCC and ITU regulations which require earth stations on maritime vessels to maintain a record of the vessel's location. -- Rapid Blockage Recovery and Persistent IP Connection: A key challenge of mobility is that service can be briefly interrupted by trees, overpasses, and tunnels. Hughes has developed persistent IP connection capability in the HX System that maintains the IP link when the satellite link is lost for a short duration, ensuring customers do not have to restart their sessions after service is restored.

To learn more about the HX System, visit http://www.hughes.com/ or email globalsales@hns.com.

About Hughes Network Systems

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the global leader in providing broadband satellite networks and services for large enterprises, governments, small businesses, and consumers. HughesNet(R) encompasses all broadband solutions and managed services from Hughes, bridging the best of satellite and terrestrial technologies. Its broadband satellite products are based on global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI and ITU standards organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A and GMR-1. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 1.5 million systems to customers in over 100 countries.

Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes maintains sales and support offices worldwide. Hughes is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hughes Communications, Inc. . For additional information, please visit http://www.hughes.com/.

Hughes and HughesNet are registered trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, LLC.

Hughes Network Systems, LLC

CONTACT: Judy Blake of Hughes Network Systems, LLC, +1-301-601-7330,
jblake@hns.com; or Donna Armstrong of Brodeur, +1-202-775-2650,
darmstrong@brodeur.com, for Hughes Network Systems, LLC

Web site: http://www.hughes.com/

Focus Media Announces Analyst Day Schedule

SHANGHAI, China, June 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Focus Media Holding Limited , China's leading multi-platform digital media company, today announced the schedule of Focus Media Analyst Day, which will be hold on Monday June 30, 2008.

The schedule is as below: Time: Monday, June 30, 2008 Location: 29/F, No. 369 Jiangsu Road, Shanghai, P R China Schedule: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Corporate Business Overview By: Jason Jiang (Executive Chairman of Board) Dr. Zhi Tan (Chief Executive Officer) Daniel Wu (Chief Financial Officer) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Internet Business Session By: David Zhu (CEO of Allyes) 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Client Session By: Cindy Chan (Chief Strategy Officer) Advertising Client 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Q&A on Financials By: Daniel Wu (Chief Financial Officer) July Wang (Controller) 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Dinner R.S.V.P.

The Company will host a conference call for the first hour of the Analyst Day meetings, covering the corporate business overview session, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Beijing time on June 30, 2008. This conference call will be in listen-only mode. The dial-in details for the live conference call are set forth below: U.S. Toll Free Number +1-866-271-6130, Hong Kong dial-in number +852-3002-1672, International dial-in number +1-617-213-8894; Pass code: 73293354.

A replay of the call will be available from June 30, 2008 until July 7, 2008. The dial-in details for the replay are set forth below: U.S. Toll Free Number +1-888-286-8010, International dial-in number +1-617-801-6888; Pass code 34040286. Additionally, a live and archived web cast of this call will be available on the Focus Media web site at http://ir.focusmedia.cn/ .

For registration to this event, please contact Focus Media investor relations department, email ir@focusmedia.cn, phone +86-21-32124661 ext 6607, Fax +86-21-52400228. This Analyst Day's schedule is also available on our investor relations website: http://ir.focusmedia.cn/ .

SAFE HARBOR: FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release includes statements that may constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Focus Media may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on forms 20-F and 6-K., in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Focus Media's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward- looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks outlined in Focus Media's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statements on Form F-1, F- 3, F-6 and 20-F, in each case as amended. Focus Media does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

This release is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. Any public offering of securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus that may be obtained from the issuer or selling security holder and that will contain detailed information about the company and management, as well as financial statements.

ABOUT FOCUS MEDIA HOLDING LIMITED

Focus Media Holding Limited is China's leading multi- platform digital media company, operating the largest out-of-home advertising network in China using audiovisual digital displays, based on the number of locations and number of flat-panel television displays in our network, and is also a leading provider of mobile handset advertising and Internet marketing solutions in China. Through Focus Media's multi-platform digital advertising network, the company reaches urban consumers at strategic locations and point- of-interests over a number of media formats, including audiovisual television displays in buildings and stores, advertising poster frames and other new and innovative media, such as outdoor light-emitting diode or LED digital billboard, mobile handset advertising networks and Internet advertising platforms. As of March 31, 2008, Focus Media's digital out-of-home advertising network had approximately 119,200 LCD display in its commercial location network, approximately 61,400 LCD displays in its in-store network and 246,900 advertising in-elevator poster frames, installed in over 90 cities throughout China, and approximately 200 outdoor LED billboard displays in Shanghai. For more information about Focus Media, please visit our website at http://ir.focusmedia.cn/ .

Focus Media Holding Limited

CONTACT: Jie Chen, +86-21-3212-4661 x6607, or ir@focusmedia.cn, of Focus
Media

Web Site: http://ir.focusmedia.cn/

Hartcourt Appoints New Director to its Board of Directors

SHANGHAI, China, June 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The Hartcourt Companies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: HRCT, Frankfurt: 900009) ("Hartcourt") has appointed Mr. Zhenyu Hu as a member of its Board of Directors ("Board"), effective June 13, 2008. Mr. Zhenyu Hu is President of Beijing Yanyuan Rapido Education Company ("Beijing YanYuan"), a company recently acquired by Hartcourt. Mr. Zhenyu Hu will bring to the Board a valuable perspective as a successful business executive and seasoned board member. His leadership skills, coupled with his considerable background and knowledge in education and training area, make him a welcome addition to the Board of Hartcourt. Mr Zhenyu Hu is the editor of the magazine "Successful Way," and the director of the Science Park of Peking University. Mr. Zhenyu Hu is also a well-known speaker in the education and training areas. He has appeared in numerous newspaper articles and television programs, and has published many articles and books on education.

Mr Zhenyu Hu is the inventor of Beijing Yanyuan's training program that helps students rapidly improve their school grades, which has been proven to be effective. His business experience and reputation have allowed Beijing Yanyuan Rapido Education Company to become a national leading training institution.

With the recent appointment of Mr Zhenyu Hu, and acquisition of Beijing Yanyuan, Hartcourt will further its relationship with Peking University, a top University in the Country, and be able to acquire teaching resources of the University. The appointment of Mr. Zhenyu Hu is an important step of Hartcourt in implementing its strategy to enter into and focus on education/training market in China.

More details on Mr. Zhenyu Hu can be obtained from the following Web sites: http://www.pkusp.com/hu/zjzy.htm http://www.pkusp.com/gftp/index.asp http://www.yykc.net/ About Hartcourt

Hartcourt's achievements and operations can be found on its web site: http://www.hartcourt.com/

Forward-looking Statements

The statements made in this press release, which are not historical facts, contain certain forward-looking statements concerning potential developments affecting the business, prospects, financial condition and other aspects of the company to which this release pertains. The actual results of the specific items described in this release, and the company's operations generally, may differ materially from what is projected in such forward-looking statements. Although such statements are based upon the best judgments of management of the company as of the date of this release, significant deviations in magnitude, timing and other factors may result from business risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, the company's dependence on third parties, general market and economic conditions, technical factors, the availability of outside capital, receipt of revenues and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the company. The company disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.

For more information, please contact: Ms Mary Qi Tel: +86-21-5111-3716 Fax: +86-21-5111-3719 Email: ir@hartcourt.com

The Hartcourt Companies, Inc.

CONTACT: Ms Mary Qi of Hartcourt, +86-21-5111-3716, or fax,
+86-21-5111-3719, or ir@hartcourt.com

Web Site: http://www.hartcourt.com/
http://www.pkusp.com/hu/zjzy.htm
http://www.pkusp.com/gftp/index.asp
http://www.yykc.net/

Standard Bank First to Benefit From Misys BankFusion Universal Banking

LONDON, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- - Improved Customer Service as Financial Products Become Available Faster With the Pure Java, SOA-Enabled Universal Banking Solution

Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), the global application software and services company, today announces that Standard Bank of South Africa is the first bank to implement Misys BankFusion Universal Banking, using it to run the broad range of financial services it offers its corporate and consumer customers.

Misys BankFusion Universal Banking will be implemented in Standard Bank's Zimbabwe operations, enabling the bank to improve operational efficiency at the same time as providing a total view of all accounts and interactions it has with its customers. Critically, the bank is able to create new products without the need for complex, time consuming and costly programming, thereby ensuring that the bank can bring new products to market rapidly.

Misys BankFusion Universal Banking makes it possible for banks to meet the demands for high volume processing while continuing to meet the growing expectation of client and market requirements. It gives banks the flexibility to add new products and processes, the choice of what hardware, software and services is used and offers a significant reduction in overall technology and operational costs.

Guy Warren, EVP and General Manager, Misys Banking, comments, "This is a huge milestone for us as we welcome Standard Bank as the first customer to implement our exceptional universal banking solution. We have shown the solution to many of our other customers as well as independent market commentators with tremendous feedback. For the first time business managers can engage with their IT colleagues, focusing on the business, rather than the technology. This pure Java SOA-enabled universal banking solution is set to change the face of customer-centric banking."

Designed and built with the very latest technologies and methodologies, Misys BankFusion Universal Banking is the first solution built on the Misys BankFusion platform and enables banks to meet business challenges today as well as providing them with a foundation for the future.

New products and services can be rapidly assembled and deployed and existing products can be re-packaged easily with minimal need for IT intervention or negative impact on the customer. Misys BankFusion Universal Banking has been developed with a broad range of functional components, such as general ledger, Current and Savings Accounts, Consumer Lending, Payments, Limits, multi-currency capabilities and many others. Users are therefore able to deliver products much faster and it improves product lifecycle management.

Standard Bank Africa provides a wide range of products and services in its three divisions: Personal & Business Banking, which services individuals and small and medium-sized businesses in Africa; Corporate & Investment Banking, which provides commercial and investment banking services to larger corporates, financial institutions, international counterparties in South Africa and other emerging markets; Investment Management & Life Insurance, providing life assurance and wealth management products through Liberty Life and Standlib.

About Misys plc

Misys plc (FTSE: MSY.L), provides integrated, comprehensive solutions that deliver significant results to organisations in the financial services and healthcare industries. We maximise value for our customers by combining our deep knowledge of their business with our commitment to their success.

In banking and treasury & capital markets, Misys is a market leader, with over 1,200 customers, including all of the world's top 50 banks. In healthcare, Misys is a market leader, serving more than 110,000 physicians in 18,000 practice locations and 600 home care providers. Misys employs around 4,500 people who serve customers in more than 120 countries.

We aspire to be the world's best application software and services company, delivering results for the most important industries in the world.

Misys: experience, solutions, results Contact us today, visit: http://www.misys.com/ For further information please contact Edward Taylor Global Head of Public Relations Misys Banking +44(0)208-486-1661 edward.taylor@misys.com Sebastian Mathews Financial Dynamics +44(0)207-269-7158 sebastian.mathews@fd.com

Misys plc

CONTACT: Edward Taylor, Global Head of Public Relations, Misys Banking,
+44(0)208-486-1661, edward.taylor@misys.com; Sebastian Mathews, Financial
Dynamics, +44(0)207-269-7158, sebastian.mathews@fd.com

Standard Bank First to Benefit From Misys BankFusion Universal Banking

LONDON, June 16 /PRNewswire/ --

- Improved Customer Service as Financial Products Become Available Faster With the Pure Java, SOA-Enabled Universal Banking Solution

About Misys plc

We aspire to be the world's best application software and services company, delivering results for the most important industries in the world.

Misys: experience, solutions, results

For further information please contact

Edward Taylor Global Head of Public Relations Misys Banking +44(0)208-486-1661 edward.taylor@misys.com Sebastian Mathews Financial Dynamics +44(0)207-269-7158 sebastian.mathews@fd.com

Misys plc

Edward Taylor, Global Head of Public Relations, Misys Banking, +44(0)208-486-1661, edward.taylor@misys.com; Sebastian Mathews, Financial Dynamics, +44(0)207-269-7158, sebastian.mathews@fd.com

Bibliotheque Municipale de Lyon Selects Autonomy to Deliver Innovation to Online Information ServicesFrance's Second Largest Library to use Pan-Enterprise Search Technology to Improve Information Access, Facilitate Knowledge Sharing and Assist Librarians

CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autonomy Corporation plc , a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise today announced that the Bibliotheque Municipale de Lyon, the second largest library in France, has selected Autonomy's Pan-Enterprise Search technology to improve its online information system. The library's 2.5 million annual users will be able to access and retrieve all electronic library records from anywhere in the world, whilst also sharing knowledge and expertise, through the library's public website, http://www.bm-lyon.fr/.

Autonomy's award-winning technology will allow Bibliotheque Municipale de Lyon's users to find information faster and more conveniently than was previously possible. With Autonomy's Intelligent Data Operating Layer even the most unskilled searchers will be able to find the exact information they are looking for, saving considerable time. In addition, IDOL's ability to allow readers to find information and solve general research enquiries automatically will enable librarians to devote more time to answering individual and specialist requests.

Autonomy IDOL's advanced functionalities, such as Automatic Query Guidance (AQG), will direct users effortlessly to books and other media stored in the library's archives and proactively offer suggestions to related materials. The Parametric Indexing capabilities of IDOL will also guide users to refine their search queries, intelligently narrowing down results, to generate the most accurate retrieval lists. The results, ranked by relevancy, will be presented alongside a summary to enable users to locate the most important information even faster, whilst alerting them to documents that they might otherwise have overlooked.

"We pride ourselves in presenting such a wealth of information to our users and Autonomy will fundamentally change the way our visitors and employees are able to locate and interact with that information," said Patrick Bazin, general director at the Bibliotheque Municipale de Lyon. "By creating a highly user-friendly system, we will offer visitors the most sophisticated, technologically advanced research experience in France."

Autonomy will also be used to power the Bibliotheque Municipale de Lyon's knowledge forum; the 'Guichet du Savoir.' Through this forum, readers can share expertise and knowledge, as well as pose related questions to librarians. Members can locate messages by date and subject and subscribe to Autonomy's automatic alerting system. This system will inform them instantly when new related content is posted or a new subject is introduced. By actively encouraging interactions between readers and librarians, the "Guichet du Savoir" will help to significantly improve the exchange of information, creating an active online community for the Bibliotheque Municipale de Lyon.

"Finding the right piece of information in the archives of any public library can be a frustrating and time-consuming process, especially so in a library as large as the Bibliotheque Municipale de Lyon," commented Mike Lynch, CEO of Autonomy. "We are delighted that Autonomy's technology will help the library's users to find information faster and more effortlessly, whilst encouraging knowledge sharing and easing the workload of the librarians."

For more information on Autonomy customers, please visit http://www.autonomy.com/autonomycustomers

About Bibliotheque Municipale de Lyon

The Bibliotheque Municipale de Lyon is the second largest library in France and holds one of the richest collections in the world. The origins of The Bibliotheque Municipale de Lyon go back to 1527 and the library received many of its unique materials from major private and church collections dispersed after the French Revolution. Today, a network of 15 library sites throughout the city offers a complete range of documents and services to 2.5 million readers per year. The 17-story stacks of the central Municipal Library "La Part-Dieu" hold 2.994.809 documents dating from the 5th century to the present and covering a wide range of subjects.

About Autonomy

Autonomy Corporation plc is a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise and is spearheading the meaning-based computing movement. Autonomy's technology forms a conceptual and contextual understanding of any piece of electronic data including unstructured information, be it text, email, voice or video. Autonomy's software powers the full spectrum of mission-critical enterprise applications including information access technology, BI, CRM, KM, call center solutions, rich media management, information risk management solutions and security applications, and is recognized by industry analysts as the clear leader in enterprise search.

Autonomy's customer base comprises of more than 17,000 global companies and organizations including: 3, ABN AMRO, AOL, BAE Systems, BBC, Bloomberg, Boeing, Citigroup, Coca Cola, Daimler Chrysler, Deutsche Bank, Ericsson, Ford, GlaxoSmithKline, Lloyd TSB, NASA, Nestle, the New York Stock Exchange, Reuters, Shell, T-Mobile, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Autonomy also has over 300 OEM partners and more than 400 VARs and Integrators, numbering among them leading companies such as BEA, Business Objects, Citrix, EDS, IBM Global Services, Novell, Satyam, Sybase, Symantec, TIBCO, Vignette and Wipro. The company has offices worldwide.

The Autonomy Group includes: Autonomy ZANTAZ, the leader in the archiving, e-Discovery and Proactive Information Risk Management (IRM) markets; Autonomy Cardiff, a leading provider of Intelligent Document solutions; Autonomy etalk, award-winning provider of enterprise-class contact center products, Autonomy Virage, a visionary in rich media management and security and surveillance technology and Autonomy Meridio, a leading provider of records management software.

Autonomy and the Autonomy logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autonomy Corporation plc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Autonomy Editorial Contacts: Sarah Webster Autonomy (UK) +44-1223-448074 sarahw@autonomy.com Edward Bridges Financial Dynamics (UK) +44-207-831-3113 edward.bridges@fd.com Tania Kempf Cohn & Wolfe (US) +1-650-281-7556 Tania_Kempf@sfo.cohnwolfe.com Clare Gayner Bite Communications (UK) +44(0)20-8834-3454 Clare.Gayner@bitepr.com

Autonomy Corporation plc

CONTACT: Autonomy Editorial Contacts: Sarah Webster, Autonomy (UK),
+44-1223-448074, sarahw@autonomy.com; Edward Bridges, Financial Dynamics
(UK), +44-207-831-3113, edward.bridges@fd.com; Tania Kempf, Cohn & Wolfe
(US), +1-650-281-7556, Tania_Kempf@sfo.cohnwolfe.com; Clare Gayner, Bite
Communications (UK), +44(0)20-8834-3454, Clare.Gayner@bitepr.com

Calypso Wireless, Inc. Announces European Patents for its ASNAP(TM) Technology in Twenty-Five Countries

MIAMI, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Calypso Wireless, Inc. , a leading innovator in advanced wireless telecommunications technologies announced today that the company has received news that its patent applications for its ASNAP(TM) technology have been accepted in twenty-five European countries. With those rights now secure and the newly established ability to protect those rights in Europe as well as America, the company has begun the process of monetizing its technology.

Last week, patent attorneys for Calypso informed the company that its applications for patents of its ASNAP(TM) technology have been accepted by 25 countries, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovakia, Switzerland & Liechtenstein, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

"We have full control of what many industry experts believe to be some of the most exciting mobile telecommunications technology to emerge in years. Calypso Wireless is in a position to derive revenue from its technology holdings, which include Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) and Unified Communications (UC). Our multiple U.S. and European patents allow Calypso to offer licenses for our breakthrough technology to companies across the telecommunications spectrum in countries around the world," says Richard Pattin, President of Calypso Wireless, Inc.

"Calypso believes that through the use of its ASNAP(TM) technology, which allows the seamless switching back and forth of signals between Local Area Networks, such as Wi-Fi, and cellular towers, mobile device users can effortlessly send and receive large data files and conduct video-conferences with theater-quality picture and sound capabilities. We appreciate our very dedicated shareholder base that shares our belief that ASNAP(TM) technology can revolutionize the way the world uses mobile devices to share voice, data and video at super-high speeds. With the progress we are making on all fronts, it looks like those years of dedication are starting to prove worthwhile. We hope to continue making the kinds of leaps forward we have made over the short-term and build on our enormous long-term potential to monetize Calypso's patented technologies on a global basis," continues Pattin.

About Calypso Wireless, Inc.

Calypso Wireless' patented ASNAP(TM) technology enables the seamless roaming of voice, video and data between Wide Area Network access points, such as cellular towers and short-range Internet access points (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc). ASNAP(TM) also enables greatly enhances services such as broadband connectivity, real time two way video conferencing, VoIP and network-based gaming applications via Calypso's cellular phones, PDA's or any mobile device powered with ASNAP(TM). Another of Calypso's technologies enables cellular phones and PDAs to convert any incoming text messages to voice messages and vice versa. Calypso plans to begin licensing its technologies to mobile operators, OEMs and ISPs. For more detailed about Calypso Wireless, please visit: http://www.calypsowireless.com/.

Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward- looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the statements containing the words 'planned,' 'expects,' 'believes,' 'strategy,' 'opportunity,' 'anticipates,' 'hopes' or other similar words. There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements made herein will prove to be accurate, and issuance of such forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any other person, that the objective and plans of the Company will be achieved. All forward-looking statements made herein are based on information presently available to the management of the Company and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.

Contact: Calypso Wireless Inc. Richard Pattin 305-477-8722 rpattin@calypsowireless.com http://www.calypsowireless.com/

Calypso Wireless, Inc.

CONTACT: Richard Pattin of Calypso Wireless Inc., +1-305-477-8722,
rpattin@calypsowireless.com

Web site: http://www.calypsowireless.com/

Calypso Wireless, Inc. Announces European Patents for its ASNAP(TM) Technology in Twenty-Five Countries

MIAMI, June 16 /PRNewswire/ --

Calypso Wireless, Inc. (OTC: CLYW / CLYW.PK), a leading innovator in advanced wireless telecommunications technologies announced today that the company has received news that its patent applications for its ASNAP(TM) technology have been accepted in twenty-five European countries. With those rights now secure and the newly established ability to protect those rights in Europe as well as America, the company has begun the process of monetizing its technology.

About Calypso Wireless, Inc.

Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the statements containing the words 'planned,' 'expects,' 'believes,' 'strategy,' 'opportunity,' 'anticipates,' 'hopes' or other similar words. There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements made herein will prove to be accurate, and issuance of such forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any other person, that the objective and plans of the Company will be achieved. All forward-looking statements made herein are based on information presently available to the management of the Company and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.

Contact: Calypso Wireless Inc. Richard Pattin +1-305-477-8722 rpattin@calypsowireless.com http://www.calypsowireless.com

Web site: http://www.calypsowireless.com

Calypso Wireless, Inc.

Richard Pattin of Calypso Wireless Inc., +1-305-477-8722, rpattin@calypsowireless.com

/C O R R E C T I O N -- CCID Consulting Co., Ltd./

In the news release, ''CCID Consulting: Sales Volume & Sales Revenue of China's Smart Cards Drop in 2008'', issued on June 13 by CCID Consulting Co., Ltd. over Xinhua PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that for both paragraphs under the section, "Ten Major Manufacturers Command the Market, with Mobile Communication Cards Playing an Important Role", the company "Euronext" should read "Gemalto", as originally issued inadvertently. Full, corrected release follows.

CCID Consulting: Sales Volume & Sales Revenue of China's Smart Cards Drop in

2008

BEIJING, June 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- CCID Consulting, China's leading research, consulting and IT outsourcing service provider, and the first Chinese consulting firm listed in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: HK08235), recently released its article on China's smart cards market in 2008Q1.

Applications Saturates, Whole Market Shrinks

The sales volume of China's smart card market reaches 250 million sets and the sales revenue reaches 1.32 billion Yuan in 2008Q1, a mild decrease compared to 2007Q1. Although the shipment of mobile communication cards has experienced some increase compared to 2007Q1, with the ID card market becoming mature, smart card market in the field of ID card shrinks, which affect the development of the whole market.

The sales volume of China's mobile communication cards in 2008Q1 increases 12.5% over 2007Q1. The major impetus is changing card of China's huge mobile phone users and monthly enormous new users. Compared with 2007Q1, mobile communication card's capability upgrades; card's single price is higher than the price in last year. Therefore, the sales revenue of mobile communications card in 2008Q1 has larger growth than 2007Q1.

Figure 1: Sales Volume of China's Smart Card Market in 2008Q1 http://www.ccidconsulting.com/upload/13238.jpg Source: CCID Consulting, April 2008 CPU Cards Stay Mainstream, with Sales Revenue Exceeding Memory Cards

As product structure, China's smart cards' major application market is ccupied by mobile communication cards with CPU cards as the major medium in long-term. CPU cards occupy the major market share in 2008Q1, whose market share is 74.2%. And this structure is not likely to undergo changes in short- term. With the decrease of the shipment of memory card ID card, CPU cards' market share will pick up. As for sales revenue, CPU card market exceeds memory card. The major reason is the decrease of the shipment of memory cards.

Figure 2: Proportion Comparison of Product Structures' Sales Volume & Sales Revenue in China's Smart Card Market in 2008Q1

http://www.ccidconsulting.com/upload/13239.jpg Source: CCID Consulting, April 2008 Mobile Communication Card Product Restructure

In 2008Q1, as for mobile communication card structure, GSM data business has absolute advantage in China Mobile communication business, and SIM cards applied in G network are still the principal part of mobile communication cards. In 2008Q1, the shipment of card reaches 155 million, which has little growth over 2007Q1. The shipment of UIM cards applied in C network is steady, whose market share keeps same level with 2007Q1; PIM cards which are applied in PHS is still difficult to gloze its atrophic trend, whose market share continues to decrease. In 2008Q1, the obvious change in product structure is the appearance of USIM cards which are applied in 3G network. Because China's 3G network is still in probation period and there are only eight cities which begin to provide 3G network service, although the shipment of USIM card is small, it breaks through the old product structure of China Mobile communication cards.

Figure 3: Product Proportion of China's Mobile Communication Cards Market in 2008Q1 (By Sales Volume)

http://www.ccidconsulting.com/upload/13240.jpg Source: CCID Consulting, April 2008

Ten Major Manufacturers Command the Market, with Mobile Communication Cards Playing an Important Role

Currently, there are only two foreign manufacturers - Gemalto and Giesecke & Devrient in China's top ten manufacturers in the smart card market. With the local manufacturers' growth, these two manufacturers' market shares will shrink. In 2008Q1 smart cards' brand structure, the top ten smart card manufacturers' shipments account for 90% of the total market. In the smart card market with furious competition, other manufacturers are difficult to return major manufacturers list.

Figure 4: Manufacturer Structure of China's Smart Card Market in 2008Q1 (By Sales Volume)

http://www.ccidconsulting.com/upload/13241.jpg Source: CCID Consulting, April 2008

In 2008Q1, the sales volume and sales revenue of Gemalto still occupy first; the next is Eastcom Peace; the third one is DaTang; the fourth one is WatchData; the fifth one is Giesecke & Devrient. The top ten manufacturers are the mobile communication cards' suppliers. Although the profit of mobile communication card is lower, the income which its great sales volume brings could affect its ranking. As mobile communication cards' supplier, mobile carriers' purchases play important role in China's card manufacturers.

About CCID Consulting

CCID Consulting Co., Ltd (hereinafter known as CCID Consulting), the first Chinese consulting firm listed in the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange (GEM) of Hong Kong (stock code: HK08235), is directly affiliate to China Center for Information Industry Development (hereinafter known as CCID Group). Headquartered in Beijing, CCID Consulting has so far set up branch offices in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan and Chengdu, with over 300 professional consultants after many years of development. The company's business scope has covered over 200 large and medium-sized cities in China.

Based on the major competitiveness of the powerful the industrial resources, information technology and data channels, CCID Consulting provides customers with public policy establishment, industry competitiveness upgrade, development strategy and planning, marketing strategy and research, HR management, IT programming and management. Her customers range from industrial users in electronics, telecommunications, energy, finance, automobile, to government departments at all levels and diversified industrial parks. CCID Consulting commits herself to become the No.1 advisor for enterprise management, the No.1 consultancy for government decision and the No.1 brand for informatization consulting.

For more information, please contact: Cynthia Liu Coordinating Manager CCID Consulting Co., Ltd. Tel: +86-10-8855-9080 Email: liuyan@ccidconsulting.com

CCID Consulting Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Cynthia Liu, Coordinating Manager of CCID Consulting Co., Ltd.,
+86-10-8855-9080, or liuyan@ccidconsulting.com

Cellcom Israel Ltd. Announces Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

NETANYA, Israel, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cellcom Israel Ltd. announced today that the 2008 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") of Cellcom Israel Ltd. (the "Company") will be held on July 30, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. (Israel time), at the offices of the Company, 10 Hagavish Street, Netanya, Israel. The record date for the Meeting is June, 30, 2008. Proxy statements describing the various matters on the agenda and proxy cards for use by shareholders that cannot attend the meeting in person will be mailed by the Company's shareholders that hold shares registered with American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, including shares held via DTC members.

The agenda of the Meeting is as follows:

(1) reelection of Ami Erel, Shay Livnat, Raanan Cohen, Oren Lieder, Avraham Bigger, Rafi Bisker and Shlomo Waxe as directors and election of Haim Gavrieli as a director;

(2) approval of a related party transaction - grant of letter of exemption and indemnification to office holders who are controlling shareholders;

(3) reappointment of Somekh Chaikin as our independent auditor; and

(4) consideration of our audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Quorum

Two or more shareholders holding in the aggregate at least one-third of the outstanding voting power in the Company, present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote, will constitute a quorum at the Meeting.

Voting Requirements

Item 1 and Item 3 require the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power in the Company present, in person or by proxy, and voting on the matter.

Item 2 requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power in the Company present, in person or by proxy, and voting on the matter, provided that either (i) such majority includes at least one third of the votes of shareholders voting on the matter who do not have a personal interest in the resolution or (ii) the total number of votes against the proposed resolution of shareholders voting on the matter who do not have a personal interest in the resolution does not exceed one percent of the outstanding voting power in the Company.

Item 4 will not involve a vote. About Cellcom Israel

Cellcom Israel Ltd., established in 1994, is the leading Israeli cellular provider; Cellcom Israel provides its 3.096 million subscribers (as at March 31, 2008) with a broad range of value added services including cellular and landline telephony, roaming services for tourists in Israel and for its subscribers abroad and additional services in the areas of music, video, mobile office etc., based on Cellcom Israel's technologically advanced infrastructure. The Company operates an HSPA 3.5 Generation network enabling the fastest high speed content transmission available in the world, in addition to GSM/GPRS/EDGE and TDMA networks. Cellcom Israel offers Israel's broadest and largest customer service infrastructure including telephone customer service centers, retail stores, and service and sale centers, distributed nationwide. Through its broad customer service network Cellcom Israel offers its customers technical support, account information, direct to the door parcel services, internet and fax services, dedicated centers for the hearing impaired, etc. In April 2006 Cellcom Israel, through Cellcom Fixed Line Communications L.P., a limited partnership wholly-owned by Cellcom Israel, became the first cellular operator to be granted a special general license for the provision of landline telephone communication services in Israel, in addition to data communication services. Cellcom Israel's shares are traded both on the New York Stock Exchange (CEL) and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (CEL).

For additional information please visit the Company's website http://investors.ircellcom.co.il/

Company Contact Shiri Israeli Investor Relations Coordinator investors@cellcom.co.il Tel: +972-52-998-9755 Investor Relations Contact Ehud Helft / Ed Job CCGK Investor Relations ehud@gkir.com / ed.job@ccgir.com Tel: (US) +1-866-704-6710 / +1-646-213-1914

Cellcom Israel Ltd.

CONTACT: Company Contact: Shiri Israeli, Investor Relations
Coordinator, investors@cellcom.co.il, Tel: +972-52-998-9755. Investor
Relations Contact: Ehud Helft / Ed Job, CCGK Investor Relations,
ehud@gkir.com / ed.job@ccgir.coml Tel: (US) +1-866-704-6710 / +1-646-213-1914

AT&T U-verse Voice Launches in Cleveland, AkronNext-Generation Voice Service Offers Convenient Integrated Wired and Wireless Features, Reliable Call Quality

CLEVELAND, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced the availability of AT&T U-verse(SM) Voice in parts of Cleveland, Akron and other northeastern Ohio communities, bringing consumers a next-generation digital voice service delivered over the AT&T U-verse Internet Protocol (IP) network. U-verse Voice brings together your AT&T wireline and wireless voice, broadband and TV services -- all on one bill -- with unique features that provide a new level of integration, convenience and control.

AT&T U-verse Voice completes the company's IP triple play and is available to all new and existing U-verse TV customers in the Cleveland area. With U-verse Voice, customers receive new features that highlight the benefits of having advanced video, broadband, wireless and wireline voice services from a single provider.

AT&T U-verse Voice is a managed IP-based service that is delivered over AT&T's fiber-rich network, unlike many Voice over IP (VoIP) providers that offer best-effort digital phone services over the public Internet. This allows U-verse Voice customers to enjoy great sound quality and reliability, as well as unmatched calling features that combine with your AT&T U-verse TV, broadband and wireless services from AT&T.

"AT&T U-verse Voice is one more way we're making all of our AT&T services work together for you and connecting you to your world," said Amanda Harris, AT&T Ohio general manager. "U-verse Voice uses the power of IP to enhance the calling experience. Just like U-verse TV has changed the way people watch television, U-verse Voice will change the way people use their home phone."

AT&T U-verse Voice has advanced features that go beyond traditional phone service and many competitors' offerings, including:

* Combined AT&T U-verse Voice and AT&T wireless voice mail with U-verse Messaging, which provides a single voice mailbox that can be accessed from any phone line or PC. * U-verse Central, an online management portal that gives you the option to easily and conveniently manage your call preferences, voice mail, contacts, call history and more from any PC, in addition to the ability to control call preferences from your home phone. * An online voice mailbox to check, manage and forward voice mail from the online portal, much like an e-mail inbox. * Call History, which enables you to view your most recent incoming and outgoing calls online or to view your most recent incoming calls on your AT&T U-verse TV screen. * Click to Call, which will initiate a call from your home phone to any number in your Call History with one click of a mouse or the U-verse TV remote control. * An online Address Book that is accessible from any PC and allows you to Click to Call from your home phone, to create and share contact groups with other U-verse Voice customers or to set up distribution lists for voice messages. * Locate Me, a feature that provides simultaneous ringing on up to four wireless or landline numbers so that you never miss an important incoming call. * Traditional calling features, such as Call Screening, Call Blocking, Do Not Disturb and privacy settings.

All U-verse Voice customers will have 911 service. Where available via the local 911 network, U-verse Voice customers will have Enhanced 911 (E911) service.

U-verse TV customers can choose from two flexible U-verse Voice calling plans:

* U-verse Voice Unlimited, which includes unlimited local and nationwide minutes to any location in the U.S., Canada or U.S. territories for $40 a month. * U-verse Voice 1000, which includes 1,000 Call Anywhere minutes to any location in the U.S. or U.S. territories for $30 a month.

A second phone line, which shares the primary line's calling plan, can be added for $20 a month, and each plan features competitive international rates with no recurring monthly charge. Professional installation is included for new AT&T U-verse TV customers.

AT&T's wireless customers who subscribe to an AT&T Unity(SM) plan can call any AT&T U-verse Voice number from their mobile phone as part of the nation's largest free calling community without using any wireless Anytime Minutes.

For additional information on AT&T U-verse, visit http://uverse.att.com/. About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

This AT&T news release and other announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Bob Beasley of AT&T Inc., +1-614-736-3441, bbeasley@attnews.us

Web site: http://www.att.com/

AT&T U-verse Voice Launches in ColumbusNext-Generation Voice Service Offers Convenient Integrated Wired and Wireless Features, Reliable Call Quality

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T Inc. today announced the availability of AT&T U-verse(SM) Voice in parts of Columbus, bringing consumers a next-generation digital voice service delivered over the AT&T U-verse Internet Protocol (IP) network. U-verse Voice brings together your AT&T wireline and wireless voice, broadband and TV services -- all on one bill -- with unique features that provide a new level of integration, convenience and control.

AT&T U-verse Voice completes the company's IP triple play and is available to all new and existing U-verse TV customers in the Columbus area. With U-verse Voice, customers receive new features that highlight the benefits of having advanced video, broadband, wireless and wireline voice services from a single provider.

AT&T U-verse Voice has advanced features that go beyond traditional phone service and many competitors' offerings, including:

-- Combined AT&T U-verse Voice and AT&T wireless voice mail with U-verse Messaging, which provides a single voice mailbox that can be accessed from any phone line or PC. -- U-verse Central, an online management portal that gives you the option to easily and conveniently manage your call preferences, voice mail, contacts, call history and more from any PC, in addition to the ability to control call preferences from your home phone. -- An online voice mailbox to check, manage and forward voice mail from the online portal, much like an e-mail inbox. -- Call History, which enables you to view your most recent incoming and outgoing calls online or to view your most recent incoming calls on your AT&T U-verse TV screen. -- Click to Call, which will initiate a call from your home phone to any number in your Call History with one click of a mouse or the U-verse TV remote control. -- An online Address Book that is accessible from any PC and allows you to Click to Call from your home phone, to create and share contact groups with other U-verse Voice customers or to set up distribution lists for voice messages. -- Locate Me, a feature that provides simultaneous ringing on up to four wireless or landline numbers so that you never miss an important incoming call. -- Traditional calling features, such as Call Screening, Call Blocking, Do Not Disturb and privacy settings.

All U-verse Voice customers will have 911 service. Where available via the local 911 network, U-verse Voice customers will have Enhanced 911 (E911) service.

U-verse TV customers can choose from two flexible U-verse Voice calling plans:

-- U-verse Voice Unlimited, which includes unlimited local and nationwide minutes to any location in the U.S., Canada or U.S. territories for $40 a month. -- U-verse Voice 1000, which includes 1,000 Call Anywhere minutes to any location in the U.S. or U.S. territories for $30 a month.

For additional information on AT&T U-verse, visit http://uverse.att.com/. About AT&T

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Bob Beasley of AT&T, +1-614-736-3441, bbeasley@attnews.us

Web site: http://www.att.com/

AT&T Unveils Next-Generation U-verse Services in Reno and SparksLaunching First Market in Nevada, Customers Can Now Enjoy Integrated TV, Internet, Wireless and Voice Services - All on One Bill

RENO, Nev., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Reno and Sparks-area residents now have a new -- and better -- choice for their television and communications services. AT&T Inc. today announced the launch of the company's integrated suite of AT&T U-verse(SM) services, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice. AT&T U-verse brings together your TV, broadband, home phone and AT&T wireless services -- all on one bill -- with unique features that provide a new level of integration, convenience and control. AT&T U-verse services are all delivered over AT&T's advanced Internet Protocol (IP) network. Customers can currently order AT&T U-verse services in parts of Reno and Sparks. AT&T will make U-verse services available to more homes throughout the area on an ongoing basis.

"With AT&T U-verse, we're going beyond your basic bundles to make services work together in new and exciting ways -- all around you," said Melba Muscarolas, AT&T vice president and general manager for AT&T West. "AT&T U-verse is going to be a game-changer for Reno and Sparks. Not only are customers getting a new choice to break away from cable, they're getting more from their services."

A Better Television Choice With AT&T U-verse TV

AT&T is the only national service provider to offer a 100 percent IP-based television (IPTV) service. IP technology helps make AT&T U-verse TV one of the most dynamic and feature-rich services available today, with advanced capabilities customers don't get from other providers and access to more than 40 High Definition (HD) channels.

Where available, local AT&T U-verse customers can enjoy numerous TV benefits, including:

-- An attractive selection of TV packages. You can choose from a variety of subscription options that feature up to 320 channels, including digital music, local, movie and sports programming, as well as premium Spanish-language and international packages. All packages include HD-capable equipment, and most packages include an HD digital video recorder (DVR). (More receivers can be added for $5 each a month.) -- More HD channels than the major local cable providers, with an extensive lineup of more than 40 HD channels. U-verse TV supports both 720p and 1080i formats. Access to HD service is $10 a month with any U-verse TV package. -- The ability to set your DVR from any location. With AT&T Yahoo! Web and Mobile Remote Access to DVR, you can schedule recordings from any Web-connected PC or compatible AT&T mobile phone (wireless service charges apply) by using your AT&T High Speed Internet account. -- The ability to record up to four programs at once using a DVR (up to four standard definition programs or two HD and two standard definition programs) -- another feature exclusive to AT&T U-verse TV. -- AT&T Online Photos from Flickr, which lets you simply and conveniently browse the photos you've uploaded to flickr.com and watch slide shows on your U-verse TV screen from the comfort of your couch. -- AT&T U-bar, which brings customizable weather, stock, sports and traffic information to the U-verse TV screen, without interrupting the current program. AT&T High Speed Internet subscribers can personalize the U-bar from the AT&T portal to display weather at specific locations, your personal stock portfolio and scores for your favorite sports teams. -- YELLOWPAGES.COM TV, for fast and easy searches to find local businesses and other information via your TV screen. -- AT&T Yahoo! Games, so you can now play your favorite online games -- including Sudoku, Solitaire, JT's Blocks, Mah-jongg Tiles and Chess -- on the TV screen. -- Built-in Picture-in-Picture, which lets you channel-surf on any television without leaving the program you're watching. -- A growing Video On Demand (VOD) library with one-touch access to movies and events. -- Advanced search to find upcoming linear or VOD programs by using the title or an actor's name. -- Easy-to-use parental controls to block live programs, recorded programs or videos by specific channel or ratings. -- Specially designed U-verse receivers. All U-verse receivers are HD-capable and include universal remote controls with backlit buttons and one-touch access to VOD, recorded TV and other popular U-verse features.

AT&T U-verse offers multiple combinations of TV, Internet and Voice packages to customize your experience. U-verse TV offers five programming packages -- U100, U200, the popular U300 and U400 packages, plus U-family, a market-leading family-friendly programming option. Current AT&T U-verse TV pricing starts at $44 a month, depending on the selected programming package (taxes, fees and other monthly charges apply).

Professional installation of all U-verse services is included for new U-verse TV customers, and you also get a 30-day money-back guarantee. Customers who order a qualifying programming package by phone through Sept. 20, 2008, are eligible to choose a free month of the U200, U300 or U400 package or a $50 cash-back redemption by gift check. Customers who order a qualifying TV package online will receive a free month of the TV package. Additional cash-back offers are available to qualifying customers who bundle Internet or AT&T U-verse Voice service.

AT&T is introducing U-verse services in Nevada as a result of the passage of Assembly Bill 526 and the leadership from Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley, Senate Majority Leader Bill Raggio, Assembly Commerce and Labor Chairman and Assembly Majority Leader John Ocegeura, and Senate Commerce and Labor Chairman Randolph Townsend. Assembly Bill 526 signed by Gov. Jim Gibbons provides an environment that encourages new video providers, such as AT&T, to invest in Nevada to compete against incumbent cable providers.

Quad-Play Integration With AT&T U-verse Voice

U-verse Voice is a next-generation digital voice service that brings more control and functionality to your home phone. Unlike many Voice over IP (VoIP) providers that offer best-effort digital phone services over the public Internet, U-verse Voice is a managed IP-based service that is delivered over AT&T's fiber-rich network. This allows U-verse Voice customers to enjoy great sound quality and reliability, as well as unmatched calling features that combine with your AT&T U-verse TV, broadband and AT&T wireless services, including:

-- Combined AT&T U-verse Voice and AT&T wireless voice mail with U-verse Messaging, which provides a single voice mailbox that can be accessed from any phone line or PC. -- U-verse Central, an online management portal that gives you the option to easily and conveniently manage your call preferences, voice mail, contacts, call history and more from any PC, in addition to the ability to control call preferences from your home phone. -- An online voice mailbox to check, manage and forward voice mail from the online portal, much like an e-mail inbox. -- Call History, which enables you to view your most recent incoming and outgoing calls online or to view your most recent incoming calls on your AT&T U-verse TV screen. -- Click to Call, which will initiate a call from your home phone to any number in your Call History with one click of a mouse or the U-verse TV remote control. -- An online Address Book that is accessible from any PC and allows you to Click to Call from your home phone, to create and share contact groups with other U-verse Voice customers or to set up distribution lists for voice messages. -- Locate Me, a feature that provides simultaneous ringing on up to four wireless or landline numbers so you never miss an important incoming call. -- Traditional calling features, such as Call Screening, Call Blocking, Do Not Disturb and privacy settings.

All U-verse Voice customers will have 911 service. Where available via the local 911 network, U-verse Voice customers will have Enhanced 911 (E911) service.

U-verse TV customers can choose from two flexible U-verse Voice calling plans. U-verse Voice Unlimited includes unlimited local and nationwide minutes to any location in the U.S., Canada or U.S. territories for $40 a month, and U-verse Voice 1000 includes 1,000 Call Anywhere minutes to any location in the U.S. or U.S. territories for $30 a month. A second phone line, which shares the primary line's calling plan, can be added for $20 a month, and each plan features competitive international rates with no recurring monthly charge.

AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet for Consumers and Small Businesses

AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet offers more bandwidth and faster available speeds to meet the needs of every consumer or small business broadband user, including four package options:

-- Max 10: Downstream speeds up to 10.0 Mbps, upstream speeds up to 1.5 Mbps -- Elite: Downstream speeds up to 6.0 Mbps, upstream speeds up to 1.0 Mbps -- Pro: Downstream speeds up to 3.0 Mbps, upstream speeds up to 1.0 Mbps -- Express: Downstream speeds up to 1.5 Mbps, upstream speeds up to 1.0 Mbps

All AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet packages include wireless home- or office-networking at no extra cost, giving customers the freedom to access online photos, receive and send large data files, view streaming video and access other high-bandwidth applications from a wireless-enabled laptop or other device. Subscribers also receive virtually unlimited e-mail storage, powerful anti-virus and anti-spam software and access to the nation's largest Wi-Fi network with free unlimited connectivity at more than 17,000 hot spot locations, including more than 7,000 U.S. company-operated Starbucks locations.

AT&T is deploying next-generation AT&T U-verse services as part of its mission to connect people with their world, everywhere they live and work, and do it better than anyone else. Through AT&T U-verse and the company's 100 percent IP platform, consumers will benefit from integrated AT&T services across the three screens they value most: the TV, the PC and the wireless phone.

For additional information on AT&T U-verse -- or to find out if it's available in your area -- visit http://uverse.att.com/, call 800-ATT-2020 or visit one of the following AT&T retail locations:

-- Reno - 6275 E. Scharlands Ave. - 10190 N. McCarren - 75 Damonte Ranch Parkway - 279 Los Altos Parkway - 4985 S. Kietzke Lane - 1274 E. Plumb Lane Suite A - 200 S. Rock Blvd. - 5000 Meadowood Mall Circle - 4965 S. Virginia St. - 6815 Sierra Center Parkway - 87 Stadium Drive -- Sparks - 662 E. Prater Way - 300 N. Pyramid Highway - 2838 Vista Blvd. - 4751 Galleria Parkway Suite 111 About AT&T

AT&T Inc. is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world's most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation's leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. In 2008, AT&T again ranked No. 1 on Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list and No. 1 on America's Most Admired Telecommunications Company list. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

Note: This AT&T news release and other announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

AT&T High Speed Internet provided by AT&T Internet Services with customized content, services, and applications from Yahoo! Inc. Yahoo!, the Yahoo! logos and other product and service names are the trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Yahoo! Inc.

IMPORTANT OFFER INFORMATION: All promotional offers expire 9/20/08. Service not available in all areas; Residential customers only; Prices, programming, and offers subject to change without notice; AT&T High Speed Internet refers to U-verse enabled product; The identified "up to" speeds are maximum downstream rates for Internet access service which may vary and are not guaranteed; Actual speed achieved depends on customer location, line condition, and use of other U-verse services; Credit and other restrictions apply; Channel counts include optional channels available in plan; Wireless networking may require adapter purchased separately; Fiber-optics apply to part or all of the network depending on your location. Other Charges: Taxes, video cost recovery fees, and other fees extra; Equipment rental fees included in monthly service charges. Installation Offer: Offer ends 9/20/08. No charge for standard professional installation for new AT&T U-verse customers ordering U-verse TV. 30 Day Money-Back Guarantee Offer: Offer ends 9/20/08. Residential customers ordering new U-verse service may cancel all AT&T U-verse services within 30 days from service activation; Money-Back Guarantee includes adjustment only of initial installation charges and one month service charges, if paid; Customer is responsible for all additional charges including but not limited to Video on Demand, Pay Per View, international calls and other pay- per-use charges, and non-returned equipment charges. Free Month of Service or $50 Cash Back: Offer ends 9/20/08. Residential customers ordering new U-verse 200 or higher TV plan. Free Month of Service applied as bill credit for 1 month standard monthly charge for qualifying TV plan only. Video On Demand (VOD) Pay Per View, and other charges not included. $50 Cash Back redemption details provided to customer 30 days after activation. Cash back redemption requires customer to retain qualifying service a minimum of 30 days and at time processing of reward is completed. Check may not be used to pay for local telephone service provided by AT&T. Check sent to customers 4-6 weeks following redemption of reward to eligible customers Geographic restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.uverse.att.com/ to see if you qualify. Free Month of Service Online Orders Only. Offer ends 9/20/08. Residential customers ordering new U-verse 200 or higher. Free months of Service applied as bill credit for 1 month standard monthly charge for qualifying TV plan only. Video On Demand (VOD) Pay Per View, and other charges not included. U-verse service is only available in limited areas.

AT&T U-verse Voice: Available in limited areas and only with purchase of AT&T U-verse TV. Prices subject to change. Residential customers only. Taxes, fees, and other charges, including Universal Service Fund charge, are extra. Installation charge applies, unless waived as part of promotion. International calls billed at additional per-minute rates; higher rates may apply for calls terminating on mobile phones or other wireless devices. U-verse Voice, including 911 dialing, will not function during a power outage without battery backup power. Non-returned equipment charges will apply if equipment is not returned within required timeframe upon disconnect of services. Service is not portable; will function only in your home. May be incompatible with monitored home alarms and medical monitoring systems. Refer to Learn More pages for U- verse Voice at http://www.uverse.att.com/ for more information on 911, battery backup, and home alarms. Acceptance of Terms of Service and 911 Acknowledgement required. Credit and other restrictions apply. U-verse Voice 1000: Minutes over 1000 are 7 cents/min.; minutes are rounded up. U-verse Voice 1000, $50 Cash Back: Available to residential customers who switch from their current local phone service to AT&T U-verse Voice 1000 and purchase AT&T U-verse TV. Offer excludes current AT&T voice customers migrating to AT&T U- verse Voice. A redemption letter with online and phone redemption instructions will be mailed after service activation. Customer must redeem online or by phone within 30 days of receipt of letter. Customer must be new customer for both services, must retain both services a minimum of 30 days, and must have both services at time of redemption. Check will be sent within 4-6 weeks following redemption. Check may not be used to pay for local telephone service provided by AT&T. Cash-back offer may not be combined with other AT&T promotional offers on the same services. Offer ends 10/31/08. U-verse Voice Unlimited, $100 Cash Back: Available to residential customers who switch from their current local phone service to AT&T U-verse Voice Unlimited and purchase U-verse TV. Offer excludes current AT&T voice customers migrating to AT&T U- verse Voice. A redemption letter with online and phone redemption instructions will be mailed after service activation. Customer must redeem online or by phone within 30 days of receipt of letter. Customer must be new customer for both services, must retain both services a minimum of 30 days, and must have both services at time of redemption. Check will be sent within 4-6 weeks following redemption. Check may not be used to pay for local telephone service provided by AT&T. Cash-back offer may not be combined with other AT&T promotional offers on the same services. Offer ends 10/31/08.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Brooke Burgess, Office, +1-916-492-5321, or Wireless,
+1-916-717-3919, bburgess@attnews.us

Web site: http://www.att.com/

Verizon Wireless Expands Wireless Broadband Network in Ohio to Portions of Crawford, OhioHigh-Speed Network Gives Verizon Wireless Customers Access to Fast Wireless Internet, Email, Mobile Music, Videos and More

BUCYRUS, Ohio, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today that it has expanded the national rollout of its high-speed wireless network to portions of Crawford County including the neighboring communities of Bucyrus, Vernon Township and Galion, and along State Route 30 from Bucyrus east to Galion.

"Ohio is home to many vital markets with dynamic, tech-savvy business people, students, visitors and residents who want to stay connected," said Roger Tang, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "The launch of our broadband network in these communities provides our customers with access to the very latest wireless technology."

With the wireless broadband network now available, Verizon Wireless customers in the area can enjoy two prime services:

-- BroadbandAccess, the enhanced high-speed wireless service that equips Verizon Wireless' business customers with a truly untethered mobile office experience, enabling them to wirelessly access their calendars, the Internet, email and critical business information residing behind their companies' firewalls; and -- V CAST, a consumer-oriented multimedia service that gives customers access to the most comprehensive selection of downloadable music, high-quality videos and the coolest 3D games found anywhere. BroadbandAccess

Based on Evolution-Data Optimized Revision A (EV-DO Rev. A) network technology, BroadbandAccess provides mobile workers with the ability to access their corporate information as if they were attached to this data via a high-speed wired connection but with the freedom of true mobility. Developed with a range of users in mind, the service enables large enterprises, small to medium-sized businesses and mobile professionals to conduct business anytime, anywhere in the BroadbandAccess coverage area via a secure, true high-speed data connection.

With BroadbandAccess, business customers, residents and visitors to these communities can expect average download speeds of 600 kilobits per second (kbps) to 1.4 megabits per second and average upload speeds of 500 kbps to 800 kbps. That means they can download a 1 megabyte email attachment-the equivalent of a small PowerPoint(R) presentation or a large PDF file-in about eight seconds and upload the same-sized file in less than 13 seconds.

BroadbandAccess also enables Verizon Wireless customers to download files approximately 10 times faster than customers of wireless service providers that use different broadly deployed network technologies. Furthermore, customers who travel outside the enhanced BroadbandAccess coverage area with an EV-DO device will switch seamlessly to the company's NationalAccess service.

"Our enhanced BroadbandAccess service gives our customers three key advantages in wireless communication-speed, mobility and security," Tang said. "With these advantages comes an increase in productivity and bottom-line business benefits."

V CAST: Video and Music

The company's wireless broadband network also enables its V CAST multimedia services, which offer customers the ability to download full-song tracks, play cutting-edge 3D games and stream video clips straight to the handset with top transmission speeds. With content updated daily, customers can watch dozens of on-demand videos, including breaking news, weather updates, sports highlights and the hottest entertainment clips.

With V CAST Music, Verizon Wireless has built a massive full-song mobile music store that contains more than 2.8 million songs-from well-known as well as independent artists-that customers can download over-the-air, directly onto their V CAST Music-enabled wireless phones.

Investment

The multi-million dollar expansion includes the installation of high-tech wireless hardware and software in wireless transmission sites throughout the region. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $45 billion since it was formed-$5.5 billion on average every year-to increase the coverage and capacity of its national network and to add new services. Last year, the company invested nearly $190 million in its Ohio network improvements. Verizon Wireless was the first national wireless provider to commercially launch a high-speed wireless broadband network in the United States. These communities in Ohio are the latest market to be added to the coverage. For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 67.2 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 69,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, go to: http://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 http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Laura Merritt of Verizon Wireless, +1-614-560-2605,
laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com; George Heddleston for Verizon Wireless,
+1-866-667-9110, gheddleston@woh.rr.com

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/

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