[Nextel introduces the Motorola i305 all-weather GPS-enabled mobile phone with Nationwide Direct ConnectSM.]

Reston, VA and Plantation, FL -- Nextel Communications, Inc., Nextel Partners and Motorola today introduced the first all-weather mobile phone with Nationwide Direct Connect SM, the Motorola i305. The GPS-enabled phone has been designed with a focus on durability, to meet the needs of customers in industrial sectors such as construction and public service, as well as the outdoor enthusiast who demands a phone that can resist dust, shock, vibration, and extreme weather. Also resistant to blowing rain, humidity and salt fog, the Motorola i305 withstands temperatures ranging from minus 14 to 248 degrees Fahrenheit.

Equipped with Nextel's Nationwide Direct Connect SM, the Motorola i305 adheres to Military Standards 810 F, for both rugged construction and rain-resistance. The handset features a rubber encasing and sculpted grip for comfort, as well as a brushed chrome lens guard. The phone's interior lining and seals protect against exposure to rain, sleet, and snow intrusion.

"Nextel continues to remain focused on providing communication tools for customers in the industrial sector that are designed to help them be more productive in both their business and personal lives," said Blair Kutrow, vice president, product management, Nextel. "The i305 is ideal for individuals who require a rugged phone, yet still demand the latest mobile technology and enhanced features and services they have come to expect from Nextel."

The Motorola i305 also features the same invaluable integrated services available in all phones that run on the Nextel network. These services include: digital cellular service, Nationwide Direct Connect --the incredibly powerful coast to coast long-range walkie-talkie that allows for communication at the touch of one button; Nextel Online Web; email; and text messaging services.

"The durable Motorola i305 was designed for those who work and play in environments where their phone is often exposed to a variety of risks including blowing rain, dust, shock and vibration - whether it's a construction worker on the job site or a weekend warrior on the hiking trail," said Peter Aloumanis, general manager, Motorola's iDEN(r) Subscriber Group.

The Motorola i305 is also speakerphone capable and offers assignable ring tones**, a 600-entry phonebook and a SIM card for easy transfer of information between Nextel phones by Motorola.

The Motorola i305 is available immediately wherever Nextel phones are sold, including online at www.nextel.com for a promotional price of $99.99 with a two-year contract.

* "All-weather" is defined as able to operate in temperatures ranging from 14 degrees F to +120 degrees F, and in blowing rain, humidity and salt fog.

** Network and subscription dependent. Not available in all areas.

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