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MOTOROLA: Motorola to help Java technology developers bring wireless
device applications to market; Comprehensive developer support program
provides tools and services to generate revenue opportunities for wireless
application developers

OCT 31, 2000, M2 Communications - SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- Motorola (NYSE:
MOT)today introduced a comprehensive developer support program to enable
wireless developers to bring their applications to market through a suite
of tools and services. The objective of this program is to create a
community of successful developers who will gain revenue sharing
opportunities created by next generation wireless devices that feature an
open application environment. These devices, being developed by Motorola
and other wireless handset manufacturers using Java 2 Platform, Micro
Edition (J2ME) technology, will enable users to download applications from
the Internet and upgrade their wireless phones.

This is the only developer support program in the industry that offers
complete marketing, sales, distribution, and end user support. 

The program allows developers to take advantage of cost-effective and
timely access to key development technologies and online resources.
Motorola has designed the program to lower software development barriers,
decrease start-up time and reduce costs to create revenue opportunities
for developers. 

Through this program, Motorola's iDEN Subscriber Group will help
developers by providing a free software developers' kit (SDK) on CD-ROM
and web-based technical support. Once developers create compelling
applications, Motorola will make available its fee-based application
testing, personalized support, global marketing, distribution, billing,
e-commerce backend processing, and end user support services. Application
testing and network simulation are managed by an independent, third party
vendor.

"Motorola is meeting the wireless communications needs of end users by
facilitating the development of killer applications," said Peter
Aloumanis, director of U.S. market operations for Motorola's iDEN
Subscriber Group.
"Motorola will put its considerable resources behind supporting developers
in what they do best. They do the application development, and we handle
the rest." The Motorola developer support program has been established in
anticipation of Motorola's first J2ME technology-enabled handset, which is
expected to be available through iDEN operators in early 2001. Motorola is
facilitating the development of applications for this new handset platform
by providing developer support and a commitment to open application
standards.

"This program is an integrated package of tools, services and solutions
targeted to enable Java developers to participate in the emerging wireless
Internet arena," said Curtis Sasaki, director of marketing, Consumer
Technologies, Sun Microsystems. "It provides developers with an entry
point into the wireless J2ME technology environment." Developers can visit
Motorola's iDEN developer support program website at www.idendev.com
<http://www.idendev.com>. Once they register for free, developers can
request a complimentary CD-ROM loaded with tools, documentation and sample
code to kick-start the wireless application development process.

About Motorola and iDEN

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated
communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 1999
were $33.1 billion. For more information visit www.motorola.com
<http://www.motorola.com>.

iDEN handsets combine the capabilities of an Internet-ready digital
wireless phone, text pager, and two-way radio to enable users to instantly
communicate with one or hundreds of individuals at the push of a
button.(a)
For further information on iDEN handsets, visit www.motorola.com/iden
<http://www.motorola.com/iden>.

(a) Availability and upgradability of certain features is dependent upon
service provider.

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Tel: +1 847 538 3113
e-mail: david.kurt@motorola.com
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Tel: +1 617 374 4248
e-mail: bselby@cunningham.com

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