Sprint, Motorola Answer the ``CALL to PROTECT'' in War Against Domestic Violence.

Business & News Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2001

Companies Donating 70 Wireless Phones to The San Jose Police

Department and Domestic Violence Organizations in Santa Clara County

In an effort to help combat domestic

violence, Sprint PCS and Motorola are providing essential wireless communications to protect victims and connect victim advocates. The two companies are donating 70 wireless phones and free airtime to several Santa Clara County domestic violence organizations and support groups. They include the Family Violence Center, Support Network, Next Door, Community Solutions and the Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI).

The donation is part of CALL to PROTECT, a nationwide collaborative campaign founded by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association's (CTIA) Wireless Foundation, Motorola and CTIA member carriers. A press conference will be held at the Family Violence Center in San Jose on Wednesday, April 25 and attended by San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales, Councilmember Pat Dando, Police Chief William Lansdown, and the District Attorney's Office.

Through CALL to PROTECT, Sprint PCS and Motorola are providing pre-programmed wireless phones so victims can easily dial the San Jose Police Department's emergency line, or 911 in the event of a life-threatening situation. The phones are also programmed to directly dial two non-emergency numbers, such as Support Network or Next. In addition, wireless phones and service will be made available to domestic violence professionals, case workers and victim assistance volunteers to help them contact victims and report abuse.

According to Bill Brevoort, Sprint PCS area vice president, "Sprint PCS is committed to the communities that we serve. Wireless phones are an important weapon in the war against domestic violence. Victims can access police and other services available here in Santa Clara County with the touch of a few buttons, providing them with the ability to transition from a life of fear to a feeling of protection." Last year in Santa Clara County there were over 4,000 domestic violence cases and 18 domestic violence-related deaths.

"Motorola is pleased to apply its long history in wireless technology to help save lives through the CALL to PROTECT initiative," said Denise Gibson, Vice President and Director of Customer Technical Solutions, Motorola.

Founded in 1996, CALL to PROTECT has helped protect more than 102,000 individuals in danger of abuse through the use of wireless phones. The campaign also provides the public with information on how to recognize signs of domestic violence and steps to take to help those in need.

Rita Smith, Executive Director of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, added, "CALL to PROTECT phones provide security and mobility to help individuals in abusive situations. The program also helps victim regain peace of mind and independence, while also making an important contribution to educating the public about the signs of domestic violence."

According to the Family Violence Prevention Fund, 83 percent of Americans consider domestic violence an extremely important social issue, ranking it above other major issues such as the environment, teenage alcoholism and teen pregnancy. To date, the Wireless Foundation, Motorola and CTIA carrier members, including Sprint PCS, have donated nearly 30,000 phones and matching airtime to organizations working to combat domestic violence abuse.

The Wireless Foundation initiates and oversees strategic corporate philanthropy programs utilizing wireless communications to make communities safer, families more secure and teachers more effective. For additional information on the Wireless Foundation, please visit www.wirelessfoundation.org.

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2000 were $ 37.6 billion. In addition to providing generous funding for the Wireless Foundation's CALL to PROTECT initiatives, Motorola has donated 17,000 new wireless phones to shelters for use by victims of domestic abuse in the United States. For more information, please visit the Motorola Web site at www.motorola.com.

Sprint is a world-class global communications company -- at the forefront of integrating wireline and wireless communications services. Sprint is a large carrier of Internet traffic and a leader in broadband communications. Sprint built and operates the United States' first nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network and provides a portfolio of advanced data communications services. Sprint operates the largest 100-percent digital, 100-percent PCS nationwide wireless network in the United States, already serving the majority of the nation's metropolitan areas including more than 4,000 cities and communities across the country. Sprint has $23 billion in annual revenues and serves more than 23 million business and residential customers. For more information, visit the Sprint PCS Web site at http://www.sprintpcs.com.