Verizon Wireless Names Brightstar Authorized Handset Distributor to Independent Agents

Brightstar, a leading logistics and
supply chain management company for the wireless industry, announced today
that they have recently been named by Verizon Wireless as an authorized
distributor to support authorized agents with Verizon Wireless approved
handsets and data devices.
Through the program, Verizon Wireless authorized agents will now be able
to obtain products from both Verizon Wireless' existing e-commerce site and
through Brightstar.
The appointment of Brightstar as an authorized agent was made to provide
the agent marketplace with the opportunity for an additional source of Verizon
Wireless tested and branded devices. To support this effort, Brightstar has
partnered with many of Verizon Wireless' leading handset manufacturers.
Denise Gibson, chief operating officer of Brightstar Corp. and president
of its US operations said, "We are extremely pleased to be selected to support
Verizon Wireless in this important initiative for their agents. We believe
that Verizon Wireless' reputation as a highly respected global brand with an
exceptional network and best-in-class customer service will be further
solidified through their ongoing commitment and support of independent
agents."

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless
voice network, serving 47.4 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in
Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications
(NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web
at 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 .

About Brightstar
Brightstar Corp. is a leading distributor and provider of value added
supply chain services to the wireless telecom industry, and also designs and
manufacturers products under licensing agreements with leading manufacturers.
Headquartered in Miami, FL, Brightstar has operations in Argentina, Australia,
Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican
Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru,
Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay, the U.S. and Venezuela. The company
serves over 160 network operators and 15,000 resellers, retailers and agents
around the world and also represents many of the world's leading wireless
manufacturers. During the year ending 2004, Brightstar's revenues exceeded
$1.7 billion. For more information, visit http://www.brightstarcorp.com .

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