Here's another mention that should help us today:
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Metrocall, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCLL - news) today announced
that it has entered into a strategic marketing agreement with American Mobile Satellite Corporation,
(Nasdaq: SKYC - news) of Reston, Va. Under the agreement Metrocall will market American Mobile's
eLink(SM) wireless email service nationwide. Utilizing the RIM 850 Wireless Handheld(TM) device,
eLink connects mobile subscribers to their existing email inbox and/or utilizes its own stand-alone
mailbox.
The eLink service utilizes the nationwide two-way ARDIS© packet data network, as opposed to the
ReFLEX 25 system that is used for the My2Way(TM) interactive messaging service, already provided by
Metrocall. The two mutually exclusive services are complementary for today's wireless marketplace as the
eLink product, on the ARDIS network, will serve those customers seeking high-capacity data reception.
The My2Way service, which uses both the Motorola X2000 and the Glenayre AccessLink II two-way
devices, also has email connectivity and is set up to support customers nationwide seeking immediate
communications with single or multiple mobile users.
``This alliance utilizes the complementary assets of both companies -- Metrocall's six million-plus
subscriber base, and nationwide distribution network coupled with its 1,500-member direct sales force, as
well as American Mobile's ARDIS network and its robust service offerings,' stated William L. Collins III,
Metrocall's president and chief executive officer. ``Metrocall and American Mobile recognize the dynamic
growth in demand for wireless data, email notification, and high-speed email services.'
The agreement with American Mobile also includes Inciscent, the wired-to-wireless, business-to-business
applications service provider (ASP), a joint venture owned by Metrocall and other technology leaders
including Aether Systems, Inc., PSINet, Inc., Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst, and other investors. In coming
months Inciscent will be bringing to market new mobile data applications that will utilize both the
American Mobile eLink and the Metrocall My2Way wireless messaging capabilities.
``The alliance with American Mobile offers both Metrocall and Inciscent a greater breadth of wireless
messaging options to bring to the mobile marketplace,' stated Thomas P. Matthews, president of Inciscent.
``This product fits the Inciscent philosophy of being device and platform independent in order to bring
customers the right solutions for their specific applications.'
``We are excited that Metrocall and Inciscent share our eLink vision of providing wireless connectivity for
mobile professionals with their desktop Internet email,' said Walter V. Purnell Jr., president and chief
executive officer of American Mobile. ``We are convinced that combining Metrocall's extensive
distribution capabilities with Inciscent's strategic vision will prove to be a valuable partnership for
American Mobile.'
The RIM 850 was created by Research In Motion Limited (Nasdaq: RIMM - news; Toronto: RIM - news),
of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The device weighs only five ounces and is light enough to slide into a
pocket or clip onto a belt. A serial port and docking cradle accompany each RIM 850 device. Its features
include: a full QWERTY-style keyboard and graphical display with an ergonomic design; LCD display
with backlighting; numerous notification options; personal notification manager with calendar, address
book, and task management; ample storage for hundreds of names, email addresses, fax numbers, incoming
outgoing and outgoing messages; and much more.
About American Mobile
American Mobile (www.AmMobile.com) owns and operates an integrated terrestrial/satellite network
and provides a wide range of mobile communications services, including digital voice dispatch, data
communications, dual-mode mobile messaging, position reporting services and satellite telephone to all 50
states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and hundreds of miles of U.S. coastal waters. American
Mobile services are used in the transportation, field service, maritime, emergency management and
telemetry markets. The company's eLink service provides two-way wireless email using the RIM 850
Wireless Handheld(TM) device.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements in
this news release are described in American Mobile Satellite Corporation's registration statement on Form
S-3 (File No. 333-81459) and in American Mobile's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1999 and its other periodic filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Copies of such reports and filings are available upon request from American Mobile
Satellite Corporation's Investor Relations Department.
About Metrocall, Inc.
Metrocall, Inc. headquartered in Alexandria, Va., is one of the largest wireless data and messaging
companies in the United States serving more than six million (pro forma with recently announced
acquisition of NationPage) subscribers. In addition, Metrocall markets digital PCS phones and offers
two-way messaging via a nationwide wireless data network. Metrocall is the largest equity owner of
Inciscent, an independent business-to-business enterprise, that is a national full service
``wired-to-wireless' Application Service Provider (ASP). For more information on Metrocall please visit
our Web site www.metrocall.com or AOL Keyword: Metrocall.
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995
The statements contained in this release which are not historical facts, such as those concerning future
financial performance and growth, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties, including factors affecting the Company's business generally, as well as those identified in
Metrocall's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in Metrocall's periodic reports under the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934, and could differ materially from set forth in the forward-looking statements.
SOURCE: Metrocall, Inc.
AccessLink II two-way
devices, also has email connectivity and is set up to support customers nationwide seeking immediate
communications with single or multiple mobile users.
``This alliance utilizes the complementary assets of both companies -- Metrocall's six million-plus
subscriber base, and nationwide distribution network coupled with its 1,500-member direct sales force, as
well as American Mobile's ARDIS network and its robust service offerings,' stated William L. Collins III,
Metrocall's president and chief executive officer. ``Metrocall and American Mobile recognize the dynamic
growth in demand for wireless data, email notification, and high-speed email services.'
The agreement with American Mobile also includes Inciscent, the wired-to-wireless, business-to-business
applications service provider (ASP), a joint venture owned by Metrocall and other technology leaders
including Aether Systems, Inc., PSINet, Inc., Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst, and other investors. In coming
months Inciscent will be bringing to market new mobile data applications that will utilize both the
American Mobile eLink and the Metrocall My2Way wireless messaging capabilities.
``The alliance with American Mobile offers both Metrocall and Inciscent a greater breadth of wireless
messaging options to bring to the mobile marketplace,' stated Thomas P. Matthews, president of Inciscent.
``This product fits the Inciscent philosophy of being device and platform independent in order to bring
customers the right solutions for their specific applications.'
``We are excited that Metrocall and Inciscent share our eLink vision of providing wireless connectivity for
mobile professionals with their desktop Internet email,' said Walter V. Purnell Jr., president and chief
executive officer of American Mobile. ``We are convinced that combining Metrocall's extensive
distribution capabilities with Inciscent's strategic vision will prove to be a valuable partnership for
American Mobile.'
The RIM 850 was created by Research In Motion Limited (Nasdaq: RIMM - news; Toronto: RIM - news),
of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The device weighs only five ounces and is light enough to slide into a
pocket or clip onto a belt. A serial port and docking cradle accompany each RIM 850 device. Its features
include: a full QWERTY-style keyboard and graphical display with an ergonomic design; LCD display
with backlighting; numerous notification options; personal notification manager with calendar, address
book, and task management; ample storage for hundreds of names, email addresses, fax numbers, incoming
outgoing and outgoing messages; and much more.
About American Mobile
American Mobile (www.AmMobile.com) owns and operates an integrated terrestrial/satellite network
and provides a wide range of mobile communications services, including digital voice dispatch, data
communications, dual-mode mobile messaging, position reporting services and satellite telephone to all 50
states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and hundreds of miles of U.S. coastal waters. American
Mobile services are used in the transportation, field service, maritime, emergency management and
telemetry markets. The company's eLink service provides two-way wireless email using the RIM 850
Wireless Handheld(TM) device.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements in
this news release are described in American Mobile Satellite Corporation's registration statement on Form
S-3 (File No. 333-81459) and in American Mobile's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1999 and its other periodic filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Copies of such reports and filings are available upon request from American Mobile
Satellite Corporation's Investor Relations Department.
About Metrocall, Inc.
Metrocall, Inc. headquartered in Alexandria, Va., is one of the largest wireless data and messaging
companies in the United States serving more than six million (pro forma with recently announced
acquisition of NationPage) subscribers. In addition, Metrocall markets digital PCS phones and offers
two-way messaging via a nationwide wireless data network. Metrocall is the largest equity owner of
Inciscent, an independent business-to-business enterprise, that is a national full service
``wired-to-wireless' Application Service Provider (ASP). For more information on Metrocall please visit
our Web site www.metrocall.com or AOL Keyword: Metrocall.
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995
The statements contained in this release which are not historical facts, such as those concerning future
financial performance and growth, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties, including factors affecting the Company's business generally, as well as those identified in
Metrocall's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in Metrocall's periodic reports under the Securities and
Exchange Act of 1934, and could differ materially from set forth in the forward-looking statements.
SOURCE: Metrocall, Inc. |
