To: Patricia Meaney who wrote (63353 ) 9/14/2000 10:45:20 AM From: Due Diligence Respond to of 150070 ATTP news: (COMTEX) B: Affordable Telecommunications Technology Signs Marketing B: Affordable Telecommunications Technology Signs Marketing Agreement With Globalstar USA HOUSTON, Sep 14, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Affordable Telecommunications Technology Corporation (OTC BB:ATTP) announced today that it has signed a two-year marketing agreement with Globalstar USA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc. (NYSE:VOD). Globalstar USA is one of the service providers and partners that make up the Globalstar Limited Partnership (NASDAQ:GSTRF), the owner and operator of a satellite constellation that forms the backbone of a global telecommunications network designed to serve virtually every populated area of the world. President of Affordable Telecommunications, Steve Bethke, stated, "Globalstar's high quality satellite-based telephony services meet the needs of a broad range of users, specifically those cellular users who roam outside of coverage areas and people who work in remote areas where terrestrial systems do not exist. Distributing Globstar's products and services enhances Affordable's delivery of leading-edge wireless telecommunications products to our customer base." Globalstar offers fixed cellular phones as well as a tri-mode mobile satellite phone. The latter operates on analog cellular (AMPS), digital Cellular (CDMA), as well as the Globalstar satellite network (CDMA). Globalstar's products are built by Qualcomm, one of the world's top wireless manufacturers and founder of CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) technology. About Globalstar USA Globalstar USA (GUSA), a wholly owned Vodafone Group Plc. (NYSE: VOD) subsidiary, has exclusive rights to sell Globalstar satellite service in the United States and is responsible for building the satellite gateways, interconnecting with the public phone network, development and management of billing and customer care systems, sales, product distribution and marketing. Globalstar USA is one of many service providers and partners that make up the Globalstar Limited Partnership (NASDAQ: GSTRF), the worldwide consortium that built, owns and operates the satellite network. For more information visit Globalstar USA's website at www.globalstarusa.com. About Affordable Telecommunications Technology Corp. Affordable Telecommunications Technology Corp. is a marketer of wireless telecommunications products and services, which it sells directly and through 11 retail stores. Retail stores operate under the names The Wireless Store, Camera's Etc. and Beeper Boutique in the South Texas and Louisiana markets. Affordable Telecommunications primarily focuses on selling pre-paid and post-paid wireless products and services. The Company also operates a two-way data network covering the greater Houston Metropolitan area, and will utilize the network's technology to provide Automatic Meter Reading services in the near future. Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risky and uncertainties, including without limitation, continued acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of competition for the Company, new products and technological changes, the Company's dependence on third-party suppliers, and other risks detailed from time to lime in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For additional information, see www.thewirelessstore.net CONTACT: Affordable Telecommunications Technology Corp. Steven H. Bethke 713-988-8884 sbethke@flash.net or OTC Financial Network Eddie Khoury 781-444-6100 ext. 652 eddie@otcfn.com URL: businesswire.com Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. Copyright (C) 2000 Business Wire. All rights reserved. -0- KEYWORD: TEXAS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKETING AGREEMENTS *** end of story ***