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To: Ausdauer who wrote (15696)	10/18/2000 2:34:29 PM
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Audiovox Communications Corp. Announces Agreement with Standard Telecom to Market Wireless Handsets --Courtesy of Ruffian from SI/QCOM--. Cooters <<The 16MB and 32MB flash memory cards (which store the music) will be sold as optional accessories.>> HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Audiovox Communications Corp. (ACC), a majority owned subsidiary of Audiovox Corporation (Nasdaq: VOXX - news) announced today it has signed an exclusive agreement with Standard Telecom Co., Ltd. (dba NIXXO) to market CDMA digital phones. During the 24-month agreement, Audiovox expects to sell a minimum of 750,000 of the company's wireless handsets throughout North and South America. The wireless handsets will be marketed under the Audiovox brand name. The first of two wireless phones included in the agreement is the CMP-3, a dual-mode CDMA handset with built-in MP-3 player and web browsing capability. The highlight of the CMP-3 is the MP3 player that enables consumers to download and play MP3 music files directly from a personal computer. The dual-mode CMP-3 operates on the 800 MHz CDMA and Amps frequencies. The phone is WAP-enabled and offers other cutting edge features such as two-way short-message service, voice recording and speaker phone capabilities, 20 ring tone selections, calendar, enhanced phone book which stores 200 names and 400 phone numbers, and one-touch dialing. Compact and lightweight, the CMP-3 weighs less than four ounces. Standard configuration of the CMP-3 includes handset, 870mAh lithium ion battery, travel charger and wrist strap. The 16MB and 32MB flash memory cards (which store the music) will be sold as optional accessories. Other optional accessories include 1400mAh lithium ion battery, cigarette lighter charger, cigarette lighter hands-free, hands-free car kit, earphone microphone, data interface cable and leather bag. Audiovox plans to begin shipping the phone during the fourth quarter of 2000. The second phone, a high-tier model, will be available in the second quarter of 2001. Audiovox Communications Corp. (ACC), a subsidiary of Audiovox Corporation (Nasdaq: VOXX - news), is one of the leading suppliers of wireless products with more than 15 years experience in the wireless industry. ACC markets its products under the brand ``Audiovox'' or private labels for its customer base. ACC has operations and sales offices in 10 countries and through its customer base, markets and distributes product in 42 countries on six continents. Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain risks such as our ability to keep pace with technological advances, significant competition in the wireless, automotive and consumer electronics businesses, quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products, our relationships with key suppliers and customers, market volatility, non-availability of product, price and product competition and new product introductions. These factors, among others may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements, including those risks detailed from time to time in the Company's reports on file at the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 1998. Contact: Sarah Johnson Conroy of The Wachsman Cear Group, 212-333-7400, ext. 26. For Financial Investor Relations Inquiries: Glenn Wiener/Chris Fullam of PR 21, 212-299-8982/212-299-3956. SOURCE: Audiovox Communications Corp.