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To: Glenn Petersen who wrote (22)	6/5/2001 8:51:14 AM
From: Jim Muskett	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29

Agreement with AT&T Wireless: WESTBORO, Mass., June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Switchboard Incorporated (Nasdaq: SWBD), leading provider of directory technology and Nearbuy(SM) locally targeted e-marketing solutions, today announced an agreement with AT&T Wireless (NYSE: AWE) that adds Nearbuy Merchandising Services to its AT&T Digital PocketNet Service. Nearbuy Merchandising allows users to search the inventory of local stores for items they seek. Distributed over Web sites, wireless devices, directory assistance and concierge services, the new service connects millions of motivated consumers with local merchants eager to fulfill their needs. AT&T Digital PocketNet service gives subscribers free, unlimited access to over 80 Internet services and offers flat rate pricing for unlimited e-mail and full Web browsing capabilities. Nearbuy is currently available as "Product Locator" to all PocketNet customers in the "Shopping" folder of the AT&T Wireless service. "Ultimately, people shop locally for items, not stores," said Ben Paul, president of Switchboard's Nearbuy Merchandising group. "Our work with AT&T Wireless will now allow all AT&T Digital PocketNet users to search the shelves of local retailers for the precise items they want to buy." "AT&T has developed an extensive suite of wireless offerings that have been carefully integrated to provide our subscribers with the optimum mobile Internet experience," said Kris Cone, director of business development for AT&T Wireless. "Switchboard's directory experience and commitment to enhanced services are important elements that help us deliver highly relevant applications to our customers." "AT&T Digital PocketNet is committed to delivering superior services for their wireless users," said Dean Polnerow, president and founder of Switchboard Incorporated. "Our placement on AT&T Wireless adds to our extensive distribution, and further demonstrates our leadership in delivering best-in-class directory solutions."