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To: Clarksterh who wrote (122449)	7/30/2002 2:55:47 PM
From: kech	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 152472

"there is a niche which other ASIC vendors can exploit" Don't forget Clark that Qualcomm sampled the 6050 in March and has 15 OEMS building phones with it as we speak. These phones are headed toward the "low end".

To: Clarksterh who wrote (122449)	8/15/2002 12:04:08 PM
From: waitwatchwander	Respond to of 152472

Hop-On Secures Multiple Disposable Cell Phone Patents prnewswire.com GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hop-On (OTC: HPON), the leading developer of disposable and fully recyclable cell phones, today announced that it has secured multiple disposable cell phone patents. The patents further strengthen Hop-On's competitive advantage, while providing a barrier to entry to other companies. The patents were secured from the STX patent collection and have an effective filing date back to December 1995, which the Company believes pre-dates all other patents directed to disposable cell phone technology. These patents include very broad claims directed to a method of operating a disposable cell phone with pre-programmed minutes. Peter Michaels, Chairman and CEO of Hop-On, commented, "We have worked very hard and made a substantial investment in developing our FCC approved CDMA phone. By successfully engineering unnecessary functionality and components out of the phone, we are able to provide the mass market with a viable, cost efficient way to communicate while on the go. By securing these latest patents, we have further enhanced our defensible competitive position in the marketplace, which we believe will lead to increased shareholder value for our stockholders." About Hop-On Hop-On (OTC: HPON) is the developer and marketer of the world's first disposable, fully recyclable and contract free cell phone. Its initial phone was approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and is a digital, single mode CDMA cellular handset that operates in the 800 MHz frequency band. Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) is a digital wireless technology that was pioneered and commercially developed by Qualcomm. The phone is fully recyclable and will offer a rechargeable battery and the capability to add on additional minutes. Hop-On's disposable cell phone provides a much-needed alternative to full service cellular contracts and prepaid calling cards. Unlike traditional cell phones, Hop-On's users will not incur long-distance charges, activation or roaming fees. The environmentally friendly phones will be recycled through the company's recycling plan. Underscoring the Company's commitment to consumer safety, Hop-On's hands free cell phone will be sold with and require an earpiece/microphone for operation. For more information, visit hop-on.com CONTACTS: David Pasquale, 646-536-7006, or Jim Olecki, 646-536-7021 Both of The Ruth Group, theruthgroup.com This Company's news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements relate to, among other things, software functionality and capacity, timing of the commencement of operations and cash flow, and are indicated by words or phrases such as "anticipate," "estimate," "plans" and similar words or phrases. The following are among the principal factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: general business and economic conditions in the Company's operations, including the rate of inflation, population, employment and job growth rate, the pricing pressures and other competitive factors and issues arising from year 2000 information technology issues. Consequently actual events and results may vary significantly from those included in or contemplated or implied by such statements. SOURCE Hop-On Web Site: hop-on.com theruthgroup.com

To: Clarksterh who wrote (122449)	8/19/2002 7:20:54 PM
From: waitwatchwander	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 152472

Disposable phone ready for UK launch commsdesign.com By Maria Langham EE Times August 19, 2002 (5:29 a.m. EST) In stark contrast to the high-spec smartphones that companies have planned for 2.5G and 3G, a Californian start-up is readying the UK launch of a stripped-down, disposable mobile phone. Hop-On has set a price of $40 for its CDMA and TDMA phones in the US and stripped it of its most expensive parts, such as the LCD and much of the memory. The phone comes with 60 minutes airtime prepaid; further calls are available through a top-up system at up to 30¢ a minute. Peter Michaels, Hop-On CEO, said: "We will introduce further deals in the future and cost will also depend on the retailer." The company plans to launch a GSM model in the UK within the next 90 days. Michaels said: "We have received an order for a million phones in the UK and a million in Spain from private groups, whose names we cannot yet disclose. I think they will first be marketed at holidaymakers going abroad. "We shall use what we learned from launching our product in the US to releasing it in the UK. The UK models will be similar [in design]. But later we shall also introduce a model with a basic LCD for SMS text messaging as we understand that it is very big in the UK." The phone can be returned for recycling and customers will receive $5. Phone numbers will also be recycled. The company has raised the expected price of the GSM model from its originally planned level of $29 to $40, and claims it has more orders than it has capacity to make the phones. But Neil Mawston, a senior analyst in global wireless practice at Strategy Analytics, disagrees with Michaels' optimism: "I do not see any business usage for it and it will struggle in the developed world. Operators will not want to distribute the phone because they are trying to push expensive devices such as 3G phones. "Disposable phones obviously can't do that. Also, end users nearly always trade up from their old phones and do not trade down. This leaves Hop-On with just a niche in the market. I am surprised they have not chosen to target Africa or China instead. "I don't think Hop-On will reach the millions in usage in the short-term, although low spenders may be grateful."