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Contact: 
Jean Coppenbarger 
MobileComm 
(601) 977-0888 
1-800-946-4646 PIN 977-1648 

Jennie Shikashio 
Regis McKenna, Inc. 
(408) 974-4104 


Newton Intelligent Messaging Lease Program Offered By Apple and MobileComm $49.95/month for local service, $69.95/month for nationwide service 


PALM SPRINGS, California--January 24, 1994--MobileComm and Apple Computer, Inc. are offering the Newton MessagePad , a Newton Messaging Card and the Apple Wireless Messaging Service delivered by MobileComm at a lease price of $49.95 per month for local coverage, and $69.95 per month for nationwide coverage.  This leasing program is designed to make the powerful combination of Newton Intelligence and paging capabilities available to a wide range of people who will benefit from wireless communications.  The service can be ordered starting February 1, 1994 by calling 1-800-474-MESG.
      "The Newton MessagePad is the first handheld communications assistant to be available to people through a lease program.  This is an extremely attractive proposition both for large corporations as well as private individuals.  This combination of leading edge Newton  technology with the paging capability in a flexible and attractively priced package adds a new dimension to wireless messaging," said Gaston Bastiaens, vice president and general manager of Apple's Personal Interactive Electronics (PIE) Division.  "Newton Intelligence enables the information received in a wireless message to be captured and used intelligently to fulfill people's business and personal needs."
      Steve Pazian, President and CEO of MobileComm, said,  "The Newton Messaging Card enhances the Newton MessagePad as a tool for communication, up-to-the-minute planning and organization for the mobile professional.  The combination of technologies from Apple, Motorola and MobileComm expands the capabilities of wireless communication and delivers on the promise of communications anywhere, anytime at an affordable price."
      Upon signing a 24-month lease, customers receive a Newton MessagePad, a Newton Messaging Card, local paging service, and up to 100 text messages, for as little as $49.95 per month in local markets.
      Using the Nationwide service, paging coverage can be expanded to include 550 major cities across 50 states, as well as the Caribbean, for $69.95 per month.  Nationwide service enables customers to receive up to 125 text messages and also provides up-to-the-minute news briefs four times daily. Other leasing and service options are also available.
      At the end of the 24 month lease period, customers may purchase the Newton MessagePad and the Newton Messaging Card for $89 or continue the lease program with a $10 monthly discount.
      The Newton MessagePad is a handheld communications assistant that allows people to capture, manage and share information with tremendous ease and spontaneity.  In addition to paging, the MessagePad offers a rich variety of communications options, including faxing, beaming and electronic mail, which enable people to send, receive and share information through virtually every communication method available in the workplace today.  The Newton Connection  Kit for Windows and Macintosh  enables people to be connected to their desktop computer at all times.
      Across the world, over 2000 Newton developers are actively developing applications and accessories for the Newton MessagePad. More than 40 applications have already been announced by third party and in-house corporate developers, covering a wide range of solutions including communications, healthcare, sales force automation, finance, office productivity, education, real estate, and travel.

      MobileComm, a BellSouth Company headquartered in Jackson, MS, is a national paging company providing paging and voice messaging service in markets coast-to-coast for almost 30 years.  The company and its affiliates have 1.4 million pagers in service across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

      Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple Computer, Inc., develops, manufactures and markets computer systems for use in business, education, home, science, engineering and government.  A recognized pioneer and innovator in the personal computer industry, Apple does business in more than 120 countries.  -30-  Apple, the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Newton, MessagePad and Connection Kit are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. MobileComm is a registered trademark of Mobile Communications Corporation of America. Motorola is a registered trademark.  
