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Siemens Announces Availability of Stylish A56i Mobile Phone at AT&T Wireless

Posted on: Thursday, 8 January 2004, 06:00 CST

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens mobile today announced the availability of the A56i mobile phone through AT&T Wireless beginning January 16. The A56i will be offered by AT&T Wireless as a GoPhone(R), giving users not only the latest in advanced mobile technology, but also a flexible service plan with no annual contract or activation fee.

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The A56i is ideal for the consumer interested in customizing their mobile phone to reflect their style. Users can record and download sounds for life-like, polyphonic ring tones, or use the A56i's Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) capabilities to send basic text messages or compose more animated messages with pre-defined sounds and graphics*. Consumers can play several exciting pre-loaded games using the phone's Wireless Java(TM) Technology, or download their own with the A56i's flexible memory management capabilities. Users can make calls and access features using voice-dialing and voice command features, and the speakerphone feature allows them to have hands-free conversations. AT&T Wireless GoPhone is available at AT&T Wireless retail stores and authorized dealers for a suggested retail price of $89.99.

"Mobile technology is increasingly about giving consumers advanced features combined with personalization options, and the A56i delivers on that," said Bernt Klein, senior vice president and general manager of the Mobile Phones unit, North America region, Siemens Information and Communication Mobile LLC. "Siemens is pleased to partner with AT&T Wireless to provide the A56i as a GoPhone for customers to use and enjoy."

"The A56i GoPhone is a great fit for AT&T Wireless customers looking for a fun, stylish handset with the latest in mobile technology," said John Burbank, vice president of marketing for AT&T Wireless. "Siemens' dedication to style and functionality stands out across their product family, and the A56i is no exception."

Additional Features

The A56i is a dual band 850/1900 MHz Global System for Mobile communications (GSM(TM)) phone with General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Class 8 technology for fast download capabilities. Users can access the Internet with a Wireless Access Protocol (WAP) 1.2.1 browser*. The A56i provides up to 150 hours** of standby time, up to 300 minutes** of talk time, and a Li-Ion 700 mAh battery.

ABOUT SIEMENS INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION MOBILE

The Siemens Information and Communication Mobile Group (Siemens mobile) offers a complete range of mobile solutions including mobile devices, infrastructure and applications. Devices include mobile phones, wireless modules, mobile organizers and cordless phones as well as products for wireless home networks. The infrastructure portfolio includes GSM, GPRS and 3G mobile network technologies from base stations and switching systems to intelligent networks, e.g. for prepaid services. Mobile Applications cover end-to-end solutions for Messaging, Location Based Services or Mobile Payment. For fiscal 2003 (September 30, preliminary figures), Siemens mobile recorded sales of EUR 10 billion and employed approximately 26,900 people worldwide. You can access press releases, photographs and further information on the Internet at http://www.my-siemens.com/us .

ABOUT SIEMENS

Siemens AG , headquartered in Munich, is a leading global electronics and engineering company. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ 417,000 people in 192 countries and reported worldwide sales of $80.3 billion in fiscal 2003 (10/1/02 -- 9/30/03). The United States is Siemens' largest market in the world, with 11 of Siemens' worldwide businesses headquartered here and annual sales of $16.6 billion in fiscal 2003. The Siemens companies in the U.S. employ approximately 65,000 people in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Corporate headquarters for Siemens' U.S. businesses are located in New York City. For more information: http://www.usa.siemens.com/ .

Any statements in this document that are not historical facts are forward- looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties; actual results may differ from the forward-looking statements. Siemens AG undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward- looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Siemens is a trademark of Siemens AG. Java and all Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

* Feature availability depends on network configurations, signal

strength, usage patterns, and subscription. Not available in

all areas.

** Talk and standby times are estimates and vary based on many factors.

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Siemens Information and Communication Mobile

CONTACT: Jacob Rice of Siemens Information and Communication Mobile,+1-858-521-3212, jacob.rice@siemens.com

Web site: http://www.my-siemens.com/ushttp://www.usa.siemens.com/

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