New Motorola V176 Provides Rich Communication for the Every Day

Motorola's latest flip phone delivers first-rate, affordable mobile experiences

CTIA, New Orleans – March 10 2005 – With the launch of the new Motorola V176 mobile phone, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a global leader in wireless communications, continues its commitment to delivering affordable, feature-rich handsets to consumers.

Merging the latest communication tools with a simplified user experience, the Motorola V176 is the latest addition to the company's growing mass market portfolio, which includes the recently announced models V186, V360 and V235. All four of these sleek clamshell handsets showcase large, color displays, advanced messaging and musical ringtones – bringing in-demand, affordable functionality to market.

"Motorola remains focused on providing quality devices across all price tiers – ensuring that our portfolio offers a mobile choice for everyone," said James Burke, senior director of product operations, Motorola, Mobile Device Business. "The new V176 brings innovative offerings including Push-to-Talk** capability to the mainstream."

About the Products
Offering a suite of must-have communication tools, the signature clamshell Motorola V176 features an impressively large color display, measuring 1.8 inches diagonally, as well as an office-quality speakerphone for multi-tasking on-the-run, Instant Messaging (IM)* for sending quick text messages in real-time and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)* for sharing visuals. Stylish and chic, the black, soft-touch housing and superior battery power complete this affordable mobile phone package.

Depending on market capability, the Motorola V176 will also offer Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC)** functionality for convenient, one-touch connections.

Pricing and Availability
The Motorola V176 is expected to be available in the second half of 2005. For more information regarding product availability in your region, please check with your local Motorola representative.

About Motorola
Motorola is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. In your home, auto, workplace and all spaces in between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and information you need, anywhere, anytime. Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication. Motorola had sales of US $31.3 billion in 2004. For more information: www.motorola.com.

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