Nextel and Motorola Launch Conexion Musical Concerts With Award-Winning Artists Showcasing the Rhythms of Salsa and Latin Pop

Nextel and Motorola Launch Conexion Musical Concerts With Award-Winning Artists Showcasing the Rhythms of Salsa and Latin Pop

Victor Manuelle, Reyli and Kalimba to Headline in New York, Miami and Los Angeles; One-of-a-Kind Artist Compilation CDs and Ring Tones Available from Nextel Only

RESTON, Va. and PLANTATION, Fla., June 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTL) and Motorola (NYSE:MOT) today announced the launch of the first-ever Conexion Musical concert tour featuring Victor Manuelle, Reyli and Kalimba. Created as a program to showcase the effusive beats of Latin music, Conexion Musical will unite artists with fans during intimate performances at some of the hottest venues in New York, Miami and Los Angeles in July.

Conexion Musical was designed to bring together Nextel's growing Hispanic customer base and music, including additional elements, such as custom Conexion Musical wallpaper and ring tones all focused on delivering the sights and sounds of their favorite artists.

"Conexion Musical is a great platform for Nextel to honor the fact that music surrounds Latinos in a special and profound way and continues to influence our own American musical landscape," said Miguel Avila, senior director of Nextel's Hispanic marketing. "Like the artists, Nextel is a young and vibrant company, and we believe this tour -- along with the custom ring tones and the custom compilation CD of the artists' music we are offering -- will serve as a way to reinforce our relationship with our growing Hispanic customer base."

"Music has consistently been one of the strongest pillars of our comprehensive US Hispanic marketing strategy," said Tamara Franklin, Director of Strategic Marketing and New Business Development of the Motorola iDEN Mobile Devices group. "Conexion Musical is the perfect vehicle to showcase our feature-rich products and deepen our commitment to the diverse US Hispanic community."

Selected as one of the 50 Most Beautiful Latinos by People in Espanol Magazine, Puerto Rican artist Manuelle stands as an iconic figure in the landscape of contemporary Salsa with hits like "Tengo Ganas," "Si Me Preguntan," and "Yo Te Dare." Manuelle is on the verge of becoming an international star and one of the most important artists of his generation. His career has spanned 11 years, including multi-platinum albums, numerous Grammy nominations and a recent collaboration with Emilio Estefan on Manuelle's latest Travesia album.

Reyli Barba, a native of Mexico, is fast becoming a familiar name in mainstream Latin music with his signature brand of melodious pop ballads and gripping lyrics. His hits include "La Descarada," which served as the title theme for the hit telenovela, Rubi, and "Amor del Bueno," from his Reyli en la Luna album, which has gone double platinum and sold over 300,000 copies.

Also hailing from Mexico, 21-year-old Kalimba presents a harmonious blend of guitar and keyboard-based tunes with a soulful and vibrant style. His fast ascendancy in the firmament of Latin Pop has fueled his debut album Aerosoul, which includes hits "No Me Quiero Enamorar," "Tocando Fondo" and "Llevate."

Nextel customers will be able to attend Conexion Musical concerts by registering at http://www.nextel.com/musica beginning on July 1. Tickets are limited in supply and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The performances will take place at exclusive venues located in Los Angeles (July 25), New York (July 27), and Miami (July 28), as well as other cities that will be announced in the near future

About Nextel Communications

Nextel Communications, a FORTUNE 200 company based in Reston, Va., is a leading provider of fully integrated wireless communications services and has built the largest guaranteed all-digital wireless network in the country covering thousands of communities across the United States. Today 95 percent of FORTUNE 500(R) companies are Nextel customers. Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc. currently serve 297 of the top 300 U.S. markets where approximately 263 million people live or work.

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 on the go. 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: http://www.motorola.com/ .

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CONTACT: Dora Zepeda of Nextel Media Relations, +1-210-892-0711, or Paul
Blalock of Nextel Investor Relations, +1-703-433-4300, or Steven Hendricks of
Motorola, +1-954-723-8979, steven.hendricks@motorola.com

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