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[September 20, 2005]

Verizon Wireless and Lenovo Team to Provide Integrated High-Speed Wireless Notebook Connectivity

BEDMINSTER, N.J., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Lenovo today announced plans to integrate wireless technology using Verizon Wireless' Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) network in upcoming versions of ThinkPad notebooks, beginning with the new ThinkPad Z60m available Oct. 11. EV-DO-based high-speed wireless wide-area network (WWAN) transmits data at average speeds between 400-700 kbps.
For the first time, PC users will have wireless broadband access across Verizon Wireless, nationwide EV-DO network -- the largest high-speed wireless broadband network in the United States -- without a separate PC card or additional hardware. Verizon Wireless' network runs on EV-DO technology licensed from Qualcomm.
Through the relationship, ThinkPad notebooks will be preconfigured for Verizon Wireless' EV-DO network that delivers a more pervasive and secure Internet connection than traditional Wi-Fi, enabling access in more than 60 major metropolitan areas and airports. Users will no longer need to be centrally located near wireless hubs, or Wi-Fi "hot spots," an ideal situation for mobile and small business professionals who are on the go and often located in areas where Wi-Fi hot spots are not readily available.
ThinkPad notebooks are already recognized as having the industry's most advanced security features. Verizon Wireless' EV-DO network provides an additional layer of security with technology that encrypts each wireless transmission, providing a connection more secure than traditional Wi-Fi hot spots.
ThinkPad notebooks with integrated WWAN and EV-DO capabilities will enable IT departments to avoid hardware incompatibility issues, plus they can expect less hardware to troubleshoot and replace -- as no PC card is necessary for connection -- and improved data security for employees who frequently travel.
"As we continue to build out our wireless broadband network, we're focusing on developing products and services for today's enterprise customers and mobile professionals," said John Stratton, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "Our relationship with Lenovo is part of our strategic plan to help serve these customers in the way that streamlines the purchasing process and gives them new wireless options to help them work more productively."
With the upcoming ThinkPad notebooks, customers with any monthly Verizon Wireless voice plan can receive unlimited BroadbandAccess for $59.99 monthly access with a two-year customer agreement. For non-voice customers, BroadbandAccess is available for $79.99 monthly access for unlimited use with a one- or two-year customer agreement. ThinkPad customers will need to contact Verizon Wireless to set up their service[1].
For more information on Verizon Wireless EV-DO products and services, including BroadbandAccess, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/. Business customers can contact a Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative directly at 1-800-VZW-4-BIZ.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 47.4 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 992; ADR: LNVGY) is the world's third-largest personal computing company. Formed by Lenovo Group's acquisition of IBM's Personal Computing Division, the company employs 19,000 people worldwide and develops, manufactures, and markets reliable, secure, and easy-to-use technology products. For more information, see http://www.lenovo.com/.
[1] Activating Verizon Wireless Service: Lenovo customers will be
contacted after purchase to activate Verizon Wireless service.
Wireless data service requires separate agreement with Verizon
Wireless; service and airtime charges will apply. Roaming charges may
also apply. Verizon Wireless, not Lenovo, is solely responsible for
service. Service not available in all areas; purchaser is responsible
for verifying that service is available for the intended location
before purchasing a computer equipped with WAN card. For complete
details, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/.

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-306-4834,brenda.raney@verizonwireless.com; or Jeff Dudash of Lenovo, +1-919-991-3445,jdudash@us.lenovo.com

Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimediahttp://w
ww.lenovo.com/

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