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SkyFrames and Motorola Plan to Bring VOIP,
Satellite, and Wireless Data Technology to US Troops in Iraq for the
Holidays
“I have kept
this whole thing pretty quiet. This could be the greatest thing to happen to
our soldiers this entire deployment...”
Major, Combat Support Group US Army,
Iraq
COSTA MESA, Calif., and SCHAUMBURG,
Ill., Nov. 5, 2003 -- SkyFrames, Inc. (OTC BB: SKYUE), a provider of low-cost,
highly secure satellite broadband Internet services, and Motorola’s
Canopy™ Wireless Broadband Group have teamed to provide Voice Over
Internet Protocol (VoIP) and high-speed Internet connectivity to U.S. troops in
Iraq so that military personnel will be able to easily communicate with their
loved ones.
The entire project is focused on
the delivery of a VoIP, Wireless, Satellite communications architecture solely
for the purposes of troops contacting their family members and friends in the
United States. Currently, telephone services can be over 200 miles away from
the forward locations of troops in
Iraq.
“The response has been
overwhelming. In less than 14 days, over $200,000 in equipment pledges and
service donations have been received to help our troops. We are trying to
deliver equipment and services on an expedited basis to units throughout Iraq by
Thanksgiving,” stated Edward Bukstel, Vice President of SkyFrames,
Inc.
The Motorola Canopy solution will be used
as the backhaul in delivering high-speed data connectivity. “We are proud
to be in a position to help contribute to the troops who are separated from
their loved ones. Our involvement can help boost morale by giving our troops the
verbal, written and visual communications tools to stay in touch with their
families and friends,” said Tony Kobrinetz, Vice President and General
Manager of Motorola’s Canopy Group.
“The requirements that our troops requested for non-secure communications
with their friends and families include 45 VoIP lines, wireless connectivity to
60 laptops, and satellite communications capability to help units based in
forward locations. The range of companies that have responded include: travel
agencies, antenna manufacturers, defense contractors, telecommunications,
providers, technology integrators and numerous individuals looking for ways to
help,” stated Bukstel.
“SkyFrames
is proud to utilize its technical expertise and industry contacts to help meet
the connectivity needs of our troops. It is our hope that the wider
participation of companies and individuals will raise the level of awareness to
the communications problems faced by our troops in Iraq as well as the lack of
access to broadband connectivity affecting rural communities across North
America ” stated James France, CEO of SkyFrames.
Companies and individuals interested in
participating in this effort to help our troops should contact Edward Bukstel,
at ebukstel@skyframes.com.
About SkyFrames,
Inc.
SkyFrames, Inc. is a broadband service
provider for businesses, educational, and government institutions via satellite.
The Company offers two satellite solutions; a low cost proprietary VSAT system
that delivers internet broadband at extremely low prices and the proprietary VOS
system that transmits broadband in a highly secure, self-healing and survivable
manner. Secure VOS applications include data transport and Voice over IP (VoIP)
for first responders and government agencies. For more information, visit
www.skyframes.com.
Company Contact: Veronica Kerney, 714-957-1000
or investors@skyframes.com
Media
Contact: Enrique Salinas, The Catalyst Group, 727-796-2555 or e@ideasonfire.com
About
Motorola
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global
leader in wireless, automotive and broadband communications. Sales in 2002 were
$27.3 billion. Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical
business practices and pioneering important innovations that make things smarter
and life better, honored traditions that began when the company was founded 75
years ago this year. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.
The
Canopy solution enables organizations such as corporate enterprises and
educational institutions to deploy wireless connectivity over several sites
within a single geographic location or over a single large site without having
to invest in underground infrastructure. For more information, visit www.motorola.com/canopy.
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Motorola
Contact:
Sue
Moore
+1-847-576-5776
sue.moore@motorola.com
Roderick
Kelly
Kelly|LoDestro Global
Relations
For Motorola’s Canopy
Group
+1-630-761-0700
office
+1-630-650-6730 mobile
roderick@kellylodestro.com
Safe
Harbor under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The
statements which are not historical facts contained in this press release are
forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties
including but not limited to risks associated with the uncertainty of future
financial results, regulatory approval processes, the impact of competitive
products or pricing, technological changes, the effect of economic conditions
and other uncertainties as may be detailed in the Company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
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the stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All
other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
©Motorola, Inc. 2003
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