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Nextel and Air-Trak Join Forces to Offer Dual-Mode Wireless Solution for Location Based Services and Instant Communication Combining Satellite and iDEN Technology

- Service Creates 100-Percent Coverage Throughout North America on a Nextel Phone or with Air-Trak’s In-Vehicle Unit to Manage Critical Mobile Resources -

RESTON, Va. and SAN DIEGO, Calif.—February 9, 2005— Nextel Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTL) today announced its partnership with Air Trak, Inc. to provide a dual-mode GPS tracking and communications service that combines satellite and cellular communications on Nextel’s iDEN network and GPS, Java™-enabled phones and/or Air-Trak’s vehicle-mounted tracking unit to wirelessly manage and communicate with mobile workers throughout North America.

Ubiquitous tracking and communications can now be accessible on Nextel phones, through the in-vehicle unit or a combination of both via Air-Trak’s SatCom Upgrade. The SatCom Upgrade is an add-on module that consists of a satellite transceiver equipped with an omni-directional antenna and onboard intelligence that automatically redirects communications to the satellite network when cellular service is unavailable.

In the case of long-haul trucking, a trucker going from Florida to Oregon can be assured of continuous communication even in areas where Nextel coverage is unavailable. Air-Trak’s service economically provides 100-percent coverage throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Puerto Rico and parts of South America.

Customers can also track workers and manage mobile resources using Air-Trak’s Cloudberry desktop software or Web-based map display that can be scaled to manage up to tens of thousands of employees, vehicles and assets.

“With Air-Trak’s dual-mode service on Nextel phones, our customers have both satellite and cellular coverage in one handset giving them the ability to economically and securely track and communicate with remote workers,” said Henry Popplewell, vice president of transportation & distribution for Nextel. “Customers now have the flexibility of using the service on Nextel phones, Air-Trak’s In-Vehicle units, or a cost-effective hybrid of the two, depending on the needs of their business. This supports Nextel’s commitment to providing customers with comprehensive location and tracking services.”

“We are looking forward to working with Nextel customers to ensure they can locate and communicate with mobile workers wherever and whenever they need to,” said Greg White, president and CEO of Air-Trak. “Our system’s versatility, combined with Nextel’s comprehensive portfolio of wireless business solutions, ensures our mutual customers will have the information they need, when they need it, to improve the efficiency and productivity of their operations.”

In addition to Nextel customers having the ability to locate, track and communicate with remote workers via Air-Trak’s dual-mode service, Nextel’s International Direct ConnectSM walkie-talkie service can provide under-a-second digital two-way connections between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Peru, a tremendous benefit for customers who conduct cross-border business.

About Air-Trak, Inc.
Air-Trak helps companies with mobile resources use location information to make informed business decisions. Based in San Diego, the company's Cloudberry GPS tracking and communications system offers unique advantages in scalability, versatility, and functionality not found in other commercial products. These include the ability to develop custom applications, integrate real-time tracking data into enterprise and third-party software, and operate over a variety of networks and mobile devices. Additional information is available at www.air-trak.com.

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© companies are Nextel customers. Nextel and Nextel Partners, Inc. currently serve 297 of the top 300 U.S. markets where approximately 260 million people live or work.

Air-Trak Media Contact
Greg White
877.247.8725
gwhite@air-trak.com