IT&E OVERSEAS, INC.
PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
January 1, 2003

IT&E PROUDLY ANNOUNCES WORLDWIDE SMS TEXTING

IT&E Wireless has announced the availability of SMS Texting to International locations through PCS Chat, IT&E’s phone-to-phone SMS Texting service. Both Prepaid Wireless subscribers and those on a monthly plan will be able to send SMS Text Messages using their phone’s keypad to virtually any wireless phone in the world. Subscribers will also be able to receive FREE SMS Text Messages from Globe Handyphone users in the Philippines. Network expansion is nearing completion to enable subscribers to receive SMS Text Messages from Smart Telecom users in the Philippines and from wireless users in the U.S.
PCS Chat is now a convenient and cost-effective alternative to calling long distance. IT&E Wireless subscribers can send SMS Text Messages up to 112 characters for only $.25 per message. Receiving International SMS Text Messages is FREE. IT&E Wireless subscribers can also send and receive SMS Text Messages locally to and from other IT&E Wireless subscribers at no charge.
“ SMS Texting has become such a viable source of communication around the world,“ said IT&E General Manager Joseph J. Perez, “As the innovator and as the leader in telecommunications on Guam, IT&E is proud to be at the forefront of this advanced wireless technology."
No sign up is required to use PCS Chat. Subscribers with PCS Chat-Capable phones can start Texting immediately.
For more information on Global SMS Texting with PCS Chat and other IT&E Wireless services, please contact IT&E Customer Service at 646-8886 for details or visit IT&E online at www.itepcs.net.

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