PRESS RELEASE 2/12/99

"Mobile Telesystems To Provide Iridium Phones"

Mobile Telesystems, Inc. (MTI) has now added Iridium satellite telephones to its line of satellite communication equipment. MTI, a long time manufacturer and provider of Inmarsat portable satcom terminals, is actively expanding its business base to include turn key communications solutions.

As a reseller for the new Iridium products and services through Stratos Mobile Networks, MTI has added the hand-held telephones and ancillary devices to its growing list of products and package solutions. Please contact our Sales Department for more information on the availability of Iridium products and services.