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US Wireless Carrier Gears Up For Austin Powers
15th July 2002

Motorola and VoiceStream Wireless Corp., the U.S. subsidiary of T-Mobile International, announced an offer for Austin Powers fanatics to transform their mobile phones and put some mojo in their Moto. In conjunction with the release of "Austin Powers in Goldmember," the companies are teaming to offer an exclusive Austin Powers-themed accessories bundle for the Motorola T193 wireless phone and a chance to win a Mini Cooper. From groovy faceplates to a Soul Bossa Nova ring tone, this offer allows VoiceStream/T-Mobile customers to get more features by personalizing the way they communicate from the inside out. In addition, when movie lovers activate a new Motorola T193 with VoiceStream/T-Mobile service at the company’s more than 550 stores nationwide, they will receive a free Austin T193 faceplate by mail.

As the cult-like following of New Line Cinema's Austin Powers trilogy grows, Motorola and VoiceStream/T-Mobile will make this exclusive Austin Powers-themed offer available July 15. Now, the millions of Motorola T193 users and millions of Austin fans can unite their mutual passions. In addition to the offer for a free faceplate with the purchase and activation of a Motorola T193 with VoiceStream/T-Mobile service, an accessories bundle including a limited edition Austin Powers faceplate, a car charger and a free voucher to download the Soul Bossa Nova swingtone ring will be available for purchase.

International Man of Mystery enthusiasts can also get more fun online beginning July 15 at www.getmoremojo.com, which will feature demos of Motorola's T193 and a chance to text and talk with Austin Powers characters. Web site visitors can also enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win the newest ultimate mojo-mobile, the Mini Cooper. At the site, consumers can create their very own movie using actual scenes from the film and scripting their own personal message to email to friends.

"More and more, wireless communication and personalization go hand in hand," said Angela McCune, marketing director for Motorola. "Now, Austin Powers fever meets Motofun, giving fans the power to get groovy while on the go."

The Motorola T193 is a full-featured wireless phone, complete with voice dialing functionality, and the ability to access VoiceStream/T-Mobile's high-speed wireless Internet service, the fastest nationwide wireless data network. By clicking on the “Internet” icon from their Motorola T193, Austin fans can get more features like checking for the next showing of “Goldmember,” accessing email on the go, and downloading the swingtone ring. When it’s time to switch into undercover spy mode, the VibraCall® alert feature allows users to discreetly receive calls while barely making a sound.

"Movie fans are searching for new ways to combine entertainment with their daily lives," said Mike Belcher, director of sponsorships and promotions for VoiceStream/T-Mobile Wireless. "This offer creates a variety of options for consumers to interact with the film and really feel a part of the Austin Powers experience.

Austin Powers in Goldmember opens nationwide on Friday, July 26. When moviegoers head to the theater to see this third installment of the highly successful Austin Powers movie franchise, they will see Austin Powers himself using T-Mobile branded Motorola handsets.

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