Brightpoint to Distribute Google Applications on Mobile Devices

PLAINFIELD, Ind., Feb 11, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX) -- GOOG | news | PowerRating | PR Charts -- Brightpoint, Inc. ("Brightpoint") (Nasdaq:CELL) announced today that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Google Inc. to distribute Google(tm) services. Pursuant to the agreement, Brightpoint will pre-install a wide range of smartphones, including those running on Windows Mobile, Blackberry, Palm, Symbian, and other OS-powered device, with Google Search and Google Maps(tm) for mobile. These applications will be distributed through Brightpoint's 25,000 B2B customers around the world.

"We're excited to work with Google to bring more services to our customers. I believe Google's innovative mobile applications and services will further accelerate the replacement cycle and create a 'pull' demand in the global wireless marketplace. Through our leadership position in the global wireless distribution and customized logistic services value chain, we offer a compelling value proposition to all OS-powered device manufacturers. I believe that this new relationship with Google is a testament to Brightpoint's ability to provide strategic value to the increasing penetration of converged devices on a global basis," stated Robert J. Laikin, Brightpoint's Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

About Brightpoint, Inc.

Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in the distribution of wireless devices and in providing customized logistic services to the wireless industry. In 2007, Brightpoint handled approximately 83 million wireless devices globally. Brightpoint's innovative services include distribution, channel development, fulfillment, product customization, eBusiness solutions, and other outsourced services that integrate seamlessly with its customers. Brightpoint's effective and efficient platform allows its customers to benefit from quickly deployed, flexible, and cost effective solutions. The company has approximately 3,300 employees in over 25 countries. In 2007 Brightpoint generated revenue of $4.3 billion and net income of $47.4 million. Brightpoint provides distribution and customized services to over 25,000 B2B customers worldwide. Additional information about Brightpoint can be found on its website at www.brightpoint.com, or by calling its toll-free Information and Investor Relations line at 877-IIR-CELL (877-447-2355).

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Certain information in this press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future performance of Brightpoint. These statements are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. Please refer to the documents Brightpoint files, from time to time, with the Securities and Exchange Commission; including, Brightpoint's most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and Exhibit 99.1, thereto. These documents contain and identify important risk factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in or implied by these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date these statements were made. Brightpoint undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

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SOURCE: Brightpoint, Inc.

Brightpoint, Inc. Anurag Gupta 317-707-2355 Anurag.gupta@brightpoint.com

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