com/reports/c17932 ) has announced the addition
of 2005 Latin American - Convergence, Broadband and Internet Markets to their
offering.
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5. Also, many Latin American countries have begun to combine VoIP (Voice
over Internet Protocol) with broadband service. Milestone Marks Second Hispanic-Owned Company in US History to Exceed
$2 Billion in Sales

MIAMI, Brightstar Corp.
Brightstar also represents leading global handset manufacturers such as
Kyocera, Motorola , Sagem and Samsung in many countries throughout the world. The company exceeded $2.

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The broadband market does vary considerably from country to country,
but as a whole, the region is making giant strides forwards in the adoption of
high-speed Internet. Combined, this group represents annual sales revenues of
more than $200 million through 3,500 retail points of sale in 21 states."

About Brightstar
Brightstar Corp.

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Executive Summary
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For more information visit
http: //www. For more information, visit http://www.
Headquartered in Miami, FL, Brightstar has operations in Argentina, Bolivia,
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El
Salvador , Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, the U.

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This annual report offers a wealth of information on the Broadband and
Internet markets , covering:

* Broadband Infrastructure, Analyses and Developments
* The broadbanding of Latin America (policies, models, concept)
* CBD, Inter-City, Regional and International Networks
* Internet Market, VPNs and VoIP Web Sites, Web hosting Research,
Marketing, Benchmarking
* Vision for a National Policy, Government Policies, BAG Network
Operators, Wholesalers and Retailers, Utilities Projects xDSL, HFC, MDS,
Satellite, Cable Modems, Cable Telephony and Wireless Broadband

Contents are as follows:

1. Glossary of Abbreviations

Internet
More than half of the region's Internet users are in Brazil and Mexico,
but Uruguay , Puerto Rico and Chile have the highest user penetration. Yet, even though estimates for Latin
America may vary, all sources point to one incontrovertible fact: the
continuing and rapid growth in the number of Internet users.com .

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Puerto Rico
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Brightstar's market leadership has allowed the company to facilitate the
launch of new products and technologies.

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DUBLIN, Ireland, Research and Markets
(http://www. Suriname
27.

Convergence
In its broadest sense , convergence in the communications industry means
combining various services -- voice and data transmission , Internet access,
video, cable TV and/or other multimedia broadband applications -- into a
single package.
BuyCell Wireless is made up of many of the nation's premier independent
wireless retailers.buycellwireless.

Brightstar Corp. Tops $2.2 Billion in Annual Revenue

, a leading supply chain
management and mobile solutions company, announced today that it has exceeded
$2.2 million units and holds a
global leadership position in the sale of these devices.

Comprising twelve countries , South America covers an area of 17.

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Bolivia
6.

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There are considerable differences in the Internet user statistics
provided by various sources, and also in the methods used by each country 's
regulator to assess Internet usage.2 billion business.2 billion in revenue in 2005.

It has a population of 310 million, or around 6% of the world's population.

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Brazil
7. Dominican Republic
13.S.
A privately-held, minority-owned company, Brightstar is only the second
Hispanic-owned company in United States history to reach the $2.2 billion
mark. One of the largest success stories is
the fixed wireless products which Brightstar began manufacturing and selling
in 2002.S.

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12. Guyana
17. Honduras
19.
The options most available in the region are cable modem, ADSL, wireless
broadband and satellite broadband. Of these, ADSL has emerged as the clear
leader.brightstarcorp.

The
company serves over 160 network operators and 15,000 resellers, retailers and
agents around the world and also represents many of the world 's leading
wireless manufacturers.

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Nation's First Wireless Buying Group Selects Brightstar as Equipment Supply + Distribution Logistics Partner

According to Ted Benoit, managing director of BuyCell Wireless, "We
selected Brightstar as our key supply partner based on the combined strengths
of their carrier relationships, major handset manufacturer distribution
agreements and ability to deliver solutions relevant to the challenges facing
the indirect agent channel today.

About BuyCell Wireless Group, Inc.
BuyCell Wireless Group is a cooperative buying organization dedicated to
increasing the competitiveness of its members through joint purchasing and
other efficiency-enhancing activities. Founded in 1997, Brightstar has reached this milestone eight years
after inception.

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Overview of Convergence, Broadband and Internet Markets
3. Panama
23."
"The synergies between these individual companies will be well served by
the vision of the entire BuyCell group ," said Denise Gibson, chief operating
officer of Brightstar and president, Brightstar US.

About Brightstar
Brightstar Corp.

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Jamaica
20. Mexico
21., BuyCell Wireless Group, Inc., the
nation's first wireless buying group, announced today they have selected
Brightstar , a leading logistics and supply chain management company for the
wireless industry, to provide supply and distribution services to support the
members of their buying organization. Additionally, Brightstar will consult directly with the
group to provide product roadmaps, sales training and consumer marketing
programs that visibly enhance the member's ability to attract and support
consumers of wireless services nationwide.

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Guatemala
16. Paraguay
24. Venezuela
29. During the year ending 2004, Brightstar's
revenues exceeded $1.

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Large multinational groups
are eager to invest in anything to do with Internet and e-commerce in Latin
America, and especially in technologies which offer faster and more economical
access. BuyCell Wireless Group Represents Over 3500 Points of Sale in 21 States

BELLEVUE, Wash. The founding membership is comprised of
independent wireless retail companies that separately market and sell Verizon
Wireless products and services through owned or contracted points of sale
nationwide.com .

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Triple Play, which combines fixed line , broadband and pay TV, has
made its appearance in Chile, Mexico and Brazil.

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Research and Markets: Latin America Is One of the World's Most Promising Broadband Markets

Colombia
10. Nicaragua
22.
Under the terms of this agreement, Brightstar will supply BuyCell Wireless
members with approved wireless handsets and accessories from all leading
manufacturers, delivered through efficiency-enhancing forward and reverse
logistics support .7 Billion.2 billion in revenue for 2005 .
Brightstar provides supply chain management, product distribution and
manufacturing services to over 15,000 network operators, retailers and
resellers in the wireless industry. Among Brightstar 's key relationships are
America Movil and Telefonica in Latin America, Telstra in Australia and
Verizon Wireless in the United States and Caribbean, among others.

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is a leading distributor and provider of value added
supply chain services to the wireless telecom industry, and also designs and
manufacturers products under licensing agreements with leading manufacturers.
and Venezuela with its most recent distribution operations located in
Australia. The company serves over 160 network operators and 15 ,000 resellers,
retailers and agents around the world and also represents many of the world's
leading wireless manufacturers.

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Caribbean Countries
8. Ecuador
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Additionally, Brightstar represents and supports sales for a number of data
device manufacturers such as Palm + RIM in certain regions. and Venezuela.

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Costa Rica
11. Haiti
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http: //www. Today, the company has sold over 1.

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Argentina
4. Chile
9. Peru
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The new partnership will immediately focus on delivering industry leading
handsets and data devices , supported with fresh marketing concepts and
aggressive pricing, to wireless consumers nationally .
According to Oscar Fumagali, Brightstar's CFO, "Our success can be
attributed to our important strategic partnerships with manufacturers, strong
relationships with our customers and the ongoing support from our investors
and banking partners, all of whom have helped drive the company's growth and
expansion.

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Uruguay
28.

Broadband
Latin America is one of the world 's most promising broadband markets,
growing at an annual rate of around 87% in 2004. "We have served many of
the members of the group individually and look forward to expanding our
relationships in helping the entire group maximize their businesses. But our ability to become a global success story in this amount of
time is due to Brightstar's talented and committed team of professionals who
have built our organization to a $2.
Headquartered in Miami, FL, Brightstar has operations in Argentina , Australia,
Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican
Republic, Ecuador , El Salvador, Guatemala, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Paraguay,
Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad + Tobago, Uruguay, the U.

22 million square kilometers, or around 13% of the world's surface.

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Latin America has only just recently begun to develop convergence
strategies. Fixed/Mobile Convergence,
which combines fixed line, mobile and data communications, can be found in
Mexico.com/reports/c17932

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
press@researchandmarkets .com
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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15. is a leading distributor and provider of value added
supply chain services to the wireless telecom industry, and also designs and
manufactures products under licensing agreements with leading manufacturers.

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region's Internet market is not easy.
The Latin American broadband leaders are Brazil, Chile, Argentina and
Mexico, and in early 2005 these four countries accounted for 87 % of all
broadband subscribers in the region.researchandmarkets.