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Jan 5 2004

TruePosition(R), Inc., a leading provider of location-based technologies and solutions, today announced an agreement to provide its Finder(TM) wireless location system to WestLink Communications.

TruePosition's solution will help the Kansas-based wireless carrier affordably meet the Federal Communications Commission's E-911 Phase II mandate as well as enable WestLink's network for future location-based services (LBS). Deployment of TruePosition's solution throughout WestLink's GSM network is scheduled to begin in early 2005. WestLink's wireless footprint covers more than 5,000 square miles in their predominately rural market.

Location-enabling such a network both for the purposes of consumer safety and for LBS presented the carrier with significant challenges. "WestLink is deeply committed to the safety of our customers and the ongoing improvement of our network. And, we continuously seek creative ways to grow our revenue streams and add value to our subscriber base," said Bill Hayden, Director of WestLink's Wireless Operations.

"This year, TruePosition has clearly emerged as the leading vendor for E-911 Phase II solutions and we are delighted to be working with them to deliver a much-needed service to our customers." Since TruePosition's Uplink Time Difference of Arrival (U-TDOA)-based Finder System is a network-based wireless location technology, WestLink is able to offer E-911 services to their GSM subscribers without requiring them to replace or modify their current phones.

"TruePosition understands the critical nature of satisfying the E-911 Phase II requirements and location-based services needs of the wireless operators," stated Chris Polito, TruePosition's Vice President of Sales. "We have deployed our Finder wireless location system in most of the major markets in the United States and bring the same level of commitment and benefits to the rural operator community. This solution, which is optimized to address the unique requirements of rural markets such as those covered by WestLink, is a testament to our commitment to all market segments, regardless of geography or subscriber density.

 TruePosition's system will surely help WestLink in meeting its regulatory obligations and also with its pursuit of new sources of income. We are thrilled to add WestLink to our growing list of carrier-customers."

About TruePosition, Inc. TruePosition is the world's largest company solely dedicated to the development and implementation of wireless location products and services, providing a complete end-to-end solution to support the wireless location needs for several markets and industries.

TruePosition offers the broadest base of wireless location products and services. With standards compliant technologies, TruePosition's