Brightpoint, Inc. (CELL) Chairman of the Board and CEO to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell


MEDIA ADVISORY, July 17, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) --



 What:
 Robert J. Laikin, Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief 
 Executive Officer of Brightpoint, Inc. (CELL) will preside over the 
 opening bell.

 Where:
 NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio

 When: 
 Tuesday July 18th, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. EDT 

 Contacts:
 Anurag Gupta
 317-707-2355
 anurag.gupta@brightpoint.com
 
 NASDAQ MarketSite:
 Stephanie Lowenthal; 646.441.5220

Feed Information:

The opening bell is available from 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. on uplink IA-5 C-band/transponder 14. The downlink frequency is 3980 horizontal; audio: 6.2/6.8. The feed can also be found on Waterfront fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Lowenthal at (646) 441-5220.

Photos:

To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Open, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market open of your choice.

About Brightpoint, Inc. (CELL):

Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in wireless device distribution and customized logistic services to the wireless industry. In 2005, Brightpoint handled 42 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. 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).