INDIANAPOLIS, March 1, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc.
(Nasdaq:CELL), a global leader in providing supply chain solutions to
the wireless industry, today announced that its subsidiary, Brightpoint
Australia Pty Ltd ("Brightpoint"), has entered into a distribution
services agreement with GN Netcom Asia Ltd ("Jabra"). Under the terms
of the agreement, Brightpoint will distribute the company's
award-winning range of Jabra car speakerphones and mobile headsets in
the Australian retail channels.

Jabra's mobile headset solutions include in-car wireless headsets,
stereo headset devices, and products for the active, sports loving
consumer. Products launched recently in Australia include the Cruiser2,
an in-car automotive speakerphone, and the Jabra Stone, the next
generation in Bluetooth enabled earpieces. Jabra products are available
in leading retailers including Dick Smith, JB Hi-Fi, Crazy Johns,
Officeworks, and Harvey Norman.

"Jabra is the innovative leader in hands free solutions," stated James
Watters, Managing Director, Brightpoint Australia. "They have an
extensive range of corded and Bluetooth products and a reputation for
high-quality headsets incorporating European design. We anticipate
strong consumer market demand for Jabra headsets and car speakerphone
products, driven by innovative designs and smart product features."

"Australia is an important market for Jabra, particularly the car
speakerphone category," said Jonathan Tang, Managing Director, Jabra
Asia-Pacific. "We are delighted to work with Brightpoint, as their
expertise in the mobile communications channel is impressive. Jabra
Bluetooth hands free products are a perfect companion for mobile
phones, cars, music, or PC-to-PC calls. We are confident that Jabra's
innovative Scandinavian design, superior product quality, and
care-for-customer approach will win the hearts of consumers and gadget
enthusiasts in Australia."

About GN Netcom Asia Ltd.

Through its Jabra brand, GN Netcom Asia Ltd. is a world leader in
innovative headset solutions. With approximately 1,000 employees and
sales offices around the world, the company develops and markets a
broad range of wireless headsets and speakerphones for mobile users,
and both wireless and corded headsets for contact centre and
office-based users. Business activities also include its original
equipment manufacturing (OEM) business.

About Brightpoint, Inc.

Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq:CELL) is a global leader in providing
end-to-end supply chain solutions to leading stakeholders in the
wireless industry. In 2010, Brightpoint handled approximately 99
million wireless devices globally. Brightpoint's innovative services
include distribution channel management, procurement, inventory
management, repair services and reverse logistics, software loading,
kitting and customized packaging, fulfilment, 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
4,000 employees in more than 25 countries. In 2010, Brightpoint
generated revenue of $3.6 billion. 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).

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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