PLAINFIELD, Ind., Oct. 13, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brightpoint, Inc.
(Nasdaq:CELL) announced today that its subsidiary, Brightpoint GB Ltd
("Brightpoint"), has entered into a distribution agreement with Nokia
UK Ltd ("Nokia"). Pursuant to this agreement, Brightpoint will
provide Nokia with distribution services for Nokia handsets,
enhancements, software and services to business, enterprise and
prosumer (high value consumer) markets within the UK.

About Nokia

Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and
growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We
make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that
enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television,
imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing
our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise
solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide
equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through
Nokia Siemens Networks.

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, e-Business 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 3,000 employees in more than
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).

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 Forms 10-K,
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.

CONTACT:  Brightpoint, Inc.
          Anurag Gupta
          +1-317-707-2355
          Anurag.gupta@brightpoint.com


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