Nokia Selects TESSCO Technologies as First Reseller to Expand Wireless Broadband Distribution Channels

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and HUNT VALLEY, Md. (August 7, 2001) - Nokia (NYSE: NOK) has selected TESSCO Technologies (NASDAQ: TESS), a leading provider of wireless communications solutions, to expand distribution channels for its Nokia RoofTop(TM) Wireless Routing solution -- a unique wireless mesh network mirroring the wired structure of the Internet. Effective immediately, TESSCO will offer a "Jump Start Kit" to make it simple for ISPs and carriers to begin offering wireless broadband services based on the Nokia RoofTop solution. The Jump Start Kit includes everything ISPs and carriers need to rapidly deploy and manage their own wireless broadband networks at a promotional price.

The Jump Start Kits will provide six Nokia RoofTop R240 Wireless Routers; a Nokia RoofTop R240A AirHead router; the Nokia RoofTop Router Management System (RMS), software that simplifies the installation and monitoring of the wireless network; and the Nokia AIR Operating System for intelligent, real-time traffic routing. Additionally, the package includes a one-day training session to educate two attendees on how to deploy and operate the Nokia RoofTop solution.

"Time-to-market and cost of deployment are critical factors that affect whether wireless broadband networks can be profitable," said Ari Leppä, general manager of Nokia Wireless Routing. "The Jump Start Kit offered to ISPs and carriers through our relationship with TESSCO will make deployment of a Nokia RoofTop network faster and easier than installing a satellite dish on a home. This will provide ISPs a quicker time-to-market and higher return on investment for delivering high-speed Internet access to residential and small office/home office (SOHO) markets previously unreachable with wired solutions."

Nokia established its relationship with TESSCO in 1996 to leverage its strong customer network and superior supply chain management capabilities to open new distribution channels for Nokia's Original mobile phone accessories. Most recently, Nokia expanded its distribution relationship with the leading wireless communications solution provider to include Nokia's Wireless LAN product line.

"TESSCO's leadership in fixed wireless broadband stems from our ability to provide a cost-effective channel to a broad and diverse customer base, while continuously bringing unique solutions to our customers," said Robert B. Barnhill, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of TESSCO Technologies. "The Nokia RoofTop solution is an ideal offering to enable our customers to profit from the tremendous opportunity of wireless broadband for residential and small business markets."

About the Nokia RoofTop Solution
The Nokia RoofTop Wireless Routers create the first wireless broadband solution that is viable for residential and SOHO markets. They solve the line-of-sight difficulties typically associated with residential neighborhoods because they only require line-of-sight to neighboring nodes, not all the way to a central base station. Each subscriber acts as a full IP router, routing traffic around trees, hills, and buildings, and enabling deployment in diverse geographical locations. This eliminates the need for expensive towers and roof rights, enabling providers to deploy the new wireless mesh networks quickly, with minimal upfront investment in engineering and equipment. Each subscriber added becomes part of the network, increasing coverage and making the Nokia RoofTop solution more robust and far-reaching than existing broadband network solutions.
The Nokia R240 wireless router is also a home gateway that supports home networking via standard telephone wires or Ethernet. It enables multiple devices to share the access link without having to run new in-home wiring, and provides simple security by masking private addresses. The Nokia Air Operating Systems' wireless intelligence controls the built-in RF amplifier make scaling the network simple and automatic.

The Nokia RoofTop Router Management System enables service providers to quickly and easily configure, monitor and maintain their Nokia RoofTop networks. The RMS software allows service providers to check network operations at a glance with a dynamic Graphical User Interface, which provides a real-time display of the network topology and status. Routers can be configured and managed remotely, from the network operations center, eliminating the need for on going truck rolls to make changes to the devices. For additional information about the Nokia RoofTop Wireless Routing solution, please visit www.wbs.nokia.com.

About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.

About TESSCO
TESSCO Technologies Incorporated is a leading provider of the services, products and solutions required to build, operate, maintain and use wireless voice, data, messaging, tracking and Internet systems. The company provides marketing and sales services, knowledge and supply chain management, product- solution delivery and control systems utilizing extensive Internet and information technology.

TESSCO's guiding vision is to be the Vital Link between buyers and manufacturers. For its customers, TESSCO provides a total source of product choices and availability, optimized logistics and reduced total procurement costs. For its manufacturers, TESSCO provides a cost-effective communication, marketing, sales and distribution channel. The TESSCO mission is to virtually link knowledge and delivery of the right product, in the right configuration, at the right time, to the point of use.

TESSCO's operations are centralized in the Global Logistics Center, the company's ISO 9002 registered headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. All customer, manufacturer, product, configuration, sales and delivery activities are directed by an integrated enterprise information technology platform. Fulfillment centers in Hunt Valley, Maryland and Reno, Nevada, configure orders for complete, on-time delivery throughout the world. Its product offerings consist of over 25,000 items from over 380 manufacturers. TESSCO currently serves more than 8,500 business customers and 17,000 consumers per month, including a diversified mix of cellular and PCS telephone, Wireless ISP and paging carriers, fixed wireless and mobile radio-dispatch operators, integrators, contractors and dealers, and self-maintained users.

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Further information:

Denise Crew
Nokia
Tel: +1 972 894 4818
E-mail: denise.crew@nokia.com

www.nokia.com

Nicole Fischer
Ketchum (Representing Nokia)
Tel: +1 404 879 9280
E-mail: nicole.fischer@ketchum.com

Molly Hughes
TESSCO Technologies
Stakeholder Relations and Communications
Tel: +1 410 2291057
Email: hughes@tessco.com