TracFone Wireless Launches SafeLink Wireless to Aid 1,304,581 Low-Income Households in Ohio

Participants Receive Over an Hour of Free Talk Time Monthly and Free Wireless
Cell Phone
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(Business Wire)--
Today, TracFone Wireless, Inc., America`s leading prepaid cell phone provider,
announced its launch of SafeLink Wireless in Ohio. SafeLink Wireless is the
first and only completely free offering of Lifeline - a U.S. government
supported program that ensures telephone service is available and affordable for
eligible low-income households.

The SafeLink Wireless service will provide eligible low-income households a free
cell phone, mobile access to emergency services and free 68 minutes of airtime,
monthly, for one year. The cell phone offers in-demand features: voicemail,
text, call waiting, international calling to over 60 destinations and caller ID.

"As a part of everyday life, many of us take cell phones for granted but they
are a vital method of communicating with the world around us," said Jose
Fuentes, Director of Government Relations for TracFone. "For the over 1.3
million households that qualify for Lifeline services in Ohio, SafeLink provides
a modern necessity that could help them secure employment, communicate with
their child-care provider, reach hospitals, fire departments, or police in the
event of an emergency and they would receive that help at absolutely no cost. No
other company is doing that," added Fuentes. SafeLink Wireless offers low-income
families accessibility, freedom and the security in knowing that should an
emergency occur - wherever they are, they will stay safe and stay connected.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) created the Lifeline program in 1984
and worked to update the service after the crises of Hurricanes Katrina and
Rita, as well as the tragedy of September 11th. At the dawn of the 21st century,
modern universal telephone service is necessary not only to ensure that the U.S.
maintains a rapid, efficient, nationwide communications network, it is important
for the purpose of national defense and to promote safety of life and property.
By approving the SafeLink Wireless program, the FCC took action to enhance its
Lifeline program and keep the right to communicate in pace with technology.

As technology continues to evolve, the digital divide remains a serious concern
that may leave few options for those who lack the financial means to afford any
sort of telephone service. The SafeLink program works to fulfill Lifeline`s
original goal to bridge this gap and to disprove the notion that access to
wireless communications is a privilege or luxury.

The Funding and Delivery of Lifeline

Lifeline is part of the Low Income Program of the Universal Service Fund (USF),
which is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) and
is designed to ensure that quality telecommunications services are available to
low-income customers at just, reasonable, and affordable rates. Over 1700
carriers are eligible to provide the program but TracFone is the first pre-paid
company to have elevated the program to modern day communications. The Lifeline
program is not funded from federal taxpayer dollars, but rather from
contributions to the USF by telecommunications carriers collected in part from
the Universal Service Charge billed to cell phone users.

By FCC design, telephone carriers deliver Lifeline assistance to low-income
communities and traditionally, Lifeline customers receive a simple discount on
their monthly landline telephone bill. The SafeLink program reshapes the
Lifeline model by applying the USF subsidy towards a wireless minute allocation
that becomes free monthly airtime for the customer. As TracFone provides the
mobile handset at its own expense and does not require contracts or monthly
bills, SafeLink customers now have access to a completely free offering of the
Lifeline program.

If a customer wishes to use additional minutes beyond their monthly allotment,
minutes can be added through prepaid SafeLink airtime cards and TracFone airtime
cards that can be purchased at local retailers. The prepaid feature gives
customers the freedom to control the cost of their monthly telephone expense.
Unused minutes do not expire and automatically rollover.

SAFELINK WIRELESS SERVICE ELIGIBILITY OVERVIEW BY CITY

Top 10 Ohio state counties with the most eligible Lifeline participants:

Counties LOW-INCOME POPULATION
Cuyahoga 177,612
Franklin 114,435
Hamilton 99,692
Montgomery 66,948
Summit 63,565
Lucas 60,511
Stark 46,871
Mahoning 37,135
Lorain 29,478
Trumbull 29,240

Program Eligibility

To qualify for Lifeline in the state of Ohio, a household must participate in
one of the following:

* Section 8/Federal Public Housing Assistance
* Medicaid
* Food Stamps
* Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
* Free National School Lunch Program (NSL)
* General Assistance/Disability Assistance
* Home Energy Assistance (HEAP)
* Supplemental Security Disability Income (SSDI)
* Ohio Works First or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
* Or if the Total Household Income is at or under 150% of the Federal Poverty
Guidelines

Applicants applying via income must prove by sending a copy of a document that
proves subscriber income level. The following are examples of documents that are
accepted:

* 4 months of consecutive pay stubs
* Letter from your employer
* Last year`s income tax return
* Employer W-2 form

The SafeLink Wireless service will be provided to low-income families for up to
one year, with one person per household receiving the free cell phone and
benefits. Participants may renew service and will be required to re-submit
eligibility documentation upon their year completion. If the participant no
longer qualifies for this free service, they will be notified and will be able
to keep the cell phone to continue enjoying the benefits as a regular TracFone
customer. Existing TracFone customers qualifying for the SafeLink Wireless
service may keep their current cell phone, and receive bonus minutes (one-time
bonus only) for choosing to keep their current cell phone.

To learn more about the SafeLink Wireless service, including eligibility
requirements, please call 1-800-SAFELINK (1-800-723-3546), or visit
www.safelink.com.

ABOUT TRACFONE WIRELESS, INC.

TracFone Wireless, Inc. is America's number one prepaid wireless service in the
U.S. with more than 10 million cell phone subscribers. TracFone is a subsidiary
of América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. ("AMX") (BMV: AMX; NYSE: AMX; Nasdaq: AMOV;
LATIBEX: XAMXL), the leading provider of wireless services in Latin America with
more than 153 million cell phone subscribers. For more information, please
visit: www.tracfone.com.

for SafeLink Wireless
Rolando Rodriguez, 210-316-0744
rolando@interlexusa.com

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