Los Angeles, Calif. – September 12, 2006  - Aeris.net ( www.aeris.net ), the leading network operator for wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) fixed and mobile communications services, today announced it has expanded its strategic agreement with U.S.Cellular (AMEX: USM), the nation's sixth-largest wireless service carrier. Under the expanded relationship Aeris will utilize U.S. Cellular's network capabilities to extend Aeris's North American CDMA footprint and provide enhanced 1xRTT, SMS, and MicroBurst^® services. Combined with Aeris's current coverage in Canada and the United States, the U.S. Cellular agreement increases Aeris's ability to provide multi-layered M2M network services across the continent.

"Providing the highest level of satisfaction to all customers is U.S. Cellular's number-one priority," said Jay M. Ellison, executive vice president and chief operating officer of U.S. Cellular. "Our agreement with Aeris will ensure that customers whose needs include machine-to-machine capabilities will receive the network reliability that our 5.7 million wireless customers enjoy today."

"This partnership allows Aeris to enhance the delivery of mission critical M2M services across North America," said Mark Chiarelli, senior vice president of Networks for Aeris. "Aeris's North American M2M deployments in the automotive, fleet management, trucking and security industries will directly benefit from this expansion."

About Aeris.net
Aeris^® is the leading machine-to-machine (M2M) wireless network operator in North America. Through its unique AerFrame™ M2M platform, and in partnership with more than 30 wireless carriers, Aeris delivers rugged, real-time managed data delivery for mission critical applications such as life-safety and security, high-value asset tracking, and numerous other fixed and mobile wireless applications. Recognized by CTIA with a Wireless Emerging Technology Award in 2006, AerFrame provides customers with wireless connectivity tailored to their specific application requirements - virtually any protocol, including specialized enhancements available only from Aeris - all delivered through configurable web services designed for the requirements of each application. Today, Aeris provides service to over one million customer devices. For more information, please visit http://www.Aeris.net or call 1-888-GO-AERIS.

About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular is the nation's sixth-largest wireless service carrier, serving 5.7 million customers in 26 states. The Chicago-based company operates on a customer satisfaction strategy, meeting customer needs by providing a comprehensive range of wireless products and services, superior customer support and a high-quality network.