JABRA Hands-Free Communication Products Enable Drivers Around the World to Comply With Mobile Phone Legislation New and Upcoming Legislation in the United States to Become More Widespread CHICAGO, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 1, 2004, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. joined New York in enacting state-wide legislation requiring drivers to use hands-free devices while talking on mobile phones. Currently, there are several more states with legislation pending or legislation that is under consideration. JABRA, the world's leading brand of hands-free communication products for the mobile consumer market, offers many devices that are enabling drivers all over the globe to comply with the latest regulations. The United States joins many other nations in adopting laws requiring drivers to use some kind of hands-free device. In Europe, for example, there are approximately 16 countries that have laws in place requiring the use of a hands-free device. In the U.S., there are currently 22 states that have various degrees of mobile phone legislation pending with fines up to $1,000 for failing to comply with new laws. Eight states, including Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts, prohibit or limit the use of mobile phones in certain circumstances. There are also seven states that prohibit their use while driving a school bus, and two prohibit their use by drivers who are under the age 21 and driving with a learner's permit. "There is a clear trend with the increased number of restrictions on mobile phone use while driving around the world and in the United States, this is just the beginning," said David Hogan, vice president, Sales and Marketing, JABRA North America. "It is important for drivers to become informed about the laws in place and those that are pending so that they can be prepared. JABRA products offer the ideal solution for abiding by the new laws both before and after they come into effect." JABRA offers a wide range of high quality corded and wireless Bluetooth(R) headsets, including the award-winning JABRA FreeSpeak(TM), the world's best-selling Bluetooth wireless headset, and JABRA EarWave(TM), the widely popular, leading corded headset. The Bluetooth headsets make hands-free communication more convenient with no wires to plug in and voice dialing capability, which is especially useful while driving. JABRA will also launch several new Bluetooth wireless devices, including a Multi-Adapter that allows non-Bluetooth phones to connect to JABRA's Bluetooth headsets and a portable, high-performance speakerphone that enable consumers to comply with state laws. JABRA's upcoming new Bluetooth products include: * JABRA SP100, the new battery-operated portable wireless speakerphone for use either in the car, without requiring costly installation, in the office or at home. * JABRA BT110, the entry-level headset for Bluetooth phones with unrivaled talk and standby time. * JABRA BT800, the next generation wireless Bluetooth headset with advanced mobile phone features. * JABRA A210, a Universal Multi-Adapter that connects all non-Bluetooth mobile phones to any JABRA headset and speakerphone. About JABRA JABRA is the foremost brand in innovative hands-free communication products for the mobile consumer market. JABRA products are available at more than 70,000 retailers worldwide, including key national GSM operators, key consumer electronic chains and mobile phone specialists. JABRA is part of GN Netcom. More information can be found on the website at http://www.jabra.com/. About GN Netcom GN Netcom is a world leader in hands-free communication technologies. The company develops, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of corded as well as wireless headsets and related products through its two market focused divisions: Contact Center & Office Division and Mobile Division. The Contact Center & Office Division, under the GN Netcom brand, provides solutions covering the hands-free communication needs of professionals working in contact centers and offices. The Mobile Division provides innovative hands-free solutions under the JABRA brand for users of mobile devices. For information about products please visit http://www.gnnetcom.com/. GN Netcom is part of GN Store Nord, a global market leader in personal communications. GN Store Nord is traded on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange (Reuters: GN.CO; OTC: GGNDF). For more information, please visit http://www.gn.com/. JABRA(R) is a registered trademark of GN Netcom. All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners. The Bluetooth(R) word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by GN Netcom is under license. DATASOURCE: JABRA CONTACT: Heidi Adams of JABRA, +1-858-622-9955, ; or agency, Jamey Long of BERKMAN Communications, +1-619-231-9977, or cell, +1-619-813-2996, , for JABRA Web site: http://www.gn.com/ Web site: http://www.gnnetcom.com/ Web site: http://www.jabra.com/

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