Socket Communications Establishes Technology Advisory Board; Industry Luminaries to Provide Strategic Guidance for Mobile Device Marketplace

Business Wire, Feb 6, 2006

NEWARK, Calif. -- Socket Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCKT), an innovative provider of mobile productivity products, today announced the formation of a Technology Advisory Board (TAB). The TAB is comprised of industry veterans with strong industry and technical backgrounds who will provide a "sounding board" for reviewing and discussing product plans, roadmaps, future product concepts and potential technologies to incorporate into Socket's product lines. This includes utilization of Socket's current technologies as well as potential joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions to broaden Socket's product lines.

"Establishing the TAB has been on our strategic path for some time, and we're very excited to have set-up and attracted such high-caliber individuals to participate," said Mike Gifford, founder and executive vice president at Socket. "Our TAB members represent four primary technology segments which we believe are fundamental to Socket's growth. These include Portable Data Collection and Capture, Computer Accessories, Mobile Devices and Application Software."

Initially, the TAB will be comprised of seven members for a minimum term of one year. There will be two Socket technical team members attending TAB meetings in addition to the TAB Chairman and up to four independent TAB members. Independent TAB members for 2006 include:

--Tom Miller, Vice President, Unova (former President Intermec, Chairman Automatic Identification and Mobility Association {AIM Global})

--Sam Henderson, Microsoft Evangelist, Mobile and Embedded Devices Division (previously with IBM)

--David Block, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Dymo Corporation, a division of Newell Rubbermaid (previously with CoStar, AddressMate, and consultant to Borland, Symbol and Hyosung)

About Socket Communications

Socket Communications (NASDAQ:SCKT) develops and distributes a broad range of data collection and network connectivity products for mobile devices such as PDA's, Smartphones and tablet PCs. Working collaboratively with mobile solutions from leading Strategic Vertical Integrators, world-class 3rd party software developers and OEM's, Socket's Mobility Friendly(R) products are proven to drive operational efficiencies, increase mobile workforce productivity, boost corporate performance and improve customer satisfaction. Socket is headquartered in Newark, California and can be reached at 510-744-2700 or http://www.socketcom.com/.> Socket and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Mobile Connection Company, Mobility Friendly, and KwikBlue are trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Socket Communications, Inc. is under license. Wi-Fi(R) is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein may be those of their respective owners. (C) 2006, Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.

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