FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PCIA Names New Chief Executive

February 18, 2005, Alexandria, Va. --- PCIA, the Wireless Infrastructure Association today announced that Michael T.N. Fitch has been named the new president and chief executive officer of the organization. Fitch will take over the lead on March 1, 2005. He succeeds Jay Kitchen, who announced his retirement last September.

Fitch, an internationally recognized expert on radio and satellite telecommunications, was most recently with the Boeing Company and Hughes Electronics in California. Prior to Boeing and Hughes, his experience includes 20 years of executive management at the US Department of State and the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, DC. Fitch was responsible for policy and licensing as a Division Chief and Bureau Chief at the FCC, and also served as Senior Legal and International Adviser to the Chairman. He was Office Director and Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of International Communications and Information Policy at the Department of State.

“Mike’s experience in Washington and his industry knowledge are an excellent fit for PCIA,” said John Kelly, President and Chief Executive of Crown Castle International and Chairman of PCIA. “PCIA is the leading advocate for the wireless infrastructure industry and we are confident in Mike’s ability to drive our industry initiatives and represent PCIA’s members,” said Kelly.

“I am honored to lead PCIA when demand for mobile services is skyrocketing. PCIA’s dynamic member companies provide the critical infrastructure required for mobile communications. PCIA will continue to be a strong voice for this industry,” said Fitch.

About PCIA

PCIA is an association of companies that seek the advancement of the wireless communications industry through advocacy, technical and marketplace initiatives. PCIA supports programs and policies that expand the growth of the wireless network infrastructure and deployment industry. PCIA’s goal is to create a better financial and business environment in which its members can grow and succeed. For more information, please go to www.pcia.com.

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Media Contact: Jay Kitchen _ 703/ 535-7401 _ kitchenj@pcia.com