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Toshiba Announces MyConnect Internet Access Service Plans Starting at $39.95 Per Month

MyConnect(TM) enables unlimited Internet Access via Wi-Fi, wired broadband or dial-up, with single monthly access plans

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2004-- Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., today announced availability of MyConnect Internet Access Service Plans to customers via www.toshibamyconnect.com, priced at $39.95 per month for unlimited access. The access plans provide notebook users with a single, cost-effective solution for unlimited monthly access at more than 20,000 Internet access points in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.
MyConnect simplifies Internet access through wired broadband, Wi-Fi, and dial-up networks with one service, one way to log on, one number to call, and one bill to pay. MyConnect eliminates the need to purchase Internet access from multiple providers, giving users unlimited freedom for work or play at major airports, hotels, and familiar public venues.

"MyConnect ushers in a new era of connectivity for the mobile customer," said Taro Hiyama, vice president of marketing, Toshiba DPD. "It's the only service notebook users will ever need to access the Internet. Toshiba will continue to move aggressively in order to unlock increased value for notebook users."

Notebook users can find more information on MyConnect access plans by visiting www.toshibamyconnect.com.

About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS)

With headquarters in Irvine, TAIS is comprised of three divisions: Digital Products Division, Digital Solutions Division and the Storage Device Division. Together, the three divisions provide mobile products and solutions, communications, storage and imaging products and services. Products include industry leading portable computers, PDAs, projectors, DVD/CD recordable products and hard disk drives for computers, telephony products, digital imaging systems, cable modems, wireless solutions and services.

TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corp., which is a world leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems. Toshiba has global sales of over $52 billion and more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.toshiba.com.

(C)2004 Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS). MyConnect is a trademark of TAIS. All other product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information in media advisories including without limitation prices, specifications, content of services, availability, and contact information, is current on the date of the press announcement, but is subject to change without notice.

Contacts


Golin/Harris for Toshiba DPD
David Sims, 949-260-1300, ext. 854
dsims@golinharris.com
or
Lisa Falcetti, 949-260-1300, ext. 871
lfalcetti@golinharris.com

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