This is the third consecutive year that ThunderHawk Pocket PC Edition has been nominated as one of the best Internet browsers and web utilities, a category that ThunderHawk previously won. ThunderHawk Smartphone Edition was also nominated for the first time this year, in the "Phone Tools & Synchronization" category. To view a complete list of 2005 categories and nominees, visit: www.pocketpcmag.com/awards/main.asp.

"While most mobile browsers provide limited Java support, ThunderHawk is the only wireless Web browser that displays full HTML pages while offering desktop-level Java capabilities," said Anna Chagnon, President and CEO of Bitstream. "Pocket PC magazine's experts recognize that subscribers want to r un powerful Java applets on a Pocket PC, while also being able to find and read information quickly on small screen devices. The latest ThunderHawk features directly enhance the mobile browsing experience, and Bitstream is honored to be recognized by Pocket PC magazine for these contributions."

Over 83 experts in Pocket PC and Smartphone software from around the world help select the nominations and determine the best mobile software in over 100 different categories. Finalists and award winners will be listed in the December 2005 Pocket PC magazine Buyers Guide.

Users can subscribe to ThunderHawk for $49.95 per year or $5.95 per month at www.bitstream.com/wireless. For more information about ThunderHawk, e-mail the ThunderHawk team at thsales@bitstream.com.

About

ThunderHawk
ThunderHawk, a breakthrough wireless Web browser from Bitstream, provides carriers, device manufacturers, application developers and corporate IT departments with a familiar, secure desktop browsing experience on mobile devices. Developed with a high degree of HTML open standards compliance, ThunderHawk enables Pocket PC and Smartphone users to read Web-based e-mail, check flight and travel information, go shopping online, and access the latest information for crucial decisions in the field. ThunderHawk displays sharp text and clear graphics on full HTML Web pages , eliminating excessive scrolling and slow transmission speeds that plague other mobile browsers, so information is always easy to find and read on small screen devices.

For more information, e-mail us at thsales@bitstream.com, contact Bitstream at 800.522.3668 or 617.497.6222, or visit us on the Web at http://www.bitstream.com/wireless.

Bitstream
Bitstream Inc. (NASDAQ: BITS) is a software development company that makes communications compelling. Bitstream enables customers worldwide to render high-quality text, browse the Web on wireless devices, select from the largest collection of fonts online, and customize documents over the Internet. Its core competencies include font technology, browsing technology, e-commerce technology, and publishing technology. Visit Bitstream on the Web at http://www.bitstream.com.

Bitstream is a registered trademark and the Bitstream logo and ThunderHawk are trademarks of Bitstream Inc. Other technologies and brand names are used for information only and remain trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Kate DeVagno
ThunderHawk™ Product Marketing Manager
Bitstream Inc.
617.520.8669