ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2001--Metrocall, Inc. (Nasdaq:MCLL), a leading provider of wireless solutions for mobile workforces, today introduced SwiftSendª, a product that merges the latest in information technology with wireless networking.

The SwiftSend wireless messaging software simplifies the process of sending messages to multiple word and two-way wireless devices. From the convenience of your personal computer, one message can be sent to many colleagues who need messages in real-time.

Metrocall and applications developer Emergin, Inc., collaborated on SwiftSend, which replaces Metrocall NoteSender. A single user can use the SwiftSend to deliver messages via a modem once SwiftSend is installed on IBM compatible PCs. It is also compatible with all Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Microsoft Windows '95, '98, 2000 and Microsoft NT Workstation. Unlimited wireless devices and groups can be contacted, making it ideal for scheduling meetings and alerting colleagues or family members of important developments.

"The release of this product is another indication that Metrocall has emerged as not only a wireless messaging leader, but a provider of office-friendly applications that improve communications processes," said Stan F. Sech, Metrocall's senior vice president of business development and integration. "SwiftSend empowers organizations through real-time communications to unlimited wireless users from one central location."

Directory and canned message functions make using the application quick and easy. SwiftSend also imports addresses from other wireless software such as Metrocall NoteSender, and AT&T MessageFlash Databases. Installation is simple and includes automatic modem detection. To find out more about SwiftSend, contact Metrocall at 800/800-2337.

About Emergin, Inc.

EMERGIN is a wireless technology company -- offering software products and professional services to businesses and government agencies. Formed by industry experts from companies such as IBM, Motorola, EDS and Siemens, EMERGIN has been deploying wireless solutions to companies around the globe for over five years. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, additional information about EMERGIN is available at www.emergin.com.

About Metrocall, Inc.

Metrocall, Inc. headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, is one of the largest wireless data and messaging companies in the United States providing both products and services to more than six million business and individual subscribers. Metrocall was founded in 1965, became a publicly traded company in 1993 and currently employs approximately 3,500 professional's coast to coast.

The Company offers two-way interactive messaging, wireless e-mail and Internet connectivity, cellular and digital PCS phones, as well as one-way messaging services. Metrocall operates on many nationwide, regional and local networks, including a new Two-Way Interactive Network (TWIN), and can supply a wide variety of customizable Internet-based information content services.

Also, Metrocall offers totally integrated resource management systems and communications solutions for business and campus environments. Metrocall's wireless networks operate in the top 1,000 markets all across the nation and the Company has offices and retail locations in more than forty states.

Metrocall is the largest equity-owner of Inciscent, an independent business-to-business enterprise, that is a national full-service "wired-to-wireless" Application Service Provider (ASP). For more information on Metrocall please visit our Web site and On-line store at www.Metrocall.com.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

The statements set forth above that are not historical facts, such as those concerning Metrocall's advanced wireless data and messaging strategies, are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. A number of risks and uncertainties could cause actual results, events or developments to differ from expectations. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ are 1) the speed and extent to which markets for advanced messaging data and messaging services develop and grow; 2) Metrocall and its joint venture affiliate Inciscent's ability to develop and market products and services that respond to market conditions and customers' needs; 3) the impact of competition from other companies in the wireless data and Internet business; 4) the need to respond to rapid technological developments that could affect the commercial viability of Metrocall's and Inciscent's products and services. You should refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for a complete discussion of these and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements.