Hop-on Announces Availability of Advanced Disposable CDMA Cell Phone
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New and Improved Phone To Be Featured at CTIA Wireless 2004

IRVINE, Calif., Mar 22, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Hop-on, Inc. (OTC: HPON), the leading developer of disposable and fully recyclable cell phones and wireless accessories, today announced the availability of its new and improved CDMA disposable/recyclable cell phone at the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) wireless trade show in Atlanta, Georgia. The CTIA show runs from March 22 to 24, 2004. Hop-on will be exhibiting in Booth 4159.

Hop-on's new and improved disposable/recyclable cell phone (Model HPN1900- 03) is a dual band, tri-mode CDMA cellular handset that operates in the 800 MHz (AMPS and CDMA) and 1900 MHz (CDMA) frequency bands. The phone offers advanced features such as voice feed back to the user instead of an LCD screen, audio driven MMI and voice SMS. Hop-on's HPN1900-03 phone, the Company's lowest cost CDMA handset, targets entry level customers in the U.S., as well as emerging markets such as China, India and Latin America.

Dan Gannon, Chief Executive Officer of Hop-on, commented, "After a very successful test launch with a national drugstore chain and being selected as one of Time magazine's Inventions of the Year for 2001, our R&D team in Dallas refined our original disposable/recyclable cell phone using the latest in CDMA technology to develop a sleeker, more advanced version. Consumer interest remains high for those looking for a low cost alternative to traditional cell phone contracts or pre-pay phone cards and we expect our next generation disposable/recyclable CDMA phones to meet these needs, while keeping pace with the advancing telecommunications market. We will be showcasing this phone at CTIA along with our GSM tri-band (900/1800/1900 MHz) phones as well as a variety of innovative, value priced accessories, including wireless surveillance systems, wireless headsets, jeweled headsets, rapid car chargers with retractable chords and carry cases to appeal to a wide range of consumers. We believe Hop-on offers the most affordable CDMA and GSM handsets in the world and provides a compelling value proposition to its customers."

CTIA WIRELESS 2004 (www.ctiashow.com) is the largest, most comprehensive show in the wireless industry and the premier venue to exchange ideas, create partnerships and collaborate to bring wireless telecommunications to new heights. This global event draws attendees from dozens of different industries in more than 80 countries around the world, serving every aspect of wireless -- providers, users, developers, buyers and manufacturers. Media requests for information or meetings with Hop-on executives should be directed to Jim Olecki, 646-536-7021, jolecki@theruthgroup.com

About Hop-on

Hop-on (OTC: HPON) is the developer and marketer of the world's first disposable, recyclable and contract free cell phone. Hop-on's CDMA phones, which provide a much-needed alternative to full service cellular contracts and prepaid calling cards, are recyclable, include a rechargeable battery and the capability to add on additional minutes. Hop-on is also marketing a GSM phone, which expands its product offerings for applications in various other global markets.

Hop-on also designs, manufactures and markets a full line of innovative and attractively priced wireless accessories, which are compatible with handsets produced by the leading manufacturers. These accessories include wireless surveillance systems, wireless hands-free (RF) headsets, car chargers with pivoting heads and retractable cords, jeweled headsets, OEM faceplates, flashing batteries, and carrying cases, among other products. For more information, visit www.Hop-on.com or www.WirelessCompany.com

CONTACTS:
David Pasquale, 646-536-7006, or Jim Olecki, 646-536-7021
Both of The Ruth Group, www.TheRuthGroup.com

This Company's news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements relate to, among other things, software functionality and capacity, timing of the commencement of operations and cash flow, and are indicated by words or phrases such as "anticipate," "estimate," "plans" and similar words or phrases. The following are among the principal factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: general business and economic conditions in the Company's operations, including the rate of inflation, population, employment and job growth rate, the pricing pressures and other competitive factors and issues arising from year 2000 information technology issues. Consequently actual events and results may vary significantly from those included in or contemplated or implied by such statements.

SOURCE Hop-on, Inc.