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                        VOICE MOBILITY APPOINTS NEW CHAIR

VANCOUVER, BC, SEPTEMBER 13, 2000 - Voice Mobility International Inc. (OTCBB:
VMII) is pleased to welcome Randy Buchamer to the Chair of its Board of
Directors as the company begins its next growth phase. He succeeds William
Krebs, who is stepping down as Chair, but will remain on the board where his
long experience in chartered accountancy and venture capital will continue to
serve the company.

As the first chair of Voice Mobility, Mr. Krebs successfully guided the company
through the critical months of its transition from a private to a public
company. Mr. Buchamer brings an exceptional background in corporate operations.
This will assist the company as it grows its staff and takes its UNIFIED
COMMUNICATIONS products to a global market.

"Randy brings a wealth of strategic insights, a great depth of operational
experience, and extensive contacts in the technology and investment
communities," says Jay Hutton, Voice Mobility's chief executive officer. "His
guidance will be vital in moving Voice Mobility forward to achieve its
international marketing goals. We're at the beginning of a strong growth mode.
Voice Mobility is acquiring new clients, expanding market territories, forming
strategic partnerships and attracting new financing. Randy's strong reputation
will help in all those areas and will be invaluable in attracting top people to
the senior management team."

Mr. Buchamer is a seasoned executive with expertise in building sales and
managing large operations. He also has extensive experience in strategic
planning, plus an impressive record for leading dynamic organizations. As
Managing Director of Operations for The Jim Pattison Group, he was responsible
for supporting the $4.4 billion operations of the 55 companies owned by The Jim
Pattison Group. Previously, Randy was Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
for Mohawk Oil. He also has extensive experience in publishing, marketing and
distributing software solutions.

About Voice Mobility International Inc.
Voice Mobility has developed its UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONStm software suite which
simplifies voice, fax and email messages through convergence on the Internet.
With this software, voice mail, faxes and email can be reviewed, stored and
managed using any personal computer, a wireless device or the telephone. Voice
Mobility markets its software suite to telephone companies, Internet Service
Providers (ISPs), Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs), Application
Service Providers (ASPs) and Wireless Service Providers (WSPs).


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FORWARD-LOOKING (SAFE HARBOR) STATEMENT
This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties including, but not limited to, future sales, product demand,
growth of the unified messaging industry, competition, the effect of economic
conditions and technological difficulties and other risks detailed in the
Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

For further information:

For further information:
Jay Hutton, Chief Executive Officer, Voice Mobility International, Inc.
604-482-0000
www.voicemobility.com

MEDIA CONTACT
Ann Gibbon
National Public Relations
604-684-6655
agibbon@national.ca

Maxine Barnes
United Kingdom: 0207-251-1385
maxinebarnes@msn.com

INVESTOR RELATIONS
North America: 1-888-370-8751
Investors@voicemobility.com