UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                  SCHEDULE 14A

           PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES
                     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO. 3)

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                                Brightpoint, Inc.
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                (Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


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(BRIGHTPOINT LOGO)


                                                                    May 27, 2004


Dear Stockholder:

         The June 3, 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Brightpoint, Inc. is
just a few days away. According to our latest records, we have not received your
vote. YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE
FOR ALL OF THE PROPOSALS UNDER CONSIDERATION.

         Please help your company avoid the expense of further solicitation by
SIGNING, DATING AND RETURNING THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD TODAY.

         Thank you for your support.


Sincerely,


/s/ ROBERT J. LAIKIN

 Robert J. Laikin
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer




                                 IMPORTANT NOTE

  PLEASE FOLLOW THE EASY INSTRUCTIONS ON THE ENCLOSED FORM OF PROXY TO VOTE BY
                         TELEPHONE OR via THE INTERNET.

             If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting
    your shares, please call our proxy solicitor, Innisfree M&A Incorporated:

                            TOLL-FREE: (888) 750-5834


      BRIGHTPOINT, INC. - 501 AIRTECH PARKWAY - Plainfield, Indiana 46168 -
                           317-707-2355 - 800-952-2355