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Mobile Tag Media Wins 2012 Red Herring Top 100 Europe Award

PARIS – May 8, 2012 – Mobile Tag Media, (http://www.mobiletag.com/), leader in 2D and 1D barcode marketing solutions, announced today that is a recipient of the Red Herring’s Top 100 Europe award in recognition of being one of the leading private companies in Europe, celebrating its innovations and technologies.

Red Herring’s Top 100 Europe list has become a mark of distinction for identifying promising new companies and entrepreneurs. Red Herring editors were among the first to recognize that companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, Yahoo, Skype, Salesforce.com, YouTube, and eBay would change the way we live and work. 

“Mobile Tag Media’s vision is simple and stunning,” said Alexis Helcmanocki, CEO of Mobile Tag Media. “If you can capture a consumer’s attention at the very moment that interest is roused, then you can deliver a greater user experience and greater value to brands and marketers with analytics and optimized sales opportunities.” 

Mobile Tag Media has earned its market recognition as a leader in providing marketer ready, carrier-grade technology solutions; as a successful innovator in mobile handset code scanning, they are a pioneer for network operators across the globe.  The Company’s ‘Point-of-Interest’ position has resulted in successful deployments by wireless carriers in Europe, including Orange, SFR (Vodafone), and Bouygues.  Additionally, leading enterprise customers, media brands and advertisers actively use Mobile Tag barcode solutions to reach consumers.

“Choosing the companies with the strongest potential was by no means a small feat,” said Alex Vieux, publisher and CEO of Red Herring. “After rigorous contemplation and discussion, we narrowed our list down from hundreds of candidates from across Europe to the Top 100 Winners. We believe Mobile Tag embodies the vision, drive and innovation that define a successful entrepreneurial venture. Mobile Tag should be proud of its accomplishment, as the competition was the strongest it has ever been.”

Red Herring’s editorial staff evaluated the companies on both quantitative and qualitative criteria, such as financial performance, technology innovation, management quality, strategy, and market penetration. This assessment of potential is complemented by a review of the track record and standing of startups relative to their peers, allowing Red Herring to see past the “buzz” and make the list a valuable instrument of discovery and advocacy for the most promising new business models in Europe.

About Mobile Tag Media

Mobile Tag Media connects brands with people when it matters the most – at the point-of-interest.  Using the Mobile Tag smartphone app, users simply scan ‘tags’ (barcodes, NFC chips, etc.) on products, posters, POS material, etc. to instantly receive marketing messages, useful information or unique offers.  Combining the latest advances in mobile tagging and data analytics with its extensive database of tag data and user information, Mobile Tag’s point-of-interest platform provides brands with unsurpassed ability to understand and engage with consumers worldwide.  Mobile Tag sells both directly and through strategic marketing partners such as AT&T, who delivers point-of-interest services to its business customers under the AT&T Mobile Barcode Services brand. Selected from hundreds of companies, Mobile Tag has been named a Red Herring Europe Top 100 winner for 2012, recognized for their technological innovation.

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Endomondo Adds Interval Training to Popular iPhone App

As Endomondo ­Users' Most Requested Feature, Interval Training

Upgrades Sports Tracker’s Ability to Support the Most Demanding Workouts 

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – April 23, 2012 – When Endomondo asked users of its Endomondo Sports Tracker iPhone app for the feature they’d most like to have in the next version, interval training was at the top of the list. Today, Endomondo delivers on that request.

Available exclusively in the paid Pro version of Endomondo Sports Tracker, the interval
training feature lets iPhone users create custom workouts by defining intervals and includes an audio coach to guide them through each step. Available free to Endomondo users who already have the Pro version, the interval training feature is the latest example of how Endomondo Sports Tracker turns the iPhone into a full-fledged personal trainer and social fitness partner.

Endomondo Sports Tracker is also available for Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone and several other operating systems. That cross-platform design makes it easy for users to turn workouts into a social activity, providing the additional motivation, interactivity and fun that are key for maintaining an active lifestyle.

“Interval training is an effective way to improve performance," said Mette Lykke, Endomondo co-founder. "This addition shows how Endomondo Sport Tracker continues to be the must-have app for making exercise more social, motivating and fun."

Last month, Endomondo added interval training to its Android app, as well as a multi-platform sync feature that automatically updates workout statistics across multiple platforms for easier tracking and social sharing.

About Endomondo

Founded in 2007 by a team of fitness enthusiasts, Endomondo turns mobile devices into full-fledged personal trainers and connects users to a vibrant social fitness network where people can support, motivate and challenge each other and share results.  The Endomondo Sports Tracker mobile app, which utilizes GPS technology, records a full history of workouts and can be used for any distance-based sport.  Additionally, the Endomondo.com website provides users with a personal portal -- incorporating performance tracking tools, an extensive atlas of exercise routes around the world, connection to the Endomondo community, and more.   Available on seven mobile platforms, Endomondo operates on almost all GPS phones. For more information, please visit http://www.endomondo.com and follow @Endomondo on Twitter.

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Fitness Social Network Endomondo Opens North American Headquarters in San Francisco

Proximity to Tech Development Industry and Increase in U.S. Users Make it Necessary for Endomondo to Establish Base in North America 

SAN FRANCISCO — March 7, 2012 — Endomondo, a social sports and fitness network that enables people worldwide to engage around their passions for living active lives, today announced the opening of its new 4,000-sq-foot North American headquarters at 965 Mission Street in San Francisco.

The Endomondo social network and app are currently used by 7.5 million people worldwide, with a vast number of those users located in the United States.  As such, Endomondo co-founder Mette Lykke said the company believes it is necessary to establish a physical presence in North America to make fitness more engaging and fun for a growing number of users wanting to get healthy.

“Because the U.S. is one of Endomondo’s strongest regions of growth, we feel it is only logical and appropriate to better serve this user base in a more meaningful manner,” Lykke said.  “Having a dedicated staff in North America means Endomondo can utilize its social fitness network in inventive ways to engage U.S. users.  We will also be looking to interact with fitness fans in a much more interesting, personal, direct way through a wide spectrum of physical activities across the country.”

Along with the desire to connect meaningfully with U.S. users, Endomondo executives also recognize the need to house a staff in San Francisco to maintain and strengthen existing relationships with partners in the social networking, mobile communications and web development industries.  Direct interaction and communication with this community will ensure that Endomondo presents its users, termed “Endos,” with the latest and most useful technological advancements.

Founded in 2007 by fitness fanatics from Copenhagen, Denmark, Endomondo creates tools that help anyone in the sports, health and fitness world reach their goals.  The GPS-enabled app turns a mobile device into a personal trainer and social motivator capable of tracking workouts, analyzing performance, and can aid in the discovery of new routes, activities and insights into fitness.

What makes Endomondo stand apart from other activity tracking apps is its strong focus on the social dimension to fitness. By incorporating aspects found in leading social networks, Endomondo helps users connect with like-minded fitness fans locally or around the globe, and encourages the sharing of experiences and support for one another in achieving collective goals so people become and stay active.  Users can send friends real-time pep talks while they exercise, offer valuable route maps, compete against friends for fun, challenge co-workers, and share it all on Facebook, Twitter or across the Endomondo social network.

Endomondo’s online social fitness network encompasses a multitude of physical endeavors that unify participants and promote exercise for both recreational and serious athletes. The network currently tracks up to 200,000 workouts per day.  A recent study conducted for Endomondo in Europe showed a 28 percent increase in exercise activities for those engaged in the community.

To sign up for this popular fitness network, please visit www.Endomondo.com .  Journalists needing more information can visit http://www.endomondo.com/press . 

About Endomondo:

Founded in 2007 by fitness fanatics in Copenhagen, Denmark, Endomondo Sports Tracker turns mobile devices into full-fledged personal trainers and social training partners. The app, which utilized GPS technology, can be used for all distance-based outdoor sports and records a full history of workouts.  Endomondo.com incorporates a social community where users can support or challenge friends and share results. Available on seven mobile platforms (iOS, Android, RIM, Windows Phone, Symbian, Windows Mobile, Java), the app operates on almost all GPS phones. For more information, please visit http://www.endomondo.com and follow @Endomondo on Twitter.

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Endomondo Social Fitness App Named a Winner of Microsoft Health Users Group 2012 Innovation Award

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — February 23, 2012 — Endomondo today announced it has been recognized as a winner of the Microsoft Health Users Group (HUG) 2012 Innovation Awards.  This year’s winners were honored February 22 in Las Vegas at the annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference & Exhibition.

As one of the most popular fitness downloads, Endomondo can be used for distance-based activities and utilizes both GPS and Bing maps to track routes, distance, duration, split times, calorie consumption and more while providing audio feedback on performance. Windows Phone 7 allows end-users to take full advantage of all Endomondo has to offer.

“Our vision is to make fitness fun,” said Christian Birk, co-founder of Endomondo.  “To succeed in this goal, Endomondo’s service takes full advantage of Microsoft's platform. We've worked hard on this app so recreational athletes across the world will like it."

Endomondo turns mobile devices into personal trainers for millions of people.  But what makes Endomondo stand out from other fitness tracking apps is the social feature. By incorporating aspects found in leading social networks, Endomondo helps users find the motivation to both become active and stay active.  Users can send real-time pep talks to friends while they are exercising, compete against friends, challenge co-workers and share it all on Facebook or Twitter.

This online social fitness network centers on sports that unify active individuals and promotes exercise for both recreational and serious athletes. The network currently tracks up to 200,000 workouts per day.  A recent study conducted for Endomondo in Europe showed a 28 percent increase in exercise activities for those engaged in the community.

“The 2012 Microsoft HUG Innovation Awards recognizes organizations that are using technology to improve general fitness and patient care, reduce costs, streamline clinical and business processes and enable informed decisions,” said Steve Aylward, general manager of U.S. Commercial Health and Life Sciences, Microsoft. “Each of this year’s winners clearly demonstrated the innovative use of IT to improve fitness, traditional business or clinical processes and, as a result, positively impacts the health and well-being of persons within their organization.”

Now in its 15th year, the awards program honors health organizations and independent software vendors and systems integrators who create the most impactful and innovative health solutions with Microsoft-based products.

To join Microsoft HUG, visit http://mshug.org/.

 

About Endomondo:

Launched in September 2008, Endomondo Sports Tracker turns the mobile phone into a full-fledged personal trainer and a social training partner. The app can be used for running, cycling, walking and all other distance-based outdoor sports. Using GPS, the app tracks route, distance, duration, split times, calorie consumption and more while providing audio feedback on performance. The app offers a full history of workouts, as well as social features that allow users to compete with friends without giving up flexibility. The app also supports heart rate monitors on most handsets.  Endomondo.com incorporates the social community where users can challenge friends and share results. Endomondo Sports Tracker has 7 million users with exponential growth. Being available on seven mobile platforms (iOS, Android, RIM, Symbian, Windows Phone, Windows Mobile, Java), the app supports almost all GPS phones. It is the highest rated app of its kind in several of the biggest app stores. 

For more information, please visit http://www.endomondo.com and follow @Endomondo on Twitter. 

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Vopium Launches First Real BlackBerry Wi-Fi Calling App

International and Domestic Wi-Fi Calling to All Vopium Users is Free, Including to Those with Android, iPhone, Symbian and Windows Mobile Phones

 

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 19, 2011 – Although calling apps for the BlackBerry are widely available, they suffer from limitations and carrier-imposed requirements that undermine the benefits. Vopium, which has established an industry first with its BlackBerry Wi-Fi calling app, eliminates those drawbacks and provides consumers and business users with free international and domestic Wi-Fi calls, as well as international calls over GSM and CDMA for as little as less than 1 cent per minute.

Vopium is the first VoIP service provider to offer a Wi-Fi calling app through BlackBerry App World. The Vopium app does not require users to connect with a local call – a major limitation of many other Wi-Fi calling apps. Unlike UMA-based Wi-Fi calling services provided by a few mobile operators, the Vopium app offers least-cost routing to both mobile and landline numbers whenever you’re connected to Wi-Fi.

This design provides users significant savings with no trade-offs in call quality. For example, U.S. BlackBerry owners can make Wi-Fi calls with Vopium to mobile or landline numbers globally without their carrier’s international charges because the calls are routed through Vopium’s network. The Vopium users don’t consume their cellular voice minutes, aren’t limited to only calling other Vopium users and avoid the many hassles of using a calling card.

When connected to Wi-Fi, there are no international-roaming charges, so when traveling internationally, Vopium users can make local and international calls to mobile or landline numbers for as little as less than 1 cent per minute. When the other party also has a Vopium app on their Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Symbian or Windows Mobile smartphone, Wi-Fi calls and text messages are free.

The Vopium app makes it easy for users to know if they are connected to and placing calls via Wi-Fi. Vopium designed the app to minimize battery consumption, so users can make frequent Wi-Fi calls and still have battery life that lasts at least a full day. This makes Wi-Fi calling a viable replacement for office desk phones and home phones.

“The new Vopium BlackBerry app is the latest example of our commitment to provide consumers and business users with high-quality, low-cost international and domestic calling,” said Vopium founder and CEO Tanveer Sharif. “Unlike other Wi-Fi calling apps that rely on bridging and other limited architectures, the Vopium BlackBerry app frees users to make calls in more places and on their terms. No other BlackBerry Wi-Fi calling app can match Vopium’s combination of savings, convenience, battery life, wireline interoperability and mobile operator independence. This app democratizes Wi-Fi calling for BlackBerry users, with no caveats and gotchas.”

Available now in beta version, the Vopium app supports BlackBerry smartphones running OS 6 or later versions. The app is available directly from Vopium at http://vopium.com/blackberry-beta and from BlackBerry App World at https://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/68003.

About Vopium

Vopium A/S, the award-winning mobile VoIP provider, delivers mobile phone calls without borders. With the Vopium app, customers can make international mobile phone calls that feel, sound and are priced like local calls. Taking advantage of VoIP and GSM technologies, the Vopium app works across all major mobile operating systems and on more than 900 handset models, from smartphones to feature phones.

With more than 1 million users in 52 countries, Vopium powers reliable, cost-effective mobile communications around the world. Vopium is listed on the NYSE Euronext Paris Exchange. For more information, please visit vopium.com.

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Boingo® Wi-Fi Now Available For Blackberry Smartphones

High-speed, Affordable Boingo Mobile Wi-Fi Launches for the BlackBerry Platform

 

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 27, 2009) – Boingo Wireless, the world’s largest network of Wi-Fi hotspots, today announced the availability of its authentication software and Boingo Mobile service for the BlackBerry® platform. Available immediately from the Boingo Download Center, Boingo Mobile provides BlackBerry® smartphone owners with an alternative to cellular data through one-click, high-speed access to Boingo’s Wi-Fi network of over 100,000 hotspots.  

 

The Boingo Mobile application will initially be available for the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900, BlackBerry Curve 8320 and BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphones. Boingo will announce support for additional BlackBerry smartphone models as they become available.

 

The free Boingo Mobile application improves the Wi-Fi user experience for BlackBerry smartphone owners by providing a convenient, automated way to connect. It automatically notifies users when they are in a Boingo hotspot, and connects to the Boingo network with a single click.

 

“Boingo Mobile is about ease of use and a low-cost, high-speed alternative to cellular data,” said Jonathan Mendelson, general manager of mobile and product management. “BlackBerry users can seamlessly switch to a Boingo Wi-Fi connection when they’re online using data-intensive applications.” 

 

With the addition of BlackBerry platform support, Boingo continues to expand its support for smartphones, including those based on the Android™, iPhone®, Symbian™ Series 60 and Windows Mobile™ platforms.

 

Boingo Mobile’s Blackberry software is based on public beta testing by Boingo Labs (http://labs.boingo.com) and incorporates extensive user feedback. Boingo will continue to foster innovation and update its application for BlackBerry smartphones to provide new features providing users even more benefits from the Boingo network and its locations.

 

About Boingo Wireless

Boingo Wireless, Inc., the global market leader in Wi-Fi, makes it simple and easy for people to enjoy Wi-Fi access on their laptop or mobile device at more than 100,000 hotspots worldwide. With a single account, Boingo users can logon to the Boingo Network locations that include the top airports around the world, major hotel chains, cafés and coffee shops, restaurants, and metropolitan hot zones. Boingo, and its Concourse Communications Group subsidiary, operate wired and wireless networks at 55 airports worldwide, including 29 of the top 100 North American airports, as well as the WSDOT Ferries Division Wi-Fi network. For more information about Boingo, please visit http://www.boingo.com.

 

Boingo, Boingo Wireless, Boingo Mobile, the Boingo Wireless Logo and Don’t Just Go. Boingo! are registered trademarks of Boingo Wireless, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries. Symbian is a trademark of Symbian Software Ltd. Windows Mobile is a trademark of Microsoft.

 

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Truphone Launches U.S. Channel Program

Enabling Truphone Partners to Offer their Customers Savings of
50 percent or More on International BlackBerry Call Charges

Las Vegas, (April 1, 2009)—Truphone, a global provider of low cost international wireless calls, today announced the launch of the Truphone Channel Partner Program for the U.S., and is actively recruiting partners to sell and distribute Truphone Business to companies throughout the U.S.

Truphone Business is a BlackBerry application enabling business users to make international phone calls from their BlackBerrys at wireline rates, typically saving 50 percent or more on call charges. This innovative solution is a great differentiator, enabling Truphone channel partners to set themselves apart from their competition, sell far more BlackBerry devices and at the same time earn managed service revenues. Furthermore, the service requires no investment in equipment, no technical staff or training and Truphone also offers free trials of Truphone Business to further support the sales process.

Truphone’s comprehensive channel program consists of generous commission plans according to a tiered structure, a range of sales incentive schemes, co-marketing funds, and a wide variety of marketing support materials.

Additionally, the channel program offers sales and marketing training modules, dedicated channel managers to support partners’ sales teams in addition to secure and easy to use customer management tools to make all order entries, adds, changes, deactivations and trouble ticketing seamless and instantaneous.

John Irvine, director of business services at Truphone said, “The customer proposition for Truphone Business is very simple, providing a great differentiator for BlackBerry resellers. The solution is therefore easy to sell and can quickly lead to additional recurring revenues from an existing BlackBerry customer base.” He further added, “Our channel program has been designed to take a highly active role in supporting our partners, ensuring that they can be up and running in no time at all, and focusing on what they do best - selling.”

Resellers and distributors wanting more information on the Truphone partner program can email partners@truphone.com  or register their interest at www.truphone.com/partners.

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About Truphone
Founded in 2006, Truphone is a global cellular communications provider in the business of innovating how people converse in our globally connected world. The company makes it easy and affordable for hundreds of thousands of users in 149 countries to keep in touch with friends, family and business contacts overseas or whilst roaming. 

Truphone is the trading name of Software Cellular Network (SCN). SCN is privately owned, funded by both venture capital investment and angel investors.

www.truphone.com

Truphone Launches Truphone Business For The U.S. Market

Enabling Companies to Save 50 Percent on
International Cell Phone Call Charges

Las Vegas (April 1, 2009)—Truphone, a global provider of low cost international cell phone calls, today announced the launch of Truphone Business for the U.S. market, a BlackBerry application enabling business users to make international phone calls from their devices at wireline rates, typically saving 50 percent or more on call charges.

Truphone’s global infrastructure means that these savings are available for calls made from the U.S. to every destination globally, while never compromising on call quality. Moreover, Truphone Business is entirely invisible to end users who simply dial an international number as usual, without noticing that the call is being connected by Truphone.

Truphone Business is quick and easy to provision, being pushed to each device via the Blackberry server, instantly activating the service on every BlackBerry device. Specifically designed for business use, the service also offers centralized monthly billing with itemized and departmental reporting.

Geraldine Wilson, CEO of Truphone said, “Hundreds of thousands of consumers are already enjoying the cost savings on international cell phone calls that Truphone offers. The launch of Truphone Business for the U.S. market comes hot on the heels of the well-received UK launch earlier this month. It follows demand for a business solution from our existing customer base and provides an extremely compelling solution, particularly in this economic climate. Companies are keen to cut costs but find that an increasingly mobile and global workforce need to make international calls from cell phones as a part of day-to-day business. Truphone solves that problem by providing international calls from cell phones at wireline rates.”

How it Works
Truphone Business works alongside existing wireless operators. Users dial a number as usual and if the number is international, Truphone intercepts the call and connects it to the international destination via the Truphone global platform. Companies only pay for the local call to Truphone (which is usually included in their wireless package) and the international leg of the call, at wireline rates.

Free Trials
Truphone Business will be available from BlackBerry resellers throughout the U.S. For more information, to be put in touch with a reseller in your area or to request a free trial of Truphone Business simply email business@truphone.com.

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About Truphone
Founded in 2006, Truphone is a global cellular communications provider in the business of innovating how people converse in our globally connected world. The company makes it easy and affordable for hundreds of thousands of users in 149 countries to keep in touch with friends, family and business contacts overseas or whilst roaming. 

Truphone is the trading name of Software Cellular Network (SCN). SCN is privately owned, funded by both venture capital investment and angel investors.
www.truphone.com

Truphone Delivers “Unlimited” Savings

Introduces New Monthly Flat Rate Calling Plans to
Both Landlines and Mobile Phones

LONDON (30 March 2009) – Low cost calling just got lower with TruUnlimited, the most robust, flat rate worry-free calling plan announced today by Truphone. Now, users around the world can call more places, more often -- all for one low fixed price with the two new unlimited plans for both landline and mobiles.

Using TruUnlimited, customers now have the freedom to make calls around the world, at any time of the day, and any day of the week without having to worry about mounting call charges.  Additionally, the customer is always in control. TruUnlimited plans do not require entering into long-term contracts and can be cancelled at any time.

“Many of our customers have asked us to help simplify their lives by providing the peace of mind that comes with the ability to make unlimited calls to landlines and mobiles and not have to worry about checking balances or fearing bill shock when they receive their statement,” said Geraldine Wilson, CEO Truphone.

Introducing “TruUnlimited for Landlines”…
For people who need to regularly communicate with colleagues, friends and family around the world, the new TruUnlimited for Landlines monthly calling plan gives customers unlimited calls to those landlines in 38 countries for just £10 per month. As a bonus, the TruUnlimited for Landlines plan also permits calls to mobile phones in some top destinations such as the USA, Canada, China, and Hong Kong at no extra charge.

…and Presenting “TruUnlimited for Mobiles”
For customers regularly calling mobile phones more frequently, in addition to landlines in many different countries, the TruUnlimited for Mobiles plan provides subscribers with even more savings with unlimited calls to landlines as well as mobile phones placed to 64 countries for just £25 per month.

What You Need To Take Advantage of Truphone’s TruUnlimited’s Low Rates
TruUnlimited is available immediately to existing Truphone customers and for new subscribers via the easy installation of the Truphone application software available as a free download for iPhone, iPod touch, Nokia Symbian N & E series capable devices, and for Truphone Anywhere on the Google Android G1 and RIM Blackberry Messenger Smartphones.

Truphone Standard Rate Plans
The new TruUnlimited plans are not replacements for other popular Truphone programs.  Customers that do not need a Truphone Unlimited plan can still make great savings using the company’s Truphone Standard rate plan (details available at www.truphone.com).

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Notes to editors
Countries included in the TruUnlimited Landlines tariff are landline numbers in: Argentina; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Brazil; Colombia; Cyprus; Denmark; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Japan; Korea (South); Malaysia; Netherlands; Panama; Poland; Portugal; South Africa; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Taiwan; UK; Venezuela

In addition to landline numbers, mobile numbers in the following countries are also included with the TruUnlimited Landlines tariff: Canada; China; Guam; Hong Kong; Macau; Mariana Islands; Singapore; Thailand; USA

Countries included in the TruUnlimited Mobiles tariff are landline and mobile numbers in: American Samoa; Antigua & Barbuda; Argentina; Aruba; Australia; Austria; Bangladesh; Belgium; Brazil; British Virgin Islands; Canada; Cayman Islands; China; Colombia; Cyprus; Cyprus (North); Denmark; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Guam; Guatemala; Hong Kong; Hungary; India; Indonesia; Iran; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Japan; Korea (South); Kuwait; Macau; Malaysia; Mariana Islands; Mayotte; Mexico; Mongolia; Monserrat; Netherlands; Netherlands Antilles; Niger; Nigeria; Pakistan; Panama; Paraguay; Poland; Portugal; Russia; Rwanda; Singapore; South Africa; Spain; Sri Lanka; Sweden; Switzerland; Tajikistan; Taiwan; Thailand; Trinidad & Tobago; Turkmenistan; Uganda; UK; Ukraine; USA; Venezuela; Uzbekistan

Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the United States and other countries. Google is a trademark of Google Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Google and Android are trademarks of Google, Inc. Nokia is a trademark of Nokia Corporation. The BlackBerry trademark is owned by Research in Motion Limited and is registered in the United states and may be pending registration in other countries. Truphone is a trademark of Software Cellular Network Ltd. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners.

Truphone Launches Truphone Business

Enabling Companies to Save 50% on International Mobile Call Charges

LONDON (March 17, 2009) -- Truphone, a global provider of low cost international mobile calls, today announced the launch of Truphone Business, a BlackBerry application enabling business users to make international phone calls from their devices at fixed line rates, typically saving 50% or more on call charges.

Truphone’s global infrastructure means that these savings are available for calls made from the UK to every destination globally, while never compromising on call quality. Moreover, Truphone Business is entirely invisible to end users who simply dial an international number as usual, without noticing that the call is being connected by Truphone.

Truphone Business is quick and easy to provision, being pushed to each device via the Blackberry server, instantly activating the service on every BlackBerry device. Specifically designed for business use, the service also offers centralised monthly billing with itemised and departmental reporting.

Geraldine Wilson, CEO of Truphone said, “Hundreds of thousands of consumers are already enjoying the cost savings on international mobile calls that Truphone offers. The launch of Truphone Business follows demand for a business solution from our existing customer base. The proposition is extremely compelling, particularly in this economic climate. Companies are keen to cut costs but find that an increasingly mobile and global workforce need to make international calls from mobile devices as a part of day-to-day business. Truphone solves that problem by providing international calls from mobiles at fixed line rates.”

How it Works
Truphone Business works alongside existing mobile operators. Users dial a number as usual and if the number is international, Truphone intercepts the call and connects it to the international destination via the Truphone global platform. Companies only pay for the local rate call to Truphone (which is usually included in their bundled minutes) and the international leg of the call, at fixed line rates.

Great Rates for All Global Destinations
Truphone Business offers two tiers of rates; TruStandard and TruSaver, for a monthly subscription of £2.50 and £5.00 respectively.

Click here for pricing.

Free Trials
Truphone Business is available from BlackBerry resellers throughout the UK. For more information, to be put in touch with a reseller in your area or to request a free trial of Truphone Business simply email business@truphone.com.

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Media contacts
UK/Europe:
Tim Donnelly Smith
Both Barrels Communications
+44 7978 800275
tim@bbcomms.co.uk

North America:
Sue Huss
Comunicano Inc.
+1 619 379 4396
sue.huss@comunicano.com

About Truphone
Founded in 2006, Truphone is a global mobile communications provider in the business of innovating how people converse in our globally connected world. The company makes it easy and affordable for hundreds of thousands of users in 149 countries to keep in touch with friends, family and business contacts overseas or whilst roaming. 

Truphone is the trading name of Software Cellular Network (SCN). SCN is privately owned, funded by both venture capital investment and angel investors.
www.truphone.com