StarHub i-mode Powered By Comverse Platform

Europe UK : Comverse announced that Singapore's exclusive i-mode operator, StarHub, has launched its i-mode mobile Internet service using the Comverse i-mode Platform.

Comverse's i-mode Platform provides fast, highly available mobile connectivity for advanced mobile multimedia services, delivering an intuitive user experience on a wide range of i-mode enabled handsets. Standards-based interfaces that follow NTT DoCoMo specifications ensure smooth integration and interoperability between i-mode and services from Comverse and third party content providers. Comverse's flexible solution enables operators to easily customize and implement new services.

"As an innovative provider of information, communications and entertainment services, StarHub is always on the lookout for ways to enhance our customers' mobile lifestyle needs," said Chan Kin Hung, Senior Vice President of Mobile Services, StarHub. "We have introduced i-mode in Singapore to offer a comprehensive range of mobile Internet content and services that enable our customers to enjoy an unparalleled mobile experience. We are pleased that Comverse is able to customize a solution to meet our requirements of a robust platform for our i-mode rollout while providing fast time to market, which enables us to extend the full suite of premium mobile lifestyle services and content to Singapore's i-mode users with ease."

"i-mode continues to be a winning strategy for operators that want a competitive advantage by providing a wealth of applications and messaging options," said Eitan Achlow, President of Comverse APAC. "By expanding our profile in the i-mode environment, Comverse continues to demonstrate its leadership as a content and data provider."

"i-mode" is a registered trademark of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan and other countries.

About StarHub

StarHub is Singapore's second largest info-communication company and the sole operator delivering a full range of information, communications and entertainment services over fixed, cable, mobile and Internet platforms. StarHub operates a 3G mobile network in addition to its GSM network and plans to launch i-mode mobile data services by the end of 2005. StarHub also operates its own nation-wide HFC network that delivers multi-channel cable TV services (including Digital Cable), voice and Internet access for both consumer and corporate markets. StarHub is listed on the SGX-ST.

Driven by a passion for listening and providing what customers want, StarHub endeavours to bring affordable and premium quality services with innovative and useful features to all its customers. StarHub raises the level of competition in Singapore, challenging others as well as itself, to constantly introduce new world-class services at competitive prices. This unwavering commitment will further strengthen Singapore's position as a leading info-communication hub in the region.

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