WorldCell and Accuris Networks Develop Next-Generation International Roaming HUB Service

    /24-7PressRelease/ - SILVER SPRING, MD - March 05, 2007 - WorldCell, the leading provider of voice and data wireless managed services to the US Military, and Accuris Networks, an innovator in fixed-mobile convergence and inter-technology roaming solutions, announced today that they have developed a next generation International Roaming HUB service based on the principles of Open Connectivity - a GSMA initiative focused on reducing cost and increasing efficiency of international GSM roaming.

The system, jointly developed by WorldCell and Accuris Networks, will provide global GSM roaming access through a single agreement, significantly reducing the cost and time involved in launching and testing commercial international roaming. In the recent Proof of Concept (POC) trial conducted by GSMA, WorldCell successfully demonstrated HUB-based roaming between GSM operators in addition to inter-operability between POC participant HUBS.

"WorldCell is excited about the GSMA Open Connectivity Initiative as it will further enhance seamless roaming, a key factor in GSM's success as a global wireless technology," commented S. Blake Swensrud, WorldCell's CEO. "We are happy to contribute to the success of the Open Connectivity Proof of Concept trial hosted by GSMA and look forward making this service commercially available with our long-standing partner, Accuris Networks."

WorldCell leverages its GSM operating license, operating platforms and global partnerships to deliver the most advanced and seamless wireless communications services available today on a global scale. The development of the International Roaming HUB further solidifies WorldCell's place as a market leader.

Accuris Networks CEO Aidan Dillon stated, "Accuris Networks values its partnership with WorldCell and is very pleased about the successful conclusion of the Open Connectivity POC trials. This is yet another innovative, market driven roaming solution developed by the team at Accuris Networks and we very much look forward to making this service commercially available in partnership with WorldCell.

About WorldCell
WorldCell is the leading provider of roaming and interoperability services to wireless carriers; BlackBerry and cellular voice and data solutions to the US Government OCONUS, and has been serving government, enterprise and mobile professionals for more than 10 years. With WorldCell's wireless managed services solutions, users are able to procure their local wireless voice and data services in over 28 countries from one-source, providing standardized device management, centralized control, and reduced costs. WorldCell is based in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA and has international offices in Germany, Iceland, Bahrain, Brazil and Japan. WorldCell's cross-protocol roaming service enables roaming with GSM carriers in over 200 countries. For more information about WorldCell, visit www.worldcell.com

About Accuris
Accuris Networks is a leading provider of complete mobile convergence technology. Led by a team with unrivalled experience in service convergence and service continuity. Accuris Networks offers a suite of carrier-grade products that have been proven to increase revenue and subscriber satisfaction. More information can be found at www.accurris-networks.com

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