Symbian OS used in NTT DoCoMo FOMAâ„¢ SH902iS

May 30, 2006 – Symbian Ltd. announced that Symbian OS™, the market-leading open mobile operating system for advanced mobile phones, is used in FOMA SH902iS, which NTT DoCoMo launched today. The FOMA SH902iS is manufactured by Symbian OS licensee Sharp Corporation.This increases the total number of Symbian OS-based mobile phones shipped in Japan to 30. Symbian OS brings higher quality mobile phones with better features quickly to consumers, expanding the 3G cell phone market even further.

* "Symbian", "Symbian OS" and other associated Symbian marks are all trademarks of Symbian Software Ltd.
* “FOMA� is a trademark or registered trademark of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. in Japan and other countries.
* All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
About Symbian

Symbian is a software licensing company that develops and licenses Symbian OS, the market leading open operating system for advanced, data-enabled mobile phones, also known as smartphones.

Symbian licenses Symbian OS to the world’s leading handset manufacturers and has built close co-operative business relationships with leading companies across the mobile industry. At the end of Q1 2006 70.5 million Symbian OS phones had been shipped by licensees worldwide to over 250 major network operators.

Symbian has its headquarters in London, United Kingdom with offices in the United States, Europe (England and Sweden (UIQ Technology AB)), Israel and Asia (India, P.R. China, Korea, and Japan).

The following 30 Symbian OS-based mobile phones have shipped in Japan:

• NTT DoCoMo FOMA F702iD; FOMA Raku-Raku PHONE II; FOMA Raku-Raku PHONE; FOMA F902i; FOMA F700iS; FOMA F901iS; FOMA F700i; FOMA F901iC; FOMA F900iC; FOMA F900iT;
FOMA F900i; FOMA F2102V; FOMA F2051; (manufactured by Fujitsu); MUSIC PORTER X; FOMA D702i; Music Porter II; Raku-Raku PHONE Simple; FOMA D902i; FOMA D701i; FOMA D901iS; FOMA D901i (manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric); FOMA M1000 (manufactured by Motorola); FOMA SH 902iS; FOMA SH702iD; FOMA SH902i (manufactured by Sharp); FOMA NM850iG (manufactured by Nokia); FOMA SO702i; FOMA SO902i (manufactured by Sony Ericsson)
• Vodafone 702NKII (Nokia 6680); Vodafone 702NK (Nokia 6630) (manufactured by Nokia)

Source: Symbian

Nokia Corporation and Nokia, Inc., Enforce Anti-Counterfeiting Measures

Importer of Counterfeit Nokia Mobile Phones and Accessories Federally Prosecuted

May 30, 2006 -- Espoo, Finland - Resulting from a civil action pursued by Nokia Corporation and Nokia, Inc., United States District Judge Jose E. Martinez of the Southern District of Florida has found Suplimet Corporation and Hermann Lozano in contempt of a prior permanent injunction enjoining Suplimet from trafficking in counterfeit Nokia products. As part of the ruling Judge Martinez awarded Nokia damages of $1,360,000 against Suplimet and Lozano.In the Federal criminal prosecution Suplimet, Lozano and Xavier Lozano, the defendant's brother, each plead guilty to trafficking in counterfeit Nokia products and were sentenced on January 31, 2006. Messrs. Lozano both received 72-month sentences and were immediately remanded to jail. Upon release both will be subject to deportation proceedings to their respective country.

With an increase in counterfeiting activities in the mobile device and accessory industry, Nokia has strengthened its anti-counterfeiting program against importers and distributors of counterfeit Nokia products. The program is part of efforts to maintain Nokia's reputation for creating and supplying high quality mobile phones and accessories and to protect consumers from counterfeit products that could be dangerous.

"Nokia will vigorously pursue counterfeiters domestically and abroad, as well as continue to work with Federal and state law enforcement to stop counterfeiting of Nokia's products," said Lucy Nichols, director, Brand Protection, Nokia. "We welcome this federal prosecution and conviction of Suplimet and Messrs. Lozano as this conviction and significant sentence highlights the seriousness of counterfeiting and the damage it does to both manufacturers and consumers alike."

About Nokia

Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

Source: Nokia

Motorola and Rand McNally Join Forces to Deliver Navigation Solution for Mobile Phones

America’s No. 1 name in mapping enters promising GPS navigation market with integration of Motorola’s VIAMOTO® navigation software

SKOKIE, Ill. AND SCHAUMBURG, IL, 30 May 2006 — In response to growing demand for portable GPS navigation devices, Rand McNally, provider of America’s most trusted maps and directions, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a worldwide leader in wireless and broadband communications, today announced that they have teamed up to produce a GPS navigation system for cell phones. Under the alliance, Rand McNally will integrate Motorola’s proven VIAMOTO® navigation software into a Rand McNally branded mobile navigation solution.The downloadable mobile application will offer a convenient and affordable alternative to expensive car navigation systems. For a low monthly fee, subscribers will be able to transform their compatible Motorola mobile phones into portable GPS-enabled, turn-by-turn, voice-guided navigation systems.

There are more than a quarter of a million GPS-equipped handsets being used today for personal navigation, according to Clement Driscoll, founder and president of C.J. Driscoll & Associates, a consulting and research firm focused on wireless location-based technology. He expects the number will increase to millions over the next few years.

“Public awareness of, and interest in, GPS-enabled navigation devices have grown significantly in the last two years,� said Driscoll. “The market is ripe for fruitful relationships between mapping and wireless communications companies, such as Rand McNally and Motorola.�

The new GPS navigation system from Rand McNally and Motorola will be an ideal tool for the average driver, as well as for busy professionals who need to navigate around scheduled job trips and business stops, and find unfamiliar locations quickly and reliably. Users will be able to improve productivity using only their cell phones, without investing thousands of dollars for a car navigation system.

“It’s a natural fit for Rand McNally, the country’s premier map maker, to join forces with an innovative leader like Motorola,� said Rob Apatoff, president and chief executive officer of Rand McNally. “Our mission is to bring the most accurate, easy-to-use navigation products to market, and this collaboration with Motorola supports that goal.�

The easy-to-use service will be available from select wireless carriers on all compatible Motorola wireless handsets.

“This new service establishes an impressive alliance between two industry leaders, while further expanding Motorola’s ability to bring cost-effective navigation solutions to our consumer and business customers across the U.S.,� said Jim Eckels, General Manager, Motorola’s Digital Solutions & Accessories.

About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com

About Rand McNally & Company
Rand McNally is North America’s largest commercial maker of national and local maps, street guides and atlases. The company’s print and electronic products include America’s No. 1 Road Atlas, The Thomas Guide® map books, custom-made wall maps on the Web, wireless navigation solutions and online maps, directions and trip planning at www.randmcnally.com.

Celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2006, Rand McNally offers the most trusted tools to discover, map and navigate your world. The company leads the way with innovative products and services for the consumer, business, education and commercial transportation markets. For more information, visit www.randmcnally.com or call (800) 333-0136.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2006. All rights reserved.

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Source: Motorola

KT Powertel and RIM Launch BlackBerry for the First Time in Korea

Seoul, Korea and Waterloo, ON - KT Powertel, a nationwide carrier providing an integrated network for ‘PTT’ (Push-To-Talk) and voice calls, and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, today introduced BlackBerry® for the first time in Korea. KT Powertel is launching the BlackBerry 7100i™ together with BlackBerry Enterprise Server™ for its corporate customers.BlackBerry is the world’s leading wireless communications solution providing mobile professionals with wireless access to email, phone, Internet, text messaging, organizer and corporate data applications from a single device.

“KT Powertel is proud to be first to launch BlackBerry in Korea with RIM. BlackBerry is trusted by business and government organizations worldwide for its ‘push-based’, secure, manageable and scalable architecture. KT Powertel’s customers will join over 5 million BlackBerry users who enjoy the productivity and connectivity benefits of BlackBerry,� said Kim Woosik, CEO of KT Powertel. “BlackBerry is a strong addition to our offering of ‘total business communications solutions’. KT Powertel will address the mobility needs of the corporate market in Korea by providing the world-leading BlackBerry communications platform leveraging KT Powertel’s PTT network.�

“We are very pleased to bring BlackBerry to the Korean market with KT Powertel. Korea is one of the world’s leading telecom markets and offers a significant opportunity for BlackBerry,� said Norm Lo, Vice President, Asia Pacific at Research In Motion. “In addition to the wide-ranging benefits of the unique BlackBerry architecture, KT Powertel’s customers will also enjoy the “push-to-talk� capabilities supported by the KT Powertel network and BlackBerry 7100i handset, allowing them to stay better connected on the go.�

The BlackBerry 7100i’s high-resolution color display is optimized for both indoor and outdoor viewing. It comes with 64 MB of flash memory, 8 MB of SRAM and a removable, rechargeable lithium battery. The BlackBerry 7100i also incorporates SureType™ keyboard technology. SureType combines a phone keypad and a QWERTY keyboard to fit elegantly within the size of a wireless phone form factor. Through an integrated keyboard and software system, SureType provides users with a familiar look and feel and enables them to dial phone numbers and type messages quickly, accurately and comfortably. The BlackBerry 7100i is also GPS-enabled to support location based applications and services.

For corporate customers, KT Powertel offers BlackBerry Enterprise Server™, which tightly integrates with Microsoft® Exchange, IBM Lotus® Domino® and Novell GroupWise® and works with existing enterprise systems to enable secure, push-based, wireless access to e-mail and other corporate data.

About KT Powertel

KT Powertel, a subsidiary of KT Corporation (NYSE: KTC), formerly Korea Telecom, is a business mobile telecommunications specialist that provides the optimum means for telecommunications. KT Powertel integrates mobile telephony, wireless data service, and more for the purpose of stimulating business. KT Powertel also provides the domestic trunked radio system service. KTC is Korea’s leading telephone service provider with nationwide coverage for fixed-line communication networks and over 20 million subscribers. Today, the company has set its sight on becoming a global Internet service provider through ongoing technology development and management innovation.

About Research In Motion (RIM)

Research in Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such as "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism, international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory authorities. The Company has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners.RIM assumes no liability and makes no representation, warranty or guarantee in relation to third party products or services.

Source: BlackBerry

Orange Pioneers Total Communications: Integration of Mobile, Fixed-Line and Broadband plus business communications services

31st May 2006 -- London. Orange today achieves a historic milestone in UK communications, uniting mobile, fixed-line and broadband under one brand for both consumers and businesses, offering a one-stop-shop solution that will radically simplify how we communicate.- Orange, Wanadoo, Equant and Etrali unite under the Orange brand
- A single customer experience from sales to service
- Launch of free Orange broadband for Orange mobile Pay Monthly customers
- Free fixed-line calls to Orange mobiles with new "Anytime" broadband talk service
- Future converged services announced, including One Phone, single email and one address book across mobile and broadband
- Orange Business Services: a single banner for all business services

Customers of Wanadoo, Equant and Etrali - the internet and business-to-business arms of France Telecom - as well as Orange's existing mobile base, will begin to enjoy the benefits of simple and convenient access to the most powerful combination of telecommunications services available in the UK, as the companies unite under the Orange brand.

In its first demonstration of integrated communications, information and entertainment services, Orange launched a new nationwide broadband service offering free internet access plus free calls from fixed-line to Orange mobile phones.

Today also marks the creation of Orange Business Services - a single banner for all of the group's business communications services which builds on the strength of the Orange brand in business and reinforces its position in the global market. Business customers across 220 countries and territories will now benefit from one of the industry's broadest product portfolios and a simplified customer experience.

The evolution of Orange from mobile company to total communications provider, is at the heart of France Telecom's NExT strategy for integrated telecommunications, which will see the company use Orange as its flagship brand worldwide, supported by a major through-the-line marketing campaign across Europe.

Orange Broadband Service

Mobile and Internet customers will now benefit from the convergence of two leaders in communications technology. The first tangible example of this will be that new and existing customers signing up to a pay monthly mobile contract with a talk plan over £30 will benefit from free broadband¹. There is no connection fee and the broadband package - worth £17.99 a month - includes up-to-8-meg broadband², an Orange Livebox (wireless modem), and Orange Wireless & Talk - Orange's revolutionary Internet phone service which offers free evening and weekend calls to UK landlines.

Orange Wireless & Talk is a voice over internet protocol (VoIP) service, however, unlike many other broadband voice services on the market, Wireless & Talk is easy to set up and use. Simply plug a touch tone phone into the Livebox and make calls in the normal way on the dedicated Orange line - perfect for families who may want to make or receive more than one call at a time.

For an extra £6 per month, customers can sign up to the new Orange Anytime package which gives them free calls to UK landlines³ at any time. In addition, if they are an Orange Pay Monthly customer they will also be able to register for free calls to Orange mobiles (using the Wireless & Talk service).

For customers who have yet to discover the difference broadband internet can make to their lives, Orange is extending its TRY initiative, giving them a unique opportunity to experience up to 1meg broadband for 30 days without having to commit to a minimum term contract.

Orange Broadband will be available to buy on the high street through Orange's 300 UK stores as well as through the Orange Direct Sales team (telesales and the Orange website) and all other broadband retail partners.

From tomorrow (June 1 2006), the Wanadoo and Orange websites will become one, giving Orange customers access to an integrated world of their favourite information and entertainment services. The new orange.co.uk website will also allow customers to access their account information, purchase mobile or broadband products and services, and interact with Orange via the internet. Orange mobile and broadband customers will also benefit from a single point for customer services via the Orange service line on 07973 100 150.

The Orange Broadband service already has more than one million customers (formerly Wanadoo customers) across the UK. Together with its mobile division, Orange now serves more than 16 million people in the United Kingdom.

Orange plans to launch a range of converged products including music, gaming, communication and security services in the near future (see appendix for more details). It also announced that it will launch a home TV service, as well as a One Phone product which lets you use the same phone over your fixed or mobile line depending on whether you are inside or outside the home.

Orange Business Services

Orange Business Services is the new banner for all business communications services from France Telecom. The coming together of Equant's international IP communication and IT services, Etrali's voice trading solutions and Orange's existing leadership in mobile for businesses will provide customers with a more integrated set of services.

Under the banner of Orange Business Services these organisations will continue to address the different segments of the business market with bespoke products and solutions. Corporate and multinational organisations will see a number of immediate benefits including a unified service management and seamless sales approach to shared customers, and the results of collaborative product development that will build on Orange's leadership in converged technologies.

Orange also begins selling its Orange Landline for Business nationwide today, providing fixed services to existing and new Orange mobile business customers with a single point of customer service as well as call charges up to 20% cheaper than BT. Customer Services will be provided by the dedicated Orange Business Services team.

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¹ Customers will be required to commit to a minimum 18 month contract. £30 PAYM entry point for free Orange Broadband is only available through Orange Shops as well as web and telesales channels.
² Subject to terms and conditions. See www.orange.co.uk/terms for full details.
³ 01 and 02 numbers only

About Orange

Orange and wirefree and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trademarks of Orange PCS.

Orange is one of the world's largest communications companies and is the mobile, broadband and multiplay brand of the France Telecom group.

Orange and France Telecom have 23 mobile operations around the world. The Orange brand operates in 12 markets - the UK, France, Poland, Switzerland, Romania, Slovakia, the Ivory Coast, the Dominican Republic, Cameroon, the Netherlands, Botswana, and Madagascar. The France Telecom/Orange group also has the following mobile operations: controlled operations in Spain (Amena), Belgium (Mobistar), and Moldova (Voxtel); a joint controlling interest in Egypt (MobiNil) and minority interests in Portugal (Optimus), Austria (One), Senegal (Sonatel Mobiles), Mali (Ikatel), Jordan (MobileCom), Equatorial Guinea (Getesa) and the Mauritius Islands (Cellplus).

As at the end of April 2006, Orange and France Telecom had 86.5 million mobile subscribers, with 15 million active mobile customers in the UK, and over 22.5 million registered mobile customers in France under the Orange brand. Orange, along with TIM, Telefonica and T-Mobile, is a founding member of the FreeMove alliance, spanning 26 markets and reaching 230 million customers.

Orange is Europe's largest broadband provider with over 8.1 million broadband customers across Europe.

Source: Orange

Orange Announces Orange Business Services: A single banner for all business communications services from France Telecom

31st May 2006 -- France Telecom today announced the worldwide extension of the Orange brand to all its communications services for businesses. Orange Business Services will take the Orange brand into the global business market with one of the industry's broadest communications portfolios.Orange Business Services will represent Equant's international IP communication and IT services, France Telecom's enterprise communications services and Orange's existing leadership in mobile for businesses.

The move represents the latest milestone in France Telecom's NExT strategy (New Experience in Telecommunications Services) to become the world's first truly integrated operator. Orange Business Services will increasingly offer a set of integrated services including both fixed and mobile voice and data, network services, managed & IT services and outsourcing.

"The Orange brand stands for challenging convention and superior quality service, and we are living up to that by being the first to offer businesses an integrated portfolio," said Didier Lombard, CEO of France Telecom. "Businesses want a single provider to address all their complex needs. Orange Business Services will simplify communications by uniting the worlds of fixed and mobile, telecoms and IT."

Immediate customer benefits
Customers will benefit from Orange Business Services' integrated offer almost immediately. Before the end of 2006:

- Business Everywhere will be extended in 16 countries and will combine IP dial, DSL, cellular mobile and Wi-Fi under one bill with one point of service support. New Business Everywhere options will also be offered. These will include security and push email functionality, as well as a range of tariffs to suit users' varying needs (e.g. homeworkers to frequent travelers).
- All customers will be connected to their relevant service manager within a single transferred call.
- Unified service management will be implemented to existing multinationals and major large domestic customers to offer more simplicity and consistency.
- A new project management service will be offered to multinational and large domestic customers in order to deliver integrated Orange Business Services offers.
- Orange Business Services' mobile customers will be able to buy broadband services in select markets (such as in the UK).

Long term promise
Converged technologies will open up new opportunities and transform the way companies do business. However convergence can bring complexity. Orange Business Services is taking customers on a journey towards IP transformation and growing the value of mobile services through solutions designed with simplicity.

Taking advantage of the world's largest IP network, customers will be able to use IP convergence to transform business processes, create new products and improve productivity.

Solutions will include collaborative tools that speed decision making by converging video, voice and data; machine to machine with enhanced fleet tracking systems that unite mobile, GPS and corporate data; and virtual switchboard systems that help teams of mobile and home workers maintain high standards of customer service.

Continuing to support existing customers
For the world's largest enterprises, Orange Business Services will continue to provide mobile, fixed and IP solutions, backed up by managed and outsourcing services. The company will also increasingly help customers maximize their investments in data applications by integrating communications networks with IT systems. Orange Business Services will maintain its reliability and high quality of customer support, supported by its 3,000 professional service experts.

In Europe, small and medium sized enterprises will benefit from services that extend beyond mobile, such as fixed telephony and broadband.

"Orange Business Services is more than the sum of its parts," said Lombard. "Customers will not only benefit from our combined expertise in IP networks and mobility. We are uniting France Telecom's heritage in innovation, Equant's global presence and the human touch that has made Orange one of the most valuable and recognised brands in the world. It means we can deliver a higher quality of service, not just a broader portfolio."

Footnote:

¹ The following France Telecom Group subsidiaries will also serve customers under the name Orange Business Services: Etrali, Almerys, EGT, Expertel Consulting, France Telecom Intelmatique, SETIB and Solicia.

About Orange Business Services

Orange Business Services represents the business communications solutions and services provided by the France Telecom Group. They include converged voice, data and mobile services as well as IT expertise and managed services, all designed to transform business processes and improve productivity. Orange Business Services is present in 166 countries and territories and serves customers in 220.

Source: Orange

O2 Ireland Becomes Official Sponsor Of Irish Rugby Team

30/05/2006 -- The Irish Rugby Football Union today announced that O2 Ireland is the new official sponsor of the Irish national rugby team from tomorrow. The sponsorship commences prior to the team’s departure to New Zealand and Australia for its summer tour and will run for the next six years to the conclusion of the 2011/2012 season.Today’s announcement follows news that O2’s new Czech Republic business is adopting the O2 brand and builds on a number of recent interactive partnerships. These include O2 UK’s existing, long-standing agreement with the England Rugby Union team and its ongoing partnership with Arsenal Football club as well as O2 Germany’s deal with the BMW Sauber F1 Team. In addition, O2 UK and O2 Germany are both working with AEG - a leading entertainment company - to build world-class music and entertainment arenas supported by exclusive mobile content.

Andy Crawford, President, Irish Rugby Football Union, said: “We would like to formally welcome O2 Ireland as our new official national team sponsor. O2 is a successful and respected brand that has supported Irish rugby at various levels including international, provincial and club since 2002 when it became official mobile communications sponsor for the IRFU. We are proud to further consolidate our partnership with this new agreement and look forward to enjoying many successful years ahead with O2 and the Irish team.�

Within the new agreement, O2 Ireland will have the rights to place its logo on all Ireland senior international and Ireland A team playing and training kit and team related IRFU merchandise. The partnership will also give O2 Ireland key sites on advertising hoardings surrounding the pitch at home matches.

Danuta Gray, chief executive officer at O2 Ireland, added: “O2 Ireland has been committed to Irish rugby for a number of years with our sponsorship of Ireland Schools, Shannon Senior Rugby and our endorsement of Brian O'Driscoll and Eddie O'Sullivan. We are delighted to be sponsoring the team at a time when Irish rugby is so strong. Ireland’s tremendous impressive performances in the Six Nations and its achievement in winning the Triple Crown are testament to the skill of today’s players and the successful structures put in place by the IRFU. The current level of professionalism in Irish Rugby points towards a positive and exciting outlook in the years ahead.�

O2 Ireland plans a number of exciting initiatives to support its sponsorship of the Irish national team. O2 customers will have exclusive access to a selection of interactive services on i-mode on their mobile phones such as player diaries, as well as text alerts with the latest news and scores. They will also be offered a preferential rate for membership of the Ireland Rugby Supporters Club. In addition, as part of the new sponsorship, O2 Ireland will introduce a specially commissioned Ireland supporters handset.

O2 also sponsors the West stand at Lansdowne Road and has a sponsorship agreement with former Irish international star and Shannon coach, Mick Galwey.

O2

O2 comprises mobile network operators in the UK and Ireland, along with integrated fixed/mobile businesses in Germany, the Czech Republic (Cesky Telecom) and the Isle of Man (Manx Telecom). It also owns 50% of the Tesco Mobile and Tchibo Mobilfunk joint venture businesses in the UK and Germany respectively. In addition, the group includes O2 Airwave, which supplies secure digital communications to the emergency services and other public safety organisations.

O2, a Telefónica company, is headquartered in Slough, UK, and has more than 35 million mobile and fixed customers across Europe.

Source: O2

Vodafone Czech Republic Gained The Highest Number Of New Customers In Comparison With Other Operators During The Last Quarter

Prague 30.5.2006 - During the period from January to March 2006 Vodafone Czech Republic netted roughly 73 thousand new customers. In comparison with other operators, this is the market's largest growth in number of mobile users during the first three months of 2006. * Nearly 73 thousand new customers during the quarter
* Year-on-year growth of nearly 322 thousand customers
* More than 2.214 million subscribers at the end of the quarter
* 52.5% tariff (post-paid) customers
* ARPU CZK 644 per month

Year-on-year the number of the company's customers has increased by nearly 322 thousand. At the end of March 2006, Vodafone was providing services to more than 2.214 million subscribers in the Czech Republic.

"Among other things, the very successful Try Vodafone offer has contributed to the considerable growth in the number of new customers. Another positive aspect is the fact that from the mid-January launch of mobile number portability, to the end of March 2006, nearly 14 thousand customers ported their numbers to the Vodafone network and only 7 thousandleft for other operators," says Grahame Maher, Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone CR.

The share of Vodafone CR's tariff customers continues to grow and at the end of the quarter it reached 52.5%. Vodafone CR also has the highest monthly average revenue per user (ARPU) of all three mobile operators on the Czech market. During the first calendar quarter Vodafone CR's monthly ARPU was CZK 644.

Source: Vodafone Czech Republic

Sony Ericsson, Nokia Lead Top Ten Mobile Phone Sales in Telia Stores in May 2006

5/31/2006 -- Sony Ericsson and Nokia captured the leading positions on Telia's top-ten list of best-selling mobile phones in Telia's retail stores during May. The list has changed only slightly since April. Sony Ericsson had the only new mobile handset for the month - the Z530i.The list has changed only slightly since April. Sony Ericsson had the only new mobile handset for the month - the Z530i.

Explanation for abbreviations under "Note":

R - sold with Telia Refill prepaid card;

SP - sold with preconfigured Telia SurfPort subscription;

K - with built-in camera;

3G - for both GSM and 3G networks

MP3 - with built-in MP3 player

@ - with built-in e-mail reader.

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May ranking April ranking Handset model Note

1 1 Sony Ericsson K750i SP + K + @ + MP3
2 2 Nokia 3120 SP + R
3 3 Nokia 5140i SP + K + R
4 6 Sony Ericsson W810i SP + K + @ + MP3
5 4 Sony Ericsson Z300i SP + R
6 New Sony Ericsson Z530i SP + K + @ + MP3
7 5 Nokia 6280 SP + K + @ + MP3 + 3G
8 7 Samsung X660 SP + K + R
9 9 Sony Ericsson W800i SP + K + @ + MP3
10 10 Samsung Z140 SP + K + @ + MP3 + 3G + R

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The statistics are based on sales in 76 Telia retail stores in Sweden. Telia has the largest retail chain in Sweden for telecom products and is one of the biggest resellers of mobile phones in the country.

Source: TeliaSonera

TeliaSonera Finland Reaches Agreement With Elisa On New Mobile Interconnection Fees

TeliaSonera Finland Oyj has reached an agreement with Elisa Corporation concerning new mobile interconnection fees.

5/31/2006 -- From January 1, 2007, TeliaSonera Finland, will collect mobile interconnection fees of 6.6 cents/min (previously 6.8 cents/min). From January 1, 2007 the interconnection fee of Elisa's mobile networks will be 7.25 cents/min (8.4 cents/min until December 31, 2006).In the same context, Elisa has announced that Saunalahti's interconnection fee will change on June 1, 2006, to the same as Elisa's interconnection fee, that is, 8.4 cents/min (previously 11 cents/min).

- We are pleased about the fact that the differences in the interconnection fees between the parties are decreasing. The best way to achieve progress in the industry is to focus on developing services and to serve customers. Income transfers between the operators are not the way to steer the profitability of business operations, says Juho Lipsanen, President of TeliaSonera Finland.

TeliaSonera Finland estimates that the new interconnection pricing has a positive annual effect of more than SEK 200 million (more than EUR 20 million) on the result of mobile communications, assuming the current traffic volumes and that all the changes would take effect simultaneously.

Source: TeliaSonera