Birdstep launches SmartVoice – Mobile VoIP extension of the existing SmartConnect offering

Oslo/Stockholm/Seattle/San Francisco/Cambridge – February 14, 2007 –Birdstep Technology ASA, the leading provider of seamless connectivity and mobility software for laptop, PDA's and Smartphones, today launches SmartVoice, a Mobile VoIP extension to the market leading SmartConnect™ products for dual-radio SmartPhones with WiFi and cellular capabilities. The new client includes Microsoft® Mobile® support, full re-branding capabilities and a patented mechanism for automatic switching between WiFi and cellular networks. A Symbian client version will also be available.

“The launch of SmartVoice enhances Birdstep leading mobile data offering with mobile voice over IP. We leverage ten years of expertise and knowledge from data connection management and seamless roaming into our voice over IP offering. The SmartVoice launch reinforces Birdstep's position as a complete provider of voice and data solutions across multiple networks standard.� said Petri Markkanen, CEO at Birdstep.A mobile subscriber using the SmartVoice client maintains his or her cellular number, while the technology provides voice call continuity, even when WiFi connection is broken in the middle of a call. The client replaces the built-in dialer in the Smartphone, and provides full integration with existing phone features such as the built-in address book for easy dialing. SmartVoice utilize Birdsteps patented technology for seamless roaming.

SmartVoice has been developed by the subsidiary VoiceRoaming Technology AS, a subsidiary that is owned to 55% by Birdstep and 45% by TeleVenture, the people behind Telenor Venture.

The SmartVoice technology is already being demonstrated at the 3GSM conference in Barcelona, and is available for trials during Q2 2007. To find out more information about SmartVoice or book a meeting at 3 GSM World, please send a e-mail to meeting@birdstep.com visit us in Hall 2, Stand 2B79.

Source: Birdstep