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New Alliance Extends VeriSign Communications Services Presence Into Asia; Expands CITIC 1616 Portfolio of Telecom Services

OLYMPIA, WA, March 13, 2009 -- VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) Communications Services, a leading provider of mobile roaming services in North America, and CITIC 1616, a leading telecom services hub in Asia, announced an alliance that enables both companies to jointly deliver valuable roaming and clearing services to Asian operators. Prior to today's agreement, service provider choice for specialized roaming services was extremely limited. The formation of this alliance will also provide mobile operators in the region with greater selection for services functionality.

The agreement includes the roaming and clearing portfolio of VeriSign including services such as: Cellular Intercarrier Billing Exchange Roamer (CIBER) and Transferred Account Procedure (TAP) Clearing - Settlement and Exchange Service; and Intelligent Message Processing for Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) signaling interoperability.

April 3, 2008 -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been selected by leading operator SmarTone-Vodafone in Hong Kong as the sole supplier for network enhancements to provide the operator's mobile customers with a greater variety of advanced mobile broadband and multimedia services.

Under the three-year agreement, Ericsson will be the sole supplier of a HSPA-enabled radio access network, including Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS), a functionality that enables mobile-TV services to be broadcast. The deal also includes a fully IP-based core network, including IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), Ericsson's Mobile Softswitch Solution, and Redback's SmartEdge routers. The network enhancements will allow SmarTone-Vodafone to cost-efficiently introduce more new services and to further increase broadband speeds to support more advanced video and mobile applications over time.

Ericsson will also be responsible for a range of professional services, such as, network design, systems integration, spare parts management service, support services, as well as network deployment and integration.

Motorola delivers high-speed stylish mobile entertainment experience on MOTOKRZR maxx K3

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), has announced the availability of the newest High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) version of its celebrated iconic MOTOKRZR–MOTOKRZR maxx K3 in Hong Kong. Compact and chic, featuring stunning good looks and an exquisitely crafted sleek exterior, MOTOKRZR maxx K3, delivers blazing fast browsing speeds with the cutting-edge HSDPA technology.
MOTOKRZR maxx K3MOTOKRZR maxx K3 makes a bold statement through its design and slim silhouette. Made of premium metal and glass, employing stylish colors and materials to achieve a multi-dimensional feel, MOTOKRZR maxx K3 has all the makings of a timeless classic that will be in style season after season. In two timeless metallic colors dark pearl grey and stone grey, MOTOKRZR maxx K3 is designed for all with an eye for beauty and a need for speed.