Gemplus adds three new operators to its Over-The-Air activation and content delivery services

“Working with Gemplus for subscription management enables Corr Wireless to focus its attention on delivering valuable and dependable service to our subscribers,” said Andy Keller, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Corr Wireless. “Gemplus’ project management and technical support was ideal to optimize our GSM launch.”

In less than eight weeks, Gemplus integrates its activation services for SIM provisioning and content delivery services to new wireless operations. It also opens the path for new browsing services. “As a service bureau, Gemplus’ Operated Services solution offers a simple path for Mobility Ltd. to build and maintain relationships with its GSM subscribers,” said Stanley Wright, General Manager, Mobility Ltd. “We look forward to further developing these relationships by leveraging the security and convenience of the SIM to deliver value-added services.”

“Gemplus’ superior technical expertise, project management and support are integral to CellularONE of NE Arizona’s GSM launch. Our decision to work with Gemplus for SIM card initialization and subscriber management services drastically simplified the entire integration process,” said Brian Gilbert, New Projects Director, CellularONE of NE Arizona.

Gemplus provides browsing services with news, stock quotes, weather, horoscopes, ring tones, icons, gaming, and sports updates. "One of the key factors in the wireless communications market is the ability to offer services that create added value for the subscriber," said Linda Jensen, principal and executive vice president, PC Management. "PC Management appreciates the strong support and invaluable knowledge that Gemplus provided for the implementation of SIM-based services for our GSM network launch in West Virginia."

Gemplus will exhibit its Operated Services solutions at CTIA Wireless 2003 in New Orleans, from March 17th to March 19th in booth #3544.

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About Corr Wireless
Corr Wireless was originally founded in 1933 as Oneonta Telephone Company (OTELCO) by R.C. Corr, Sr. The wireless division, formally known as North Alabama Cellular was the first digital cellular system in Alabama. The name was changed to Corr Wireless to reflect the tremendous growth the company has experienced under the leadership of his grandson Bryan A. Corr, Sr., President & CEO since 1990. Corr Wireless is licensed by the FCC to provide wireless services to just under 4 million POPs in Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. For more information about Corr Wireless, please visit their web site at www.corrwireless.com.

About Mobility Ltd.
Mobility Limited - a subsidiary of KeyTech Ltd. - is currently the leading wireless service provider in Bermuda. In November 2002, the Company launched its new GPRS/GSM network, bringing it in line with over 180 countries worldwide and for 747 million customers, is the network of choice, that’s 1 in 10 of the global population. Mobility first introduced cellular service to Bermuda in 1987 as a division of BTC (The Bermuda Telephone Company, Limited) with AMPS (analogue) cellular phone service. And in March 1994, introduced TDMA digital PCS service, making Bermuda the first country outside of the USA & Canada to introduce 100% TDMA digital service. Mobility provides the first GPRS/GSM service on the Island, over the most extensive digital coverage Island wide, and partners with an established, dedicated Island wide dealer network to cater to the Island’s mobile communications needs.

About CellularONE of NE Arizona
Smith Bagley, Inc. (SBI) is the owner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license and the CELLULARONE® license that allows SBI to use the CELLULARONE® name in both Navajo and Apache Counties. In 1999, the license was expanded to include areas of Catron, Cibola and McKinley counties in New Mexico.

In December 1994, the CELLULARONE® operations and corporate office relocated from Atlanta, GA., to Show Low, AZ. At the time of this relocation, the total cellular customer base was approximately 1,200. Facilities to provide the service included 4 cell sites and the company employed five full-time employees. CELLULARONE® presently serves more than 43,000 customers in its combined Arizona and New Mexico markets, including the Navajo, Hopi, White Mountain Apache, and Zuni Native American reservations. In order to support the company’s goal of providing exceptional service, SBI currently employs more than 90 fulltime employees in Arizona and New Mexico. CELLULARONE® also supports 29 contract field agents that provide all aspects for their customers, from new activations to equipment upgrades.

In 2001, CELLULARONE® was awarded a personal communications service (PCS) “E” band license in the Basic Trading Area (BTA) #139 which includes Farmington, New Mexico, Durango, Colorado, and southern Utah areas. Also in 2001, a PCS “F” band license was awarded for parts of BTA #144 which includes Tuba City and Page, Arizona. A Nokia MSCI digital switch has been installed to support the PCS markets, along with GSM 850 overlay for the existing “A” band license. Initial plans include build out of cell sites in the Farmington, New Mexico and southern Utah areas and additional cell sites in the Page and Tuba City areas. In addition, future plans include a build out of additional cell sites to support the GSM 850 overlay. These capital improvements, illustrate the company’s long-term commitment to serving the needs of the region, including the integration of digital service.

About PC Management
PC Management, founded in 1990, builds, operates, and manages cellular, PCS and broadband wireless businesses in second and third tier markets. The company brings together wireless licensees and investors, provides management and operations expertise and resources, and selectively invests in wireless communications ventures. http://www.pcmgt.com.

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