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Qsent Launches iQtaxi 3.0; New Interface Provides Quicker Access to Taxi, Sedan and Limo Services

URL(s): www.qsent.com

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 6, 2001--Qsent, Inc., a provider of business information services, launched a significant upgrade to its iQtaxi reservation service on August 1.

For phone handsets that use the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) standard, the new version requires less than half the time of the previous version, making it simpler and more convenient for users. iQtaxi is the nation's largest ground transportation reservation network based on Qsent's relationships with more than 1,100 transportation service providers nationwide.

"Our goal from day one was to provide a fully automated iQtaxi solution, and with version 3.0, we're there," said Patrick Cox, Qsent CEO. "We've learned a lot about what our users want over the past nine months."

iQtaxi is free to the user and can be accessed on the travel menu of Internet-ready mobile phones, including: AT&T Digital PocketNet(R), Cingular(sm) Wireless, Nextel, Qwest Wireless, Sprint PCS, AOL Mobile(sm) Service and VoiceStream Wireless(R). Users select a vehicle type and city and iQtaxi provides a direct dial option that immediately connects the user to a transportation provider. iQtaxi is also available as a voice-automated service through Tellme Networks. Users call 800/555-TELL for a voice-activated iQtaxi menu.

About Qsent

Qsent was founded in 1998 by business information services veterans Patrick M. Cox and Kevin S. Anderson, and Internet technology expert Greg A. Keene. Chairman and CEO Cox, and president and COO Anderson co-founded Metro One Telecommunications (Nasdaq:MTON) and helped lead the company from start-up through IPO. Before co-founding Qsent, CTO Keene was co-founder and technology director at Pacific Harbor Publishing, an award-winning Web development firm. Prior to that Keene was information technology manager at CH2M HILL, a global project delivery firm.

Qsent's iQ411(sm) directory information service empowers every business to enhance their competitive position by using definitive data that flexibly integrates with existing infrastructure. Qsent's iQtaxi(sm) service is the largest Internet-based taxi, sedan and limousine reservation service. Users can reserve their ride of choice free of charge from any location in the U.S.

Headquartered in Portland, Ore., Qsent is a privately held, venture capital funded corporation. For more information on Qsent, visit qsent.com or send email to info@qsent.com.

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