Scan Mobile Brings World Cup Fever to Mobile Network Operators Worldwide

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Scan Mobile Brings World Cup Fever to Mobile Network Operators Worldwide

Deliver World Cup Scores and Exciting World Cup Games

June 24, 2002 -- London UK, and New York, NY- Scan Mobile, a leading provider of mobile applications and technology, launched three new applications today centered around the World Cup. These applications, World Cup Scores, Shoot-Out, and World Cup Virtual Betting, are rolling out with mobile network operators in Europe and the Caribbean.

World Cup Scores, Shoot-Out, and World Cup Virtual Betting all operate over SMS, allowing users to receive up-to-date scores and play games on their mobile phone. Using World Cup Scores, users can sign up to receive regular score updates over SMS. Shoot-Out is an SMS-based, multi-player game that pits shooter against goalie in a shoot out to decide the game. World Cup Virtual Betting allows users to place "virtual" bets on upcoming matches, and is notified of the results after the actual game is played.

"World Cup is one of the most anticipated sports tournaments worldwide and mobile network operators worldwide have turned to Scan Mobile to find ways to leverage this excitement and deliver applications to their subscribers," said Robert Hamilton, Chief Strategy Officer for Scan Mobile.

These world cup applications expand Scan Mobile's ever-growing application portfolio, which also includes shopping, ticketing, and games. All Scan Mobile applications leverage the Scan Mobile Platform, which allows users to interact with applications using naturally constructed messages such as, "I want to bet 100 on Brazil." Scan Mobile's world cup applications are available today.

About Scan Mobile

Scan Mobile provides compelling messaging-based mobile applications and technology that enable mobile network operators (MNOs) and companies to engage consumers and generate revenue. MNOs and service providers worldwide, such as Vodafone, Vizzavi, WebLink Wireless, Jabber, Odigo, and UPOC, have chosen Scan Mobile to increase messaging volumes, attract new users by offering differentiated services, and reduce customer turnover by enhancing interaction. Scan Mobile offers a portfolio of easy-to-use applications including shopping, single and multi-player games, and mobile ticketing. Founded in 1999, Scan has offices in London and New York. For more information, visit www.scan.com.

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