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Infonet Expands GRX Coverage to Over Sixty Wireless Operators
-- Agreements With 12 GRX Operators Utilizes the Power of Infonet's Terrestrial Global MPLS Network to Allow Wireless Data Roaming Between Mobile Networks
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct 29, 2002 - Infonet Services Corporation (NYSE:IN) (FSE:IN), a leading provider of global
communications for multinationals, today announced that in addition to the established partnership with Comfone, the world's first roaming broker
and provider of signaling, data clearing and financial services to the mobile communications industry, it has now established GPRS Roaming
Exchange (GRX) Peering Agreements with 12 other GRX operators. These agreements significantly enhance the development of international
GPRS data roaming between wireless mobile networks and ensure that the Infonet/Comfone partnership is well-positioned to offer mobile
operators one of the most highly connected GRX services available. GPRS roaming provides continuous wireless access to various business
applications from locations worldwide and is an essential development in the process of transitioning to 3G wireless technologies.
The Infonet GRX network, GRXpress(R), utilizes the power of Infonet's MPLS-enabled IP network, together with the Peering Agreements, to
position GRXpress as one of, if not the most concentrated and best connected GRX infrastructures in the market sector today, with connectivity to
over 60 mobile operators.
Infonet has now established GRX peering agreements with more than two thirds of the operators who are connected to the common peering point
at the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX), and is confident that the balance will be completed by year-end. Infonet and Comfone were
amongst the pioneers of GRX networking and peering, having been instrumental factors in establishing the fully operational connection at the
Peering Exchange in Amsterdam.
More than a year after initiating the partnership with Comfone and the launch of the Comfone GRX, powered by GRXpress, Infonet continues to
ensure its multinational clients receive the widest and most reliable IP-based services available today.
Walter Heutschi, President and CEO of Comfone, commented, "Comfone's commitment to support the drive for GPRS roaming worldwide
parallels the objectives of the GSM Association to increase the number of GPRS roaming agreements and encourage GRX peering. With 13
GPRS operators as customers and 12 GRX peering agreements in place, making a total reach of more than 60 GPRS operators, we are confident
that the achievements of 2002 will carry us forward to further success in 2003."
"Infonet is committed to the development of all areas of the wireless mobile data market. We are pleased to provide our clients with the benefits of
dealing with the two leading companies in global communications and roaming, Infonet and Comfone," said Jose Collazo, Chairman, President and
CEO of Infonet. "As worldwide travel is creating an increasing demand for more sophisticated cross-border communication solutions, many of our
multinational clients look forward to accessing a global GPRS service."
About Comfone
Comfone AG provides services to mobile network operators worldwide and was founded in 1997 with the aim to provide solutions for efficient
international roaming. The wide range of services offered by Comfone are currently unique in the world and as such Comfone is well poised to
become the world's first ever Roaming Broker.
Comfone's service portfolio combines its roaming platform, GRX, data clearinghouse and signaling services. The Complete Roaming Solution can
be provided for mobile operators just starting to expand their services into the roaming arena. For the mature mobile operator in need of
competitive services and expertise Comfone offers customized services.
Comfone employs 70 people based at its headquarters in Bern, Switzerland. Further information is available at www.comfone.com.
About AMS-IX
The Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX), a member-owned association, is the largest neutral and independent Internet Exchange on mainland
Europe and one of the largest Internet Exchanges worldwide. Currently 120 members exchange IP traffic with each other at one or more of the 4
current AMS-IX locations. By making use of the AMS-IX, connected parties improve performance and redundancy while saving on bandwidth
usage. Comfone's and Infonet's GRX is connected to the world's most reputable GRX's at AMS-IX.
About Infonet
Infonet Services Corporation, known for its quality of service, is a leading provider of value-added global communications services, including IP
VPNs, for nearly 3,000 multinational enterprises.
Employing a unique consultative approach, Infonet offers integrated solutions optimizing the complex relationship between enterprise applications
and the global network. Extensive project management capabilities are the foundation for the services and solution offerings (broadband, Internet,
intranet, multimedia, remote and local access, provisioning, application and consulting services) positioning Infonet as the ideal single-source partner
for multinationals. In particular, Infonet IP VPN solutions offer multinationals a unique combination of Private and Public IP services as well as a full
set of Managed Security Services.
Rated "Best in Class" overall in Telemark's survey of Global Managed Data Network Services, Infonet has also won "Best Customer Care" and
"Best Carrier" at the World Communication Awards. Founded in 1970, Infonet owns and operates The World Network(R), accessible from more
than 180 countries, and provides local service support in over 70 countries and territories.
Infonet's stock is traded on the New York and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges under the symbol IN. Additional information about the company is
available at www.infonet.com.
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