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zamano aquires UK interactive SMS business

London, 19 November 2002

zamano, a leading Mobile Service Provider, has announced the acquisition of the Interactive SMS business of UK-based Avoca Communications Limited, providing zamano with a direct connection to 10 premium rate SMS Shortcodes covering all four UK mobile network operators.

"This opens up the entire UK market for zamano's successful Value Added Text services, including games, voting, competitions and payment solutions," said Sean Mac Reamoinn, zamano's Managing Director. "It also allows our existing partners to extend their reach across the UK and further strengthens our relationships with the UK network operators, many of whom are already customers."

"zamano's service offering is compelling for media channels, brands and corporations alike," said Paul Targett, Managing Director of Avoca. "It delivers tangible financial value and enables great Text services instantly."

This acquisition follows the recent merger with mobile Internet specialist, m-iSphere, which broadened zamano's portfolio of SMS products and services. Both the merger and the acquisition highlight zamano's leading role in consolidation within the mobile technology industry.


About zamano
zamano is a leading Mobile Service Provider developing, managing and hosting a complete range of mobile applications for Mobile Network Operators, major brands, media channels and corporates. Customers and partners include O2, Vodafone, Orange, RTE, Thomas Crosbie Media, Scottish Radio Holdings/Today FM, Smurfit Communications and Teletext.

For more information please contact:
John O’ Shea, Commercial Director, zamano
john(at)zamano.com
London +44 20 7324 6090
Dublin +353 1 4100 567