Swisscom Mobile signs WiFi hotspot roaming agreement with Trustive

4 September 2007

Agreement extends Swisscom Mobile's hotspot footprint

Trustive, Europe's leading wireless hotspot access provider, today announced that it has signed a bilateral roaming agreement with Swisscom Mobile, Switzerland's number one mobile provider.

The agreement means that Swisscom Mobile's customers will be able to access Trustive's global network, which already covers most major European airports and many other prime locations. In addition, Swisscom Mobile's hotspot network of more than 1,000 high-quality hotspots in Switzerland, including Geneva airport and many major hotels, will be integrated into the Trustive network. This now includes over 32,000 hotspots, of which 25,000 hotspots are already available, with the remainder becoming accessible within 30 days.

Swisscom Mobile customers will be able to gain seamless access to the extended hotspots offering through a Swisscom Mobile branded web login by entering their mobile number and a password received via SMS. Via this login users will be able to use the Trustive network wherever they are in the world and have the convenience of being billed for the hotspot usage to their Swisscom Mobile invoice.

Gavin Dresselhuis, co-founder and managing director of Trustive, said: "Swisscom Mobile is a key mobile operator in the European WiFi space, so we are delighted to be working with them. This furthers Trustive's position as leaders in the European WiFi access market and is great news for both our retail and wholesale customers."

Tommy Bertling, senior product manager at Swisscom Mobile, said: "We are continually looking to provide innovative WiFi services to our customers. This agreement with Trustive means that we can offer access to an expanded hi-quality network all under the Swisscom brand."

About Swisscom Mobile

With a market share of 64%, Swisscom Mobile is the market leader in the Swiss mobile communications sector. In fiscal year 2006, Swisscom Mobile generated net revenue of CHF 4'022 billion and now has more than 4.6 million NATEL subscribers. Swisscom Mobile is a public limited company with Swisscom Ltd holding a 100% stake. The company operates a nationwide GSM network (900/1800 MHz), which was enhanced with EDGE in spring of 2005. With HSDPA, Swisscom Mobile is the first network carrier in Switzerland to roll out a turbo network. Launched in February of 2006, it is already about five times faster than a UMTS network. Already today, Swisscom Mobile provides coverage of around 90% of the populated area of Switzerland through its UMTS network as well as Wireless LAN-Internet access through more than 1000 hotspots.

This unique technology mix is the basis for a comprehensive mobile broadband network that enables high-quality mobile communication services. Swisscom Mobile launched UMTS-based services including live TV and video telephony. Its Mobile Unlimited PC Card supports automatic, seamless and high-speed mobile connections to the Internet.

By the way, Natel® subscribers are not only reachable anywhere within Switzerland but, with over 470 roaming partner networks, all over the world. www.swisscom-mobile.ch

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