Requestec amongst the first companies to launch SMS services on 3


London, United Kingdom - December 2003 - Requestec Ltd today announces that it has teamed up with 3 to provide reverse-billed SMS services.

Requestec's high speed messaging software interprets simple, plain English requests and handles various requests sent in on text messaging shortcodes. Until now, reverse-billed SMS services have not been accessible on the 3 network, however Requestec is amongst a handful of companies to have recently gone live on the newly installed messaging infrastructure at 3 and the launch has gone extremely smoothly.


Ben Weekes, Technical Director of Requestec Ltd, said:   "We always knew that sooner or later 3 would have to consider offering content from other providers. With the wealth of information out there, 3 is now tapping into a market that holds great potential. We are happy to be working alongside 3 in these early days of their launch and hope to be able to continue working closely with them as new messaging technologies become a reality."

About Requestec

Requestec is a mobile messaging software and service provider, that specialises in developing distributed applications for mobile handsets. With expertise in real-time, authenticated, publish/subscribe wireless services, Requestec recognises the need for robust solutions that are quick to market and that provide a high-quality end-user experience.

Wholly owned by its founders, Requestec was founded in 2002 and has its headquarters in London.

About 3

In May 2000 the UK government awarded five licences to run third generation wireless services. Hutchison 3G (now 3) acquired the largest of these licences at the lowest cost. This was set aside for a new entrant in order to increase competition in the market and included a guaranteed roaming agreement. With the largest amount of spectrum we have a significant advantage in being able to deliver the most compelling range of multimedia services. We're a young business with strong backers and an experienced management team. We now employ over 1,700 people in offices throughout the UK.

www.three.co.uk

Press/Analyst contact:

Requestec Ltd
Marek Zwiefka-Sibley
Tel: +44 20 8248 8194

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