ORG Telecom and IP Unity Provide Wireless-Wireline Messaging and Conferencing to HFCL Infotel Ltd. (HITL) in India

Carrier to launch uniform, integrated set of messaging features for mobile and fixed line users

MILPITAS, Calif. and CHANDIGARTH, India. — February 14, 2005— HFCL Infotel Ltd. (HITL), a large wireless and wireline carrier operating under the CONNECT brand in the Indian state of Punjab, announced today that it has deployed advanced messaging and conferencing features from enhanced services leader IP Unity and systems integrator ORG Telecom.

The new features will enable HITL to be one of the first in the world to let users retrieve, send and manage voicemail from one converged database and command set across both network types. This network integration is seen as a key innovation in user-friendly operation that will prevent customer churn, increase productivity and satisfaction, and lower operating costs across CONNECT networks.

Known throughout India for its innovation and speed to market, HITL now offers a broad suite of fixed and mobile CONNECT services over 65 towns and cities in Punjab. It serves a subscriber base of 175,000 users in wireline and 50,000 in CDMA-based mobile services. A growing percentage of users utilize both wireline and wireless feature sets such as CONNECT DSL/Internet access, Mobile Telephony, PagePoint paging and Alive™ information services.

"Our market penetration and brand value are extremely high, and we intend to sustain this position through innovation and convergence," stated HITL COO Surendra Lunia. "Working with IP Unity, we have taken key steps to ensure that our users continue to prefer CONNECT messaging services and the benefits they provide."

"Whether a subscriber uses residential, small business or corporate voicemail or unified messaging," Mr. Lunia continued, "We will maximize the user-friendliness and ease with which they can move seamlessly between the services. Because IP Unity's platform has these integrated capabilities today and is building additional value-added features deployed over one platform, we are confident that we picked the optimal enhanced services partner."

"HITL is both a visionary business and a highly practical network operator," stated Dr. Arun Sobti, CEO and Chairman of IP Unity. "Since 2000, they have moved from being a successful basic service provider in telephony and data transport to leading the charge in integrated communications, managed services, mobile data and telephony services, public access terminals for e-governance, and now, converged wireline-wireless features. We are pleased to assist them in launching the latest wave of innovation and practical value for subscribers."

About HFCL Infotel Ltd.
HFCL Infotel Ltd., the first basic telephony services provider for Punjab, launched its basic telephony services on 16th October, 2000. HFCL Infotel has set up a state-of-the-art network in over 66 towns and cities in Punjab. The service encompasses voice, data and video, via single connectivity, as well as mobile telephony based on CDMA technology, to customers. CONNECT was the first operator in the country to provide a CDMA based pre-paid mobile service. Besides telephony and Internet access CONNECT services include an array of broadband, enhanced and data services like Internet Leased Lines, ISDN, VPN, Centrex, Web Hosting, DSL and server Co-location. HITL delivers total telecommunications solutions by offering innovative products and services through superior technology ensuring customer delight. HITL aims to be the most admired telecommunications company through innovation and excellence. Please visit the company website at www.hfclconnect.com

About ORG Telecom
ORG Telecom is a system integrator in Asia Pacific region, providing solutions and services in fields of value added services, billing & IN, VSATs and network infrastructure services. ORG's approach is to integrate the "best of breed technologies" with business logic into clients operations, focusing on its strengths in converged space of IT solutions for Telecom operators. For more information on ORG Telecom visit the company Website at www.orgtelecom.com

Media Contacts for HFCL Infonet:
Nishant Bhatnagar
+91 172 5092051
nishant.bhatnagar@hfclconnect.com

 

About Movius
Movius Interactive Corporation gives people the power to enrich their lives through viable innovations that transform the way they interact with information, media and each other. Formerly under the name IP Unity Glenayre, Movius is a recognized leader in messaging, collaboration and mobile media solutions for service providers worldwide.

For more information, please visit www.moviuscorp.com.

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