Hutchison 3G selects convergent mediation and billing solution from Intec Telecom Systems

London, 26 July 2001 - On 13 July 2001, the Board of Intec announced that the Group was in advanced negotiations in relation to a contract with a leading 3G mobile network provider. The Board of Intec confirms today that the Group has signed a contract with Hutchison 3G UK Limited (Hutchison 3G), holder of the UKs largest third generation mobile phone licence. Hutchison 3G has selected Intec to supply convergent mediation and intercarrier billing products to Hutchison Whampoas UMTS licence holding companies around the world.

The value of the agreement was not disclosed.

Hutchison 3G has licenced two Intec products: Inter-mediatE for convergent mediation and InterconnecT for intercarrier billing. Inter-mediatE will allow Hutchison 3G to acquire information on advanced 3G services being provided over its network, including multimedia messaging and location based high bandwidth services. InterconnecT will allow Hutchison 3G to bill its business partners and other carriers for providing these services.

Colin Tucker, Managing Director of Hutchison 3G UK said: This agreement clearly demonstrates the advantage Hutchison 3G has as a new entrant to the market. With no legacy systems, we can acquire the best next-generation mediation and billing products.

Intec CEO Kevin Adams said: Hutchison 3G, as holder of the UKs A licence for a new entrant, has a technically impressive strategy to implement a completely new UMTS network from the ground up. Intec had to demonstrate to Hutchison 3G that our technology was ready to support those plans, as a proven, low-risk solution, and that we had the skills and worldwide support capabilities required for an international rollout.