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MTI and Cicero Networks deliver Poland’s first Fixed Mobile Convergence service

MTI Selects Cicero Networks solution to power LoVo Converged VoWi-Fi, Vo3G and GSM Service

Cicero Networks, a leading provider of wVoIP and multimedia solutions for Fixed Mobile Convergence, today announced that Mobilna Telefonia Internetowa (MTI), an international telecommunication company based in Poland, has successfully launched Poland’s first converged wVoIP- GSM service using its FMC technology.

LoVo is targeted at the corporate / SME market and delivers converged wireless VoIP and cellular services on both Nokia E Series and Microsoft Windows Mobile phones. MTI will initially provide services in Poland and plans to expand its reach across Central and Eastern Europe during 2008.

 “By providing converged VoWi-Fi, Vo3G and GSM services LoVo deliver even greater mobility and reduced costs for our business customers. The service has been recognised as the most innovative network solution 2007 by NETGEAR Poland and our growth strategy means other Eastern European markets will benefit from FMC services in the near future.” commented Paweł Ośka, CEO of MTI.

 “Demand for FMC services is growing throughout Europe and Cicero’s selection for the LoVo service is a great endorsement for our technology “said Ross Brennan, CEO of Cicero Networks, “The service showcases how multiple wireless networks – Wi-Fi, 3G and GSM - can be used to deliver a seamless, highly cost-effective mobile services to corporate users”.

The service uses CiceroPhone VoIP software to enable free communication among VoIP users and low cost connectivity to other networks. In addition, using CiceroController, the service offers seamless in-call handover between Wi-Fi and GSM networks as users from office or home Wi-Fi areas to external GSM areas. Uniquely the service also enables calls to roam onto 3G/UMTS to deliver even more cast savings for users due to growth of third generation networks.

About Cicero Networks
Cicero Networks is a leading provider of wireless VoIP solutions enabling telecommunication service providers to deliver fixed mobile convergence services to their enterprise and residential customers. Cicero Networks delivers end-to-end SIP-based solutions which optimise the delivery of carrier-grade voice and multi-media services over multiple wireless networks including Wi-Fi, 3G and WiMAX. Partners include Comverse, Outsmart, Cirpack, HTC, HP, Novabase and Barik. Cicero Networks is also a Forum Nokia Pro member. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. For more information, visit www.ciceronetworks.com

About MTI Sp. z o.o.
MTI  Sp.z o.o. is a new telecommunication provider offering services under the LoVo brand. This new VoIP telephony uses mobile devices equipped with Wi-Fi broadband internet access and/or UMTS as well as GSM technology. The company is based in Warsaw in Poland. For more information visit www.LoVo.com.pl

For further information, please contact:
Nick Ward
CMP Communications
Tel: +44 (0)20 7401 8001
Email: [email protected]

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