New Alliance sees One 2 One, End2End and Hewlett-Packard UK in key initiative for the future of wireless data services

The UK mobile communications network One 2 One, has entered an agreement to join the Wireless Application Infrastructure Provider (w-AIP), End2End, and Hewlett-Packard UK in an alliance to bring innovative wireless data services and solutions to the UK operators mobile phone customers.

End2End will deliver a true turnkey, carrier-grade solution for hosting, managing and supporting wireless e-services for One 2 One. The partnership will see One 2 One supply its customers with a range of services, all hosted by End2End. HP is a key partner and has supplied a wide range of products, services and strategic consultation in supporting the deal.

The first round of activity will concentrate on the provision of wireless services to the small and medium business sector, as well as the small office / home office user. Some of the types of services that One 2 One customers can expect to be offered in the future may include applications for vertical business sectors and hosted applications for the small business market.

Consumer services such as games and personalised entertainment delivered to mobile handsets via SMS and the emerging wide variety of wireless devices and PDAs can also be expected.

Generating income from the provision of wireless data services will become an increasingly important part of the UK telecommunications operators' business model when the 3rd generation of mobile communication technology comes online.

Harris Jones, Managing Director of One 2 One (part of T-mobile International) comments. "As the first UK mobile communications operator to enter into an agreement with End2End and HP, we are excited to partner with these leading global players in developing our future wireless services. The provision of high quality, relevant and compelling data services is a key component in our business strategy. This agreement creates a 'win-win' for all parties and allows us to maximise on our respective strengths during this revolutionary growth period."

“We offer mobile network operators and mobile virtual network operators the possibility to outsource practically all aspects of their e-services strategy,” says Simon Duffy, Chief Executive Officer of End2End. “The need for this type of service is fuelled by requirements in the wireless world for a high degree of personalisation, localisation and security. The success of the wireless Internet will depend on wireless networks becoming more intelligent, and that is what End2End is designed to help operators achieve.”

Phil Lawler, Managing Director of HP UK said; "We are proud to be working on this exciting venture which will see One 2 One become a leading provider of e-Services and business solutions to it's customers by leveraging the capabilities of End2End's infrastructure. This deal is testament to our vision of the future for mobile services and by working with these two leading players HP is demonstrating its commitment to bringing e-services to the customer".

Notes to editors Photographs of the contract signing are available on 07010 700 121

About End2End

End2End delivers a wide range of comprehensive wireless e-solutions for mobile operator customers from its network of hosting platforms, thereby enhancing speed to market and saving cost. End2End is headquartered in Copenhagen. Its network operating centre is located in Aalborg in northern Jutland, Denmark.

About One 2 One

1. The One 2 One service covers in excess of 98% of the UKs population and is available in 91 territories on five continents through roaming agreements with 198 operators. Current roaming destinations include all European Union member states, the United States and Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa and Saudi Arabia. For a full list of current roaming partners visit the One 2 One website.
2. Total customer base as at 31st March 2001 was 8,980,878. Pre-pay base was 7,146,236 customers, 79% of the total base.
3. One 2 Ones network currently handles over 285 million calls each week.
4. One 2 One is a wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG, Germany. One 2 One has been fully consolidated in Deutsche Telekoms financial statements as of October 1 1999, the date on which the purchase of One 2 One was completed.
5. Deutsche Telekom, with revenues of Euros 40.9 billion for 2000, is the Worlds fourth largest telecommunications company.
6. Press enquiries: One 2 One Press Office on 07010 700 121 Or email pressoffice@one2one.co.uk

About HP

Hewlett-Packard Company -- a leading global provider of computing and imaging solutions and services -- is focused on making technology and its benefits accessible to individuals and businesses through simple appliances, useful e-services and solutions for an Internet infrastructure thats always on. HP had total revenue from continuing operations of $48.8 billion in its 2000 fiscal year. Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.