– NeuStar, Inc. (NYSE: NSR) today announced that mobile operator 3 Indonesia has selected NeuStar’s Next Generation Messaging (NGM) solutions to mobilize instant messaging (IM) services in Indonesia.
3 Indonesia will implement NeuStar’s industry-leading Mobile Messaging Gateway (MMG) to deliver mobile Instant Messaging solutions to its customers. Working closely with popular ISP-based Instant Messaging brands, NeuStar will connect 3 Indonesia’s customers with a number of PC-based IM networks, providing the tools they need to keep connected to their IM “buddies” anytime, anywhere.
3 Indonesia is the latest of numerous 3 operators worldwide that have partnered with NeuStar to deliver mobile IM services to their subscribers. NeuStar and 3 have had other successful implementations in the Asia-Pacific region (specifically in Hong Kong and Macau) as well as in Europe.
“3 Indonesia prides itself on offering the most innovative and customer-oriented mobile products and services available on the Indonesian market,” said Suresh Reddy, chief marketing officer of Hutchison CP Telecommunications Indonesia. “By engaging NeuStar’s expertise in next generation messaging, we will be able to offer our customers a new and engaging mobile messaging experience.”
Allen Scott, general manager of NeuStar NGM, said: “NeuStar’s proven technical capability and experience in deploying feature-rich IM services made us a natural choice for 3 in Indonesia, and we are eager to deliver an advanced messaging service that brings a wealth of exciting choices to 3’s customers.”
About NeuStar, Inc. and NeuStar Next Generation Messaging
NeuStar, Inc. (NYSE: NSR) is a provider of clearinghouse and directory services to the global communications and Internet industry. In November 2006, NeuStar created its Next Generation Messaging Services by acquiring Followap Inc., a leading global provider of instant messaging, presence and interconnect services. Mobile network operators around the world trust NeuStar to enable real-time communications using presence information.
NeuStar, Inc. is headquartered in the United States, with subsidiary offices in Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.neustar.biz and www.neustar.biz/ngm.
About Hutchison CP Telecom Indonesia
Hutchison CP Telecom Indonesia is a subsidiary of Hong Kong based Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited. The company is the holder of a National 2G/1800 MHz and 3G/WCDMA license.
About Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited
Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited (‘Hutchison Telecom’ or ‘the Group’) is a leading global provider of telecommunications services. The Group currently offers mobile and fixed-line telecommunication services in Hong Kong, and operates mobile telecommunications services in Macau, Israel, Indonesia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Ghana, and Thailand. It was the first provider of 3G mobile services in Hong Kong and Israel and operates brands including “3”, “Hutch,” and “Orange”.
Hutchison Telecom is a listed company with American Depositary Shares quoted on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HTX and shares listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong under the stock code 2332. A subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa Group, Hutchison Telecom is dedicated to providing superior telecommunications services in dynamic markets. For more information about Hutchison Telecom, see www.htil.com.
Hutchison CP Telecom Indonesia Media Contacts:
General Manager
Marketing Communications & PR
Telephone: +62 21 5290 6800
Fax: +62 21 5290 6900
ariani.widowati@three.co.id
Telephone: +62 21 79182961/62
Fax: +62 21 7993359
ginung@marcomx.biz or arrybw@marcomx.biz
NeuStar Media Contact:
+1 (571) 434-5151
marc.abshire@neustar.biz
