Submitted by Mike Grenville on Mon, 22 Aug 2005 10:03

Netsize is to partner with Orange UK to launch Mobile Internet services from global brands on the Orange Network.

As a result of the partnership, content publishers will be able to benefit from revenue sharing agreements enabling them to bill Orange customers and launch click and buy services. At the end of March 2005, Orange UK had over 14.3 million active customers, more than any other UK network.

“Netsize is already a successful Orange SMS partner and has now also become our first live partner for enabling branded WAP services” commented Ben Hirsch, Head of Third Party Services, Orange. "We see a huge demand from our customers to access their favorite brands on the mobile internet and Netsize is well placed with its global customer portfolio to bring in sought after content and branded services to the Orange Network" said Hirsh.

Anuj Khanna, Marketing & Communications Director, Netsize said that “Leading brands want to be present on the mobile internet and are looking for partners like Netsize who can provide an end-to-end solution including content management, billing, integration, site creation, hosting and managing relations with mobile operators on an international scale ”

Netsize's Mobile Internet service is powered by its own content management and hosting platform supported by commercial premium browsing agreements with multiple international mobile operators. Founded in 1998, Netsize employs 200 professionals who serve more than 800 customers.

www.netsize.com

www.orange.com