Starhome Hosts Roaming Solutions & Technology Seminar in Asia-Pacific


Delegates from over ten countries in the region will attend the seminar at the Santiburi Dusit Resort, Koh Samui, Thailand, July 5-8, 2004


-/June 30, 2004 - Wi-Fi Technology News/- Following successful penetration in the Asia-Pacific market, Starhome, a leading Roaming Technology and Value Added Solutions provider, is hosting a regional seminar and forum on the latest trends in roaming technology and services for mobile operators. Starhome currently provides live roaming services to 60 leading operators around the world. In Asia-Pacific, systems are installed with operators in nine countries throughout the region, including: Vodafone KK - Japan, CSL - Hong Kong, M1- Singapore, Vodafone Australia and Vodafone New Zealand. With the success of four consecutive global annual Customer Forums held in Europe, Starhome users? forums and groups have become synonymous with professional and informative programs.

The Asia-Pacific Roaming Solutions & Technology Seminar boasts an exciting program, with sessions, case studies and panel discussions presented by leading operators, GSM association representatives, industry professionals and technology experts from across the globe. The sessions will focus on issues of particular value in the region, such as optimizing roaming services, messaging and portals, preferred networks, and driving new value added services. In addition to providing an opportunity to showcase the company's offerings, the Asia-Pacific Roaming Solutions & Technology Seminar will be a productive forum for operators to exchange information and communicate their needs to Starhome and its technology partners.


Mr. Ming Loiue, President of the GSM Association of China, and a keynote speaker at the event, said: ?Starhome?s global experience in GSM roaming technology and services is well-known in the industry. This experience and technological expertise is vital in Asia-Pacific, where we are experiencing increasing infrastructure investments and more and more GSM deployments. The company's rich portfolio of products and services is of great interest in the region, which is facing ongoing challenges to support travelers using mobile communications, and to generate additional revenues in highly competitive markets."


Alon Barnea, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development at Starhome, adds: "The presentations, professional panels and case studies are a compelling attraction for mobile operators. We view the Roaming Solutions & Technology Seminar as part of our long-term investment in the Asia-Pacific region. Our activities around the world have taught us that every region has its unique roaming characteristics and needs. This underscores the importance of regional events and opening direct dialogue with local operators. By conducting events like this, everyone wins. Customers get the tailor-made solutions they need and Starhome is better equipped to anticipate the market's needs and take the lead in the world's fastest growing GSM market."

About Starhome
Starhome is a leading Roaming Technology and Value Added Solutions provider of services and solutions for mobile operators. Starhome's expertise in mobile technology and networks coupled with a unique global service environment empower a rich portfolio of inbound and outbound roaming services, as well as specialized VAS applications.


Starhome's customer base represents over 20% of the global mobile telephone subscriber base, with installations at over 60 leading mobile operators and groups on five continents. These leading operators have chosen to leverage Starhome's experience to overcome the challenges of introducing new roaming services and generating revenues. With more than 200 million potential roamers, the company's track record is unmatched in the industry.


Founded in 1999, Starhome is an affiliate of Comverse Technology, Inc., an S&P 500 and NASDAQ-100 Index company, a world leader in multimedia telecommunications applications.

For more details on the Asia-Pacific Roaming Solutions & Technology Seminar contact: Asia2004@starhome.com or visit our web site at http://www.starhome.com.

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