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To: Voltaire who wrote (34400)	3/22/2001 10:08:16 AM
From: im a survivor	Respond to of 65232

InfoSpace Launches Wireless Alerts With Leading Wireless Carriers Allowing Fans to Follow March Madness Excitement in Real TimeCincinnati Bell Wireless Launch New Services Delivering Up to the Minute Scores and Standings; Demonstrates Robustness and Flexibility of InfoSpace Alerts Platform Supporting Carriers with Solutions that Deliver Value, Drive Usage, Differentiate Services BELLEVUE, Wash., Mar 22, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- InfoSpace (Nasdaq: INSP), a leading global provider of cross-platform infrastructure products and services on wireless, broadband, and narrowband platforms, today announced that Cincinnati Bell Wireless, among other leading U.S. wireless carriers, have launched new March Madness wireless alerts services developed on the InfoSpace platform. The new services enable wireless subscribers to immediately receive the latest scores and standings for their favorite team or teams directly on their mobile phones as soon as a game ends. In addition, users can put their predictions to the test by choosing the teams they think will win in advance of each round and receiving alerts notifying them whether or not their predictions were accurate. Users can quickly and easily configure their alerts through accessing an intuitive user interface on the PC version of their wireless portal site. (Photo: newscom.com ) "Text Messaging and Alert services are truly being embraced by our customers as we've seen tremendous usage over the past several months," said Anne Murphy, director of Wireless Data for Cincinnati Bell. "We look forward to continuing to work with InfoSpace as they help us enhance and create new services that will ensure our subscribers get the news and information that is most important to them." "These new services demonstrate the power and flexibility of InfoSpace's wireless alerts platform in its ability to provide wireless carriers with customized solutions that allow them to quickly and cost effectively roll out new, promotional services around major events and holidays," said Naveen Jain, chairman and CEO of InfoSpace, Inc. "By offering special promotional alerts services in addition to daily alerts that help users stay on top of appointments, special occasions and the news and information most important to them, carriers can differentiate themselves in the market while delivering services that provide real value to their subscribers." InfoSpace wireless alerts, including weather, news (category and keyword), horoscope, timed stocks and stock events, sports, lottery, among others, are currently being offered by a majority of InfoSpace's wireless carrier partners in the United States.

To: Voltaire who wrote (34400)	3/22/2001 10:09:40 AM
From: im a survivor	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 65232

InfoSpace Positioned for Rapid Expansion Worldwide With New Spanish-Language Wireless Platform and ApplicationsAnnouncement Follows Cingular Wireless' Launch Yesterday as First Customer on New Platform; Spanish-Language Wireless Platform, Applications and Speech-Based Technologies Position InfoSpace to Rapidly Expand in Central and South America, and among Spanish Speakers in the U.S. BELLEVUE, Wash., Mar 22, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- InfoSpace (Nasdaq: INSP), a leading global provider of cross-platform merchant and consumer infrastructure services on wireless, broadband, and narrowband platforms, today announced a Spanish-language version of its device-independent platform and suite of applications. These new services may be integrated with InfoSpace's advanced Spanish-language speech-based technologies to provide wireless carriers with a comprehensive Spanish-language portal accessible over legacy standards, Internet-enabled phones, PCs, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and other devices. (Photo: newscom.com ) Today's announcement comes on the heels of Cingular Wireless' announcement yesterday (http://www.prnewswire.com/cgibin/micro_stories.pl?ACCT=11290... =/www/story/03-21-2001/0001452375&EDATE=Mar+21,+2001) that the company has launched its new Spanish-language Portal, "Mi Ventana Movil." InfoSpace will provide the platform and applications for the new service, and StarMedia will provide Spanish language content, community applications and Hispanic marketing expertise. Cingular's Mi Ventana Movil brings on-demand services including calendar, address book and email to Cingular wireless subscribers throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Shopping, promotions and discounts, and instant messaging capabilities will be available to Cingular subscribers in the second quarter of the year. InfoSpace's Spanish-language offering delivers a wide range of the services and applications that have made InfoSpace the choice among a majority of the leading wireless carriers in the U.S. for the roll out of mobile data and information services. InfoSpace's platform includes personalized information and communication services such as a fully integrated address book, calendar, to-do list e-mail and instant messaging; location-based commerce services that allow users to find local merchants, receive wireless promotions and discounts, and purchase products and services directly from their wireless device. "As the market for mobile data services expands among Spanish speakers throughout Central and South America as well as within the U.S., InfoSpace is there to support wireless carriers in providing compelling services that address this rapidly growing market," said Naveen Jain, chairman and CEO of InfoSpace. "Leveraging our success in the U.S. and in Brazil, we are committed to seeing our Spanish-language platform find widespread distribution throughout Central and South America and the Caribbean."

To: Voltaire who wrote (34400)	3/22/2001 11:39:59 AM
From: Drake	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 65232

Can you believe it -- touting people out of tech stocks at their lows, and directly into value stocks that then take a DIVE! Some of these people have NO CONSCIENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dc