Globe7 Collaborates With SingTel on Content Hosting Services

Globe7 HK Ltd. announced today that it partnered SingTel, Asia’s leading communications group, to deliver content hosting services to SingTel’s Wireless@SG users from 4 November 2008.

SingTel Wireless@SG users will be able to enjoy a wide variety of free content by clicking on the links found on their Wireless@SG homepages. The exciting content, provided by Globe7, ranges from live television channels offering live news and business updates to movies, live radio stations as well as videos containing the latest news updates and games.

Mr. Edward Ying, SingTel’s Chief of Content & Media Services, said: “We are pleased to collaborate with Globe7 to offer rich content services to our Wireless@SG customers. Globe 7’s strong media network and content offering allow us to provide them with a wide range of infotainment choices to enhance their wireless surfing experience. With the live content updates, our users can stay in touch and be entertained with the latest happenings anytime, anywhere, while enjoying free outdoor Internet connectivity.”

SingTel’s Wireless@SG service is part of Singapore’s Intelligent Nation 2015 (iN2015) and offers users free wireless broadband access at more than 800 indoor and outdoor Wireless Surf Zones.

“We are very excited to be working with SingTel on this new project. With our strong media network, we are confident that this collaboration will help us gain a larger market share of the booming wireless Internet market. Our rich infotainment offerings, together with the excellent services provided by SingTel, will insure that wireless users get immediate access to engaging content and enjoy an extraordinary wireless experience,” said Clayton Haswell, CEO of Globe7.

About SingTel

SingTel is Asia’s leading communications group with operations and investments around the world. Serving both the corporate and consumer markets, it is committed to bringing the best global communications solutions to customers in the Asia Pacific and beyond.

With significant operations in Singapore and Australia (through wholly-owned subsidiary SingTel Optus), the Group provides a comprehensive portfolio of services that includes voice and data over fixed, wireless, Internet and satellite platforms as well as pay TV.

To serve the needs of multi-national corporations, SingTel has a network of 37 offices in 19 countries and territories throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the United States. These offices enable SingTel to deliver reliable and quality network solutions to its customers, either on its own or jointly with local partners.

The Group also has major investments in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines and Thailand. Together with its regional partners, SingTel is Asia’s largest multi-market mobile operator, serving more than 198 million customers in eight markets.

SingTel employs more than 20,000 people worldwide and had a turnover of S$14.84 billion (US$10.05 billion) and net profit after tax of S$3.96 billion (US$2.68 billion) for the year ended 31 March 2008. More information can be found @ www.singtel.com and www.optus.com.au.

About Globe7 HK Ltd.

Globe7 is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northgate Technologies based in India (Bloomberg Symbol “NNORT.IN”). One of the world’s leading voice-over-Internet providers and a pioneer in digital infotainment, Globe7 offers a host of Internet solutions including streaming of live TV, content hosting, file sharing and games.

Northgate Technologies is an innovative technology company with extensive research and development facilities in India. Its online advertising exchange “Axill”, is a world leader in online ad placement and audience aggregation.

Contacts

Globe7 HK Ltd.
Ms. Soo Jung Bhang, (65) 9674 7147
soojung {at} globe7(.)com
or
Singapore Telecommunications Limited
Ms. Cheam Tze Hui, (65) 6838 3678
tzehui {at} singtel(.)com