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4INFO Announces Mobile Content Agreement with V2 Music

Partnership Will Support Future Launch of 4INFO Mobile Content Search Service

PALO ALTO, Calif. - July 26, 2005 - 4INFO Inc., the leading mobile search service, announced today an agreement with V2 Music, the fast-growing independent record label with a diverse roster of artists, including Tom Jones, Heather Nova, Moby and the White Stripes, to provide a wide array of artist content to mobile phone users. This content will be available via 4INFO's pending Mobile Content Search feature, which will be live in late August.

4INFO's Mobile Content Search will provide wireless users with an easy way to search for artist content, including ring tones. To receive an SMS alert when V2 mobile content is available, mobile users can send "vmusic" in a text message or e-mail to 4INFO (44636 or search@4info.net).

"By partnering with V2, we will be able to provide wireless users with a whole new way to search for the latest ring tones from hot artists," said Zaw Thet, senior director, product marketing, 4INFO Inc. "Through 4INFO, mobile phone users will now be able to access mobile content through an easy one-step search process, by simply sending a text message or an e-mail."

"V2 is very excited to be working with 4INFO," said Beth Appleton, head of new media and business development. "The mobile music market is a significant part of our business already in many territories and we are very excited about the growth that is taking place in the United States. It is critical that the music industry continues to embrace innovative music distribution and we look forward to partnering with 4INFO to bring our music library to wireless users across the country."

In a world where access to information is of great importance, 4INFO replaces the traditional means to discovery and is the interface between wireless users and the digital world. The 4INFO SMS Search product allows users to make a free text-message query from their cell phone to the shortcode 44636 (4INFO on the keypad). 4INFO then returns a timely and concise result. Over time, 4INFO learns more about a specific user's habits and geographic preferences, which allows for more focused and personalized responses to queries. 4INFO's SMS Search is available on all major U.S. carriers and cell phones, including BlackBerry® and Treo® users who can access the search service via e-mail.

About 4INFO

4INFO Inc. (www.4Info.net), the leading mobile search service, allows users to quickly, easily and affordably find relevant information on their mobile devices. 4INFO provides local directory and real-time information services, including sports scores, fantasy sports stats, weather, flight information, movie times, horoscopes and stock quotes. 4INFO's investment partners include U.S. Venture Partners and Draper Fisher Jurvetson. 4INFO is headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif.


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