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4INFO, Inc. Announces Mobile Content Agreement with Mobix

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

PALO ALTO, Calif. - Aug. 30, 2005 - 4INFO Inc., the leading mobile search service, announced a partnership with Mobix Interactive Ltd., the leading "made-for-mobile" video content provider. Mobix will provide entertainment and news content, such as music interviews, comedy, news and sports to 4INFO's mobile search platform. The content will be available via 4INFO's pending Mobile Content Search feature, which will be launched in September 2005.

4INFO will leverage a comprehensive database of mobile content provided through Mobix's partnerships with a wide range of media owners, such as CNBC Europe, Reuters, Fashion TV and various music labels. To be alerted when Mobix mobile content is available, wireless users can send "mobix" in a text message or e-mail to 4INFO (44636 or search@4info.net).

"As the leader in mobile search, 4INFO seeks to partner with best-of-breed entertainment and content companies, such as Mobix," says Pankaj Shah, founder and CEO of 4INFO, Inc. "Enabling mobile content search, in conjunction with our information search technology, will help make 44636 (4INFO) the only shortcode that one must remember."

"Mobile search is an essential channel into the process of bringing content closer to the user," says Matt Heiman, CEO Mobix Interactive. If a successful search is defined by simplicity, speed and success, then 4INFO's expertise in mobile search will help more users to quickly locate and acquire what they seek."

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. Through its multiple search platforms (SMS, WAP, Email, and at 4INFO.net), 4INFO provides local directory, entertainment, and real-time information services, including sports scores, fantasy sports stats, weather, flight information, movie times, horoscopes, hotspot locations and stock quotes. 4INFO's investment partners include U.S. Venture Partners and Draper Fisher Jurvetson. 4INFO is headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif.

About Mobix Interactive Limited
Mobix Interactive provides "made-for-mobile" video content for network operators globally. We work with over 20 operators to provide bespoke content 7 days a week as well as a fully managed video service solution (including publishing, portal management and hosting). We have formed partnerships with a wide range of media owners (such as CNBC Europe, Reuters, Fashion TV, Music Labels) working together to create and publish compelling, timely and comprehensive video mobile content.

All our content is updated daily allowing for time sensitive content to be delivered in line with breaking news, weather updates or showbiz news. In addition Mobix is involved in original content creation. This includes casting, scripting, filming and producing individual products that are specifically tailored for mobile devices.


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