Mobinex iconic clients - developed in cooperation with Turkcell Teknoloji Arastirma ve Gelistirme A.S. (“Turkcell Teknoloji”), which is a 100% subsidiary of Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. (‘’Turkcell’’) (NYSE: TKC, ISE: TCELL), – reached to more than one million Turkcell subscribers between April and October 2009. Iconic clients, which are mobile browser shortcuts of popular web sites, have been developed to increase the mobile web usage within a very large base of different device brands and models of Turkcell mobile network.
Iconic clients have dramatically increased the usage of mobile web sites, such as Turkcell-im wap portal, Facebook, Google, Windows Live Messenger, and other several local Turkish mobile web sites. Users directly reach their favorite mobile web sites with iconic clients.
Burak Ertas, Head of Consumer Value Added Services at Turkcell, says “Iconic clients acted as a catalyst for mobile web usage due to its ease of use and compatibility with many mobile devices in the market. We are committed to providing both innovative and scalable Turkcell 3G data services to our subscribers.’’
Semih Incedayi, Chief Executive Officer at Turkcell Teknoloji , said “ As a young and innovative subsidiary of Turkcell, we filed for 18 patents in less than two years and we are constantly working on innovative ideas such as Iconic Clients.’’ Mr. Incedayi also noted ‘’ After Turkcell 3G launch, iconic client download rates have increased by 400%, which is an absolute indication of how 3G technology increases the demand for mobile data services.’’
“Use of mobile applications is getting more convenient in terms of discovery, delivery and availability of mobile data services. Exponential increase of the iconic clients is a proof that mobility is not only for high-end smartphone users, but also for the low-end device users, who seek for ease of access and use at the same time. As for Mobinex, we are pleased to work with Turkcell Teknoloji to deliver a wide spectrum of mobile applications for Turkcell subscribers” commented Semih Arslanoglu, Chief Executive Officer of Mobinex.
ABOUT MOBINEX
Mobinex is the leading provider of mobile applications and on-device portals, dedicated to increasing the revenues of mobile operators, content providers, media companies and enterprises by providing them with compelling user experiences since 2004.
Company's flagship product Smartface Platform is a drag-and-drop cross-platform mobile application development and management tool which enables fast and easy deployment of mobile applications. Smartface Platform decreases time-to-market for application development dramatically in Symbian S60, BlackBerry and J2ME operating platforms, and helps mobile ecosystem to empower mobile data services and allows for user experiences to be customized over-the-air.
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ABOUT TURKCELL
Turkcell is the leading GSM operator in Turkey with 36.3 million postpaid and prepaid customers as of June 30, 2009 operating in a three player market with a market share of approximately 57% as of June 30, 2009 (Source: operators’ announcements). Turkcell, is the technology leader providing EDGE technology across the country. Turkcell also provides high quality data and voice services to 60% of the population (as at 30 July 2009) through the implementation of its 3G technology. Turkcell provides roaming with 624 operators in 206 countries as of August 5, 2009. Serving a large subscriber base in Turkey with its high-quality wireless telephone network, Turkcell reported $1.4 billion net revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 as per IFRS financial statements. Turkcell has interests in international GSM operations in Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Northern Cyprus and Ukraine. Turkcell has been listed on the NYSE ("New York Stock Exchange") and the ISE ("Istanbul Stock Exchange") since July 2000 and is the only NYSE listed company in Turkey. 51.00% of Turkcell’s share capital is held by Turkcell Holding, 0.05% by Cukurova Group, 13.07% by Sonera Holding, 2.32% by M.V. Group and 0.08% by others while the remaining 33.48% is free float.
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ABOUT TURKCELL TEKNOLOJI
Turkcell Teknoloji has been established as a 100% subsidiary of Turkcell which is a leading communications and technology company with 36.3 million subscribers as of June 30, 2009. Turkcell Teknoloji grew from the development group within Turkcell to provide solutions for mobile operators all over the world. Turkcell has benefited a lot from the products developed by Turkcell Teknoloji aiming to achieve 100% customer satisfaction at the operator’s site.
Providing innovative products for one of the world’s leading technology and communications companies is the main strength for Turkcell Teknoloji. The vision is to make a difference with products that bring a competitive edge and this is realized by above 324 high quality personnel.
For more information please see: www.turkcelltech.com
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