Orange adds Navi2Go, 3D Virtual World Mobile Navigation, to Travel section.

 

Faro, Portugal - Orange Partner Camp  - April 10, 2008 -- 3DVU the premier global provider of 3D Image Navigation and Location Services announces product launch with wireless operator, Orange UK (17 million mobile customers) to provide Navi2Go, the one of a kind offboard 3D image navigation solution, to a range of Windows Mobile devices for the most intuitive and efficient navigation in the mobile industry. As of today, Navi2Go UK is available for a four month introductory subscription of 15.00GBP on Orange's shop under the Travel section, http://shop.orange.co.uk.

Navi2Go is a patented mobile application, providing 3D imagery for navigation on mobile handsets. Customers can travel over the entire UK at high resolution aerial imagery coupled with high-precision terrain elevation in a 3D bird-eye-view. Navi2Go is making it easier for consumers to navigate with realistic imagery, giving them instant orientation that prevents them from getting lost. Accurate voice guidance and newly introduced 3D route guidance over 3D virtual world representation makes Navi2Go the most intuitive, friendly and easy to use navigation solution.

"We are excited to work with Orange Partner and delighted to have Orange UK offer Navi2Go to its customers. For the first time, a leading European mobile operator is offering Navi2Go" noted Isaac Levanon 3DVU's Chairman and CEO. "With so many basic navigation solutions, today's travelers are looking for something different, more unique and more informative. Navi2Go is answering that need by bringing reality to mobile devices. Orange UK is offering this rich media to its subscribers at the same price as standard maps" added Levanon.

Through the new relationship, 3DVU will expand its existing UK and US distribution. In addition, 3DVU is developing Navi2Go for France, Germany, Benelux and the rest of Western Europe. 3DVU is offering the application for Windows Mobile® devices and will commercially release Navi2Go for Symbian® devices in this quarter and will add BlackBerry® and JAVA devices shortly thereafter.

About 3DVU
3DVU is the world's leading provider of 3D Image Navigation and Location Services. Satellite and aerial imagery, as well as mapping data, such as route information can now be streamed over limited-bandwidth communications with realistic 3D views and smooth maneuverability. The company is strategically partnered with carmakers, navigation systems, mobile device and handset developers, major satellite and aerial image-sensing entities, mapping and GIS data providers. 3DVU is the winner of Frost & Sullivan's Europe Telematics and Infotainment Technology of the Year Award in 2007. The company has multiple software patents. For more information, visit www.3dvu.com.

About Orange
Orange is a key brand of the France Telecom Group, providing mobile, broadband, fixed, business and entertainment services across Europe. It is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with more than 170 million customers on five continents. In June, 2006, Orange became the single brand for mobile, broadband and multi-play offers. In addition, Orange Business Services became the new banner for business communications solutions. Orange Business Services is present in 166 countries with network reach in 220. In the UK, Orange provides high quality GSM coverage to 99% of the UK population. At the end of December 2007, Orange had over 16.8 million customers in the UK - 15.6 million active mobile customers and nearly 1.14 million broadband customers. Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trade marks of Orange Personal Communications Services Limited. Further information about Orange and France Telecom can be found on the Orange website at http://www.orange.co.uk or the France Telecom website at http://www.francetelecom.com.