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ICO Teams with Delphi to Develop Next-Generation Mobile Video Devices

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Posted April 21, 2008

ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited (NASDAQ: ICOG) today
announced that it has entered into a contract with Delphi Corp. (Pink
Sheets: DPHIQ) to develop advanced DVB-SH user terminals for its ICO
mimâ„¢ mobile interactive media service. Under the agreement, ICO has
exclusive rights to all DVB-SH devices developed by Delphi for use in
the mobile satellite services (MSS) spectrum band in North America for
the next three years. Delphi is expected to deliver initial units in
December 2008 and will design ICO’s first aftermarket user devices.
Delphi also plans to co-market ICO’s interactive mobile video,
navigation and emergency communications services to automotive
manufacturers.

On April 14, ICO successfully launched ICO G1, a
geosynchronous satellite covering the United States. ICO G1 is one of
the largest commercial satellites ever launched, and is specifically
designed to deliver services to mobile users. Alpha trials for ICO mim
will take place later in 2008 in Raleigh-Durham, NC and Las Vegas, NV.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with a premiere company in automotive
electronics,” commented Craig Jorgens, president of ICO. “ICO is poised
to deliver a unique interactive suite of mobile services for American
consumers, and Delphi’s extensive experience in mobile electronics
makes them an ideal partner as we implement ICO’s go-to-market
strategy.”

“We are very pleased that ICO has chosen Delphi to design the hardware
for this terrific venture that is setting the stage for expanded
adoption of mobile video,” said Ken Erickson, Delphi’s Entertainment
& Communications Product Business unit executive.

“Delphi’s expertise in both aftermarket and OEM design and
manufacturing were key factors in the selection process,” added David
Zufall, senior vice president, network systems, of ICO. “Their
expertise will play an integral part of both our upcoming alpha trials
in 2008 and our future commercial launch.”

About ICO
ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Limited is a satellite
communications company developing an advanced next-generation hybrid
system, combining both satellite and terrestrial communications
capabilities. ICO is deploying a mobile interactive media service known
as ICO mim™. ICO mim will combine ICO’s unique interactive satellite
capability with nationwide coverage to deliver a new level of
navigation, enhanced roadside assistance and the ultimate mobile video
experience, including 10-15 live channels of premium television
content. ICO is based in Reston, Virginia. For more information, visit
www.ico.com.

About Delphi
Delphi is a leading global supplier of mobile electronics and
transportation systems, including powertrain, safety, steering,
thermal, and controls & security systems, electrical/electronic
architecture, and in-car entertainment technologies. Engineered to meet
and exceed the rigorous standards of the automotive industry, Delphi
technology is also found in computing, communications, consumer
electronics, energy and medical applications. Headquartered in Troy,
Mich., Delphi has approximately 169,500 employees and operates 156
wholly owned manufacturing sites in 34 countries with sales of $22.3
billion in 2007. Delphi can be found on the Internet at www.delphi.com.


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