Qualcomm and S-Fone Announce Agreement to Launch Advanced Data Services in the Vietnam Wireless Market

SAN DIEGO, April 9, 2008, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ --

Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless [1] technologies and data solutions, today announced an agreement with leading Vietnamese operator S-Fone to launch BREW(R) services on S-Fone's CDMA network. The introduction of BREW services will enable S-Fone subscribers to shop for and download a wide variety of value-added services. Examples of content available through BREW include music, ringtones, information, sports updates, games and financial applications. Qualcomm also will provide S-Fone with a hosted data service, which will enable S-Fone to bring these services to their customers quickly.

"Qualcomm is committed to providing global operators with products and services that differentiate their offerings and engage their subscribers to discover and download compelling mobile content," said Bob Briggs, senior vice president of Qualcomm Internet Services and general manager of BREW. "S-Fone is clearly an operator that appreciates the long-term benefits [1] advanced data services can provide to subscribers. Their decision to launch BREW services in Vietnam is a testament to S-Fone's forward-thinking service strategies."

"S-Fone is constantly looking for ways to innovate and differentiate our service offerings, and our decision to offer compelling applications and services through the BREW solution is an example of these efforts," said Ho Hong Son, managing director for S-Fone. "Qualcomm's ability to provide us with both the services needed to quickly bring to market data offerings through its hosted services and the compelling content we can offer through BREW provides us with an excellent opportunity to drive the Vietnamese mobile market forward."

Qualcomm Internet Services enables mobile retailing solutions and Internet services that accelerate consumer adoption and usage of mobile data worldwide for its operator, brand & affinity and content provider customers. BREW and BrandXtend(TM) are comprehensive solutions for customers seeking to bring high-value wireless services to market and enhance the mobile experience for consumers. Customers also can benefit from a portfolio [1] of adaptable, modular products that can be used to address specific mobile retail challenges from general merchandizing to personalized recommendations.

Qualcomm Incorporated (http://www.qualcomm.com) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Qualcomm is included in the S&P 500 Index and is a 2007 FORTUNE 500(R) company traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market(R) under the ticker symbol QCOM.

Qualcomm and BREW are registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. BrandXtend is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property [1] of their respective owners.