NEWS

WWE Off-Portal Web Store Front a Global Smash

STAMFORD Conn. October 25 2006 – World Wrestling Entertainment®’s first worldwide off-portal mobile web storefront and WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Deck is a global smash with consumers from more than 40 countries purchasing an array of products through more than 110 operators around the world.

The service enables fans to buy ring tones wallpapers and voice tones for their mobile phones.

In the U.S. the storefront is available to more than 100 million mobile phone users and as an added benefit for both Cingular and Sprint customers subscribers are able to pay for WWE product directly through their phone bill.  The WWE storefront uses technology offered by Bango that allows customers from around the world to pay using their credit cards debit cards or Paypal where carrier billing is not available to users.  The Bango system automatically allows charges to show up in their country’s currency.

"The response to the rollout of WWE’s mobile service around the globe has been beyond expectations.  It’s clear that WWE fans are drawn to the WAP site because it is really like a mini-web experience " said Bango Vice President Anil Malhotra. "It doesn’t matter where they are or what operator they use they’re able to shop around for their favorite WWE ringtones wallpapers and other items and with one easy click to make a purchase."

“The reception from WWE fans so far has been fantastic ” said David Knise WWE’s Vice President Interactive Development.  “We knew that our storefront would have great appeal but the results so far have been exceptional.”  

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: WWE) is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford Conn. with offices in New York City Los Angeles Toronto and London. Additional information on the company can be found at WWE.com and corporate.wwe.com.

Bango (AIM: BGO) has developed and deployed an open global infrastructure platform that enables content providers to market sell and deliver their products and services directly to mobile phone users on all mobile networks using the mobile Internet. This “direct-to-consumer” approach operates alongside the mobile carrier’s decks. The Bango platform has given mobile phone subscribers around the world greater access to third-party content. Leading content brands are now adopting the Bango Service to engage with all of their existing and potential mobile customers directly – irrespective of mobile carrier. For further information go to www.bango.com.

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