Telenor delivers high-speed data, voice and video
communications and offers an innovative portfolio of value-added
services including prepaid calling solutions, easy Internet access
with e-mail and direct calling to Inmarsat terminals. The company uses the satellite
systems of Inmarsat, Intelsat, Iridium, New Skies, Satmex, Spacecom,
and Telenor's own satellites for its services ."
So far, MCP has signed contracts with European ferry companies,
Stena Line, DFDS and is in negotiations with additional ferry
companies and cruise lines.com/press

About Maritime Communications Partner

MCP is the global maritime cellular operator focused on providing
cost effective GSM and CDMA communications solutions especially
created to fulfil the requirements of the shipping industry.

"Tracking and providing real-time
status information about containers in the multi-path, metal-intensive cargo
bay of ships at sea is no trivial task, yet we have successfully demonstrated
this capability through numerous government pilot projects. Our demonstrated
ability to monitor containers on terminal , in transit, or aboard ships and to
relay critical information, such as radiation sensor status, adds an important
layer to homeland security.
For more information, visit the WhereNet Web site at http://www.

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-- Custom Network Solutions provide end-to-end managed
communications in excess of 2 Megabits that are "always on,
always available" for a wide variety of maritime industries
including ferry and cruise lines, drilling, energy exploration
and scientific research, as well as ocean-going transportation
and supply operations.

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Telenor is one of Norway's largest companies
with 2004 revenues of approx NOK 61. Telenor Satellite Services
owns and operates a global network of land earth stations located at
Eik (Norway) and Southbury (Connecticut) and Santa Paula (California)
in the United States, and operates VSAT hubs at facilities in Nittedal
(Norway) and Prague (Czech Rep).
Using Ericsson's GSM technology, MCP will be able to offer mobile
phone connectivity onboard cruise ships and ferries all over the
world, providing global coverage through leading suppliers of maritime
satellite services. Providing
innovative solutions in more than 140 countries, Ericsson is helping
to create the most powerful communication companies in the world. "Tracking and
monitoring devices can be a key part of the layered approach needed to secure
maritime and other cargoes, in combination with supply chain intelligence and
targeted inspections. The company has
received the Henry Ford Technology Award; was recognized for strong ROI by
Computerworld; was ranked among the top 10 in the InfoWorld 100; and has been
recognized as a wireless innovator by Forrester Research, Computerworld ROI,
Frontline Solutions, Plant Engineering, and Supply Chain Systems magazines.

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Telenor Satellite Services is the world's preferred provider of
global communications via satellite for customers on land, at sea, and
in flight. Telenor Satellite
Services Web site is: www.

-- Dedicated Link Solutions extend Internet and remote access,
VPN applications, video, voice and fax capabilities to a wide
range of maritime vessels - from large ocean-going
transportation and container ships to trawlers and fishing
fleets. This
service provides a "one-stop-shop" for Telenor service and
support - including value added features such as pre-paid
calling, direct Internet access and simplified dialing - with
Sea Tel WaveCall(TM) equipment. Global Shippers Look to Proven WhereNet Technology for Security Applications
in Support of President Bush's Homeland Security Presidential Directive -13

SANTA CLARA, Calif.
Developed in response to growing customer demand fueled by President Bush's
Homeland Security Presidential Directive-13 (HSPD-13), enacted December 21,
2004, the newly formed security group will work with government officials,
national security experts, and strategic partners to develop solutions that
address critical national needs while ensuring the continued free flow of
trade and efficient port operations. All other
brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks
of their respective owners.

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Telenor is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (TEL) and NASDAQ in New
York (TELN). This
agreement proves the competitiveness and flexibility of Ericsson's GSM
network solutions, even in a maritime context," said Johan Bergendahl ,
Vice President Marketing at Ericsson."
As the only company to have successfully installed active RFID, real-time
locating system technology at several marine terminals, WhereNet will further
leverage this technology by developing additional applications to meet
security requirements for marine assets and cargo.

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For more information about MCP, please visit our website
http://www.

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Telenor 's broadband services are designed to meet the
communications requirements of a wide variety of end users - from
international corporations and governments to small and medium
enterprises and small office, home office customers.
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with offices throughout the United
States and Europe, WhereNet is funded by Crosspoint Venture Partners,
Foundation Capital , Bay Partners, Crescendo Ventures, and Sun Microsystems.

NOTE: WhereNet is a registered trademark of WhereNet Corp.

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2005--Telenor Satellite Services (OSE:TEL.

Fact Sheet: Telenor At Sea Broadband Portfolio:

Telenor now offers three categories of broadband solutions for the
maritime industry.
These services feature a number of available service packages
using off-the-shelf equipment, with typical throughput from 32
kbps (ship to shore) and up to 512 kbps (shore to ship), along
with around-the-clock technical support.
"We are very excited to take this technological step together with
Ericsson," said Trygve Sten Gustavsen, CEO at Maritime Communications
Partner.

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MCP
provides seamless connectivity via personal mobile phones to both
passengers and crew onboard cruise ships, ferries and other vessels
around the world.
"Providing maritime security solutions to our large existing customer base
is a natural extension of our business focus and strategy," said Mark Irvine,
senior vice president and general manager of the transportation , distribution,
and logistics division for WhereNet Corp.

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Similarly, Telenor's at sea broadband portfolio features new
customized, dedicated and shared access solutions for vessels ranging
from large ocean-going ships to yachts, fishing boats and recreational
vessels.1 billion) and a workforce of 20,900 located in Norway and abroad. Based on patented, standards-compliant technology resulting from
a collective 100+ years of development, the WhereNet(R) real-time solutions
enable companies such as BMW, Ford Motor Company, and NYK Logistics to reduce
inventory, lower operating costs, and improve operations.

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Shared Access Solutions enable several users to share
satellite resources, providing a cost-efficient means for
broadband communications., WhereNet Corp .S.

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A Full Menu of VoIP, Video and VPN Capabilities Available via
Satellite to Telenor Customers on Land and at Sea

Portfolio Features Services over a Variety of Satellite Systems --
All Riding on Telenor's Global Network

Telenor Satellite Services today unveiled its worldwide portfolio
of dynamic broadband services via satellite , enabling global
end-to-end voice, video and data transmissions. "With these modifications,
Telenor now offers a comprehensive portfolio of new services and new
technologies, significantly expanding broadband communications
services via satellite into more regions of the globe, including
Europe , Africa, the Middle East and the Americas. Telenor
broadband services use a variety of global and regional satellite
systems including Intelsat, New Skies, Eutelsat, Spacecom and
Telenor's Thor satellites, all carried over Telenor Satellite
Services' own worldwide teleport network.

Custom Network Solutions include complete, end-to-end turnkey
solutions including design, installation , implementation,
equipment, and management of user's networks.

Dedicated Link Solutions are suited for enterprise users and
feature a selection of fixed and transportable VSAT equipment
that permit throughput ranging up to 384 kbps., the leader of
wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced
today that the company is extending its support of a comprehensive national
security maritime strategy through the formation of a security group within
its rapidly growing transportation, distribution, and logistics division.com, or call
408-845-8500 (in the U .

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Telenor broadband services in this
category offer users DAMA-based networks with individual
carriers or time slots enabling users to operate their own
secure virtual private networks (VPN) through the shared hub
facility managed by Telenor. This contract will definitely leverage our ambitions on the
international scene.
"The best way to defend our homeland from ocean-bound suspicious cargo is
to make sure that this cargo never has a chance to hit our shores ," said Rob
Quartel, CEO of FreightDesk Technologies, former Federal Maritime
Commissioner, and current member of the Task Force on the Implementation of a
Comprehensive National Strategy for Maritime Security.
WhereNet provides a proven technology for constant, global, inter-modal
tracking of containers from load to unload, with intrusion and radiation
monitoring.

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Telenor Satellite Services Unveils Expansive Portfolio of Global Broadband Services

In this category
of services , Telenor offers services that provide Demand
Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) or Single Carrier Per Channel
(SPCP) technologies with typical throughput in excess of 2
Mbps. Telenor offers a wide variety of
broadband services in this category based on customers'
specific requirements that include fixed, transportable, and
in the future vehicular solutions .mcpinc.

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Telenor's broadband services offer typical throughput ranging from
128 kbps to 2 Mbps and beyond.)

Telenor Satellite Services is a subsidiary of Telenor ASA of
Norway , listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (TEL) and NASDAQ (TELN).3 billion (approximately US$
9. In addition to Telenor's
new line of Shared Access At Sea services (which will be
commercially available beginning in the 2nd quarter of 2005),
Telenor recently partnered with Sea Tel, a leading maritime
very small aperture terminal (VSAT) equipment manufacturer to
offer an exclusive WaveCall by Telenor(TM ) service. The ships will have radio base stations on board,
and communication will be secured through a satellite link to the core
network on shore.
Ericsson is shaping the future of Mobile and Broadband Internet
communications through its continuous technology leadership.) or +32 3 286 84 50 (in Europe ).

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(Please see the fact sheets following this press release for more
detailed information on Telenor's new broadband service offerings.
"We are very pleased to work closely with MCP, expanding the
possibilities of communication at sea for people all over the world.
It has always been our driving force to enable people to communicate
anywhere anytime, and that includes when they are at sea.
Read more at http://www. MCP enables cell phone coverage by installing and
operating the shipborne radio networks, linking the vessels with
public networks via satellite
MCP's main shareholders are Telenor ASA, Northzone Ventures IV KS
and Ugland Invest Ltd.biz

Matthew Schor, a veteran of
multiple container security and Operation Safe Commerce initiatives, will lead
WhereNet 's security group.wherenet.

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Telenor offers services that provide Demand
Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) or Single Carrier Per Channel (SPCP)
technologies with typical throughput in excess of 2 Mbps . Customers can also request encrypted networks to add
additional levels of communications security.ericsson.
WhereNet is the first company to deliver a single wireless location and
communication infrastructure that reliably and cost-effectively manages
valuable mobile resources and delivers a complete return on investment within
6-12 months.

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When commercially available,
Telenor will add Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) service via the
Inmarsat I-4 satellite system to its portfolio of broadband solutions,
enabling mobile broadband connectivity for users on land."

About WhereNet Corp.

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"Over the past year, Telenor Satellite Services has made
substantial modifications in its global network and infrastructure in
Europe and the United States," said Tore Hilde, chief executive
officer of Telenor Satellite Services.com/satellite

Fact Sheet: Telenor On Land Broadband Portfolio:

Telenor offers three categories of broadband services for users on
land; Custom Networks, Dedicated Link, and Shared Access. Telenor now offers its new Sealink Entry(TM) service ,
providing both global and regional dedicated maritime
broadband services for business-class communications at sea.

Ericsson and Maritime Communications Partner Enable Mobile Phone Connectivity at Sea

WhereNet is not a newcomer to the transportation security arena, having
successfully executed pilot projects for the U.

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Telenor also
offers The Source(TM), a Web-based account management system available
exclusively to Telenor Service Providers.

-- Shared Access Solutions support global and regional IP-based
communications at rates up to 2 Mbps, enabling "always on"
high-speed Internet access, data and voice applications at a
fixed monthly price for yachts and recreational crafts,
fishing boats, and coastal vessels. Under the contract, Ericsson will
supply a complete network solution, including core and radio
equipment. Fax, internet and data services are also offered, as
well as value added services for onboard marketing, promotions and
information. Following a test phase, the services are
operation secure, constituting a lucrative business opportunity also
for the ferry operators.

WhereNet Forms Security Group Within Its Rapidly Growing Transportation Distribution and Logistics Business to Address National Maritime and Port Security Ne

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Business Editors/Technology Writers/Telecommunications Writers

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden----Ericsson
(NASDAQ:ERICY) and Norwegian based Maritime Communications Partner
(MCP), have signed a contract for the delivery of a GSM network to
enable mobile communication at sea. "As the first global maritime operator in the
telecommunications industry, we are happy to offer our customers high
quality services while at sea based upon Ericsson's GSM network
solution .

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Telenor has developed two portfolios,
one for on land and one for at sea.

About Telenor:

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Telenor is an international
provider of high quality telecommunications , data and media
communication services. Telenor offers its 'classic'
Sealink(TM) service, providing a totally integrated system
solution where Telenor takes the responsibility of all
elements including equipment, space segment, gateway
functions, installation, operations and maintenance.

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"
Incorporating a variety of global satellite communications
technologies, satellite systems, and commercially available equipment,
Telenor now delivers a wide range of broadband solutions that operate
using fixed installation and transportable very small aperture
terminal (VSAT) equipment.telenor .

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Telenor's new broadband portfolio of on land services features a
comprehensive selection of Custom Network, Dedicated Link, and Shared
Access solutions that provide "always on" Internet access and IP-based
communications with a range of applications and features to meet the
requirements of government and corporate customers to small office and
home office users. Telenor's
portfolio in this category enables a full range of high-speed
voice, video, data, fax and Internet access, including secure
networks, for users operating or working in the field. Positioned to serve
business and government organizations, these systems will greatly enhance
transportation security by providing real-time monitoring and reporting
capabilities for vessels while at sea and at port. Department of
Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) and Operation Safe Commerce .