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Moviso (www.moviso.com) is a consumer mobile media destination

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InfoSpace Brings Vast Mobile Content Library Directly to Consumers with Launch of Moviso(R)
Thursday June 29, 8:00 am ET
Company's First Direct-To-Consumer Mobile Offering Delivers Top-Quality Content From Hundreds Of Partners And Provides Carriers With Additional Distribution Channel


BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 29, 2006--Leveraging one of the largest mobile content catalogs in North America, InfoSpace, Inc. (Nasdaq:INSP - News) today announced the launch of Moviso®, a mobile entertainment superstore located at www.moviso.com. Consumers now have direct access to the latest content including the chart topping ringtones of Sean Paul, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dem Franchize Boyz, Cherish and Gorillaz; popular voicetones from hits like "Napoleon Dynamite," cool graphics and exciting mobile games; as well as user-generated content. Moviso content is currently available to mobile subscribers of Cingular, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile.
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Moviso boasts a rich, personalized mobile entertainment catalog and hundreds of content partners. Included are world-class brands and partners such as Universal Pictures, Corbis and Getty Images, and top music labels Warner Music Group, EMI Music and more. Moviso also satisfies the growing demand for user-generated content, introducing a fun graphics personalization tool, which allows consumers to customize their own photos and send them directly to their phones.

"InfoSpace has been a valuable partner of EMI Music for several years," said Thomas Ryan, Senior Vice President, Digital & Mobile Strategy and Development, EMI Music. "We applaud their efforts to now sell direct-to-consumer (D2C), which will give fans of our artists' music more choice in how they access and purchase mobile content."

As InfoSpace's first direct-to-consumer mobile offering, Moviso represents an important expansion of the company's services. Now through Moviso (an acronym for "mo"bile, "vi"sion and "so"und), the company is delivering a dynamic, new distribution channel enabling carriers and content providers to reach the 'entertain me' audience even more effectively. Moviso is backed by InfoSpace's track record of providing end-to-end mobile solutions, outstanding customer service and diverse and engaging mobile entertainment.

Moviso also takes on one of the main challenges in the industry -- that of varying billing and payment methods which are not clearly articulated and are often tricky for consumers to understand. Moviso is committed to ensuring the most reliable, straightforward and satisfying consumer experience in the industry. Moviso's a la carte and subscription options give consumers flexible purchase methods and transparent billing. 24/7 customer service assures that consumers' questions are answered promptly, knowledgeably and courteously to promote the best experience possible.

"As the leader in mobile media downloads in North America, we understand what consumers want on their mobile phones. Having been at the forefront of the mobile content industry virtually since its inception, we have unique experience, state-of-the-art technology and peerless distribution relationships to deliver content directly to the 'entertain me' generation and demonstrate our unwavering commitment to build consumer trust and loyalty," said Stephen Davis, President of InfoSpace Mobile and Online Media. "Moviso is a natural evolution for InfoSpace and we expect it to be a major focus of our mobile media strategy moving forward."

Today, Moviso offers mobile subscribers thousands of ringtone titles spanning many music genres, and features hundreds of graphics and a variety of engaging mobile games. Additional user-generated content, applications and tools will be added in the coming months, designed to offer consumers even greater fulfillment and command of their mobile phone. InfoSpace also expects to launch a Moviso site in Europe next year.

More information can be found at www.moviso.com.

About Moviso

Moviso (www.moviso.com) is a consumer mobile media destination, offering a compelling selection of mobile content, including the latest music, graphics, games and user generated content, which can be ordered online and distributed directly to consumers everywhere. With straightforward pricing and flexible payment plans, Moviso gives consumers an easy, reliable way to enjoy their favorite ringtones, graphics and games with no hidden subscriptions or gimmicks. Moviso's well-established partnerships with carriers Cingular, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile, combined with its commitment to customer care, make Moviso the one place to stop to fill up your phone. Moviso is a property of InfoSpace, Inc. (Nasdaq:INSP - News). For more information about Moviso, please visit www.moviso.com.