GSM Carrier XIT Wireless Selects Blueslice Next Generation Home Location Register (HLR).

LAS VEGAS -- Blueslice Networks, the leading provider of next generation HLR/HSS solutions for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and mobile carriers, today announced that XIT Wireless, a subsidiary of XIT Rural Telephone Co-operative, Inc., has selected the Blueslice ngHLR 3000(TM) to position with the Alcatel Mobile NGN to deliver GSM services to XIT Wireless' customers.

The Blueslice next generation, feature-rich Home Location Register (HLR) provides industry-leading capacity and scalability and a footprint 10 times smaller than legacy equipment. Combined with the Alcatel Mobile NGN (Next Generation Network), the Blueslice ngHLR 3000(TM) generates dramatic CAPEX and OPEX savings and protects investments for the introduction of IMS.

"The Alcatel and Blueslice solution will allow us to effectively manage the core network ourselves, drive advanced features to our customers, and evolve to IMS," said Jeff Harlow, Assistant Manager External Operations, XIT Wireless. "The combined solution is the most flexible full core network in the market and will generate significant savings."

"By moving towards an in-house managed network model and selecting the Blueslice and Alcatel solution, XIT Wireless will have a competitive advantage in the market and future-proof their network for the introduction of IMS and emerging wireless broadband access networks," said Stephan Ouaknine, President and CEO of Blueslice Networks.

The Blueslice ngHLR 3000(TM) is a commercially available, field-proven solution that has been selected and has been deployed or is currently being deployed by leading MVNOs and mobile carriers in North America and Europe.

About XIT

Serving the Northwest Texas Panhandle, XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Inc. has been providing telecommunications to the rural residents of Texas for more than 50 years. Locally owned and operated, XIT Communications provides local telephone service to the residents and businesses of Dalhart, Stratford, Hartley and Channing in Western Texas. The company bridges the digital divide by providing residents and businesses in their service area with the most modern, state-of-the-art service at the most competitive prices. For more information, visit http://www.xit.net/

About Blueslice

Blueslice Networks is the leading provider of next generation HLR/HSS solutions for mobile network operators and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). The Blueslice 3000 Series includes the ngHLR 3000(TM), a scalable and feature-rich Home Location Register enabling mobility in 2G mobile networks, and the HSS 3000(TM), a dual mode HLR/HSS (Home Subscriber Server) for future proof 3G IMS networks. The 3000 Series Platform includes Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) connectivity to bridge cellular, VoIP, WiFi, and IMS networks. Blueslice enhanced features include Cellular-WiFi-VoIP Convergence and Low Cost Roaming solutions. Blueslice does business with the world's leading mobile operators, MVNOs, and infrastructure providers.

Blueslice Networks is a private company with headquarters in Montreal, Canada. For more information, please visit our website at www.blueslice.com.