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Oasys Mobile Named Exclusive Provider of Mobile Services at Vegoose Music Festival.


Leading Mobile Content Provider to Offer Mobile 411Program, Exclusive Festival Content and Ringtone The audible sound made by a telephone to announce that a call is coming in. The traditional ringtone was in the 440-480 Hz range, but as cellphone usage grew, it became obvious that ringtone differentiation would become important.  Contest at Annual Event

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Oasys Mobile, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB

See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB).
: OYSM), a leading provider of premium mobile media content, products and services, today announced that it is the exclusive provider of mobile services for the 2006 Vegoose Music Festival to be held in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , October 28 - 29, 2006. Oasys Mobile will offer a variety of mobile services ranging from free text message alerts and a 411 event information program, to exclusive Vegoose mobile content to a Vegoose Ringtone Contest.

Vegoose is a Halloween Festival that draws inspiration from its Las Vegas location and the spirit of Halloween. In addition to an eclectic e·clec·tic  
adj.
1. Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles: an eclectic taste in music; an eclectic approach to managing the economy.

2.
 group of music performers, there are interactive attractions, performance artists and art installationsCoincluding elements of the Las Vegas entertainment and performance community. Some of this year's performers include The Killers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, The Roots and Fiona Apple. Vegoose has partnered with Oasys Mobile to power Vegoose Mobile, an extensive SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM.

(2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server.
 program that offers attendees access to weather updates, schedule information and vendor locations all via text messages. Oasys Mobile previously partnered with Superfly Productions and AC Entertainment, who co-produce Vegoose, on the 2006 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival An arts festival or art fair is a festival that focuses on the visual arts, but which may also focus on other arts.

Arts festivals in the visual arts are exhibitions.
 in Manchester, Tenn.

"At Vegoose, attendees have access to a variety of entertainment with over 30 performances, an Impersonator's CafE[umlaut umlaut (m`lout) [Ger.,=transformed sound], in inflection, variation of vowels of the type of English man to men. ], a Wedding Chapel and even a Sports Lounge. With so much constant activity, it's important for attendees to easily find the information they need, whether it's the stage where their favorite performer is playing or the latest weather update," said Chad Chad (chăd, chäd), Fr. Tchad, officially Republic of Chad, republic (2005 est. pop. 9,826,000), 495,752 sq mi (1,284,000 sq km), N central Africa.  Issaq, Head of Corporate Partnerships for Vegoose Music Festival. "By partnering with Oasys Mobile, we are not only able to get attendees the information they want and need, but also do so in a medium they are most familiar with--mobile phones. Oasys Mobile will help attendees get the most out of the Festival and share their experiences with music lovers worldwide."

At the Vegoose Festival, Oasys Mobile will offer a variety of services, exclusive content and contests, including:

* Vegoose Mobile 411: Each day of the festival, attendees can sign up to receive text messages with event schedules, artists' appearances, weather alerts and daily event information. Attendees can also get specific Festival information by texting keywords to find out specific information. For example, if an attendee at·tend·ee  
n.
One who is present at or attends a function. See Usage Note at -ee1.


attendee
Noun

a person who is present at a specified event

Noun 1.
 texts "vg find the killers" to Oasys Mobile's short message code 34000, he will receive the stage and schedule information for The Killers performance.

* Vegoose Content and Locker Things commonly known as lockers include:
  • A type of storage compartment with a lock usually used to store clothing. When a room is dedicated to containing many lockers it is often called either a locker room or changing room.
  • A Bicycle locker
  • A locking differential.
: Festival goers will have access to a free online Vegoose locker at www.OasysMobile.com/Vegoose, where they can get free exclusive Vegoose artist ringtones and wallpapers, and store them safely in their online locker.

* Vegoose Ringtone Contest: Oasys Mobile and Vegoose hosted the first ever user-generated ringtone contest, through which bands and individuals alike were able to upload their original ringtones and fans were able to vote for them by downloading their favorite ones. The artist(s) with the most downloaded ringtone won an all expense paid trip to Vegoose!

* Dollhouse Salon & Costume Shop hosted by Oasys Mobile: At the Festival, Vegoose fans can stop by the Oasys Mobile Lounge where they can relax, get dressed Verb 1. get dressed - put on clothes; "we had to dress quickly"; "dress the patient"; "Can the child dress by herself?"
dress

primp, preen, dress, plume - dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera"
 by Halloween professionals, participate in the Vegoose Photo Blog, or just hang out. The Vegoose Photo Blog will allow fans to post their mobile memories they take at the Festival with their camera phones to the Vegoose Mobile Photo Blog by simply sending them to vg@omobb.com. The photos will appear in real time at www.vg.omobb.com.

"Events like the Vegoose Music Festival provide a great opportunity for music lovers of all ages and backgrounds to experience an eclectic mix of musical genres at one time," said Oasys Mobile's Executive Vice President, Andy Fox For the FoxTrot character, see .
Andy Fox is a first base/infield coach for the Florida Marlins and a former professional baseball player. In Major League Baseball, he played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Montreal Expos, and the Florida Marlins.
. "Oasys Mobile provides these fans with access to exclusive content and the ability to share their Festival experiences with countless people online. We will continue to partner with events such as Vegoose and the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival to enable people from all over to experience the events through user-generated mobile content."

At OasysMobile.com, consumers can buy, own and keep today's most popular mobile content - such as games like UNO[R] Challenge, ringtones, wallpaper wallpaper was used in Europe in the 16th and 17th cent. as an inexpensive substitute for costly hangings. The French developed marbled papers, introduced from the East via Italy and used at first for box coverings, into larger sheets for wall coverings and also made  and more - and store them in a secure online "locker." The online locker gives consumers a safe place to store and retrieve their mobile content should they upgrade, lose or break their handsets. The locker also lets young consumers create a home base to share their mobile experiences with friends and family through OMobb, Oasys Mobile's mobile community.

For more information on Vegoose Mobile, the Oasys Mobile Photo Blog or any other mobile services being offered by Oasys Mobile at the Vegoose Festival, please visit www.oasysmobile.com/vegoose.

About Oasys Mobile, Inc.

Oasys Mobile, Inc. (OYSM.OB) is a leading provider of premium mobile media content, products and services distributed through OasysMobile.com and top-tier wireless carriers in the U.S. and abroad. Oasys Mobile is uniquely positioned to give consumers the ability to manage their mobile lifestyle by delivering a breadth of offerings including OasysMobile.com, a leading-edge mobile lifestyle portal that is changing the way teens and young adults buy, own and keep their mobile content. Oasys Mobile also develops, publishes and distributes more than 30 branded mobile applications in all major categories, from personalization Custom tailoring information to the individual. On the Web, personalization means returning a page that has been customized for the user, taking into consideration that person's habits and preferences.  and games to messaging and entertainment. The Oasys Mobile white-label services give carriers and content companies access to an exciting new venue which will extend their mobile offerings off-deck and reach new customers.

This press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 that involve risks and uncertainties concerning Oasys Mobile's business, products and financial results. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. More information about potential risk factors that could affect our business, products and financial results is included in Oasys Mobile's annual report on Form 10-K Form 10-K

A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information.


Form 10-K

See 10-K.
 for the year ended December 31, 2005, and in reports subsequently filed by Oasys Mobile with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). All documents are available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR Edgar or Eadgar (both: ĕd`gər), 943?–975, king of the English (959–75), son of Edmund, king of Wessex. In 957 the Mercians and Northumbrians rebelled against Edgar's brother Edwy and chose Edgar as their king. ) at www.sec.gov or from Oasys Mobile's website at www.oasysmobileinc.com. Oasys Mobile hereby disclaims any obligation to publicly update the information provided above, including forward-looking statements, to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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