- WalkingHotSpot makes inroads in the European market with the most cost-effective anytime, anywhere internet connection via 3G smartphones

LONDON, October 20-- SYMBIAN SMARTPHONE SHOW -- TapRoot Systems Inc., a leading developer of software solutions for the smartphone market, today announced that its "always-with-you" WalkingHotSpot(TM) internet connectivity solution is now available to purchase directly from http://www.walkinghotspot.com.

With a one-time, quick and easy software download to a Wi-Fi(R) enabled smartphone, WalkingHotSpot transforms Windows Mobile 6 and S60 3G/Wi-Fi smartphones into "walking" hotspots. Users securely retrieve e-mails, as well as browse the Internet, on Wi-Fi enabled devices such as laptops and MP3 players. Wireless subscribers can forget about data cards, cables, dongles and multiple service/hotspot plans, because WalkingHotSpot allows the option of consolidating connectivity subscriptions and expenses into one economical solution.

The WalkingHotSpot team is touring Europe this week to introduce this award-winning application. "WalkingHotSpot was launched as a beta-trial earlier this year, and Europe has proven to be one of our top markets," comments Bob Bicksler, CEO of TapRoot Systems. "Combining the proliferation of smartphones in Europe with the mature 3G infrastructure makes a strong user scenario for WalkingHotSpot. We see Europe as a significant market for this application. With WalkingHotSpot, users can feel confident they have a reliable, secure, inexpensive and readily-available internet connection wherever and whenever they need it," Bicksler continues.

Symbian(R) OS and Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(R) smartphone users can now purchase WalkingHotSpot at http://www.walkinghotspot.com for a one-time fee of US$24.99 (approximately euro 18) for the lifetime of the phone or as a monthly plan for US$6.99 (approximately euro 5). A seven-day free trial is available for new users.

About TapRoot Systems Inc.

TapRoot Systems, Inc. provides software products and services for the mobile device marketplace. The company specializes in foundational software solutions for the industry's major mobile operating systems: Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(R), Microsoft Windows CE(R), Linux(R) Mobile, and Symbian(R) OS. TapRoot is a Microsoft Certified Partner, a MontaVista(TM) Mobilinux(TM) Partner, a Symbian(R) Partner Program Member, an S60 Contractor and an S60 Wireless Technology Provider. TapRoot Systems is headquartered in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina, USA. For more information, please visit http://www.TapRootSystems.com.

   
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