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Location-sensitive Wireless ASP GeePS Forms Alliance With Location-based Software Developer SignalSoft Corp.

CRANBURY, NJ, JULY 26, 2000 - GeePS.com, Inc. the first location-sensitive Wireless Application Service Provider (WASP) focused on brick-and-mortar merchants today announced an alliance with SignalSoft Corp., the platform and applications developer of Wireless Location Services®.

GeePS has developed and introduced a set of proprietary hosted services to help brick-and-mortar merchants increase foot traffic, maximize revenue, and improve customer relationships. SignalSofts suite of software products, Wireless Location Services, unlocks a unique aspect of the mobile network the ability to determine the location of the phone. This enables network operators to offer a wide range of new services to their subscribers.

Using SignalSofts local.info application, GeePS will enable brick-and-mortar merchants to communicate with wireless consumers based on their location. The two companies expect to extensively market their joint capability to brick-and-mortar merchants and to wireless carriers.

GeePS is pleased to work with SignalSoft, said GeePS CEO Andy Goren. SignalSoft has a solid background in the critical areas necessary for the successful development and deployment of location services. This experience will enhance GeePS suite of services.

Through innovative technologies, partnerships and alliances, GeePS is an end-to-end solution for brick-and-mortar merchants, starting with the real-time delivery of personalized, location-based promotional messages and ending with a wireless transaction.

About GeePS.com, Inc.
GeePS.com, Inc. is the first location-sensitive Wireless Applications Service Provider focused on brick-and-mortar merchants.

GeePS services are designed to help merchants acquire new customers, increase revenue, and enhance relationships with existing customers. From large retail chains to small boutiques, GeePS empowers brick-and-mortar merchants to compete with E-Tailers and attract new customers to their storefront by sending information and promotional wireless Internet messages to nearby prospects.

GeePS allows merchants to continue to offer the best aspects of traditional shopping (touch and feel, human interaction) with the informational capabilities of the Internet, leading to a satisfying, informed, personal shopping experience. GeePS is designed to allow Consumers to quickly and easily access real-time information and deals that help them to make purchasing decisions - anywhere, anytime- using their wireless device. Additional information on GeePS and an online demo is available at www.geeps.com.

About SignalSoft
SignalSoft Corp. is the developer of Wireless Location Services®, a product suite consisting of an operating platform and several related applications. Founded in 1995, the Company is an innovator of the integration of location-based applications with wireless networks to provide consumers with information, billing, safety and tracking services. SignalSofts suite of software products transforms raw location data into revenue sources that help differentiate network operators and build customer loyalty. Since its founding, SignalSoft has established industry partnerships worldwide with a broad range of location technology, content, Internet and network equipment companies. SignalSoft is based in Boulder, Colorado and has offices in the United Kingdom. For more information about SignalSoft and its products, please visit the companys Web site at www.signalsoftcorp.com.

Wireless Location Services® is a federally registered trademark and local.info&tm; is a trademark of SignalSoft Corporation.