Danger, Inc. Teams With Telstra to Launch the hiptop³ Device in Australia

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Danger, Inc., a leading software-as-a-service provider and Telstra, the largest telecommunications operator in Australia, have launched the latest device powered by the Danger® mobile Internet platform. The hiptop³ device, an exclusive from Telstra in the Australian market, features Danger’s familiar suite of mobile Internet applications as well as the popular flip-screen and full keyboard. Along with a sleek design and stream-lined user interface, the hiptop³ device has a completely new look and feel. And with new capabilities such as MP3 player, support for Bluetooth headsets and an EDGE radio for three times faster Internet speeds, the hiptop³ from Telstra promises to make a splash in the Australian market.

“It’s great to see Telstra offer the most advanced device featuring Danger’s mobile Internet service,” said Henry R. Nothhaft, CEO and Chairman, Danger, Inc. “As the popularity of services such as mobile instant messaging and social networking continue to expand, the Danger platform is well positioned for growth in Australia.”

Powered by the Danger mobile Internet platform, the hiptop³ device offers the same uncompromised Internet applications that were provided on the previous version, including instant messaging, e-mail and text messaging, as well as full HTML Web browsing.

Danger’s vision is to enable next generation Web services in the mobile environment, just as the company has used its platform to deliver the best mobile instant messaging service available. The unique system architecture that Danger has created and patented provides a ‘smart-proxy’ that pre-processes and optimizes data before sending it to the device. The system supports an always-on connection to the Internet that is useful for Web browsing, and enables real-time push of data such as e-mail and instant messages.

About Telstra

Telstra is Australia's leading telecommunications and information services company, with one of the best known brands in the country. Telstra offers a full range of services and competes in all telecommunications markets throughout Australia. Telstra owns 50% of FOXTEL® and its international business includes CSL New World Mobility Group, one of Hong Kong's leading mobile operators, TelstraClear Limited, the second largest full service carrier in New Zealand and Reach Ltd, a provider of global connectivity and international voice and satellite services, as well as SouFun Holdings Limited, a leading real estate and furnishings website in China.

About Danger, Inc.

Danger is a software-as-a-service company that enables wireless operators to offer a differentiated service offering to the consumer market. The Danger® mobile Internet platform is a Java-compatible, client/server software infrastructure and application suite that delivers an easy-to-use, personalized experience. As a result, every month consumers who use devices connected to Danger’s platform send and receive 3,000 instant messages and over 200 e-mails. Founded in January 2000, Danger is a privately held company backed by leading venture capital firms and corporate investors. Danger is based in Palo Alto, California. Additional information about the company is available at www.danger.com.

Danger is a registered trademark of Danger, Inc. in the United States and internationally. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.