Benefon Appoints Former Openwave Content & Services Head

Benefon, a leading provider of mobile GPS navigation solutions and
location based software, announced it has appointed Simon Wilkinson as
a Director. Simon will work closely with the Board in developing the
Company's future strategy and also with the Management of the business
to assist in the delivery of operational plans and objectives.

"Simon has a proven record of achievement in mobile applications
and solutions," said Peter Bamford, Chairman of Benefon. "His
leadership skills and clear market vision are valuable strategic
assets. I am very pleased that he has agreed to work with us in
developing the strategy for the continued rapid growth of our Company
and, in particular, the expansion of our software and solutions
footprint."

Simon was most recently Senior Vice President & General Manager of
Content & Services of Openwave Systems, Inc. the leading provider of
open software products and services for the communications industry.
At Openwave Simon also held the positions of Senior Vice President &
General Manager, Global Sales and Client Product Group. Until its
acquisition by Openwave in 2004, he was founder and CEO of Magic4, the
UK-based pioneer in the wireless messaging and value added data
services space. Prior to co-founding Magic4 in 1999, he held senior
international positions at Philips.

"With Simon's software experience and leadership skills, he will
be an important addition to our company," added Mr. Bamford.

"Benefon holds a unique position in the industry as the world's
first developer of a fully integrated GPS mobile phone," said Simon
Wilkinson. "This is an exciting time to be involved with Benefon as
the adoption of mobile based location services is rapidly increasing
and Benefon is positioned to become the leader in this market."

About Benefon

Benefon is a leader in GSM+GPS mobile telematics equipment and
solutions.

Professional and consumer applications include personal
navigation, professional security, personal safety, field and workflow
management, asset tracking, and health. Headquartered in Salo,
Finland, Benefon has designed and manufactured mobile equipment for
GSM and NMT cellular systems since 1988. For more information, please
visit our website at www.benefon.com.