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Syniverse Completes Acquisition of BSG Wireless



    Syniverse Technologies (NYSE:SVR), a leading provider of
    technology and business solutions for the global telecommunications
    industry, announced today that its acquisition of the wireless
    services business of Billing Services Group Limited (BSG) has been
    completed. The combined company serves more than 500 customers in over
    100 countries with the industry´s broadest suite of voice and data
    roaming, financial clearinghouse, messaging, and signaling services.

    "This acquisition significantly expands Syniverse´s global
    footprint and adds a world-class financial settlement platform to our
    industry-leading suite of services," said Tony Holcombe, President and
    CEO, Syniverse. "The combination of Syniverse and BSG Wireless also
    will lead to increased operating efficiencies, and we expect to
    realize $12 million of annual cost synergies within two years."

    The former BSG Wireless operations will become part of Syniverse´s
    EMEA organization and will be led by Eugene Bergen Henegouwen,
    Executive Vice President, EMEA, Syniverse.

    Bergen Henegouwen said the acquisition will enable Syniverse to
    provide increasingly superior products and services over the long
    term.

    "The blend of Syniverse and BSG Wireless know-how will allow us to
    deliver mobile operators even higher levels of expertise and
    innovative solutions while addressing their needs for a trusted
    one-stop shop for both data clearing and financial clearing services,"
    he said.

    The transaction was funded through the draw down of the company´s
    amended and restated credit facility completed in August 2007.
    Included in the facility were a delayed draw term loan of $160 million
    in aggregate principal and a Euro-denominated delayed draw term loan
    facility of the equivalent of $130 million intended to finance this
    acquisition.

    Conference Call & Analyst Day

    Syniverse will provide an overview of the combined company and its
    integration plans Jan. 15, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. ET during a conference
    call. To participate on the conference call, U.S. callers may dial
    toll-free 1-800-659-2032; international callers may dial direct (+1)
    617-614-2712. The passcode for this call is 78027753. The call will be
    webcast live over the Internet in listen-only mode at
    www.syniverse.com/investorevents.

    A replay of the call will be available beginning shortly after it
    concludes through Jan. 29, 2008, at 11:59 p.m. ET. To access the
    replay, U.S. callers may dial toll-free 1-888-286-8010; international
    callers may dial direct (+1) 617-801-6888. The replay passcode is
    18514412.

    Additionally, the company will speak about the integration and
    other topics at its annual Analyst Day briefing on Feb. 21, 2008.
    Details about Analyst Day will be announced in the next few weeks.

    About Syniverse

    Syniverse Technologies (NYSE:SVR) solutions allow more than 500
    communications companies in over 100 countries to provide seamless
    mobile services by making it possible for disparate technologies and
    standards to interoperate. Syniverse´s flexibility and customer
    focus permit its customers to quickly react to market changes and
    demands, enabling the delivery of everything from voice calls to
    sophisticated data and video services wherever and whenever
    subscribers need them. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2007,
    Syniverse is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, U.S.A., and has offices
    in major cities around the globe. Syniverse is ISO 9001:2000 certified
    and TL 9000 approved, adhering to the principles of customer focus and
    quality improvement practices. More information is available at
    www.syniverse.com.

    Cautions about Forward-Looking Statements

    Statements in this press release which are not purely historical
    facts or which necessarily depend upon future events, including
    statements about Syniverse´s expectations regarding operating
    efficiencies, cost synergies, and Syniverse´s products and services,
    are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of
    the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Readers are cautioned
    not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All
    forward-looking statements are based upon information currently
    available to Syniverse. Syniverse undertakes no obligation to publicly
    update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result
    of new information, future events or otherwise. Any forward-looking
    statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
    events or results to differ materially from the events or results
    described in the forward-looking statements, including risks or
    uncertainties inherent in or related to the integration of the
    acquired business (including unanticipated operating costs,
    restructuring charges and business disruptions following the proposed
    transaction); or competition within the European, Asian and Middle
    Eastern marketplaces from established or emerging competitors.
    Additionally, Syniverse expects to incur significant restructuring
    charges (including severance) in connection with the transaction.
    Syniverse may not succeed in addressing these and other risks. Further
    information regarding factors that could affect our financial and
    other results can be found in the risk factors sections of Syniverse´s
    filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.