TCOM Announces IC Star Theme Club Currently Averaging Over 23,000 New Members Each Day on The WAP Portal

TCOM Announces IC Star Theme Club Currently Averaging Over 23,000 New Members Each Day on The WAP Portal


IC Star MMS at News Channel of The WAP Portal Reach Exceeds 19M Mobile
Subscribers in China



HONG KONG, Dec. 16 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Telecom Communications, Inc., (BULLETIN BOARD: TCOM - News) the Total Solutions Provider, is offering Integrated Communications Network Solutions and Internet Content Service in universal voice, video, data web and mobile communications for interactive media applications. The Company announced today that its subsidiary, IC Star MMS Limited (http://www.icstarmms.com/), has generated more than 500,000 members to the IC Star Theme Club during WAP's free promotional 50 day period. IC Star News launched the channel, WAP portal, for China Mobile Communications (CMCC) in early November 2004. It is currently averaging over 23,000 new members each day.

"The uptake in WAP entertainment deployments indicates an increasing interest in differentiated, Interact mobile content services," said Lirong Liu, CIO, Telecom Communications, Inc. "Subscribers and operators continue to seek enhanced services that drive revenue and are finding that subscribers are eager to embrace these new contents. We expect to see continued momentum for the Star Theme space and accelerated deployment of other mobile services that provide entertainment and personalized content."

In November 2004, IC Star MMS announced the launch of Star News WAP service, as well as a party of News channel at WAP portal in China. IC Star MMS has worked with an extensive network of content and integration partners to deliver the free service to WAP users throughout operations. Recently, IC Star MMS estimates that its star theme entertainment content will touch 15-20% of all mobile subscribers as WAP service rollouts progress over the next 12 months. To date, the mobile operators are recording average revenue per subscriber at about $2/month in China.

"Based on the WAP portal of CMCC's success introducing IC Star News services, it is clear that interactive club services, delivered through wireless internet and easy-to-use interface, will drive service revenues for our contents production, membership services and mobile operators." said Shanhe Yang, CEO, TCOM. "We plan a revenue generating bi-monthly fee for club members starting on Q1 of 2005. IC Star Theme Club on WAP is just the latest trend in interactive and mobile entertainment services to capture the imagination of operators and subscribers. We believe this new service offering will add one more substantial revenue stream for us."

About IC Star Theme Club on WAP

IC Star Theme Club on WAP provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date mobile entertainment services in China. The WAP users can access IC Star News for the most comprehensive infotainment news and services in real time. With the formation of the IC Star on WAP club, users who register as club members can enjoy a wide range of unique services and privileges. These include opportunities to receive free tickets for movie previews and concerts, advance bookings for popular concerts, as well as exclusive daily star tracks. In addition, members can participate in all kinds of club activities such as mini concerts and star gatherings. IC Star News also stands on a channel of WAP portal of China Mobile Communications (CMCC).

IC Star MMS is a renowned Internet content provider for encyclopedic infotainment information and services. Mobile WAP users can now access diversified and up-to-date information from IC Star MMS anytime, anywhere. These include 24-hour real-time entertainment news, infotainment guide, daily horoscopes, latest movies and Japanese entertainment news. In addition, Mobile WAP users can obtain SMS/MMS code for top artists in Asia, allowing them to stay in touch with their idols at any time.

About Telecom Communications, Inc.

Telecom Communications, Inc. is a Total Solutions Provider that offers Integrated Communications Network Solutions and Internet Content Service in universal voice, video, data web and mobile communications for interactive media applications, technology and content leaders in interactive multimedia communications. It develops, markets and sells a universal media software solution for enterprise-wide deployment of integrated voice, video, data web and mobile communications and media applications.

Telecom Communications, Inc. does business in Asia via its wholly owned subsidiaries, Alpha Century Holdings Limited, Huiri Electric (PY) Limited, Arran Services Limited and IC Star MMS, Limited (http://www.icstarmms.com/).

About IC Star MMS Limited

IC Star MMS is a China-based local information and services affiliate network. Established in December 1991, IC Star MMS (http://www.icstarmms.com/) has contracted with more than 2000 websites and collected all of their Internet and mobile phone users to be the online/offline members. Telecom Communication, Inc. owns 100% interest in this Hong Kong corporation. ICStarMMS.com, through IC China network, links entertainment & lifestyle information to local communities across China. IC Star MMS, which has been created by original Star SMS/MMS called 'My Star Friends' community, was first invented in SMS/MMS interactive between Star and fans in the world. Telecom Communications is targeting users of mobile devices such as mobile phone, internet and PDA's. The Company has been working together with other local Chinese companies to develop telecommunication value-added service application software and system integration for commercial, industrial, cultural and educational usage.

This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including those relating to the Company's ability to grow its business. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the company's limited operating history, the limited financial resources, domestic limited management infrastructure or global economic conditions -- especially those relating to China, activities of competitors and the presence of new or additional competition, and changes in Federal or State laws, restrictions and regulations on doing business in a foreign country, in particular China, uncertainty that this or any other acquisition can be completed and conditions of equity markets. More information about the potential factors that could affect the company's business and financial results are included in the Company's filings, available via the United States Securities & Exchange Commission.

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Benny Huang
Telecom Communications, Inc.
Tel: +852-2782-0983
Email: pr@tcom8266.com


Source: Telecom Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Mr. Benny Huang of Telecom Communications, Inc., Tel:
+852-2782-0983, pr@tcom8266.com

Web site: http://www.icstarmms.com/


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