HONG KONG, July 5, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Hong Kong-based Artificial Life, Inc. (OTCBB:ALIF) a leading provider of award winning mobile technology and applications, today announced it has signed a contract with Polish telecom carrier Polska Telefonia Cyfrowa to launch the 3G product "V-girl(tm) -- your virtual girlfriend" and other 3G and 2G content and games in Poland.
Polska Telefonia Cyfrowa Sp. Z o.o. is the major mobile carrier in Poland, providing 2G, 2.5G and 3G/UMTS services. As of December 2005, Polska Telefonia Cyfrowa had over 10 million customers and holds a leadership position in the Polish mobile market with a 35.1% subscriber share.
"We are excited to launch our V-girl(tm) now also in Poland. It is our first East European launch. Over 55% of the Polish population is using mobile phones hence it is a very interesting growth market for us. We are preparing further launches in East Europe in the coming months," said Eberhard Schoeneburg, CEO of Artificial Life, Inc.
About Artificial Life, Inc.
Artificial Life, Inc. (OTCBB:ALIF) is a public US corporation headquartered in Hong Kong and a leading global provider of award winning mobile technology, content, games and applications (www.artificial-life.com; www.v-girl.com; www.virtual-boys.com; www.v-disco.com; www.v-penguins.com; www.botme.com).
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