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[Captain Nuß]

Major news! SNMM strikes deal with CMGI... Monday April 3, 8:56 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Starnet Subsidiary Worldbroadcasts.com Announces Internet Broadcasting Partnership With Activate
ST. JOHNS, Antigua--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 2000--Starnet Communications International Inc. (OTC-BB: ``SNMM``) (``Starnet``), announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, World Gaming Services Inc. has entered into an Internet broadcasting agreement with Activate, a majority-owned operating company of CMGI, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Activate will provide Internet broadcasting services for World Gaming Services` Web sites that are located at www.worldgaming.net and www.worldbroadcasts.com.

Activate Corp. (www.activate.net) is a leading provider of Internet-based communications, providing a full range of services including event broadcasting, live 24x7 broadcasting for radio and television stations, and on-demand hosting of streaming content to enhance any Web site. Major clients include Microsoft, Dell, Unocal, AIMR, iCAST, Rivals.com, National Public Radio, and CTV Sportsnet.com. Activate is a majority-owned operating company of CMGI, Inc. Its headquarters are based in Seattle, Wash and it currently operates facilities in New York and Toronto.

Meldon Ellis, president and chief executive officer of Starnet said, ``This agreement demonstrates management`s intent to increase Starnet`s capabilities and services and expand our leadership into new high potential markets. Video streaming is an exciting addition that enhances our Web-based gaming services. We will continue to add value to our service offerings and seek out additional partnerships and alliances that will enable Starnet to grow and build shareholder value.``

Market research projects substantial growth in both online gaming and broadband services. Analysts have estimated the online gaming market will generate revenues of $3 billion by 2002. In addition, broadband is projected to be installed in 60% of US homes by 2004, greatly expanding the types and capabilities of online services. Starnet management has targeted online, live video streaming services as a high potential market poised for rapid growth, and by developing an online video streaming offering, has strategically positioned the company to benefit from this market`s expansion.

Martin Mullally, strategic planner said, ``Online video streaming is a natural extension of our online gaming offerings. The market is demanding these types of services, and through our partnership with Activate, we can now provide the level of online broadcasting expertise and network infrastructure needed to implement this technology to the rapidly growing online gaming community.``

``Activate is very pleased to be working with one of the first movers in the Internet gaming arena,`` said Stew Chapin, senior vice president of marketing, Activate. ``Starnet`s utilization of Activate`s Internet broadcasting services will help keep them in the forefront of this exciting space.``

[Triumph]

Schade, daß der Kurs (noch) nicht darauf reagiert...
Hört sich doch eigentlich sehr positiv an!
Grüße aus Köln, Triumph

[Captain Nuß]

Langsam kommt die Zuversicht zurück. Alte, belastete Namen verschwinden und namhafte Kooperationspartner kommen hinzu.
Wenn jetzt endlich diese leidige RCMP-Angelegenheit vom Tisch ist, können wir alte Highs wiedersehen. Heute ist für mich nur Tagesgeschäft.