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iPass and Beeline Keep Business Travelers Connected in Russia

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. & MOSCOW-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS), a global provider of services that unify management of enterprise mobility, today announced a substantial expansion of its Wi-Fi network in Russia through a partnership with OJSC VimpelCom (NYSE: VIP), a leading provider of telecommunications services in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) which operates under the “Beeline” brand. Through Beeline’s Wi-Fi footprint, iPass users will gain access to the world’s largest urban wireless network that includes the greater part of Moscow and other large cities such as St. Petersburg.

With the addition of 14,000 Beeline hotspot locations in Moscow, iPass goes further to secure seamless connectivity for business users in the major travel hubs around the world. The Beeline Wi-Fi network locations have been integrated into the iPass Global Broadband Roaming network, these new locations will add to the world’s largest active business-grade Wi-Fi network, encompassing more than 100,000 broadband venues, including over 80 of the world’s top 100 airports and over 20,000 hotels.

Remote workers now demand reliable methods of connection, wherever their travels may take them. Part of the largest metropolitan Wi-Fi network in the world, Beeline hotspots can be accessed in hotels, cafés, cinemas, shopping centers and other retail locations. iPass users will also get access through Beeline hotspots at Moscow’s Domodedovo International Airport, a top 100 airport handling over 15 million passengers a year.

iPass customers will be able to log onto the Internet and access critical corporate data at Beeline hotspot locations via the iPassConnect™ mobility manager software. This helps businesses save money by avoiding the expense of Wi-Fi hotspot vouchers or international data roaming charges. Enterprise-grade mobility management also ensures adherence to security policies and centralized control of remote access for IT departments.

“Beeline’s partnership with iPass will open up our footprint to business users within Russia as well as international travellers who need secure and reliable Wi-Fi access when they travel to this part of the world,” said Diana Samoshkina, head of residential marketing at Beeline.

As with all of iPass’ roaming partner networks, before becoming fully integrated, the Beeline hotspot network will complete the iPass Enterprise Ready certification process. This involves testing the hotspots for high availability as well as interoperability with policy and security tools, including a comprehensive range of virtual private networks, personal firewalls and anti-virus software packages.

“Having this kind of partnership in Russia has always been a key consideration for iPass with more and more individuals conducting business in major Russian metropolitan areas including Moscow and St. Petersburg,” commented Mike Moore, vice president of business development, iPass. “We are very pleased that we can now offer iPass users access to the Beeline network to stay connected and productive across Russia and the CIS.”

About iPass Inc.

iPass helps enterprises unify the management of remote and mobile connectivity and devices. With iPass software and services, customers can create easy-to-use broadband solutions for their mobile workers, home offices, and branch and retail locations, complete with device management, security validation and unified billing. iPass offerings are powered by its leading global virtual network, on-demand management platform, and award-winning client software. The iPass global virtual network unifies hundreds of wireless, broadband and dial-up providers in over 160 countries. Hundreds of Global 2000 companies rely on iPass services, including General Motors, Nokia, and Reuters. Founded in 1996, iPass is headquartered in Redwood Shores, Calif., with offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. iPass® is a registered trademark of iPass Inc.

About VimpelCom Group.

The VimpelCom Group consists of telecommunications operators providing voice and data services through a range of wireless, fixed and broadband technologies. The Group includes companies operating in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Georgia and Armenia. The VimpelCom Group has licenses to operate in territories with a total population of about 340 million. The Group companies provide services under the "Beeline" brand. VimpelCom was the first Russian company to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). VimpelCom's ADSs are listed on the NYSE under the symbol "VIP". More information about the Beeline WiFi network can be found at http://msk.wifi.beeline.ru/index.wbp Beeline is a registered trademark of OJSC “Vimpel-Communications.”

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