Locus and KDDI Enter Into Strategic Relationship

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Locus Telecommunications, Inc., a leader in the prepaid telecommunication services industries, announced that KDDI America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of KDDI Corporation of Japan, one of the largest telecom carriers in the world, has acquired 51% of Locus Telecommunications, Inc., in a transaction that closed on January 22nd, 2010.

The combination of the two companies will greatly strengthen Locus' competitive position in the industry, while creating an entity strong in both retail and wholesale businesses.  Locus' market leadership position in the prepaid telecom industry and its strong retail distribution network will be combined with KDDI's vast global networks and resources.  This would allow the two companies create synergy by quickly building up their scale, which should result in enhanced buying power and reduced costs.  The two companies also plan to work together to bring customers more innovative, high-quality, competitively-priced products in the future, by leveraging the expertise and resources of both companies, allowing for further penetration in growing markets.

Jason Chon, CEO of Locus Telecommunications, Inc., says, "We look forward to taking advantage of this great opportunity.  We will build scale in our long distance business, while introducing more innovative wireless broadband products through our national retail chain distribution network, taking advantage of KDDI's global telecommunication network and expertise in wireless business."  Daichi Nozaki, VP of Marketing at KDDI America, Inc., states, "This deal will provide great advantages to KDDI.  We are pleased to have gained access to Locus' vast distribution networks while garnering more traffic from Locus for our wholesale business."

No changes in Locus' management team or operations is anticipated, in an effort to ensure the stability of Locus' current operations and existing business relationships.  Both Chon and Nozaki comment, "We are very happy and excited to build this relationship between the two companies and look forward to working together to deliver future successes."

About Locus Telecommunications, Inc.

Headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, Locus Telecommunications is an established, leading provider and marketer of prepaid long distance, prepaid wireless, point-of-sale, and carrier services.  Locus provides distinctive yet cost-effective communication solutions that allow end-users to connect with their family and friends around the globe.  In addition, Locus provides prepaid online game cards and solutions.  Currently, Locus' prepaid wireless O2 and H2O brands and other products reach consumers through such national retail chain stores like BestBuy, Freds, FYE, Rite Aid/Eckerd, Family Dollar, Seven Eleven, etc. as well as its indirect distribution networks.  Additional information can be found at www.locustelecom.com or by calling 1-201-585-3600.

About KDDI America, Inc.

Established in 1989 and headquartered in New York City with six offices in the US, KDDI America is a wholly owned subsidiary of KDDI Corporation of Japan, a leading carrier in the world.  KDDI America offers wide range of products and services including global network services (global private line, frame relay/ATM, Internet), domestic and international long distance (switched and dedicated accesses, toll free, prepaid, etc.), system integration, telegram, and fiber video transmission.  In addition, it owns and operates Telehouse data centers.  For more information, visit www.kddia.com or call 1-212-295-1200.

SOURCE Locus Telecommunications, Inc.