InfoSpace, Inc. today announced it has acquired the assets of Atlas Mobile,
Inc., a leading provider of mobile multiplayer tournament games.

“We are excited to build on our leadership position in mobile media content
delivery,” said Jim Voelker, chairman and chief executive officer of InfoSpace,
Inc. “The acquisition of Atlas Mobile’s multiplayer tournament game platform
and portfolio of games accelerates our entry into the fast-growing mobile games
market. With its innovative approach to mobile gaming, Atlas allows us to leverage
the power of competition and community in growing our mobile business.”

Atlas Mobile is a mobile game services company focused on delivering skills-based
multiplayer tournament games on mobile phones. The Atlas Mobile service currently
offers a series of well-known, easy-to-learn games such as Tetris(R) Tournament
for Prizes(TM) (published by Blue Lava Wireless), Hold’em Poker+ for Prizes(TM)
and Solitaire for Prizes(TM). Through a complete client-server tournament service,
every Atlas Mobile game allows mobile phone players to compete against each
other to win prizes in continuous head-to-head and progressive tournaments.
Atlas Mobile’s innovative game service was launched on Verizon Wireless’ Get
It Now(R) service in December 2003, and is also currently available to subscribers
of Alltel, Midwest Wireless, U.S. Cellular and Western Wireless.

“InfoSpace is a great fit for Atlas Mobile,” said Isaac Babbs, chief
executive officer, president and founder of Atlas Mobile, Inc. “The entire
Atlas team is looking forward to working together to take our service, partnerships,
and products to the next level. We will continue to broaden our product offerings,
expand our relationships with wireless carriers, and improve the gaming experience
for mobile consumers.”

InfoSpace intends to leverage its distribution network and the Atlas Mobile
platform to add new multiplayer games and products to its existing applications
and content portfolio. InfoSpace Mobile’s extensive content library currently
includes ringtones, graphics, news, weather, sports and more.

InfoSpace Mobile is a leading provider and publisher of mobile content and
applications that make it possible for media companies and content brands to
reach a wide audience of wireless subscribers with compelling content and marketing
promotions. InfoSpace Mobile’s rich catalog of entertainment, information and
personalization applications is designed to accelerate widespread adoption of
mobile data applications by consumers. These applications and services can be
managed and delivered through InfoSpace Mobile’s delivery platform that provides
carrier grade solutions harmonized across all leading mobile technologies, networks
and devices. More information can be found at http://www.infospacemobile.com.

About InfoSpace, Inc.

InfoSpace, Inc. (Nasdaq:INSP) is a diversified technology and services company
that develops Internet and wireless solutions for a wide range of customers.
InfoSpace Search & Directory provides Web search and online directory products
that help users find the information they need while creating opportunities
for merchants. InfoSpace Mobile develops infrastructure, tools and applications
that enable carriers and content providers to efficiently develop and deliver
mobile data services across multiple devices. More information can be found
at http://www.infospaceinc.com.

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