Cairo, Egypt 19 July 2011   LINKOne Acquires the Compound License to Provide Telecommunication Services   LINKOne company; a subsidiary of LINKdotNET, the leading internet service provider, obtained a license "The Compound license" to establish and manage networks within closed compounds. It is considered the second company to be granted this license, so that the company can provide broadband, content, and other services in closed urban communities among the compounds residents and accommodate all their different needs. The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority granted this license to LINKOne given its distinction in terms of technical and financial potentials. This license is expected to achieve overall growth in the Egyptian Internet Market. Mr. Waseem Arsany; CEO of LINKdotNET stated: "It is a great honor for the company and all its employees that we obtained the Compound license, as this move gives the opportunity for the company to grow and be present significantly in all compounds." He added: "Our confidence in the Egyptian market prompted us to obtain this license, we strongly believe in the Egyptian economy and its ability to grow, which always encourages us to expand and invest." Obtaining this license is in line with the company's plan to provide value-added services, promote the content and provide higher speeds of the Internet. The company is distinguished by its knowledge and potentials, which enables it to provide such services. It is worth mentioning that in 2009, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority released the bid documents of the Compounds license, and many companies applied for the license. It has been recently granted to LINKOne, which is the best in terms of technical and financial potentials, under this license, we will establish and manage telecommunication networks and provide services within the closed urban communities compounds. About LINKdotNET: LINKdotNET, the leading Internet Service and Solutions Provider, is a subsidiary of Orascom Telecom Holding Company, the largest integrated telecommunications services provider in the region. LINKdotNET has regional offices in Dubai, UAE; Riyadh, KSA; Qatar; Algeria; and Islamabad, Pakistan. The company employs more than 1400 consultants, web developers and support staff in Egypt and the Region to deliver world class Internet and e-solutions to its users and clients. The company has won several awards and earned a variety of certifications in Internet-related fields. LINKdotNET is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner in Integrated E-Business Solutions, Microsoft Business Solutions, Custom Development Solutions, Information Worker Solutions and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions. LINKdotNET is also ISO 9001:2001 and CMMI level 3 certified. LINKdotNET also won the award of the best internet service provider in the Middle East and North Africa. LINKdotNET is, in brief, the Regions powerhouse that provides, maintains, develops and promotes Internet solutions and services. For further information please visit our website at www.link.net