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COMS PLC (AIM: COMS.L)

("COMS" or the "Company")

VCOMM to distribute next generation wireless technology from Extricom

COMS is pleased to announce that VCOMM (UK) Limited ("VCOMM"), a wholly owned subsidiary and specialist distributor of internet telephony equipment and services, has signed a master UK distribution agreement with Extricom, Inc ("Extricom"), the designer and manufacturer of an award-winning wireless LAN ("WLAN") system, to distribute its next generation of wireless switches. These deliver high quality WLAN solutions for anything from a single office to multi-building corporate campuses.

Extricom's versatile wireless switches are ideal for solution providers and system integrators servicing WiFi requirements for wide area wireless networks such as school and university campuses, exhibition centres and corporate businesses. They are also ideal for VoIP applications. Recent notable sites that have deployed Extricom's 'wireless blanket' include Twickenham rugby stadium, The Kingston Communication Stadium, home to Hull City FC, Carnoustie Golf Hotel and Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons Restaurant and Hotel.

Taffy Johal, VCOMM Sales Director, says: "One of the things that has been holding back widespread adoption of VoWLAN solutions is the lack of reliable, resilient wireless infrastructure that will support any mobility requirement. Extricom's switches will help our channel partners to develop high quality WiFi networks for their clients to not only connect notebooks but also products such as the iPhone".

Extricom's WLAN system is a new generation of wireless infrastructure that scales from a single office to multi-building corporate campuses. The system's unique Channel Blanket architecture delivers simpler design and maintenance, robust wireless connectivity, and seamless mobility.

Developed to tackle real-world business challenges, the Extricom WLAN has established its reputation by providing reliable service in some of the traditionally problematic environments where other WLANs have failed to perform to expectations. The Extricom system is also the industry's most versatile platform for 802.11n implementations. Whether in a greenfield deployment or in mixed mode, Extricom delivers maximum performance for both 802.11n and 802.11a/b/g clients from the same infrastructure.

Gideon Rottem, CEO of Extricom, says: "Our multi-layer wireless LAN is a highly technologically differentiated solution that has an outstanding field record in support of IPT and FMC deployments. Our partnership with VCOMM, a well-established vendor in this market space, will create tremendous opportunities for both companies."

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About VCOMM

VCOMM is a trade only, value added distributor that provides IP Telephony products and services to the UK Service Provider and Reseller channel. VCOMM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Coms plc, which provides internet telephony services through the Coms.Com brand to leading European businesses. VCOMM's staff has many years of experience in delivering high margin, specialist wireless and communications products to market and is ideally placed to move quickly and decisively to develop this high growth sector.

Further details: info@vcomm.com or visit www.vcomm.com

About Extricom

Extricom provides enterprise wireless infrastructure that works. Its award-winning Channel Blanket Architecture delivers better RF coverage across the board while minimizing networking and wireless complexity. Voice, data and video applications are supported by a robust wireless LAN infrastructure that ensures predictable service and seamless mobility in any environment.

Further details: info@extricom.com or visit www.extricom.com

CONTACTS

Coms Plc

Jason Drummond

Richard Bennett

Tel: 020 7148 3000

Extricom, Inc

Phil Belanger

Tel: +1 212-240-3896

E: phil.belanger@extricom.com

Threadneedle Communications

Graham Herring

Alex White

Tel: 020 7653 9850

Astaire Securities Plc

Luke Cairns

Tel: 020 7448 4400

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RNS Number : 9028H Coms PLC 02 March 2010

COMS PLC

('Coms' or 'the Company')

TRADING UPDATE

Following the Company's financial year-end of 31 January 2010, the Company would like to update shareholders on the current status of the business ahead of the publication of the report and accounts for the period which are expected by the end of June 2010.

The Company generated un-audited revenues for the period of £3.23m, an increase of 33% on the previous year. In addition, in line with the objectives set out in the interims, whilst the Company will still report a loss for the period, the Directors are pleased to report that, for the first time the Company was profitable in the month of January.

As outlined previously the directors implemented a number of operational changes throughout the year designed to achieve increased efficiencies amongst the operating businesses and focus the company on two core lines of business:

Coms - providing hosted internet telephony services direct to small and medium sized businesses (SMEs); and

VCOMM - providing solutions to enterprise customers through distributors and system integrators.

Based on data published by Illume in December 2009, it is estimated that Coms now has 5% of the hosted internet telephony market in the UK. Its re-branding has been completed and a new website is in place which reflects its focus on providing telephony and audio and conferencing services to SMEs.

Following a detailed review of the VCOMM business, new eCommerce systems have been implemented that integrate the CRM, warehouse, billing and distribution functions. This will enable VCOMM to support the targeted growth from its strategic partners which include Polycom, Digium and Extricom. VCOMM was awarded best EMEA distributor by Polycom and the VCOMM management team are seeking geographic expansion opportunities. The company expects to complete a re-branding during H1 2010.

The market for Internet telephony services continues to grow both in the UK and worldwide. The directors expect that emerging technology trends, such as Microsoft's Office Communications Server that integrates VoIP and Video Conferencing with Exchange Server, will continue to drive Internet Telephony further into the corporate market. The directors believe that both Coms and VCOMM are positioned to service this market with enabling technology and connectivity services.

"We are very pleased to have made progress in this difficult economic environment" says Jason Drummond, Coms plc Executive Chairman. "Companies are looking to reduce costs, and migrating to an Internet telephony system is an obvious cost saving for them. I remain very optimistic about the Company's future and look forward to providing a full review of the past year as well as the outlook for the current financial year shortly."

For further information, please see the Company's web site, www.coms.com, or contact:

Coms plc Tel: +44 (0) 20 7148 3148

Richard Bennett
Astaire Securities plc Tel: +44 (0) 20 7448 4400

Luke Cairns
Threadneedle Communications Tel: +44 (0) 20 7653 9850

Graham Herring / Alex White

Notes to editors:

Coms plc

Coms was founded by Jason Drummond in 2000 with the vision of enabling businesses to communicate by voice and video over the internet. Voice over IP (VoIP) is changing the way consumers and businesses communicate.

Coms offers a low-cost hosted communications service delivered over broadband. Coms customers can make high quality voice and video calls over the internet wherever a high-speed internet connection is available, including wireless hotspots, as they are allocated their own location-free unique user telephone number. Subscription is available in a range of packages.

Coms is an Ofcom authorised Public Electronic Communications Network (PECN) and a member of the Internet Telephony Service Providers Association (ITSPA).

Coms is listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM Market (LSE:COMS).

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