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- 1 - DNA joins IoT World Alliance The IoT World Alliance adds DNA, the leading enabler of connected IoT solutions, to its growing global footprint. Helsinki 17 April 2018 - The IoT World Alliance announced today a new member, DNA, to its operator associa- tion. The IoT World Alliance is a global collaboration of telecommunications providers committed to bringing technology to market that simplifies the process of global IoT deployments. DNA is a leading enabler of connect- ed business solutions, with years of experience deploying IoT solutions across Finland. Multinational corporations planning to roll out connected devices worldwide face a multitude of hurdles. As the largest mobile operator cooperative in the world, the IoT World Alliance aims to eliminate the complexity associ- ated with worldwide deployments of connected devices. The Alliance provides a global solution aimed at simplifying and promoting the adoption of IoT communications worldwide. The unique solution leverages the operators’ combined global presence to the benefit of customers. “Our Global SIM solution presents a significant opportunity for regional and multi-national businesses to bring their IoT solutions to multiple global markets,” said Mark van den Berg, IoT World Alliance Chairman. “We are pleased to welcome DNA as our tenth member of the Alliance, expanding our footprint so businesses can seamlessly deploy connected devices in other countries.” “Strong cooperation between operators on an international basis is imperative to support /IoT development worldwide. We are proud to be a new member of the Alliance and committed to share our extensive know-how from IoT deployments in Finland says Markus Puukki, Director Wholesale and IoT at DNA . Major growth areas identified by the IoT World Alliance for its global solution include connected cars, fleet management, smart meters, consumer electronics, game consoles, wearable electronics, tele-health and security solutions.

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DNA joins IoT World AllianceThe IoT World Alliance adds DNA, the leading enabler of connected IoT solutions, to

its growing global footprint.

Helsinki 17 April 2018 - The IoT World Alliance announced today a new member, DNA, to its operator associa-tion. The IoT World Alliance is a global collaboration of telecommunications providers committed to bringing technology to market that simplifies the process of global IoT deployments. DNA is a leading enabler of connect-ed business solutions, with years of experience deploying IoT solutions across Finland.

Multinational corporations planning to roll out connected devices worldwide face a multitude of hurdles. As the largest mobile operator cooperative in the world, the IoT World Alliance aims to eliminate the complexity associ-ated with worldwide deployments of connected devices.

The Alliance provides a global solution aimed at simplifying and promoting the adoption of IoT communications worldwide. The unique solution leverages the operators’ combined global presence to the benefit of customers.

“Our Global SIM solution presents a significant opportunity for regional and multi-national businesses to bring their IoT solutions to multiple global markets,” said Mark van den Berg, IoT World Alliance Chairman. “We are pleased to welcome DNA as our tenth member of the Alliance, expanding our footprint so businesses can seamlessly deploy connected devices in other countries.”

“Strong cooperation between operators on an international basis is imperative to support /IoT development worldwide. We are proud to be a new member of the Alliance and committed to share our extensive know-how from IoT deployments in Finland says Markus Puukki, Director Wholesale and IoT at DNA .

Major growth areas identified by the IoT World Alliance for its global solution include connected cars, fleet management, smart meters, consumer electronics, game consoles, wearable electronics, tele-health and security solutions.

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About the IOT World AllianceThe IoT World Alliance is a global collaboration of telecommunications providers dedicated to providing multina-tional customers with seamless machine-to-machine device connectivity around the world through its Single Global SIM solution. The IoT World Alliance enables businesses to deploy an international IOT solution through a single point of contact, manage a vast number of connected devices through a unified IOT platform, and leverage the reach of the world’s largest IoT partnership. Current members include KPN, NTT DOCOMO, Rogers, SingTel, Telefonica, Telenor Connexion, Telstra, Veon, and DNA.

For more information please visit: www.iotworldalliance.org

About DNADNA Plc is a Finnish telecommunications group providing high-quality voice, data and TV services for communi-cation, entertainment and working. DNA is Finland's largest cable operator and the leading pay TV provider in both cable and terrestrial networks. For DNA, the key area for growth in corporate business is the new way of working, independent of time and place, facilitated by smart terminal devices, diverse communications services and rapid connections. In 2017, DNA recorded net sales of EUR 886 million and an operating profit of EUR 124 million. DNA has more than 3.9 million subscriptions in its fixed and mobile communications networks. The Group also includes DNA Store, Finland's largest retail chain selling mobile phones. DNA shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. For further information, visit www.dna.fi or follow us on Twitter @DNA_fi and Facebook.