Established in 1996, Internet Gold began modestly as a pioneering Israeli Internet Service Provider, and grew through organic growth and acquisitions to become one of Israel's top three providers of broadband services and long-distance telephony.

In October 2009, Internet Gold announced that its approximately 75%-owned subsidiary 012 Smile.Communications had signed a definitive agreement to purchase a controlling interest (approximately 30.6%) in Bezeq, The Israel Telecommunication Corp., Israelés incumbent and largest telecommunications provider (TASE:BZEQ). This transaction, when completed, will transform Internet Gold into the clear leader of Israeli communications.

Internet Gold is controlled by Eurocom Communications, a major Israeli privately held investment group. Internet Gold's shares are traded on Nasdaq (symbol IGLD) and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE - tracked as part of the TA-100 index)

English translation of the pertinent provisions of The Israeli Communications Law (Telecommunications and Broadcasting), 1982

The Communications Order (Determination Of Essential Service Provided By "Bezeq" The Israel Telecommunication Corp., Limited), 5757-1997

For more information about Bezeq, please visit its Internet site at http://ir.bezeq.co.il/

For more information about Eurocom, please visit its Internet site at http://www.eurocom.co.il/