TORONTO, Canada, and Newport Beach, CA, May 23, 2006 - Diversinet Corp. (OTCBB: DVNTF), a leading provider of mobile-enabled personal authentication and security solutions, and ECONZ Wireless, a leading global developer of mobile software solutions for business and consumer markets, today announced a partnership agreement. The agreement allows ECONZ Wireless to integrate and extend the MobiSecure BREW client into current and future ECONZ Wireless applications for sale worldwide through ECONZWireless mobile carrier partners.

Also in progress is the development of BREW extension for two-factor authentication with Location Based Services (LBS). This extension will allow developers of BREW applications to bring a new level of security and user authentication to their products. Applications for this technology include e-commerce, mobile banking, mobile wagering and mature age content.

"The increased security offered by Diversinet MobiSecure soft tokens opens a new array of exciting application possibilities for ECONZ," said Michael Hartley, CEO of ECONZ Wireless . "By broadening our range of applications to include strong authentication, carriers will be able to increase usage of their wireless data networks and ARPU through downloads, purchases and network-connected applications."

"We are very excited about working with ECONZ as we add BREW to our long list of supported mobiles device platforms," said Nagy Moustafa, CEO of Diversinet. "ECONZ Wireless' mobile applications and their users will now be able to benefit from the strong user authentication Diversinet's MobiSecure soft tokens deliver."

The BREW solution supports today's business and technology requirements for rapid deployment of wireless data applications services. The BREW solution is currently being delivered through 65 carriers worldwide, and by the end of 2006 there are expected to be over 266 million BREW-enabled wireless devices. The BREW solution enhances the wireless experience for consumers and creates new services and revenue streams for the mobile marketplace. Major mobile carriers around the world who leverage the BREW solution include Verizon Wireless, KDDI, China Unicom and O2.

About ECONZ Wireless

ECONZ Wireless is a leading global developer of mobile software solutions for business and consumer markets. With an outstanding wireless pedigree and exceptional products, the company is helping to drive widespread implementation of mobile applications that entertain consumers and increase business user productivity and efficiency. ECONZ Wireless is a QUALCOMM BREW Select Developer and markets its products internationally in North America, South America, the United Kingdom and Australasia. Some ECONZ Wireless products are sold in the United States exclusively through a Verizon Wireless National Joint Marketing Agreement (JMA). ECONZ Wireless is based in Orange County, California, and is located at 3900 Birch Street in Newport Beach. For more information on ECONZ Wireless and its products, go to www.econz.com or call 1-866-57- ECONZ. Product screen shots available upon request.



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