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WQN Inc. (OTCPK:WQNI), a leading online security software provider of mobile phone applications protecting children from cyber-bullies, sexual predators, and texting-related threats, announced today a special partnership program for distributing WQNI's RatedSafeTM anti-cyberbullying mobile phone application through Ability Online, an acclaimed nonprofit online friendship and skill development network for thousands of children and young adults with disabilities, autism, and chronic illness, and their friends, family, caregivers, and health professionals.

Mobile phone text messaging has become the most common medium for cyberbullying behavior, according to a 2011 American Pediatrics Association study. Unlike online social networking where communications are open and exposed, cyberbullying via private mobile phone text messaging make it very difficult to detect and prevent. Mentally disabled or autistic children are especially vulnerable to cyber bullying and predatory behaviors because they often do not realize they are being bullied until the abuse becomes overt or physical.

WQNI's RatedSafeTM mobile phone application enables parents to act immediately and decisively when text-messaging-based cyberbullying is detected. Provisioned and activated with a child's mobile phone account, RatedSafeTM detects potentially harmful or threatening text-message communications and triggers email alerts to parents when their child receives a suspicious, offensive, sexually explicit, or predatory text message, including sending the parent an email containing the entire dialog of the text messages in question.

"RatedSafeTM provides 'parental power tools' for protecting kids, and helping parents combat cyberbullying and online predators," says Teresa Ambroz, WQNI brand advocate and spokesperson. "We are very proud to be part of this partnership with Ability Online, and we believe it will be a 'win-win' for everyone involved—for the wonderful Ability Online organization and their members, and all parents who need to protect children from cyberbullies."

"RatedSafeTM is a natural fit and an amazing solution for any parent concerned about their children," says Michelle McClure, executive director of Ability Online. "Parents who have children with autism and other social challenges realize they are especially vulnerable to bullying via text messaging, and many are reluctant to let them go online or to have cell phones. Using RatedSafeTM, parents can protect their children from cyberbullies and predators while also enabling their children to enjoy a measure of personal independence and safely use cell phones, text messaging, and the Internet."

Created in 1991 as a small online bulletin board, Ability Online today has grown to a global online network providing 24/7 access to a secure, monitored, and bully-free online environment focused on the needs of young people with disabilities and illnesses, and their parents and caregivers. A registered charity promoting projects and programs involving autism and disabilities, Ability Online also provides opportunities for information sharing, skill development, peer mentorship, and more.

Ability Online's special program enables their thousands of members to activate WQNI's RatedSafeTM anti-cyberbullying mobile phone application at a monthly subscription rate of $7.99, available through Ability Online's website (www.abilityonline.org). Along with protection from text message-based cyberbullying, RatedSafeTM also automatically blocks any kind of pornographic ads on a child's mobile phone Internet browser, and notifies parents when their children are texting while riding in a moving vehicle. Using mobile phone-embedded GPS technology, RatedSafeTM can pinpoint the geographic location of a child's cell phone, trigger e-mail alerts to parents if a teen-driven vehicle exceeds the posted speed limit by more than 11 mph, and can automatically disable wireless Internet and text messaging communications while the teen is driving an automobile.

About WQNI

WQN, Inc. (OTCPK:WQNI) markets and distributes mobile applications that enable parents to monitor their children's mobile phone activities. WQNI partners with leading mobile communications companies to offer unique online security solutions designed to help parents keep their kids safe, including RatedSafeTM, Cell SafetyTM, and SAFETM (Security Assisted Family Entertainment).

About Ability Online

Since 1992, Ability Online has provided a unique online community to enrich the lives of children and youth with all kinds of disabilities or chronic illnesses. Within this secure and monitored environment, our members meet, learn, develop skills and enjoy the company of others who have faced similar challenges. Membership is open to anyone, and is free of charge. For more information, or to offer support for Ability Online and its programs, please visit www.abilityonline.org.

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http://wqnicorporate.com

http://ratedsafe.net

http://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/wqni/quote

http://www.facebook.com/RatedSafe

https://twitter.com/#!/rated_safe

CONTACT: Teresa Ambroz
         TMCL Marketing Group
         561-289-1284
         
         Michelle McClure
         Executive Director
         416-650-6207
         michelle@abilityonline.org