Trading Statement

    RNS Number : 0405G
  BNS Telecom Group plc
  16 October 2008
   

    BNS Telecom Group plc
    ("BNS" or the "Group")

    Response to share price movement/trading update

    BNS Telecom Group plc, a leading IP telecoms services provider and carrier, notes the recent movement in share price and issues the
following trading update:

    The repositioning of BNS from reseller to IP telecoms carrier continues.  Revenue from continuing operations for the year ended 31 July
2008 has increased and cash generated from continuing operations increased by over 40% against that achieved for the year ended 31 July
2007. 

    As detailed in the interim results published on 30 April 2008 the loss making Network Services Division was closed in October 2007
resulting in cash outflows from this discontinued activity.  All liabilities from this discontinued activity have now been paid in full and
despite these cash outflows the overall Group cash flow from operating activities was positive.


    Garry Moat, chief Executive said:

    "Ongoing cash generation continues to increase and the growing levels of deferred income provide enhanced forward visibility. Our suite
of IP products continues to give us a competitive advantage in the market place resulting in growing contract values and the Group now has
its largest order book to date."

    Enquiries: 

 BNS Telecom Group plc                            Tel: [phone] 
 Garry Moat, Chief Executive 
 Andrew Goldwater, Finance Director 

 KBC Peel Hunt Ltd (Nominated Adviser & Broker)   Tel: [phone] 
 David Anderson 
 Oliver Scott




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