Mobile TV related Press Releases

ATSC Adopts Mobile Digital TV Standard

Jason Ankeny — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:23:07 -0400

The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) is pleased to announce the approval of A/153 ATSC Mobile DTV Standard. The ballot, tallied at midnight Oct. 15, was approved with overwhelming support by the full ATSC membership.

The ATSC Mobile DTV Standard defines the technical specifications necessary for broadcasters to provide new services to mobile and handheld devices using their digital television (DTV) transmissions. The new services for mobile and handheld devices are carried along with current DTV services without any adverse impact on legacy receiving equipment. ATSC Mobile DTV was developed to support a variety of services including free (advertiser-supported) television and interactive services delivered in real-time, subscription-based TV, and file-based content download for playback at a later time. The standard can also be used for transmission of new data broadcasting services.

"Development and adoption of the ATSC Mobile DTV Standard is a major milestone in the ongoing evolution of digital television," said ATSC President Mark Richer. "We have been fortunate to have strong and active industry support, including thousands of person-hours of technical volunteers, for this work which enabled us to develop the standard in an efficient manner."

The ATSC Mobile DTV Standard will enable broadcasters to provide new compelling services to consumers utilizing a wide array of wireless receiving devices including mobile phones, small handheld DTVs, laptop computers and in-vehicle entertainment systems.

Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association, said, "As a founding ATSC member, CEA congratulates ATSC on achieving this new standard, which will help chipmakers and equipment manufacturers proceed with product development and deployment. With the successful digital television transition now behind us, the ATSC Mobile DTV standard gives broadcasters an opportunity to provide consumers with the next generation of compelling over-the-air content."

"This milestone ushers in the new era of digital television broadcasting, giving local TV stations and networks new opportunities to reach viewers on the go," said Paul Karpowicz, NAB Television Board Chairman and President of Meredith Broadcast Group. "This will introduce the power of local broadcasting to a new generation of viewers and provide all-important emergency alert, local news and other programming to consumers across the nation."

ATSC Chairman Glenn Reitmeier added: "On behalf of the ATSC Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate all of the ATSC member companies that contributed to this major achievement. The ATSC Mobile DTV standard is flexible and robust, enabling a range of services business models that create new opportunities for broadcasters, device makers and consumers. It is particularly noteworthy that ATSC Mobile utilizes Internet Protocol (IP), which will enable broadcast services to be easily integrated with wireless broadband consumer devices and applications, further reinforcing the significant role of terrestrial television broadcasting in the media landscape for decades to come."

ATSC Mobile DTV is built around a highly robust transmission system based on Vestigial Side Band (VSB) modulation, with enhanced error correction and other techniques to improve robustness and reduce power consumption in portable receivers, coupled with a flexible and extensible Internet Protocol (IP) based transport system, efficient MPEG AVC (ISO/IEC 14496-10 or ITU H.264) video, and HE AAC v2 audio (ISO/IEC 14496-3) coding. ATSC Mobile DTV services are carried in existing digital broadcast channels along with current DTV services without any adverse impact on legacy receiving equipment.

In addition to live television, the new ATSC Mobile DTV standard provides a flexible application framework to enable new receiver capabilities. Receivers that make use of an optional Internet connection will enable new interactive television services, ranging from audience measurement and simple viewer voting to the integration of Internet-based applications and transactions with television content.

Formal development of the ATSC Mobile DTV system began in May 2007 with the issuance of a request for Proposals (RFP). The new standard document will be available online at the ATSC website.

The Advanced Television Systems Committee is an international, non-profit organization developing voluntary standards for digital television. The ATSC member organizations represent the broadcast, broadcast equipment, motion picture, consumer electronics, computer, cable, satellite, and semiconductor industries. ATSC creates and fosters implementation of voluntary Standards and Recommended Practices to advance terrestrial digital television broadcasting, and to facilitate interoperability with other media.

FLO TV Unveils its New One-of-a-Kind Digital Handheld Television

Jason Ankeny — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:56:06 -0400

Television just got personal. FLO TV Incorporated, provider of the award-winning FLO TV(TM) live mobile TV service and a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), today will unveil the FLO TV Personal Television -- an entirely new dedicated device that will let TV lovers watch their favorite news, live sports, children's programming and entertainment on a dedicated device for mobile TV viewing. The FLO TV Personal Television will be available for purchase this holiday season at leading retailers across the country.

The FLO TV Personal Television is created with the single focus of delivering high-quality TV for a convenient, easy and fun television experience while on-the-go. The device receives live and time-shifted content over the FLO TV dedicated multicast network with no buffering, downloading or waiting to view content. With the swipe of a finger, consumers can channel surf through the FLO TV service's extensive programming lineup.

"We have offered the award-winning FLO TV service on a variety of handsets through our carrier and OEM partners, and we plan to continue working with them to expand the FLO TV handset lineup," said Bill Stone, president of FLO TV. "We are also thrilled to be launching the first of FLO TV's direct-to-consumer offerings with the FLO TV Personal Television. We have heard from customers that they want more choice and, specifically, a device that is easy to share with friends and family. With the FLO TV service available on mobile handsets, in-car entertainment systems and consumer electronics devices like FLO TV Personal Television, FLO TV offers something for every kind of consumer on-the-go."

About FLO TV Personal Television

FLO TV Personal Television subscription service starts as low as the equivalent of $8.99 per month* and the device will be offered at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $249.99. The device has a 3.5-inch diagonal screen and measures 4.4 inches by 3 inches by .5 inches and weighs just over 5 ounces. Its battery supports more than 5 hours of active FLO TV viewing or 300 hours standby. The FLO TV Personal Television utilizes a capacitive touch-screen for easy and comfortable navigation -- users can channel surf with just a swipe of their finger. It also includes several features meant to enhance the TV experience, including a built-in stand allowing the device to be positioned upright on any flat surface, built-in stereo speakers making it easy to watch TV with others, and the ability for users to set reminders for their favorite programming.

About the FLO TV Service

Market research firm TeleAnalytics projects that the broadcast mobile TV market will reach $2.8 billion and serve 50 million users in North American by 2013. FLO TV is poised for this market opportunity with its high-quality mobile TV service that allows subscribers to watch TV on-the-go. Whether you're commuting, waiting for your child to finish practice, or you are just an on-the-go active person, as a FLO TV subscriber you'll have immediate access to news, sports and entertainment content at your fingertips wherever you go.

From live sports and news to full-length dramas, comedies, children's programming and original FLO TV programming, the FLO TV service has something everyone can enjoy. It carries full-length simulcast and time-shifted programming from America's top entertainment brands.

The FLO TV service programming line-up may differ depending on distribution platform. Service not available everywhere. All programming subject to change and blackout restrictions.

*Taxes not included. Additional fees and charges may apply. Pricing and service subject to change at any time. Prepaid subscription required for 1 year / 3 year plans. 3-year prepaid subscription required for $8.99 / mo. package. After the expiration of the original prepaid subscription, your subscription will automatically renew and your credit card will be charged at the then-current rate. Special introductory offers and waived activation fee expire 12/31/09. All prepaid annual and monthly subscription payments are non-refundable.

About FLO TV Incorporated

The FLO TV service combines the best content, an intuitive user interface and a superior multicast network to deliver a true quality TV viewing experience for consumers. FLO TV offers full-length simulcast and time-shifted programming from the world's best entertainment brands, including CNBC, Comedy Central, MSNBC, MTV, NBC, NBC 2Go, NBC News, NBC Sports and Nickelodeon. Based in San Diego, Calif., FLO TV Incorporated is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. Further information is available at www.flotv.com.

FLO and FLO TV are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Coming to a verizon wireless phone THIS FALL: live BIG TEN NETWORK game coverage of BIG TEN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL games

Jason Ankeny — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:35:36 -0400

For college football fanatics, this is the time of year they look forward to: Their teams are taking the field at the start of a new season. Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless service provider, and the Big Ten Network, the first nationally distributed network dedicated to covering one of the premier collegiate conferences in the country, today announced that customers can watch every nail-biting minute of a slate of Big Ten football games live on V CAST Video on their Verizon Wireless phones.

On Saturday afternoons, V CAST Video will be the place to get every tackle, pass, interception, fumble and touchdown. The Big Ten Network will stream select Big Ten live games straight to Verizon Wireless customers' mobile phones, so fans won't miss a single play during the regular season. In addition to live game coverage, fans will be able to access highlights, news and updates with V CAST Video, giving them the luxury of catching up on games at their own convenience.

Terry Denson, vice president, content strategy and acquisition at Verizon, said, "Verizon is every football fan's best play for on-the-go action. Live games on V CAST Video, shown in their entirety, make watching Saturday's biggest and best match-ups easier than ever wherever you go."

Big Ten Network President Mark Silverman agreed, "Our partnership is one more way in which the network is making Big Ten programming more accessible to fans than ever before."

New customers with V CAST-enabled feature phones can check out V CAST Video for a $10.00 monthly subscription, which includes access to full-length television shows plus news, sports, weather and live entertainment and access to the Verizon Wireless ESPN MVP service. There are no megabyte charges to download, stream or watch V CAST content with any V CAST subscription; however, new customers must also have subscribed to a data package for a data usage allowance. The new V CAST Video on Demand plan replaces the $15.00 V CAST VPak. These changes will not impact existing customers.

For more information about video content from Verizon Wireless, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

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About the Big Ten Network

The Big Ten Network is the first nationally distributed network dedicated to covering one of the premier collegiate conferences in the country. With approximately 350 live events, and nearly all of them in HD, the network is the ultimate destination for Big Ten fans and alumni across the country, allowing them to see their favorite teams, regardless of where they live. The network operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, showcasing a wide array of classic-to-current sports and televising more Olympic sporting events and women's sports than has ever been aired on any other network. Original programming highlights activities and accomplishments of some of the nation's finest universities. Each year, the network televises between 35 and 40 football games; 105 regular season men's basketball games; 55 women's basketball games; dozens of Big Ten Championship events; Big Ten Tonight, a nightly studio show; coaches' shows; and classic games. Available to all cable and satellite providers nationwide and in Canada, the network currently has agreements with more than 300 affiliates, including AT&T U-Verse, Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox (Cleveland, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas), DirecTV, DISH Network, Insight, Mediacom, Shaw Cable and Shaw Direct (Canada), Time Warner Cable and Verizon FiOS. For updated information on the Big Ten Network, go to www.BigTenNetwork.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving 87.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 87,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Fall TV Season Goes Mobile with QuickPlay Media's PrimeTime2Go Premium Mobile TV Service

Jason Ankeny — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:07:25 -0400

QuickPlay Media, the premier provider of solutions that manage the business of mobile video, today unveiled the fall TV line up for its PrimeTime2Go premium mobile TV service. The fall 2009 schedule includes new seasons of popular TV series such as ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy”, CBS’s “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and NBC’s “The Office” along with the debut of highly anticipated programs such as CBS’s “NCIS: Los Angeles” and ABC’s “FlashForward” and year-round favorites from COMEDY CENTRAL, Discovery Channel and more. A full listing of all the service’s programs is available now at PrimeTime2Go.com.

“Since introducing PrimeTime2Go last spring, we have witnessed consumers’ growing interest in taking their in-home entertainment experience with them wherever they go,” said Wayne Purboo, president and CEO, QuickPlay Media. “With the fall TV season, PrimeTime2Go and its network of leading content providers will continue to feed this appetite by giving consumers a fresh slate of programs to enjoy 24-7 on-the-go.”

According to Nielsen and its recent “Third Screen Report,” the number of people who watched television on a mobile device climbed 70 percent in the second quarter of 2009. PrimeTime2Go is positioned on the leading-edge of this trend. Recognized as a “Best of CTIA Wireless 2009” winner by LAPTOP Magazine, PrimeTime2Go recently won a Silver Award for “Best Mobile TV and Video Service” at the 2009 Mobile Content Awards.

Interested consumers can download the application onto their BlackBerry smartphones by selecting PrimeTime2Go from the “Music and Video” category on BlackBerry App World™ (www.blackberry.com/appworld), and then following activation instructions available on PrimeTime2Go.com. All downloads take place over Wi-Fi; subscribers can download shows on-demand or set PrimeTime2Go’s My Series feature to do so automatically soon after the programs air.

PrimeTime2Go’s fall lineup includes new seasons of its most popular programs, including:

ABC: “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Castle,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Ugly Betty” and “Lost” (when the series returns later this season)
CBS: “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “CSI: NY,” “NCIS” and “The Young and the Restless”
NBC: “30 Rock, (Premiers in mid October)” “Parks & Recreation,” “The Office” and “Heroes”
Bravo: “Top Chef”
Discovery Channel: “Storm Chasers”
Syfy: “Ghost Hunters International”
The CW: “90120” and “America’s Next Top Model”
TLC: “Jon & Kate Plus 8”
USA Network: “Monk”

The service will also make available a number of highly anticipated new series, among them:

ABC: “FlashForward”
CBS: “NCIS: Los Angeles”

Additionally, PrimeTime2Go will continue to offer news-related, reality-based and/or non-scripted TV favorites such as COMEDY CENTRAL’s Emmy and Peabody Award Winning “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and ESPN’s “PTI - Pardon The Interruption.”

Pricing and Availability

PrimeTime2Go is available now in the "Music & Video" category (or searchable by name) on BlackBerry App World for U.S. customers with the BlackBerry® Bold™ or BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphones, which are currently offered to AT&T and T-Mobile customers respectively. The service is available for an introductory monthly subscription price of $7.99 via PayPal. In the future the PrimeTime2Go service will be extended to other leading smartphones and geographic locations. For the latest PrimeTime2Go news and developments please visit www.primetime2go.com. Information is also available via Facebook at www.facebook.com/primetime2go and Twitter at @primetime2go.

About QuickPlay Media

QuickPlay Media Inc. is the premier provider of solutions to manage the business of mobile video. Successfully used by the World’s leading communications providers including RIM, Bell and Sprint, QuickPlay provides the fastest and most flexible way for companies to deliver mobile video worth watching. QuickPlay is headquartered in Toronto, with sales offices in London and throughout the US. For more information please visit them online at www.quickplay.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/quickplaymedia. Interested parties can also follow QuickPlay Media on Twitter at @quickplaymedia.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Audiovox and FLO TV to Offer Live In-vehicle TV Through National Network of More Than 12,000 New Car Dealers

Jason Ankeny — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:45:53 -0400

Audiovox Corporation (Nasdaq: VOXX) and FLO TV Incorporated, provider of the award-winning FLO TV(TM) live mobile TV service and a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), today announced distribution plans for the launch of FLO TV Auto Entertainment, an in-vehicle entertainment system delivering live TV service. The system will be available for demonstration to media today during the annual "Pepcom Holiday Spectacular!" event in New York City.

Audiovox will be a supplier of the aftermarket FLO TV Auto Entertainment system and will manage the launch through its Expeditor distribution network, which targets more than 12,000 new car dealers in 85 markets nationwide. Through this extensive network, FLO TV Auto Entertainment is scheduled to be available to consumers in the fourth quarter of 2009.

"We believe our FLO TV offering is head and shoulders above any other mobile TV system, from the reception quality and breadth of FLO TV programming content to the unobtrusive antenna that literally fits in the palm of your hand," said Tom Malone, president, Audiovox Electronics Corporation. "This car entertainment system from Audiovox and FLO TV, scheduled for initial introduction in the fourth quarter of 2009, will give consumers affordable live TV with the programming brands and TV shows that consumers know and love."

The first FLO TV Auto Entertainment system will be marketed under Audiovox's Advent brand, which is exclusive to the new car dealer network. It is compatible with all vehicle makes and models and adds to any in-car overhead or headrest entertainment system with screen sizes up to 10.5 inches. In addition, there are approximately 23 million vehicles in the U.S. equipped with existing in-car entertainment systems that can be retrofitted with the small, easy-to-install FLO TV Auto Entertainment system.

"Our collaboration with Audiovox demonstrates FLO TV's market expansion beyond mobile phones to deliver innovative live TV service to consumers," said Bill Stone, president of FLO TV. "The market for live mobile TV is growing, with tens of millions of U.S. vehicles already equipped with a variety of mobile video entertainment systems. FLO TV Auto Entertainment can provide consumers with the ideal combination of affordable and high-quality service to give them a home-like viewing experience in their automobiles."

The FLO TV service offers top-rated entertainment, news, sports and children's programming from some of the world's best media brands. The service delivers video over a dedicated digital multicasting network built from the ground up by FLO TV to provide the best mobile television experience possible at a competitive price. Authorized car dealers will offer one year of FLO TV Auto Entertainment service included with the hardware purchase, with annual plans starting at special introductory rates as low as $119 per year or 3-year plans starting at $299, the equivalent of less than $9 per month.*

The new FLO TV Auto Entertainment system will provide dealers with additional revenue channels and offer consumers a cost-efficient alternative to DVDs. Consumers will be able to purchase the system and service through an extensive network of more than 12,000 U.S. automotive dealers and expeditors through a partnership with Audiovox. In addition, FLO TV Auto Entertainment will be available in major retail outlets for purchase and installation by end of 2010.

"New car dealers will sell FLO TV Auto Entertainment as an add-on to a mobile video system at the time of vehicle purchase and as part of the overall vehicle cost," Malone said. "We believe the combination of this technology and our hardware solution will take in-vehicle entertainment to the next level, delivering fast channel changing at the touch of a button, just as consumers experience at home."

All programming is subject to change / blackout restrictions. Service not available everywhere.

*Taxes not included. Additional fees and charges may apply. Pricing and service subject to change at any time. After the expiration of the original prepaid subscription, the subscription will automatically renew and the subscriber's credit card will be charged at the then-current rate. Prepaid subscription required for 1-year / 3-year plans. *1-year prepaid subscription required for $9.99 / mo. package. *3-year prepaid subscription required for $8.99 / mo. package. $10 off the first month's service with the purchase of a device when you sign up for a monthly subscription package. Special introductory offers and waived activation fee expire 12/31/09. Please review the FLO TV Customer Contract and Privacy Statement for additional terms and conditions. All prepaid annual and monthly subscription payments are non-refundable. All programming subject to change and blackout restrictions. Purchase of compatible device required to view the FLO TV service. Visit www.flotv.com for coverage information.

About Audiovox

Audiovox (Nasdaq: VOXX) is a recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment, vehicle security and remote start systems, consumer electronics products and consumer electronics accessories. The company is number one in mobile video and places in the top ten of almost every category that it sells. Among the lines marketed by Audiovox are its mobile electronics products including mobile video systems, auto sound systems including satellite radio, vehicle security and remote start systems; consumer electronics products such as MP3 players, digital camcorders, DVRs, clock radios, portable DVD players, extended range two-way radios; multimedia products like digital picture frames and home and portable stereos; consumer electronics accessories such as indoor/outdoor antennas, connectivity products, headphones, speakers, wireless solutions, remote controls, power & surge protectors and media cleaning & storage devices; Energizer-branded products for rechargeable batteries and battery packs for camcorders, cordless phones, digital cameras and DVD players, as well as for power supply systems, automatic voltage regulators and surge protectors. The company markets its products through an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, 12-volt specialists, mass merchandisers and an OE sales group. The company markets products under the Audiovox, RCA, Jensen, Acoustic Research, Energizer, Advent, Code Alarm, TERK, Prestige and SURFACE brands. For additional information, visit our Web site at www.audiovox.com.

About FLO TV Incorporated

The FLO TV service combines the best content, an intuitive user interface and a superior multicast network to deliver a true quality TV viewing experience for consumers. FLO TV offers full-length simulcast and time-shifted programming from the world's best entertainment brands, including CNBC, Comedy Central, MSNBC, MTV, NBC, NBC 2Go, NBC News, NBC Sports and Nickelodeon. Based in San Diego, Calif., FLO TV Incorporated is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. Further information is available at www.flotv.com.

Audiovox Safe Harbor Statement

Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements made in this release are based on currently available information and Audiovox assumes no responsibility to update any such forward-looking statements. The following factors, among others, may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements. The factors include, but are not limited to, further deterioration in the global economy; risks that may result from changes in Audiovox's business operations; Audiovox's ability to keep pace with technological advances; significant competition in the mobile and consumer electronics and accessories businesses; Audiovox's relationships with key suppliers and customers; quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products; market volatility; non-availability of product; excess inventory; price and product competition; new product introductions; the possibility that the review of our prior filings by the SEC may result in changes to Audiovox's financial statements; and the possibility that stockholders or regulatory authorities may initiate proceedings against Audiovox and/or our officers and directors as a result of any restatements. Risk factors associated with Audiovox's business, including some of the facts set forth herein, are detailed in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2009.

uVuMobile Announces VXStream 2.0 PRO Platform

Jason Ankeny — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:14:08 -0400

uVuMobile(TM), Inc. (Pink Sheets: UVUM), a mobility solutions and software provider, announced today the availability of VXStream 2.0 PRO, uVuMobile's next generation streaming Content Delivery Network. This generational release includes extensive new features and improvements that include a full array of encoding and delivery for live and on-demand TV broadcasts over both narrowband (2.5G) and broadband (3G-4G) mobile networks. VXStream 2.0 PRO reduces the complexity of ingestion, management, publication and distribution of video content enabling media companies and content providers to offer a complete suite of rich media video services directly to mobile users. For a demonstration of the platform's capabilities please visit http://www.uvumobile.com/uvdemo either through the web or through your mobile phone browser.

According to a recent IDC report (U.S. Mobile Television and Commercial Video Forecast), the number of mobile TV/video subscribers and customers is expected to grow to 27.7 million by 2012. The industry trend toward PDA's/smartphones from standard feature phones is supporting this growth. A recent independent study by the research firm MarketTools states that 41 percent of respondents would be more likely to watch TV and videos on their phone if they owned a multi-media-enabled PDA/smartphone.

Specific new features and enhancements of uVuMobile's VXStream 2.0 PRO streaming platform include:

Faster encoding processing - A 200-300% improvement in the speed of the VXStream encoding engine that translates into a reduction of encoding time and costs for customers.
Higher Bitrate encoding - Optimization of the VXStream encoding algorithm enabling the processing of higher digital TV signals (including HD) and faster time to deliver live TV and on-demand signals to the phone.
Increased phone/smartphone support - Support for video playback on MP4 based devices (including the iPhone and iTouch). The platform now supports a wide array of file formats for mobile phones such as MP4, Flash video (FLV), Windows Media (WMV), and 3GPP.
Simultaneous mobile/online streaming - The platform also supports streaming of video to the PC/MAC, including full screen and HD streaming.
Video ad-insertion support - Full support for the insertion text, banner and video advertisements and promotions including interstitials, post and pre-roll videos ads directly into both live and on-demand video streaming to ensure high monetization rates for media companies.

"The improvements and optimizations that we are making in our platform are designed to competitively position our company for the large growth of video over mobile broadband networks hence making our services even more attractive to media companies and others around the world," noted Richard Seifert, CEO of uVuMobile, "We are continuing to invest in our VXStream platform to ensure the highest quality live and on-demand video experience in the industry on both mobile phones and Internet-attached devices that are cost effective for our customers and generate new sources of revenue for the Company."

About uVuMobile, Inc.

uVuMobile recognizes the ever-increasing demand for personalized, interactive entertainment content anytime and anywhere on media-enabled devices by offering a full suite of products that effectively deliver video and audio content to mobile handsets. uVuMobile provides back-end media hosting, application development, mobile marketing, messaging, content aggregation, billing, advertising and other services directed towards the mobile business-to-business market. These services are now available to entertainment brands, carriers, developers, aggregators, distribution partners and other players in the mobile value chain. uVuMobile now offers ad supported and white label mobile video services. For additional information, please visit www.uvumobile.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this press release regarding the Company's VXStream 2.0 PRO upgrade, the ability for the Company to gain market share and expand internationally, any implied or perceived benefits of the system upgrade, and any other effects resulting from any of the above are forward-looking statements. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: our ability to raise adequate working capital; costs of operations; delays, and any other difficulties related to our operations; our ability to implement strategic initiatives; marketing and sales of our technology and services; risks and effects of legal and administrative proceedings and governmental regulation; future financial and operational results; competition; general economic conditions; and the ability to manage and continue growth.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this news release include market conditions and those set forth in reports or documents we file from time to time with the SEC, which are available free of charge on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov) or from our website (www.uvumobile.com). We undertake no obligation to revise or update such statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

COMING TO A VERIZON WIRELESS PHONE THIS FALL: LIVE ESPN MOBILE TV GAME COVERAGE OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES

Jason Ankeny — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:00:50 -0400

For college football fanatics, this is the time of year they look forward to: Their teams are taking the field at the start of a new season. Verizon Wireless, the nation’s leading wireless service provider, along with ESPN Mobile TV, today announced that customers can watch every nail-biting minute of a slate of college football live on V CAST Video on their Verizon Wireless phones.

ESPN Mobile TV will stream select college football games live straight to Verizon Wireless customers’ mobile phones for sports fans during the regular season from conferences that include the ACC, BIG EAST, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-10 and SEC. This month’s coverage will include match-ups between UCLA vs. Tennessee this Saturday, Sept. 12 and Utah vs. Oregon next Saturday, Sept. 19. In addition to live game coverage, fans will be able to access highlights, news and updates with V CAST Video, giving them the luxury of catching up on games at their own convenience.

Terry Denson, vice president, content strategy and acquisition at Verizon, said, “Verizon is every football fan’s best play for on-the-go action. Live games on V CAST Video, shown in their entirety, make watching Saturday’s biggest and best match-ups easier than ever wherever you go.”

John Zehr, senior vice president of digital video and mobile productions for ESPN, said, “We’re excited for college football season and understand the passion for watching games live, no matter where you are. Our goal is to serve sports fans on the best available screen, whether at home, on your computer or on your cell phone to catch all the action.”

New customers with V CAST-enabled feature phones can check out V CAST Video for a $10.00 monthly subscription, which includes access to full-length television shows plus news, sports, weather and live entertainment and access to the Verizon Wireless ESPN MVP service. There are no megabyte charges to download, stream or watch V CAST content with any V CAST subscription; however, new customers must also subscribe to a data package for a data usage allowance. The new V CAST Video on Demand plan replaces the $15.00 V CAST VPak. These changes will not impact existing customers.

For more information about video content from Verizon Wireless, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

About ESPN Mobile

ESPN Mobile is comprised of multiple mobile products and services including the mobile Web, mobile video, mobile television, mobile applications, mobile games and mobile alerts. On the mobile Web it operates the leading mobile Web site, averaging more than 8 million unique users per month and accounting for more than 60 percent of the sports audience on the mobile Web. It also delivers on-demand video across nearly all mobile platforms and carriers, operates ESPN Mobile TV – the 24/7 mobile television network on the FLO TV and MobiTV platforms, and licenses content to multiple mobile video platforms such as Quickplay’s PrimeTime2Go. ESPN Mobile has also developed some of the leading applications in the mobile space including ESPN ScoreCenter and the signature ESPN MVP application. Each month, ESPN delivers more than 60 million alerts to fans.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving 87.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 87,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

NBC SPORTS AND MOBITV LAUNCH LIVE NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL APP

Jason Ankeny — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:01:14 -0400

iPhone and iPod touch users can now access live coverage of all eight University of Notre Dame home football games with NBC Sports’ all-new Notre Dame Central App, powered by MobiTV.

Available now in the app store, Fighting Irish diehards and college football fans nationwide can download the app to watch live NBC Sports coverage of each home game via 3G and/or WiFi on their iPhone and iPod touch. (The first live game available on the app was Saturday, September 5, a 35-0 Notre Dame victory over the University of Nevada.)

In addition to live games, fans can watch video-on-demand highlights including interviews, press conferences and classic full game recaps from the NBC Sports Archives. The Notre Dame Central App also features a fully interactive schedule offering live scoring, stats, news alerts and more. And, fans will never miss a game with the Notre Dame Central Pregame Alerts that play the fight song prior to each game.

“Fans of Notre Dame football now have an app that will let them follow college football’s most storied program while they’re on the go,” said Perkins Miller, senior vice president, Digital Media, NBC Sports. “We’re thrilled to extend the viewing experience to this fiercely loyal fan base and bring live games and other rich, interactive video options to iPhone and iPod touch.”

"This partnership between NBC Sports and MobiTV brings more high profile, hugely popular content to an impassioned, targeted mobile fan base," said Charlie Nooney, Chairman and CEO of MobiTV. "The future of mobile television is delivering these types of targeted apps which are more personal and immediately relevant, so we're excited to work with NBC Sports and Notre Dame to make this happen for iPhone and iPod touch users."

The app will cover all Notre Dame home football games in 2009. The schedule is as follows:

Sept. 5 vs. Nevada (3:30 p.m. ET)

Sept. 19 vs. Michigan State (3:30 p.m. ET)

Oct. 3 vs. Washington (3:30 p.m. ET)

Oct. 17 vs. USC (3:30 p.m. ET)

Oct. 24 vs. Boston College (3:30 p.m. ET)

Oct. 31 vs. Washington State *(7:30 p.m. ET)

Nov. 7 vs. Navy (2:30 p.m. ET)

Nov. 21 vs. Connecticut (2:30 p.m. ET)

*Game is being held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

The Notre Dame Central App is now available for $6.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch, or at www.itunes.com/appstore.

Users can also download the app via text message by sending the word ‘IRISH’ to 43888.

About MobiTV
MobiTV (http://www.mobitv.com), the first company to bring live TV to mobile devices, draws on its proven knowledge to continuously anticipate, develop and deliver a compelling mobile-media experience.

Founded in 1999, MobiTV is a privately held company with headquarters in Emeryville, California. For more information about MobiTV managed end-to-end services, as well as hosted content-delivery technology and solutions, please visit: http://www.mobitv.com/technology. To learn more about MobiTV mobile television products and services, go to: http://www.mobitv.com/gettv.

ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP APP DETAILS

- Available in the App Store for $0.99

- For the first time, Pay-Per-View content is able to air on the mobile phone

o Each UFC Pay-Per-View fight is $44.99

§ Unlike TV, the fight will be available for 24 hours to watch again

o Next fight is UFC 103 in Dallas, Texas on September 19^th

- Compatible with any iPhone with the 3.0 OS software

o Able to work on WiFi, 3G and Edge networks

- In addition to watching Pay-Per-View Fights with the UFC App, it also features:

o Exclusive video-on-demand stories

o Interviews

o Breaking news highlights

o Coverage of fight weigh-in events

o Octagon Girl bios

o The schedule for all upcoming UFC events

- Users can also download the app via text message by sending ‘UFC’ to 43888.

NFL Mobile Live Only From Sprint Gives Fans Unequaled Live Mobile Access to the NFL

Jason Ankeny — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:55:29 -0400

As the NFL kicks off its 90th season, football fans will again be able to catch
all the live action for every game from their mobile phone with NFL Mobile Live
only from Sprint (NYSE:S). Music fans also win with NFL Mobile Live, which will
carry NFL Network`s live telecast of the pregame show featuring performances by
Tim McGraw and the Black Eyed Peas. The 30-minute pregame airs at 8 p.m. EDT on
Sept. 10 before the season-opening game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and
Tennessee Titans.

Only with the Sprint Now NetworkTM - America`s most dependable 3G network(1) -
can fans get the instant gratification that NFL Mobile Live provides,
including:

* live radio broadcasts of every regular-season NFL game from both the home and
road teams` flagship stations.
* a live telecast of NFL Network available 24/7.
* live telecasts of all eight games televised by NFL Network beginning Nov. 12
when the Chicago Bears face the San Francisco 49ers.
* a bevy of on-demand video highlights, including Sprint "Can`t-Miss Plays"
where fans can vote for their favorite of the top three plays each week of the
season to be entered into the Can`t-Miss Plays sweepstakes and a chance to win
one of 17 trips to Super Bowl XLIV.
* a "send to a friend" link that allows customers to send "Can`t-Miss Plays" and
other video highlights from their Sprint phone to other Sprint video-enabled
phones.
* real-time text alerts when players or teams score, including video alerts.
* injury reports and breaking news with updates from ProFootballTalk.com.
* the latest team-specific information with blogs for all 32 NFL teams courtesy
of SBNation.com.
* statistics and player bios.

One of the most popular applications from Sprint, NFL Mobile Live reached 1
million downloads quicker than any other application in the company`s history
during the 2008 season. It also drives more usage than any other downloadable
application Sprint offers. Sprint subscribers can download NFL Mobile Live by
texting NFL to 7777 (standard text-messaging rates apply).

"NFL Mobile Live continues to be an ideal resource of NFL information for people
who love the NFL but who lead busy lives," said Steve Gaffney, Sprint`s director
of sports and entertainment marketing. "The live content we`re providing with
NFL Mobile Live, including live radio broadcasts of regular-season games and the
live telecasts of NFL Network, is unique to Sprint and continues to be
incredibly popular with our subscribers."

Fantasy football players can use NFL Mobile Live to get an edge over their
league rivals with wireless capabilities only Sprint can provide. Fantasy
players can manage their teams from their phone by tracking their players with
real-time text alerts and expert fantasy analysis.

Powered by Sprint`s Now Network - recently named most reliable in a 13-city test
by PC World - NFL Mobile Live is available on most Sprint handsets, including
Palm® Pre(2), and is included at no additional charge with Sprint Everything
plans with data starting at $69.99. It`s also included with the Simply
EverythingTM plan, which combines unlimited nationwide voice, messaging and
extensive data services for just $99.99 per month (monthly prices exclude Sprint
surcharges and taxes). With other Sprint plans available on phones other than
Palm Pre, customers can get NFL Mobile Live by adding a Data Pack, starting at
$15 per month.

Sprint`s value-oriented service plans offer significant savings vs. the
competition. For example, the Sprint Simply EverythingTM plan saves customers
$1,200 over the comparable plan for AT&T`s iPhone, and more against Verizon`s
smartphone and PDA pricing for a two-year period.(3)

Sprint is the only wireless carrier to offer Ready Now service with trained
retail associates to work one-on-one with customers to personalize their
handset, set up features and demonstrate how it works before the customer leaves
the store. Customers have the choice of sitting down with a Sprint retail
associate at the time of purchase or they can schedule an appointment for a
later time at www.sprint.com/storelocator.

FLO TV Names Alice Kim as SVP of Strategy and Corporate Development

Jason Ankeny — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:28:48 -0400

FLO TV Incorporated, provider of the award-winning FLO TV(TM) live mobile TV service and a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), today announced the appointment of digital media veteran Alice Kim in the newly formed position of senior vice president of strategy and corporate development. In this role, Kim will be responsible for overseeing strategic development initiatives for FLO TV.

"We are thrilled to have Alice Kim on board to lead FLO TV's corporate development and strategy as we continue to build on our network of strategic partnerships and design the future for mobile TV," said Bill Stone, SVP of Qualcomm and president of FLO TV. "Alice's deep experience in both the digital media space and the wireless industry makes her a perfect match for FLO TV."

"Having worked at one of FLO TV's key content partners since its inception, I look forward to working with Bill Stone and the FLO TV team as they continue to expand and evolve the mobile TV category with FLO TV's stellar service offering," Kim said. "Given the talented people, unmatched content and quality of the FLO network, I look forward to the many exciting opportunities that lie ahead for mobile television."

Kim has an extensive background in digital media, mobile content, marketing, distribution and business development. She most recently served as senior vice president of digital distribution at MTV Networks (MTVN) where she was responsible for developing strategy and building revenue across the 17 on-air and digital brands of the MTVN portfolio, including MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central, in addition to managing more than 30 digital partnerships. In 2008, Kim was named one of the "Top Women in Wireless" by Fierce Wireless for her role in elevating MTVN to one of the dominant players in the mobile content space. In addition, in 2009, she was named one of the "Top 50 Women in Mobile Content" by Mobile Entertainment.

Kim began her career in investment banking with Dean Witter Reynolds and then venture capital with CIBC Capital Partners and Dolphin Equity before moving into the start-up world. Kim was vice president of business development at the mobile marketing start-up Enpocket Inc., and played an instrumental role in establishing a leading market position for the company. She also served as vice president of corporate development at PreCache Inc., where she sourced, negotiated, executed and managed potential partnerships and strategic alliances domestically and internationally.

Kim holds a bachelor's degree in finance and international business from NYU's Stern School of Business and a master's of business administration in finance and management information, communication and media from Columbia Business School.

The FLO TV service combines the best content, an intuitive user interface and a superior multicast network to deliver a true quality TV viewing experience for consumers. FLO TV offers full-length simulcast and time-shifted programming from the world's best entertainment brands, including CBS, CBS College Sports, CBS News, CNBC, Comedy Central, ESPN, ESPNEWS, ESPN 2, FOX, FOX News, FOX Sports, MSNBC, MTV, NBC, NBC 2Go, NBC News, NBC Sports and Nickelodeon. Based in San Diego, Calif., FLO TV Incorporated is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. Further information is available at www.flotv.com.

Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. FLO and FLO TV are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.