Mobile TV related Press Releases

Watch this space: Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition launched

Jason Ankeny — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:02:16 -0500

Nokia today announced the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition, an entertainment hub that combines mobile broadcast TV (DVB-H), social networking, music and gaming in one compact 3G device. With mobile broadcast TV consumption on the rise - by 2012 there will be over 300 million people worldwide watching TV on their mobile phones - this handset offers easy access to anyone wanting to enjoy an exceptional live, on-the-move TV experience.

Nokia vice president Mark Selby said, "The introduction of the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition responds to the arrival of DVB-H broadcast mobile TV networks in new markets and offers an affordable device for new and existing customers alike. Customers are increasingly watching a variety of programmes on their mobiles, such as drama programs, news and sport, for a longer period of time. The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition has the sound and image quality to hold audiences captive." Watch TV. Anywhere. Thanks to the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition's DVB-H technology, programs burst through the QVGA 2.4" screen in full-colour, crystal clear, sharp images. Plug in 3.5mm headphones for personal viewing or use the loudspeaker option to share the experience with friends and family. With one-click access to live broadcasts, the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition can pick up the best channels around. Set reminders for favorite shows to make sure key episodes aren't missed and create personal channel lists with Nokia's innovative Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for a truly tailored mobile broadcast TV experience. The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition provides broadcast picture quality while the headset acts as an antenna for outstanding reception, so no blank screens or interference during those all important moments. Long battery life gives up to six hours of DVB-H usage; enough time to watch three football matches - or six episodes of a soap opera - before recharging. The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition will retail for 155 Euros before taxes and subsidies. Franklin Selgert, Chairman, Broadcast Mobile Convergence Forum said, "It is essential for DVB-H service providers to have a variety of devices capable of serving the mass market. Having a complete portfolio of handsets is pivotal for the commercial success of mobile TV. The new Nokia DVB-H enabled mobile phone, the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition, is a great addition to the current portfolio of broadcast TV-capable handsets." Catch up with friends. Anytime. The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition comes with all the latest social networking software, making it simple to stay in touch with friends via Ovi Contacts, Facebook, MySpace and YouTube. Post status updates for friends and family to follow or instant message (IM) them via Windows Live(TM) Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, ICQ, AOL and many others. Capture photos and video clips, day or night, using the 3.2 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and LED flash before uploading and sharing favourite shots via sites such as OviShare and Flickr. Alternatively, email them via Ovi Mail, Nokia Messaging, Windows Live Messenger, Gmail, or Yahoo! Mail. Play music. Whenever. Accessing music and other apps is easy with dedicated music keys and links to the Nokia Music store (where available). The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV edition is also compatible with Nokia's innovative Comes with Music service - providing free, unlimited access to millions of tracks. Download free music anytime, anywhere - and keep all the music forever. Keep up-to-date. Wherever. Check out the choice of personalized media and applications in the Ovi Store. A one-stop-shop for thousands of applications, games, videos, podcasts, productivity tools, web and location-based services and more, means personalizing the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition is just the touch of a button away. Mobile TV. Roll-out. Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks work with more than 30 operators worldwide on Mobile TV implementations. Commercial launches with Mobile TV services based on DVB-H and OMA BCAST standards include Austria, Finland, Ghana, Kenya, India, Italy, Namibia, Nigeria, Netherland, Philippines and Switzerland. Additional commercial launches can be expected during the next 12-18 month in more than 20 countries. Stefan Schneiders, Head of Mobile TV solutions at Nokia Siemens Networks said, "It is great that Nokia has affirmed its commitment to DVB-H by launching the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition. 2010 brings a series of high-profile global sporting events and this is a good opportunity for operators to create, drive and bundle innovative mobile TV services based on DVB-H. In fact, during the 2006 World Cup, Italy saw the launch of the most successful mobile TV Broadcasting service in Europe." Francois Theron, CEO at DStv Mobile comments: "DStv Mobile has rolled out DVB-H networks in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Namibia and we are currently rolling out a number of new networks in other African countries. Our success has been built around offering innovative and premium television content at an affordable price while facilitating access to inexpensive handsets which suit the requirements of consumers in Africa. The introduction of the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition is a welcome development as Nokia is a trusted brand in Africa and will further encourage television viewers to access entertainment, sport and news on the DStv Mobile platforms." Vincent Grivet, Vice President, Mobile TV TDF, France said "We are very excited by the launch of the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition. It is a highly seducing and compelling device and will be the perfect platform for introducing both European mobile users and operators to a high quality and constraint free mobile TV experience. This is exactly what the industry has been waiting for to accelerate the broadcast mobile TV roll out, and we look forward to the successful and fast distribution of this innovative device in our key European markets such as Finland, Austria, Germany and France. Vincenzo Novari, CEO at Hutch 3G, Italy, said: "As the largest handset producer in the world, Nokia's announcement is real evidence of their commitment to the development of the broadcast mobile TV market. Networks, content and handsets made for mass consumer consumption are the key ingredients for fuelling the market's growth". Erik Sylvestersson, Vice President Sales & Marketing at DNA Finland said: "Live digital TV broadcasts over DVB-H networks is becoming more accessible to more people. In Finland, we have found that sport and news are the key drivers for broadcast mobile TV consumption among consumers. People want to be able to watch the action as it happens - rather than settle for highlight shows once they get home. Consumers expect an exceptional on-the-move TV experience at an affordable price, something the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition is fully equipped to deliver." Notes to editors: Compatibility with the aforementioned services may be limited to certain countries. Nokia's first commercial DVB-H device was the Nokia N92, launched in November 2005. Nokia's DVB-H device range includes the Nokia N92, Nokia N77, and the Nokia N96. In addition Nokia enables DVB-H reception on multiple devices including the Nokia N97, Nokia N97 mini, Nokia N86 8MP, Nokia E75, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and Nokia X6 by using the Nokia Mobile TV Receiver SU-33W. About NokiaNokia is a pioneer in mobile telecommunications and the world's leading maker of mobile devices. Today, we are connecting people in new and different ways - fusing advanced mobile technology with personalized services to enable people to stay close to what matters to them. We also provide comprehensive digital map information through NAVTEQ; and equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.

Television Enthusiasts Can Get Their TV Fix as FLO TV Personal Television Mobile Device Debuts with Major Retailers

Jason Ankeny — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:24:15 -0500

Consumers eager to watch their favorite television programs, sports and news while on-the-go can satisfy their mobile TV craving as the handheld FLO TV™ Personal Television hits shelves across the nation today. The much-anticipated device from FLO TV Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), delivers live and time-shifted content via the award-winning FLO TV mobile TV service and will be available at Amazon.com and Best Buy. In addition, RadioShack will begin selling the device online and in stores this holiday season.

As part of the launch and for a limited time, FLO TV also announced that the first six months of subscription service will be bundled into the overall retail price of $249.99, after which point a monthly service subscription fee will be charged.*

“The FLO TV Personal Television is a dedicated device for consumers’ on-the-go lifestyle that is perfect for sharing with friends and family, as well as for personal viewing time,” said Bill Stone, president of FLO TV. “The FLO TV Personal Television is setting the standard for high-quality mobile TV thanks to our award-winning network and technology. It also adds another way for consumers to use the FLO TV service, in addition to a variety of handsets and our recently introduced FLO TV Auto Entertainment system.”

FLO TV Personal Television is the first portable digital television to offer all these features in one package:

Dedicated portable television. Measuring 3 inches by 4.4 inches by 0.5 inches and weighing just over 5 ounces, FLO TV Personal Television is small enough to fit in your pocket while sporting a screen large enough to enjoy a complete television experience.
Live mobile TV from America’s best content providers. FLO TV offers full-length simulcast and time-shifted programming from the world’s best entertainment brands, including Adult Swim Mobile, CBS Mobile, CNBC, COMEDY CENTRAL, FOX News Channel, MSNBC, MTV, NBC 2Go and Nickelodeon. FLO TV also offers limited-time bonus channels for special events, premium programs and original content.
A dedicated, nationally available mobile television network. The FLO TV service is available through a dedicated multicast network so millions of consumers can simultaneously get amazingly high-quality video and audio in real time without streaming, buffering or downloads.
A capacitive touch-screen. Users control the device with intuitive swipe gestures. The oleophobic glass lens keeps the 3.5-inch QVGA display crisp and clear.
Long battery life. With more than five hours of viewing time and 300 hours on standby, the FLO TV Personal Television can be used for extended viewing or on long trips.
An easy to share experience. With a large screen, built-in adjustable viewing stand and integrated stereo speakers, FLO TV Personal Television can entertain you whenever you want and wherever you are. FLO TV Personal Television is a dedicated device so it’s easy to share with family and friends.

For a full list of retail locations, please visit www.flotv.com <http://www.flotv.com> . TV enthusiasts can also follow FLO TV on Twitter <http://twitter.com/FLOTV> and Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/FLO-TV/113710760895?ref=ts> .

*Taxes not included. Additional fees and charges may apply. Pricing and service subject to change at any time. Service must be activated between 11/1/09 and 3/31/10 and requires subscription. After six months’ service, the customer’s credit card will automatically be charged the then-current monthly subscription rate. Special offer expires 3/31/10. Customers should review the FLO TV Customer Contract and Privacy Statement for additional terms and conditions that apply to this purchase. Six months’ prepaid service subscription included with purchase of the FLO TV Personal Television is nonrefundable.

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 Adult Swim Mobile, CBS Mobile, CNBC, COMEDY CENTRAL, FOX News Channel, MSNBC, MTV, NBC 2Go 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 <http://www.flotv.com> .

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.

MediaFLO Technology Recognized by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications as an Official Technology for Mobile M

Jason Ankeny — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:26:02 -0500

Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, today announced that Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) has recognized MediaFLO(TM) technology as one of two official technologies for nationwide mobile multimedia broadcasting services in Japan. This milestone signifies that MediaFLO-enabled mobile TV services may be deployed in Japan once spectrum is made available in 2011. The only other mobile broadcast technology recognized by the MIC for this purpose is ISDB-Tmm, an evolution of Japan's digital TV (DTV) standard, ISDB-T.

"Working closely with local companies, we have taken a significant step toward expanding the diversity of broadcast-quality mobile content and value-added mobile services available to Japanese consumers," said Neville Meijers, senior vice president and general manager, FLO International. "The MediaFLO platform offers a rich user experience, high channel capacity and an open services layer to support a wide range of mobile broadcast services, making it an ideal platform to complement 3G services and the country's ISDB-T standard for free mobile TV programming."

Last year, the MIC approved two MediaFLO mobile TV trials in the VHF and UHF spectrum bands led by MediaFLO Japan Planning Inc. (MJP) - a joint venture between Qualcomm and KDDI - in Okinawa Prefecture, and by Media Scope Inc. in Shimane Prefecture. Both trials have successfully shown the technical and business advantages that the MediaFLO platform provides and clear the path for commercial deployment.

The Okinawa trial marked the first time that MediaFLO technology has been trialed using VHF spectrum. Toyota Motor Corporation subsequently joined the MJP trial to test vehicular reception of MediaFLO signals on the highway and city streets, with positive performance results. The second phase of the Okinawa trial began this month using a mix of short- and long-format video content, music, clipcasting media and datacasting applications.

The ongoing Shimane trial employs a variety of MediaFLO services that include linear mobile TV and, for the first time, broadcast delivery of clipcasting media to large digital signage made by Samsung Japan. The trial illustrates how MediaFLO technology can be utilized for broadcast delivery of advertising, news and information services to the public at large. The trial is being conducted on UHF Channel 62 in shops, office parks, the Matsue Campus of Shimane University and nearby malls.

"The official selection of MediaFLO technology in Japan is significant in Latin America as well, where a growing number of countries have selected Japan's ISDB-T technology as their DTV standard, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and Venezuela," said Flavio Mansi, senior vice president and president of Qualcomm Latin America. "We view MediaFLO and ISDB-T technologies as complementary and believe the standards will coexist in a given market to drive both consumer acceptance and revenue generation for mobile TV services."

MediaFLO and ISDB-T technologies have been successfully tested on multi-mode mobile devices in Japan and Latin America. In countries where ISDB-T is being deployed as the terrestrial free-to-air (FTA) standard, MediaFLO technology can be implemented in multi-mode devices for the broadcast delivery of both premium content and value-added mobile media services. Qualcomm enables multi-mode devices based on MediaFLO, ISDB-T and DVB-H mobile broadcast technologies through its Universal Broadcast Modem(TM) (UBM(TM)) chipset.

MediaFLO is a broadcast mobile TV platform for the delivery of high-quality entertainment and information, including streaming video and audio, clipcasting media, IP datacasting and interactive services. MediaFLO is an open, globally recognized technology standardized by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and recommended by ITU-R for the broadcasting of multimedia and data applications. Invented for mobility, MediaFLO is designed to increase capacity and coverage, as well as reduce costs for multimedia content delivery to mobile devices. More information about MediaFLO is available at www.mediaflo.com where you can see a virtual demo or download the digital press kit.

Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Qualcomm is included in the S&P 100 Index, the S&P 500 Index and is a 2009 FORTUNE 500Â® company. For more information, please visit www.qualcomm.com.

Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. FLO, MediaFLO, Universal Broadcast Modem and UBM are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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.