SAN DIEGO, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MediaFLO(TM) USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of QUALCOMM Incorporated , today announced a multi-year license agreement with Fox Mobile Entertainment and Fox Interactive Media that will bring programming from Twentieth Century Fox Television, Fox News Channel and FOX Sports Interactive to MediaFLO USA's revolutionary new mobile entertainment service. MediaFLO USA intends to partner with wireless operators and top media companies to give consumers an unmatched mobile entertainment experience -- popular and engaging entertainment, news and sports viewed through a crystal-clear picture.
The deal adds a formidable array of FOX primetime and classic TV programs, such as "24," "Prison Break," "FOX Report with Shepard Smith" and "Your World with Neil Cavuto" to MediaFLO USA's compelling channel line-up. FOX Sports on MSN, a unit of Fox Interactive Media, will also deliver several hours per day of original sports video programming that will be accessible to viewers via both MediaFLO USA and FOXSports.com.
"Fox Mobile Entertainment is proud to have led early mobile video efforts, offering a variety of popular FOX entertainment, sports and news programming to mobile users," said Lucy Hood, president of Fox Mobile Entertainment. "We're excited about the prospects of MediaFLO USA to improve the quality of mobile television and help us to engage consumers in new ways."
"Fox Mobile Entertainment, Fox Interactive Media and MediaFLO USA are combining to demonstrate the full potential of mobile media in what promises to be a breakthrough year in the delivery of mobile television services," said Paul Jacobs, chief executive officer, QUALCOMM.
"This agreement with MediaFLO USA marks a huge step forward for Fox Interactive Media as we continue to make content from our leading Web properties available on every possible platform," said Peter Levinsohn, president of Fox Interactive Media.
"MediaFLO USA will change the way people watch television," said Gina Lombardi, president of MediaFLO USA. "This agreement with FOX ensures that consumers can enjoy some of the best loved programming on television, wherever and whenever they want, without compromising their viewing experience."
Guided by extensive market research and consumer trials, MediaFLO USA intends to secure familiar, premium content from many of the world's leading media companies and leverage its dedicated, nationwide multicast network to deliver live, full-length programming to mobile phones at TV quality.
About Fox Mobile Entertainment
Fox Mobile Entertainment is a leading provider of mobile content for wireless carriers and consumers, offering a variety of mobile products and services, such as downloadable wallpapers, screensavers, games and mobile video, including Mobisodes(R) Series, which leverage News Corporation's popular content and media brands. Fox Mobile Entertainment's direct-to-consumer service allows billions of global mobile users to purchase from a huge selection of popular content from around the world, including branded content from News Corp. divisions; aggregated content from major media companies, including chart-topping ringtones from top music labels and mobile games from renowned game developers; and original content made exclusively for mobile phones by Fox Mobile Studios. In September 2006, News Corp. and VeriSign announced a joint venture that combines Fox Mobile Entertainment's assets with Jamba. The deal is expected to close soon.
About Fox Interactive Media
A division of News Corp. , Fox Interactive Media (FIM) offers a global, border-free online network that caters to consumers by giving them the platform and tools to express themselves, communicate with each other, and engage with the best music, TV, film, sports, information and more. The company's worldwide network includes such category leaders as MySpace, IGN Entertainment, FOXSports.com, RottenTomatoes, AskMen, AmericanIdol.com and more that together comprise one of the largest and most engaged audiences on the Web.
About Fox News Channel
FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour general news service covering breaking news as well as political, entertainment and business news. For five years, FNC has been the most watched cable news channel in the nation and currently presents 10 out of the top 12 programs in cable news. Owned by News Corp., FNC is available in more than 85 million homes.
About MediaFLO USA
MediaFLO USA Inc. aggregates and intends to deliver premium, TV-quality entertainment and information services to mobile phones over its dedicated nationwide wireless network. Offering an unprecedented combination of full-length programming, short-format clips and realtime information and entertainment feeds, MediaFLO USA will deliver a uniquely compelling mobile viewing experience. MediaFLO USA intends to partner with world-class content providers, wireless operators and advertisers to make its service available to U.S. consumers in the first quarter of 2007. Based in San Diego, Calif., MediaFLO USA is a subsidiary of QUALCOMM Incorporated.
Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the ability of MediaFLO USA to form timely and profitable partnerships with content providers, wireless operators and advertisers, the extent and speed to which FLO technology and the MediaFLO USA network are deployed, the extent and speed of adoption by consumers of MediaFLO USA's service, the speed with which Fox programming is integrated into the MediaFLO USA service package, change in economic conditions of the various markets MediaFLO USA serves, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in QUALCOMM's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 24, 2006, and most recent Form 10-Q.
QUALCOMM is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated. MediaFLO and FLO are trademarks of QUALCOMM Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
QUALCOMM Contacts:
Julie Reynolds, MediaFLO USA Inc.
Phone: 1-858-845-3516
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