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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Idetic Powers Sprint TV - new Video-on-Demand Offering for Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Services
Berkeley, California - August 17, 2004 - Idetic, Inc., the company that created MobiTV, the world's first live TV service for mobile phones, announced today that it is providing content and operations for Sprint TV, the "basic cable" channel for Sprint PCS VisionSM Multimedia Services, launched in New York City today. This new service provides a variety of channels giving consumers the ability to stay informed with more than 600 new clips each day of the latest news, sports, entertainment and weather.
Through its delivery of Sprint TV - from application development and administration to content licensing and operations - Idetic has significantly expanded its multimedia content delivery partnership with Sprint. With programming from NBC News, ABC News Now, FOX Sports, The Weather Channel, stand-up comedy, cartoons, music and more, Sprint TV can stay informed and entertained. Sprint TV is the default channel for the "basic cable" service and will be provided to all subscribers on the new plan.
Dr. Phillip Alvelda, Chairman and CEO of Idetic, said: "With the original MobiTV product, Sprint embraced the concept of mobile TV and together we have demonstrated its potential over the past nine months. This opportunity to extend our collaboration encouraged our company to take the next logical step and broaden Idetic's product offerings by adding a next-generation Video-On-Demand service to our line of multimedia delivery services. By introducing the new Vision Multimedia Service and Sprint TV, in addition to the live television programming provided by MobiTV, Sprint is once again setting the agenda for wireless services."
At the present time, Sprint TV is only available on the new Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone MM-A700 by Samsung. This innovative new phone with a built-in Mediaplayer is available in Sprint Stores nationwide for a retail price of $399.99, or $249.99 after rebate with a two-year agreement. Subscribers can access Sprint TV, as well as the other premium channels, via menus that allow them to select and watch segments on demand. For unlimited access to Sprint TV, subscribers may choose the Sprint Multimedia Pack, which also includes unlimited Vision, unlimited Picture Mail, unlimited Video Mail, and 100 SMS messages for just $25.00 per month. Sprint PCS Vision subscribers with an existing Sprint Vision Plan who purchase one of the new phones, can add Sprint TV to their existing Sprint PCS Vision plan for just $9.99 a month.
About Idetic
Idetic, Inc. is the developer of MobiTV, a global television network that delivers live TV broadcasts, and on-demand multi-media to mobile phones. Launched in November 2003 and available to Sprint PCS Vision subscribers, MobiTV is one of the fastest selling products being sold today for cell phones. By developing relationships with major networks and content partners as well as proprietary technology that can efficiently bridge both wired and wireless networks, Idetic has become a key player in the development and delivery of products and infrastructure technologies to wireless network operators today
Founded in 1999, Idetic, Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Berkeley, CA. For more information on the company, its products or technology, visit www.idetic.com or www.mobitv.com.
About Sprint
Sprint is a global integrated communications provider serving more than 26 million customers in over 100 countries. With more than 61,000 employees worldwide and over $26 billion in annual revenues in 2003, Sprint is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying state-of-the-art network technologies, including the United States' first nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network and an award-winning Tier 1 Internet backbone. Sprint provides local communications services in 39 states and the District of Columbia and operates the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide PCS wireless network in the United States. For more information, visit www.sprint.com.
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