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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Dwango Wireless Rings in The Hits For The New Billboard Ringtone Chart
SEATTLE, WA (October 27, 2004) – Dwango Wireless (OTCBB:DWGN), a developer and publisher of entertainment content, applications and Mobile Lifestyle Brands, announced today their participation in the new Billboard Ringtone Chart, along with T-Mobile, Ztango, MIDIRingtones , 9Squared, Faith West, Infospace Mobile, Kanematsu, and Zingy.
The Billboard Ringtone Chart is an aggregated U.S. polyphonic ringtone chart that recognizes the $300MM mobile music market, endorsed by CTIA – The Wireless Association ™, and Mobile Entertainment Forum (MEF). The new chart will reflect the “Top 20” polyphonic ringtone sales for each week, including song title, artist, previous week's position and number of weeks on the chart, based on data from each of the major ringtone distributors and wireless carriers, representing more than 90% market share.
“We are excited to be a partner in the new Billboard Ringtone Chart, the first of its kind in North America.” said Rick Hennessey, CEO of Dwango Wireless. “Having Billboard recognize our medium validates the market and our position as a recognized leader.”
"CTIA is thrilled to be a sponsor of the new Billboard Ringtone Chart," said Steve Largent, President & CEO of CTIA. "The wireless technology that started as a car phone for business people is now proving to be an incredible outlet for personal entertainment as well.”
The November 6th issue of Billboard will feature the new Ringtone Chart in the magazine’s new Digital Entertainment special section.
About Dwango® North America
Dwango North America (OTCBB:DWGN) offers a comprehensive approach for bringing lifestyle and affiliate brands to the wireless arena through customized entertainment content, ringtones, games and applications for mobile phones. Dwango North America holds exclusive technology and trademark licenses from Dwango Co. Ltd. of Japan. Dwango North America corporate information can be found at www.dwango.com.
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