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QuickPlay Media Powers Telecom New Zealand’s First
Mobile TV Service
Premium Video-on-Demand Service Enables XT Mobile Customers to Enjoy Award-Winning Programs
Toronto, ON — 16 September, 2009
QuickPlay Media Inc., the premier provider of solutions that manage the business of mobile video, today announced it is powering the first mobile TV service for Telecom New Zealand’s XT Mobile Network customers. The subscription-based service offers a broad selection of award-winning TV content for a monthly or weekly subscription fee, as well as premium clips and events on a pay-per-use basis. Telecom’s new service is available on a wide selection of today’s most popular video-enabled devices from leading manufacturers, including Sony Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung.
The service is available to Telecom New Zealand (Telecom) XT Mobile customers free of charge until the end of November, and includes a wide variety of exclusive content from leading networks, TVNZ and MediaWorks (TV3, C4) in addition to award-winning programs. These shows include “Two and a Half Men” and “Outrageous Fortune,” and top new series such as “Fringe” and “The Mentalist.” Besides great local content consisting of continuously updated news, weather, sports and business information from New Zealand’s major television networks, XT customers are also able to view animated shows such as “American Dad” and “Family Guy,” preview movie trailers, catch up on celebrity gossip and provide entertainment for children with a specially-designed Kids’ TV section.
Moreover, the XT Mobile TV service includes Web 2.0 features to ease navigation and discovery, including content search which allows subscribers to easily and quickly locate exclusive programming from leading networks and popular shows. Telecom’s sophisticated mobile TV service also includes a Top 10 content listing, provides guidance on how to locate and view programs, and personalizes recommendations based on a subscriber’s viewing habits.
“We chose QuickPlay Media for its proven success delivering advanced mobile video solutions,” said Paul Taylor, Head of Mobile Data and Content, Telecom New Zealand. “We welcome the opportunity to partner with this world-class company to deliver a cutting-edge mobile TV service to our XT Mobile subscribers.”
”We are delighted to collaborate with Telecom New Zealand to launch their first mobile TV service on the XT network, which was recently recognized as New Zealand’s fastest 3G mobile network1. The addition of this service to their suite of offerings will undoubtedly bolster Telecom’s reputation for delivering a superior customer experience,” said Wayne Purboo, CEO and founder of QuickPlay Media. “The company’s decision to select QuickPlay to power its Mobile TV service highlights our continuing ability to enable operators around the world deliver on the promise of high-quality, engaging mobile entertainment services.”
Pricing and Availability
Telecom’s XT Mobile network is a next generation HSDPA network. The Mobile TV service is available throughout Telecom’s extensive coverage area to all XT Mobile Network customers with compatible handsets. Telecom will be offering the TV service free of charge until November 30, 2009.
About Telecom New Zealand
Telecom is New Zealand's largest telecommunications service provider, and touches almost every New Zealander through the range of products and services they provide.
Telecom is made up of five customer-facing businesses: Chorus; Telecom Wholesale & International; Telecom Retail; Gen-i and AAPT.
Telecom Retail is responsible for providing fixed line, mobile and internet services to consumers and the small/medium business market. For more information, please visit www.telecom.co.nz.
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, 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 the US. For more information, please visit www.quickplay.com.
1 As reported by independent testers Red M Services Limited.
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