PLAINVIEW, New York, and TORONTO, August 25 /PRNewswire/ --
- Talfazat to Stream Top-Rated Live and On-Demand Arabic TV Content
JumpTV Inc. (TSX/AIM: JTV) and NeuLion Inc., leading providers of live
and on-demand international and sports programming over the Internet,
announced today the launch of a new online service -- www.talfazat.com --
that delivers the largest selection of live and on-demand Arabic television
content available anywhere. Talfazat.com offers Arabs worldwide an
opportunity to tune into their favorite live television channels or on-demand
programs with a simple Internet connection.
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Talfazat.com features more than 35 of the most popular channels and
thousands of hours of video-on-demand from leading Arabic content providers
including Dubai TV, LBC, Aljazeera News, Aljazeera English, Rotana, Future
TV, New TV, 2M and many others.
Through Talfazat.com, Arab viewers have access to the best and most up to
date news, entertainment, top Ramadan shows and series, movies, music-clips
and more.
Talfazat.com is a subscription-based service that provides streaming of
content to computers and laptops affording users one central place to access
leading Arabic-language entertainment. The website displays a customized user
experience, easy navigation, superior video quality and a comprehensive
selection of popular content from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
region.
This online video network has been launched in conjunction with Ramadan,
a holy month in the Islamic calendar. Talfazat offers over 800 hours of the
most popular Ramadan shows and series.
Talfazat comes to the marketplace through the technology and core
capabilities of JumpTV and NeuLion. The web streaming powerhouses have
collectively launched the most complete online television experience with the
ability to best serve Arab market interests. Content can be viewed anywhere,
anytime without the need for satellite or cable installation.
Talfazat has exclusive IPTV rights to stream television programming to
viewers globally and many of the channels are not offered anywhere else. In
the coming months, Talfazat plans to launch a set-top-box that will allow
viewers to watch live and on-demand content on the television in addition to
the computer. Talfazat will be a multi-platform Arabic service.
"We're excited about the opportunity to serve our Arabic end-users in a
way that's unparallel to anything available out there for this community. In
terms of the sheer volume and caliber of content available both on a live and
on-demand basis, users will appreciate the high quality and affordable
price," said Amir Hegazi, general manager of Talfazat.
"Talfazat helps Dubai TV reach new Arab audiences over the Internet
worldwide, especially those living outside the Middle East and North Africa
region. We're looking forward to the mutual cooperation between the two
entities," said Hassan Chahine, CTO of Dubai Media Incorporated.
New Talfazat Packages Include:
-- On-Demand Package is US$15 per month for a monthly subscription,
US$30 for a three month prepaid subscription and US$60 for a six
month prepaid subscription
-- Live TV Package is US$20 per month for a monthly subscription, US$40
for a three month prepaid subscription and US$80 for a six month
prepaid subscription
-- Super TV Package is US$25 per month for a monthly subscription,
US$50 for a three month prepaid subscription and US$100 for a six
month prepaid subscription
Ramadan Promotion: Receive one month free when a three month plan is
purchased. Visit http://www.talfazat.com to learn more about the service and
promotional packages.
On June 9, 2008, NeuLion announced the signing of an agreement to merge
with IPTV leader JumpTV Inc. (TSX, AIM:JTV). The merger is subject to various
approvals and is expected to close on or about October 1, 2008. The combined
company will have over 200 sports content partners and over 200 international
television content partners using the companies' end-to-end IPTV solutions to
deliver video content and other new media services to provide multi-platforms
including the PC, the television through set top boxes and mobile devices.
For complete details visit
http://www.neulion.com/news/2008/JumpTV_NeuLion_Merge_Press_Release.pdf
About NeuLion:
NeuLion is an IPTV service provider that builds broadcasting networks
operating over the Internet. By using the public Internet, content can reach
viewers anywhere in the world.
NeuLion Customers are interested in reaching specific markets with a
broadcast television and video streaming service or are broadband providers
looking for new applications. NeuLion offers an end-to-end service that
delivers content directly to the TV, PC or a variety of other consumer
devices.
Programming carried by NeuLion includes sports, religious networks,
broadcast television from international providers and others. The technology
used by NeuLion allows streaming video to be delivered at lower bandwidths
than cable and satellite television signals without sacrificing picture
quality. NeuLion's service also allows Customers to have their own network.
To learn more visit http://www.neulion.com
About JumpTV:
JumpTV (http://www.jumptv.com), (TSX/AIM: JTV), is a world leading
broadcaster of live and on-demand sports video over the Internet. In the last
twelve months, JumpTV streamed more than 15,000 live and exclusive sporting
events -- comprised of top college (NCAA), professional and Hispanic sports
coverage -- to millions of fans globally. JumpTV also delivers a broad
offering of internet services to its partners including web hosting, live
event video streaming, ticket management and e-commerce. Through JumpTV's
consumer websites: JumpTV.com, Cycling.TV and SportsYa.com, as well as its
collegiate and international sports partner websites, JumpTV streams tens of
thousands of hours of live and on-demand events and international programming
over the Internet each year. JumpTV gives fans a lifeline to their favorite
sports content when they want it, how they want it, where they want it,
wherever they are in the world. To learn more visit http://www.jumptv.com
Web site: http://www.talfazat.com
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http://www.neulion.com/news/2008/JumpTV_NeuLion_Merge_Press_Release.pdf
NeuLion Inc.; JumpTV Inc.