MobiTV Enters Long-Term Agreement To Deliver Industry-Leading TV Service on Sprint

Released on: October 22, 2007, 7:54 pm

Press Release Author: MobiTV

Industry: Telecommunications

Press Release Summary: MobiTV announced it has entered into a multi-year agreement
to offer Sprint customers mobile television and video experiences including Sprint
TV®, Sprint TV Xtra, and Sprint TV en Vivo®.

Press Release Body: MobiTV, Inc., the leader in mobile and broadband entertainment
services, announced today that it has entered into a multi-year agreement to offer
Sprint customers the best mobile television and video experience. As part of the
agreement, Sprint and MobiTV will continue to work together to advance and extend
the successful Sprint TV®, Sprint TV Xtra, and Sprint TV en Vivo® services to
customers throughout the U.S.

Together, Sprint and MobiTV have pioneered the mobile television space, attracting a
large number of subscribers, single handedly securing mobile content licensing
rights for an untapped distribution or delivery medium, developed features and
functionality consumers expect in a home viewing experience and much more. The two
companies continue to stay several steps ahead of the competition, keep consumers
engaged and satisfied, while maintaining a viable and scalable business opportunity
for Sprint, MobiTV and the content partners.

"Sprint has a proven track record for innovation and delivering value to customers
through new ideas and uses for mobile phones," said Paul Scanlan, president and
co-founder of MobiTV. "With more than four years of experience operating a mobile
television network together with Sprint, we look at this long-term commitment as a
strong indicator that mobile television is a must-have application for a mobile
user. We are laser focused on providing Sprint customers with the best possible
mobile television experience and will continue delivering next generation features
and functionality to delight customers."

Over the next several months, Sprint customers will continue to reap the rewards of
the relationship between Sprint and MobiTV as we add the following benefits to the
Sprint TV service:

. A new interface that is even easier to use for all Sprint TV services powered by
MobiTV including; Sprint TV, Sprint TV Xtra (formerly Sprint TV Live), Sprint TV en
Vivo and Pivot
. A content offering that is the highest quality and most extensive in the U.S.
. Significant video quality enhancements and more support for full screen viewing
. Increased channel change speeds
. Broad compatibility and support for more devices, including PDAs, Smartphones and
PocketPCs

About MobiTV
As the leader in mobile and broadband entertainment services, MobiTV is driving the
convergence of mobile, content and technology; delivering live television, premium
and primetime programming, video-on-demand, satellite and digital music services
from the top broadcast and cable television networks and major music labels to
millions of global users. Founded in 1999, MobiTV is a privately held company with
headquarters in Emeryville, CA. (www.mobitv.com).

Web Site: http://www.mobitv.com

Contact Details: 6425 Christie Ave, 5th floor
Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: 510.GET.MOBI
Fax: 510.450.5001
Email: hgore@mobitv.com

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