- CBS, FOX, MTV Networks and NBC Universal Allow Consumers to Enjoy Daring New Shows, Returning Hits and A-list Stars Wherever They Go -
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MediaFLO USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM), is serving up the most comprehensive and star-studded fall lineup ever available to mobile TV viewers. The fall season on FLO TV(TM) features eagerly awaited series debuts, such as NBC's "My Own Worst Enemy" starring Christian Slater and CBS' "The Ex List," as well as new episodes of audience favorites such as "CSI" on CBS Mobile, "Prison Break" on FOX Mobile, MTV Networks' "The Hills" on MTV, and "South Park" on COMEDY CENTRAL. MediaFLO USA's award-winning FLO TV service is available to AT&T subscribers as AT&T Mobile TV and to Verizon Wireless customers as V CAST Mobile TV.
"FLO TV brings the best of broadcast and cable television to a mobile environment while also providing an outstanding consumer experience," said Jonathan Barzilay, senior vice president, programming and advertising at MediaFLO USA. "We are excited to bring our subscribers this compelling programming lineup from our world-class content partners." The 2008 fall season features an impressive array of drama, comedy and reality shows, many of which will air simultaneously on FLO TV and traditional TV. Among the highlights of the fall season on CBS Mobile are "The Ex List," "Gary Unmarried," "Harper's Island," "Worst Week" and "Million $ Password," as well as hit series such as "How I Met Your Mother," "Numb3rs," "CSI: Miami," "NCIS" and "The Unit." COMEDY CENTRAL brings mobile viewers the comedy series "Sarah Silverman" and "Lewis Black's Root of All Evil," and FOX Mobile has added "Do Not Disturb" and "Hole in the Wall" to returning favorites such as "24," "American Dad," "Bones" and "Kitchen Nightmares." On NBC 2Go, eagerly anticipated new shows "My Own Worst Enemy," "Knight Rider," "Kath & Kim" and "Crusoe" have joined acclaimed hits such as "30 Rock," "Chuck," "ER," "Heroes," "Life" and "Lipstick Jungle." On MTV, "Busted," "Buzzin," and "From G's to Gents" air alongside established shows such as "The Hills" and "Run's House." All programming on the FLO TV service is subject to change. Complete programming details are available on the FLO TV Program Guide at http://www.flotv.com/guide.
All programs are available to AT&T and Verizon Wireless subscribers in 58 major metropolitan areas nationwide, including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, Seattle and Washington, D.C., among others. Consumers can learn more about the service by visiting http://www.flotv.com/, http://www.mediaflousa.com/, http://www.att.com/mobiletv or http://www.verizonwireless.com/mobiletv, or by stopping by local AT&T stores or Verizon Wireless Communications Stores.
About MediaFLO USA Inc.
MediaFLO USA Inc. unleashes the power of TV for mobile consumers, combining the best content, an intuitive user interface and a superior multicast network to deliver a true TV experience. The award-winning FLO TV service from MediaFLO USA offers full-length simulcast and time-shifted programming from the world's best entertainment brands, including CBS, CBS College Sports, CBS News, CNBC, COMEDY CENTRAL, ESPN, FOX, FOX News, FOX Sports, MSNBC, MTV, NBC 2Go, NBC, NBC Sports, NBC News, NickToons and Nickelodeon. Based in San Diego, Calif., MediaFLO USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. Further information is available at both http://www.mediaflousa.com/ and http://www.flotv.com/.
Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. MediaFLO, MediaFLO USA, FLO, with FLO, and FLO TV are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Melinda Hutcheon, MediaFLO USA Inc. Phone: 1-858-651-7334
Email: Emily Kilpatrick, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: John Gilbert, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: DATASOURCE: MediaFLO USA CONTACT: Melinda Hutcheon, MediaFLO USA Inc., +1-858-651-7334, , or Emily Kilpatrick, Corporate Communications, +1-858-845-5959, , or John Gilbert, Investor Relations, +1-858-658-4813, Web site: http://www.qualcomm.com/ http://www.flotv.com/guide
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