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Telecom News:China Netcom Partners with MediaZone to Broadcast Live Video on Demand Services on ChinaPortal.com3 December 2005
China Netcom (CNC), a premier Chinese telecommunication operator and the fixed telecom service partner for the 2008 Olympic Games and MediaZone.com, a leading global online broadcasting provider of licensed video and audio content, today announced a collaboration agreement to provide a series of Internet live broadcasting events to viewers across the world.
The first event will take place on December 4th, 2005, when MediaZone and CNC will jointly broadcast from Beijing People's Great Hall, My Dream, a remarkable performance presented by the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, to commemorate December 3rd International Disabled People's Day. The event will be broadcast live on ChinaPortal.com, a division of MediaZone and a leading global provider of licensed video and audio content for overseas Chinese people. To enjoy this inspiring free cultural performance, please visit http://www.chinaportal.com/mydream.jsp.
"MediaZone has created the market for broadband video delivery over the past two years. As we've seen with the success of online music stores, the marriage of broadband video services with a large subscriber base is an essential component in the growth of digital distribution," said Michelle Wu, chief operating officer of MediaZone. "MediaZone has been at the forefront of broadband video-on-demand service, recognizing the need for content that people can view wherever, whenever and however they want. We are pleased to work with CNC, who has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights for My Dream to broadcast this important cultural event. Jointly, we look forward to bringing quality programs to people around the world as the broadband video distribution market continues to grow."
"With the MediaZone partnership, we will continue to create unique promotional offers that entice Chinese viewers as well as broader consumer markets to get the most out of the broadband video-on-demand viewing experience, not only for My Dream but for all future events. Our collaboration with MediaZone and ChinaPortal demonstrates CNC's capabilities to provide broadband content delivery through our high speed internet network. As the official partner of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, we are confident in our ability to provide high quality telecom services and broadband broadcasting services for the games," said Xinqiang Hu, general manager of CNC's USA Operations.
About MediaZone.com
MediaZone.com is a leading global provider of licensed video and audio content distributed securely via broadband networks to personal computers. MediaZone.com offers both subscription services and pay-per-view access to live event broadcasts and an extensive library of content in sports, film, TV entertainment, lifestyle, music, health, fitness, religious, international, how-to and personal development video and audio media. The company is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in China and Europe. MediaZone.com is a division of MIH Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Naspers (Nasdaq:NPSN - News).For more information, please visit www.MediaZone.com or send email to info@MediaZone.com.
About ChinaPortal.com
ChinaPortal.com, a division of MediaZone, is a leading global provider of licensed video and audio content for Overseas Chinese. ChinaPortal.com offers an extensive selection of high-quality Chinese video and audio programs, satellite TV channels, sports events, exclusive content and live events that are not available anywhere else. Its offerings and services provide customers a legal and convenient way to watch their favorite programs wherever and whenever they choose. For more information, please visit www.chinaportal.com.
About China Network Communications Group Corporation
China Network Communications Group Corporation ("China Netcom Group") is one of the largest telecommunications companies in China, well known both domestically and internationally. It is the exclusive fixed line telecommunications service provider for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. China Netcom Group has extensive advanced network that covers the whole of China and reaches out globally. Its main business focuses on operating domestic and international fixed line telecom networks and offering related telecom services. At the end of 2003, the registered capital of China Netcom Group was USD$7.5 billion. Total assets exceeded USD$31 billion. Revenue reached USD$10.5 billion. China Netcom Group currently has more than 110 million telephone users.
MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=5032083
Contact:
MediaZone
Wayne Chang, 650-595-8035
wchang@mediazone.com
or
China Netcom
Ben Chen, 213-489-5636
chengm@china-netcom.com
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Source: MediaZone
Source: Business Wire
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