TCOM Completes Integration of Its Internet Content Business as Entertainment
Programming Content Developer; Direct-Delivery to Users Through a Package
Of Pay-per-view, Video-on-demand and Subscription Networks
HONG KONG, Dec. 23 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Telecom Communications, Inc.
(OTC Bulletin Board: TCOM) today announced its subsidiary, 3G Dynasty Inc. (3G)
will provide China Netcom customers with exclusive, entertainment programming,
created and distributed by LIVE ONLINE. As part of the partnership, LIVE
ONLINE will become the music and live entertainment programming partner of 3G,
and 3G will serve as LIVE ONLINE's exclusive first-window television channel
partner. The entertainment channel will become an integral part of TCOM's
IPTV China strategy as 3G's internet content provides businesses, including
movie productions and formats by combining users of the internet, mobile
phones and TVs with theaters through Pay-per-view, Video-on-demand, and
Subscription Network Service packages in China.
As Sony, NTT and BB Cable Corp, have demonstrated in the United States,
Japan, the market for Internet-Protocol-Television (IPTV) services, is
forecasted to be worth billions. TCOM is positioning itself to take full
advantage of this large (and rapidly growing) market in China -- TCOM's IPTV
strategy is to develop a unique content that meets user's demand. Today's
announcement forms a key element of TCOM's overall strategy to become a
dominant player within this industry.
"3G's model and value proposition reflects LIVE ONLINE's commitment to
providing consumers with the content they want, how they want it, and where
they want it. With this partnership, the music industry now has another
valuable marketing touch point to reach and connect artists with fans, while
in turn, providing another key access point for consumers to get high quality
content," said Frank Jiang, vice president of LIVE ONLINE.
Tim Chen, CEO of Telecom Communications, stated, "The entertainment
channel on China Netcom's portal is an excellent way in which to achieve our
goal of Internet Content Service and IPTV strategy. This partnership expands
our subscriber base and creates cross-selling opportunities in related markets.
As we identify these opportunities we anticipate increased forecasts for
TCOM."
About Telecom Communications, Inc.
Telecom Communications, Inc. is a Total Solutions Provider that offers
Integrated Communications Network Solutions and Internet Content Services in
universal voice, video, data web and mobile communications for interactive
media applications, technology and content leaders in interactive multimedia
communications. It develops, markets and sells a universal media software
solution for enterprise-wide deployment of integrated voice, video, data web
and mobile communications and media applications. Telecom Communications, Inc.
does business in Asia via its wholly owned subsidiaries, Alpha Century
Holdings Ltd and 3G Dynasty Inc. ( http://www.icstarmms.com ;
http://www.skyestar.com ). icstarmms.com currently provides entertainment
contents to 64 China internet companies including: http://www.Baidu.com , Shanghai
Linktone, 3721.com -- a Yahoo company, Kongzhong Corp., http://www.QQ.com and
http://www.eLong.com under the cooperation partnership agreements.
Safe Harbor
The statements made in this release constitute "forward-looking"
statements, usually containing the words "believe," "estimate," "project,"
"expect," or similar expressions. These statements are made pursuant to the
safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences
include, but are not limited to, changing economic conditions, interest rates
trends, continued acceptance of the Company's products in the marketplace,
competitive factors and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic report
Filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-
looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these
statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Sandy Tang
Telecom Communications, Inc.
Tel: +852-2782-0983
Email: pr@tcom8266.com
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http://www.icstarmms.com
http://www.skyestar.com
CONTACT:
Ms. Sandy Tang of Telecom Communications,
Inc., +852-2782-0983, or pr@tcom8266.com
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