Hip Hop Official debuts on Alltel with Rick Ross, Mike Jones and Ne-Yo;
Altitude kicks off with interviews from Hoobastank, Korn and 30 Seconds to
Mars
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. and LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- GoTV
Networks, the first and largest original mobile television provider, and
Alltel Wireless, America's largest network, today launched two signature
music television channels -- Hip Hop Official and Altitude.
Alltel Wireless customers on their mobile phones now have access to
their favorite artists via Hip Hop Official and Altitude. From in-depth
features and exclusive interviews to music videos, special artist series,
breaking news and more -- both channels redefine how music fans discover
new music and stay up-to-date.
"Hip Hop Official will bring Alltel customers what's hot in the world
of hip-hop, from the latest news to exclusive interviews with some of
today's most influential artists," said Daylan Williams, executive producer
and host of Hip Hop Official for GoTV Networks. "Our launch on Alltel
features interviews with some of hip-hop's most talked about artists,
including Mike Jones, Ne-Yo, The Fixxers, Planet Asia, B-Real of Cypress
Hill, and Kidz In The Hall. From major artists to ones on the rise, Hip Hop
Official is a great mobile source for everything hip-hop."
"With our Altitude channel, we're excited to bring Alltel customers the
best in rock, indie, and new music," said Melissa Teper, executive producer
and host of Altitude for GoTV Networks. "We're kicking off with exclusive
interviews from some of the biggest names in rock, including Hoobastank,
Korn and 30 Seconds to Mars. Customers won't have to search for the next
big thing in music - Altitude, the one stop for all things rock, will
deliver it to them via their phone."
"Alltel customers are always on the go and look to their wireless
phones for entertainment choices," said Wade McGill, senior vice president,
wireless products for Alltel. "The addition of GoTV's music channels
provide an even broader resource for our customers who love music and want
to enjoy what they want, when they want it."
Alltel customers with video capable phones can purchase Hip Hop
Official and Altitude for $4.99 per month from any 3G handset by following
these steps:
-- Launch "Axcess Apps" from Main Menu
-- Select "Axcess Shop"
-- Select "Catalog"
-- Both channels are listed under "TV, Radio & Podcasts"
-- Hip Hop Official
-- Rock: on ALTITUDE
-- Subscribe and download to view
Product availability depends on individual phone model. For more
information, visit http://www.4GoTV.com or http://www.alltel.com.
About GoTV Networks
GoTV Networks (http://www.4gotv.com) is the first and largest made-for-
mobile television network. GoTV's team of Emmy(R) award-winning producers
and mobile technology experts produce a wide array of digital and licensed
on- demand programming that connects consumers to what interests them the
most. GoTV's channel offerings include music: Hip Hop Official and
Altitude; sports: Fantasy Sports Edge and College All Access; and GoTV
Superchannel, which combines a variety of news, entertainment and comedy.
GoTV programming is accessible on a broad range of wireless devices via
monthly subscription through Alltel, Cingular, the new AT&T, Verizon
Wireless, Sprint Nextel, Helio, and Boost Mobile.
About Alltel
Alltel (NYSE: AT) is owner and operator of the nation's largest
wireless network and has 12 million wireless customers. For more
information, please visit http://www.alltel.com.
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SOURCE GoTV Networks
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Related links:
http://www.4gotv.com
http://www.alltel.com
CONTACT:
Laurie Heller of GoTV Networks,
+1-818-933-2143, pr@gotvnetworks.com; or Dale Ingram, Vice
President Public Relations, +1-501-905-6078,
dale.ingram@alltel.com, or Scott Morris, Manager Corporate
Communications, +1-501-905-4094, scott.l.morris@alltel.com, both
of Alltel
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