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XM Taps QuickPlay to Create BlackBerry Mobile Radio Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 1, 2008 - 12:21pm.

Las Vegas - XM Satellite Radio (NASD: XMSR) said on Tuesday that it partnered with mobile media firm QuickPlay Media to develop an XM Radio Mobile service for BlackBerry smartphones. The service offers 20 of XM's channels for $7.99 per month, and is compatible with BlackBerry devices with version 4.2 software or higher, including the 8800 Series, 8700 Series, Pearl and Curve.

tags: Mobile | Radio | Music | BlackBerry | Cellphones | XM Satellite Radio | QuickPlay |

QuickPlay Debuts Streaming Audiocast Application for BlackBerrys

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 16, 2007 - 1:25pm.

Las Vegas - QuickPlay Media on Tuesday introduced a version of its QuickPlayer for Research in Motion's BlackBerry wireless communications device. Available for an additional $7.95 per month to BlackBerry service users, the application allows BlackBerrys to receive streaming audiocasts from providers including ABC News, Clear Channel, The Wall Street Journal and Westwood One.

 
tags: Mobile | BlackBerry | Cellphones | QuickPlay | Audiocasts |

Mobile Video Firm QuickPlay Media Raises $12 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 11, 2006 - 4:12pm.
Toronto - QuickPlay Media, a provider of mobile video and rich media services, announced on Monday that it has raised $12 million in its second round of venture capital financing. General Catalyst Partners led the investment round; previous investor JL Albright Ventures also participated. Toronto-based QuickPlay was the first company to introduce mobile video services to the Canadian market, and serves carriers including Aliant, Bell, Rogers, SaskTel and Telus. The company has also launched branded services for ESPN, MTV and E! in the U.S. QuickPlay will use the funds for expansion in the Americas and Europe, as well as for marketing of its new mobile video products.
tags: Deals | Mobile | VC | Video | Mobile TV | Tech | TV | QuickPlay |