Bitbop Germany Announces Beta Launch for Its On-Demand Mobile Video Subscription Service

BERLIN, May 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jesta Digital today announced it has gone live with the free Beta version of Bitbop Germany www.bitbop.de the company's wireless subscription service for TV and movies delivered on-demand to consumers' personal computers, tablets and mobile devices.

Joe Bilman, Chief Product Officer, Jesta Digital said, "We are very excited about bringing our video on-demand, wireless entertainment service, Bitbop, to Germany. We believe that consumers are ready for a customized, entertainment experience that offers the flexibility of viewing whether they are at home or on the go. Our experience of launching in the U.S. has given us the opportunity to make this version of Bitbop an even better product and we wanted to give consumers a preview of what Bitbop has to offer and a chance to use it for themselves before our commercial launch."

The free Beta offers full length, commercial free programs on the web as well as on the Android platform with numerous supported handsets. The Beta offers a selection of what will be available in the full content catalog and gives viewers a chance to experience anytime, anywhere access to world-class digital entertainment delivered with the highest quality video experience.  Bitbop's Beta launch provides consumers with the opportunity to use the intuitive content discovery tools for browsing by brand, network, genre, recently aired, recently added and program popularity.  

In addition, Beta users will be able to participate in a Facebook contest to win an Android phone and one year of Bitbop.  In order to enter the contest, entry forms must be completed on Bitbop Germany's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/BitbopDeutschland, where consumers can sign up for the beta and send feedback to [email protected]. 

After the initial Beta period has ended Bitbop will be available for euro 9.99 per month and provide the best in unlimited television viewing for a broad range of television programming from numerous providers.  Bitbop plans to offer full-length movies later this year.  

At commercial launch, consumers will be able to connect to Bitbop via the Internet or any cellular service instantly over 3G or Wi-Fi via tablet, web and mobile.  The service will work on most advanced technology handsets with nearly every major telecommunication carrier and will give subscribers anytime, anywhere access to the programming they love.  Bitbop will deliver high quality mobile video and will support both streaming and download on mobile and tablet devices only.  Initial content partners are listed here:  http://www.bitbop.de/networks

Launched in the U.S. in August 2010, Bitbop U.S. has been named by PC World as one of their '101 Best Mobile Apps' and among their list of '12 Best BlackBerry Apps.'  The U.S. service is available on the Blackberry, Android and Windows Phone 7 platforms.

About Bitbop Germany (www.bitbop.de)

Bitbop Germany is the first wireless subscription service to deliver on-demand commercial-free television and films to personal computers, tablets and smartphones.  Using state-of-the-art technology, Bitbop connects consumers via the web or from any 3G wireless network so they are able to watch the shows they love from home or on the go from their smartphones.  For euro 9.99/month, subscribers have unlimited access to a wide range of top-notch content available for instant streaming or download to mobile devices and tablets in the highest quality resolution available.  

About Jesta Digital

Jesta Digital is a leading global provider of next generation entertainment content and services for the digital consumer.  A proven innovator for over 10 years, the company continues to develop and introduce exciting new products that deliver a seamless entertainment experience via web or wireless connection on a broad range of devices.  Jesta Digital is home to such well-known, established brands as Jamba, Jamster, iLove and Mobizzo and to Bitbop, the groundbreaking, commercial-free wireless subscription service for TV and movies delivered on-demand to smartphones in the U.S. and across web, tablet and mobile devices in Germany.  With principal offices in Berlin, Los Angeles and New York City and operations throughout the world, Jesta Digital is one of the largest companies in the digital entertainment sector delivering compelling products and services to millions of consumers at home and on the go.  Jesta Digital is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jesta Group, a diversified company with holdings in real estate, manufacturing, technology and aviation.

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SOURCE Jesta Digital