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NEW YORK, September 27, 2006 – Jamster today announced a North American mobile content distribution deal with the Walt Disney Internet Group (WDIG). Under the terms of the deal, Jamster (www.jamster.com) customers in the United States and Canada will have access to content from WDIG’s publishing labels mDisney, creator of Disney-themed mobile content, and Starwave Mobile, the company’s third-party mobile content licensing and publishing arm. Beginning this fall, ringtones, graphics and mobile games will be accessible.
WDIG currently delivers content to Jamster customers in other parts of the world and is extending its relationship to the North American market.
“Jamster is known worldwide for offering the very best in exclusive and high quality content to its members,” said Boris Hageney, Vice President of North America, Jamster. “We are delighted to extend our global relationship with the Walt Disney Internet Group, by bringing their mobile content to our customers in the U.S. and Canada.”
Jamster offers mobile content from major content providers, including record labels such as Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group available at www.jamster.com in the United States and will soon offer services in Canada.
Jamster services are enjoyed by millions of consumers around the world. The company is currently developing new services to broaden its digital content catalogue, which can be found at www.jamster.com.
About Jamster
Jamster International Sárl (internet: <http://www.jamster.com>;
mobile phone: <http://wap.jamster.com>) is one of the world’s
leading providers of digital entertainment services. Jamster develops,
markets and provides digital content and services. The wide range of
products includes music, graphics, games and information services, all
available directly on mobile devices via SMS text messages, WAP or the
internet. Jamster services are available in more than 30 countries,
internationally also as white label solutions. Jamster International
Sárl is a subsidiary of VeriSign, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSN), a leading provider
of intelligent infrastructure services for internet and telecommunications
networks. Jamster currently employs more than 550 employees.
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