Jamster to Offer Mobile Content from Walt
Disney Internet Group to North American Customers
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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650-426-3744
Statements in this announcement other than historical
data and information constitute forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve risks
and uncertainties that could cause VeriSign's actual results to differ
materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements.
The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the uncertainty
of future revenue and profitability and potential fluctuations in quarterly
operating results due to such factors as the inability of VeriSign to
successfully develop and market new products and services and customer
acceptance of any new products or services, including Jamster services;
the possibility that VeriSign’s announced new services may not result
in additional customers, profits or revenues; and increased competition
and pricing pressures. More information about potential factors that
could affect the company's business and financial results is included
in VeriSign's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2005 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. VeriSign undertakes no
obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the
date of this press release.
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