WORLDSPACE® Satellite Radio, a world leader in satellite-based digital radio services, today announced the premiere of its 2006 FIFA World Cup coverage, delivering comprehensive news and analysis of the world’s biggest sporting event to WORLDSPACE subscribers in the region through its three top sports channels.
The exclusive World Cup content for WORLDSPACE is being produced by a dedicated team of more than 30 individuals, in association with BBC and TWI partners, throughout the course of the World Cup until the July 9th final.
The 2006 FIFA World Cup coverage will air on the WORLDSPACE channels “Play” (channel 520 on AsiaStar™), “talkSPORT” (channel 500 on AfriStar™), and on both satellites’ BBC channels.
“Through the 2006 FIFA World Cup coverage, WORLDSPACE adds another dimension of programming excellence, and illustrates our commitment to deliver the best and most up-to-date content of the biggest current events. Through WORLDSPACE, subscribers have access to this content 24/7,” said William Sabatini, vice president of global content, WORLDSPACE. “WORLDSPACE subscribers can experience the excitement leading up to the games, with daily previews, player profiles, venue profiles, and much more, including post-game wrap-ups. The World Cup is about more than just watching the games, and that’s the value we’re adding for WORLDSPACE subscribers.”
Coverage on WORLDSPACE’s “Play” will also bring live two-way reports with on-field hosts, pre-game previews, post-game match summaries, news clips from press conferences and training grounds, and interviews with players and coaches, as well as fan input and quizzes. BBC and TWI reporters will be on the ground in Germany, teaming up with world class sports radio hosts and bringing comments from the fans of all 32 teams.
“WORLDSPACE in the Middle East offers an unparalleled variety of content on over 50 channels. Our exciting, in-depth World Cup coverage reflects our commitment to delivering the best news, commentary, and entertainment to subscribers,” Sabatini continued.
To get this World Cup mix of coverage, visit a WORLDSPACE-authorized retailer. Information on in-country distributors can be found on www.worldspace.ae. Purchase requests can also be placed online, via email (customersupport@worldspace.ae), or by phone (UAE Toll free: 800 4573).
About Worldspace, Inc.
Based outside Washington, D.C., WORLDSPACE® (NASDAQ: WRSP) is the world’s only global media and entertainment company positioned to offer a satellite radio experience to consumers in more than 130 countries with five billion people, driving 300 million cars. WORLDSPACE delivers the latest tunes, trends and information from around the world and around the corner. WORLDSPACE subscribers benefit from a unique combination of local programming, original WORLDSPACE content and content from leading brands around the globe including the BBC, CNN, Virgin Radio UK, NDTV and RFI. WORLDSPACE’s satellites cover two-thirds of the globe with six beams. Each beam is capable of delivering up to 80 channels of high quality digital audio and multimedia programming directly to WORLDSPACE Satellite Radios anytime and virtually anywhere in its coverage areas. WORLDSPACE is a pioneer of satellite-based digital radio services (DARS) and was instrumental in the development of the technology infrastructure used today by XM Satellite Radio. For more information, visit www.WORLDSPACE.com
About Worldspace Middle East, FZCO.
WORLDSPACE Middle East, based in Dubai, UAE offers over 50 channels of unique programming to subscribers in the Middle East and North Africa, with genre specific music, news and sports.
With a broad selection of programming available in 12 languages, WORLDSPACE Middle East provides a ‘voice from home’ for expatriate communities, dedicated channels for Arab audiences as well as popular global brands. Original WORLDSPACE content includes channels dedicated to specific genres such as: Classic Rock (Orbit Rock), Jazz (RIFF), Bollywood Hits (Jhankaar), Malayalam Music (RM Radio), Indian Classical (Gandharv), Arabic Pop (Ranin), and Arabic Classic Hits (Min Zaman), amongst others.
Worldspace Middle East, FZCO. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Worldspace, Inc.
