Alltel Wireless and GoTV Networks Launch Hot New Music Channels

Alltel Wireless and GoTV Networks Launch Hot New Music Channels

Hip Hop Official debuts on Alltel with Rick Ross, Mike Jones and Ne-Yo; Altitude kicks off with interviews from Hoobastank, Korn and 30 Seconds to Mars

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. and LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- GoTV Networks, the first and largest original mobile television provider, and Alltel Wireless, America's largest network, today launched two signature music television channels -- Hip Hop Official and Altitude.

Alltel Wireless customers on their mobile phones now have access to their favorite artists via Hip Hop Official and Altitude. From in-depth features and exclusive interviews to music videos, special artist series, breaking news and more -- both channels redefine how music fans discover new music and stay up-to-date.

"Hip Hop Official will bring Alltel customers what's hot in the world of hip-hop, from the latest news to exclusive interviews with some of today's most influential artists," said Daylan Williams, executive producer and host of Hip Hop Official for GoTV Networks. "Our launch on Alltel features interviews with some of hip-hop's most talked about artists, including Mike Jones, Ne-Yo, The Fixxers, Planet Asia, B-Real of Cypress Hill, and Kidz In The Hall. From major artists to ones on the rise, Hip Hop Official is a great mobile source for everything hip-hop."

"With our Altitude channel, we're excited to bring Alltel customers the best in rock, indie, and new music," said Melissa Teper, executive producer and host of Altitude for GoTV Networks. "We're kicking off with exclusive interviews from some of the biggest names in rock, including Hoobastank, Korn and 30 Seconds to Mars. Customers won't have to search for the next big thing in music - Altitude, the one stop for all things rock, will deliver it to them via their phone."

"Alltel customers are always on the go and look to their wireless phones for entertainment choices," said Wade McGill, senior vice president, wireless products for Alltel. "The addition of GoTV's music channels provide an even broader resource for our customers who love music and want to enjoy what they want, when they want it."

Alltel customers with video capable phones can purchase Hip Hop Official and Altitude for $4.99 per month from any 3G handset by following these steps:

-- Launch "Axcess Apps" from Main Menu
-- Select "Axcess Shop"
-- Select "Catalog"
-- Both channels are listed under "TV, Radio & Podcasts"
-- Hip Hop Official
-- Rock: on ALTITUDE
-- Subscribe and download to view

Product availability depends on individual phone model. For more information, visit http://www.4gotv.com/ or http://www.alltel.com/.

About GoTV Networks

GoTV Networks (http://www.4gotv.com/) is the first and largest made-for- mobile television network. GoTV's team of Emmy(R) award-winning producers and mobile technology experts produce a wide array of digital and licensed on- demand programming that connects consumers to what interests them the most. GoTV's channel offerings include music: Hip Hop Official and Altitude; sports: Fantasy Sports Edge and College All Access; and GoTV Superchannel, which combines a variety of news, entertainment and comedy. GoTV programming is accessible on a broad range of wireless devices via monthly subscription through Alltel, Cingular, the new AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, Helio, and Boost Mobile.

About Alltel

Alltel (NYSE:AT) is owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless network and has 12 million wireless customers. For more information, please visit http://www.alltel.com/.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: pr@gotvnetworks.com

Source: GoTV Networks

CONTACT: Laurie Heller of GoTV Networks, +1-818-933-2143,
pr@gotvnetworks.com; or Dale Ingram, Vice President Public Relations,
+1-501-905-6078, dale.ingram@alltel.com, or Scott Morris, Manager Corporate
Communications, +1-501-905-4094, scott.l.morris@alltel.com, both of Alltel

Web site:

http://www.4gotv.com/
http://www.alltel.com/

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