Published: January 02, 2012
FilmOn.com Brings Network Television to PCs, Smart Phones and Tablets, Legally!
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - FilmOn Labs, a Division of FilmOn.com PLC (www.FilmOn.com),
the World's first Internet based HD Virtual Cable TV Service, today
announced that starting in February 2012, the Company will be shipping
the FilmOn AIR for free, to all its Yearly US based Subscribers, so they
can watch local Network Television on their Computers and Mobile Devices.
Shipping in February 2012 - FilmOn AIR connects to most popular smart
phones and tablets including iPads, iPhones and Droids. The device also
connects to Windows and Apple Computers to tune in Over The Air Digital
Television (ATSC signals). Free to Annual Subscribers of FilmOn.com or
retails at $95.95 (Photo: Business Wire)
"In 2010 FilmOn ended up in an ongoing legal battle with all four of the
Major Networks CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX, over FilmOn's right to carry their
signals over the Internet. The case is ongoing and FilmOn expects to
settle the dispute this year," said Alki David, CEO and Founder of
FilmOn.
Mr. David continued, "FilmOn has licensed over 120 HD online television
channels and has even launched its own College Sports and Live Soccer
Channels but the challenge has been in legally bringing Major Network
programming to our lineup whilst respecting the Network's traditional
business models."
Presenting FilmOn AIR, an elegant device that just plugs into the
most popular smart phones, tablets, Mac and Windows Computers. The
device tunes into Over The Air ATSC Digital signals already being
transmitted by the Networks and other local Broadcasters. FilmOn AIR is
compatible with Windows, Mac, Android and Apple iPhone, iPad, iPod iOS.
FilmOn AIR, is free with every annual US based
subscription to FilmOn which costs $149.95 for the basic package. FilmOn
AIR retails for $ 95.95, allowing Users to watch or record their
favorite TV shows. The ever popular FilmOn App contains 120 online HD
Channels. The next generation of the FilmOn App will contain the FilmOn
AIR tuning application and will be available in February for free
download in the Apple App Store or the Droid Market Place. Windows and
Mac installers come ready onboard with an extra Easter Gift bundled
inside.
FilmOn App delivers the EPG (Electronic programming guide) that lets
Users set a reminder for their favorite TV shows. FilmOn AIR also has a
built-in battery and is good for up to 5 hours of use. Users can also
plug it in to an electrical supply through the secondary slot. Windows
and Mac Installers come ready onboard the device.
ABOUT FilmOn.com - With roots in the film and television, FilmOn.com
develops live television technology, producing original content and
distributing an extensive library of films and television channels to
Computers, Mobile Phones and IP Connected Devices. The company operates
the FilmOn Network from offices located in Los Angeles, London,
Amsterdam, Geneva, Odessa and Hong Kong. Corporate symbol FMX (Frankfurt)
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