Echovox today announced two new managed mobile video services based around dating and user-generated content.

May 9, 2006 — The first service, Video Chat, enables participants to chat with a group of other people and exchange live videos of themselves. The service uses MMS to transport the videos and is compatible with all video-enabled handsets on 2.5G and 3G networks. The primary application of this new service will be for dating services where users can meet without exchanging their contact details on video. The second service, Mobile Stars, is a user-generated mobile video platform that enables mobile carriers, MVNOs and large media groups to create an ecosystem fueled by users uploading self-filmed video footage on the platform. Mobile Stars gives consumers the freedom to become presenters, comedians, mini-film directors. All videos are screened, moderated and categorized and can be viewed on WAP or web portals. A share of the revenues generated by each download is passed on to the contributor who submitted the video clip.

These managed solutions will be marketed to end-users through agreements with European media companies and mobile operators.

The launch of these new services comes hot on the heels of Echovox’s success in the Red Herring’s ‘Top 100’ Europe. This elite list is based on the highest achieving private companies in the EMEA region which play a leading role in innovation and technology. Previous companies receiving the accolade from Red Herring include Google, e-Bay and Skype and competition is stiff to get onto the list with over 700 companies across Europe entering.

David Marcus, CEO and Founder of Echovox commented: “Our major differentiator in this continually evolving industry is innovation, and the launch of our new mobile video services is another example of our position at the cutting-edge of the mobile media market. We are extremely proud that our innovation has been recognized by Red Herring as one of the top companies in this market.”

About Echovox:
Echovox is a leading end-to-end Mobile Media enabler allowing media companies, mobile operators and MVNOs to launch compelling mobile content and entertainment services. Its proprietary infrastructure reaches over 60 mobile operators across the world, providing access to nearly a billion mobile subscribers.

In combination with its unique delivery and billing platform, Echovox sources compelling, high-value content from major music labels, movie studios, leading game developers, sports rights owners and mobile application providers.

Echovox provides a comprehensive suite of turnkey managed solutions including white-label mobile content storefronts, content subscriptions, mobile video services and a full range of premium mobile messaging (SMS, MMS) applications and gateway services.

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