Raketu Launches Raketu.tv, First Integrated ipTV And Social Networking Service
Raketu Communications Inc., the global Internet communications,
information and entertainment company, today launched Raketu.tv, its
beta ipTV and Video on Demand (VOD) services. Raketu.tv is the first
integrated ipTV and social networking service available to all
consumers. Beginning immediately, users will be able to watch videos
and streaming TV from around the world while interacting with each
other through Raketu's peer-to-peer (p2p) communications service.
Raketu also announced that the company has entered into a content
partnership with Media Global Intertainment (MGI) for ipTV streaming
of their content through Raketu, which includes exclusive content seen
on the syndicated hit TV music video program Fearless Music
(www.fearlessmusic.tv). As well, Raketu signed a VOD content
partnership with KlikVU.com, providing pay-for Sports, Horror, Extreme
Wrestling, Brazilian Models, Soccer Highlights, Extreme Sports Brazil,
Medical Minutes, and other entertainment to the company's user base of
over 750,000 consumers worldwide.
"We are extremely pleased to be partnering with MGI
(www.mgimedia.com) and KlikVU.com," said Greg Parker, President of
Raketu. "Through Raketu.tv, users will be able to watch this popular
entertainment content, while interacting with their friends from
anywhere in the world."
"Raketu.tv provides our content partners an additional
distribution channel, which will enable them to further monetize their
content through a very unique technology and offering," said Steve
Rimland co-founder of MGI.
Raketu.tv features several ipTV streaming channels, including
content from MGI and NamcheTV (www.namche.cz), a sports/adventure
channel from the Czech Republic. Raketu's ipTV and VOD services are
available immediately at www.Raketu.tv.
Raketu Technical Features
Raketu's unique peer-to-peer (p2p) technology allows the highest
quality VoIP calling and the highest call-completion without the
security issues associated with supernodes and other traditional p2p
technologies. Specifically, Raketu does not use a consumer's computer
for routing the communications of other users.
Raketu runs over any Internet connection. Anyone on the Internet
with a Windows PC and a headset can start using Raketu immediately.
Currently, all pre-paid customers of Raketu's "RakOut" dial-out VoIP
services enjoy free calling to over 40 countries. All calls to
locations in these countries are free regardless of where they
originate.
Raketu has been independently certified free of spyware, malware,
adware and viruses by SoftPedia. Raketu currently has users in over
200 countries around the world.
About MGI
MGI is a global Entertainment content provider, which aggregates
and distributes relevant content to the specific demographics of its
partners branded distribution channels. MGI offers a complete
end-to-end solution which enables content owners to publish,
syndicate, monetize, and track their content no matter where it
resides online. www.mgimedia.com
About KlikVU.com
KlikVU Inc is a NYC-based IP video delivery network that boasts
proprietary improvements to optimize the quality and user experience
of online video. The video is delivered to the '3 screens' and
requires no downloads or special hardware to watch. www.klikvu.com
About Raketu Communications Inc.
Raketu Communications Inc. is developing leading edge peer-to-peer
Internet protocol applications that provide communications,
information and media services for consumers and for business. For
more information visit the company's website at www.Raketu.com.