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Wednesday, 02 November 2005

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Today, 3 mobile announced they would stream Channel Nine's live coverage of the 3 Test Series and VB One Day Internationals direct to 3's mobile phones. The service will provide live TV coverage, text alerts for each fall of wicket and all the latest news on 3 mobile. Cricket fans will never miss the action during this summer's cricket.

Scott Taylor, General Manager of Content & Services, 3 mobile said, "We are extremely excited to be able to offer Australian fans the chance to watch all the live action of the cricket in Australia this summer, live on their 3 mobile handsets. With our new live mobile TV cricket coverage, coupled with 3's existing cricket package, passionate cricket fans will not miss a moment of the action this season."

Following the success with the live streaming of Channel Nine's coverage of the Johnnie Walker Super Series, 3 mobile customers accessed the live mobile TV streams over 65,000 times, with the average stream approximately 11 minutes in duration, showing just how often 3 mobile customers were able to catch the cricket on the move.

Not only will 3 customers be able to watch the whole 3 mobile Test Series live on their handsets, they will also have access to commentary, highlights and the latest news from some of Australia's leading sports commentators. For sports lovers, cricket enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to be in the know on the latest cricket news, 3 mobile's extensive cricket content available on Planet 3 also includes:

- Live Cricket TV streaming of Channel Nine's coverage of the 3 Test Series and VB One Day Internationals
- Video highlights for all 3 mobile Test series matches and VB One Day Internationals
- Highlights of every fall of wicket and every session
- Text message alert for each fall of wicket
- Video news from Fox Sports - Inside Cricket
- The latest news and views from Sportal
- Results after each session of the Pura Cup and ING Cup Matches
- Ladders and fixtures

Planet 3 - a sports lovers dream at the touch of a button. Customers can subscribe for just $8 a month to be able to access Live Cricket TV over the entire season on their 3 mobile. On top of the Cricket TV subscription pack, sports fans can also sign up to the 3 mobile Sports Pack which provides customers with unlimited access to the latest sports content including LIVE scores, latest news and video highlights for only $3 a month.

Planet 3 is available throughout 3's Broadband Zones.

NOTE: Cricket TV package does not include Chappell / Hadlee series played in New Zealand.

 
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