Jump TV and NeuLion (News - Alert), providers of live and on-demand international and sports programming over the Internet, are launching a new online service – www.talfazat.com – that delivers the largest selection of live and on-demand Arabic television content available anywhere.

 

Talfazat.com offers Arabs worldwide an opportunity to tune into their favorite live television channels or on-demand programs with an Internet connection.

 

“We’re excited about the opportunity to serve our Arabic end-users in a way that’s unparallel to anything available out there for this community,” said Amir Hegazi, general manager of Talfazat. “In terms of the sheer volume and caliber of content available both on a live and on-demand basis, users will appreciate the high quality and affordable price.”

 

The website features more than 35 of the most popular channels and thousands of hours of video-on-demand from leading Arabic content providers, including Dubai TV, LBC, Aljazeera News, Aljazeera English, Rotana, Future TV, New TV and 2M. Through Talfazat.com, Arab viewers have access to the best and most up-to-date news, entertainment, top Ramadan shows and series, movies and music-clips.

 

Talfazat.com is a subscription-based service that provides streaming of content to computers and laptops affording users one central place to access leading Arabic-language entertainment. The website displays a customized user experience, easy navigation, superior video quality and a comprehensive selection of popular content from the Middle East and North Africa region.

 

“Talfazat helps Dubai TV reach new Arab audiences over the Internet worldwide, especially those living outside the Middle East and North Africa region,” said Hassan Chahine, CTO of Dubai Media Incorporated. “We’re looking forward to the mutual cooperation between the two entities.”

 

Talfazat offers more than 800 hours of popular Ramadan shows. The web-streaming powerhouses have collectively launched the most complete online television experience with the ability to best serve Arab market interests. Content can be viewed anywhere, anytime without the need for satellite or cable installation.

 

Talfazat has exclusive IPTV (News - Alert) rights to stream television programming to viewers globally and many of the channels are not offered anywhere else. In the coming months, Talfazat plans to launch a set-top box that will allow viewers to watch live and on-demand content on the television in addition to the computer.

 

The On-Demand package is $15 for a monthly subscription; $30 for a three-month prepaid subscription and $60 for a six-month prepaid subscription. The Live TV package is $20 for a monthly subscription, $40 for a three-month prepaid subscription and $80 for a six-month prepaid subscription. The Super TV package is $25 for a monthly subscription, $50 for a three-month prepaid subscription and $100 for a six-month prepaid subscription.

 

In June, NeuLion signed an agreement to merge with IPTV leader JumpTV (News - Alert) and it’s expected to close on Oct. 1. The combined company will have more than 200 sports content partners and more than 200 international television content partners using the companies’ end-to-end IPTV solutions to deliver video content and other new media services to provide multi-platforms, including the PC, television through set-top boxes and mobile devices.

 

NeuLion offers an end-to-end service that delivers content directly to the TV, PC or other consumer devices. Programming carried by NeuLion includes sports, religious networks and broadcast television from international providers. In the past year, Jump TV streamed more than 15,000 live and exclusive sporting events – comprised of top college, professional and Hispanic sports coverage – to millions of fans globally.