ASTV selects JumpTV as exclusive Internet Distribution Partner

Bursa, Turkey, April 11, 2006 – ASTV, the leading TV channel for the city of Bursa, Turkey, has selected JumpTV (www.Jumptv.com) as its exclusive Internet broadcast partner for the online distribution of its content.

ASTV is the third Turkish channel to partner with JumpTV and the first with a city-specific focus. The station prides itself on being the best source of international news, broadcasting with a local Turkish perspective. Its 24-hour broadcast schedule includes news programming, special political and economic reports, as well as various regional and national social events. ASTV also broadcasts music and cultural programs. Among its top-rated shows available via a JumpTV subscription are “Sabah Kahvesi,” “Kadinvizyon,” “Futbol Masasi,” “Magazin Vitrini,” and “Teknoloji Life.”

“There are millions of Turks living in the diaspora, with large communities residing in Germany, France and North America. These communities crave news reported from a cultural perspective that they know, can relate to and understand, which is exactly what ASTV provides,” said Kaleil Isaza Tuzman, president of JumpTV. “At JumpTV, it is our responsibility to deliver high-quality, local television stations to those who no longer have access to programming from home.”

“ASTV has always aimed to broadcast the best television programming in Turkey. Until now, our broadcast has been limited to the city of Bursa,” said Nuri Kolayli, president of ASTV.
“Our partnership with JumpTV has allowed us to become an international television channel virtually overnight.”

Jump TV’s global Internet-television network streams live, high-quality international television signals via its website from stations in more than 60 countries. Subscribers can access their favorite channels through any Internet-enabled device including home computers, laptops, Internet-enabled televisions, mobile phones and video game consoles.

About ASTV

ASTV is a regional Turkish television that covers the local news and lifestyle from one of the most popular regions of Turkey, Bursa. ASTV’s 24 hour broadcasting schedule includes daybreak and headline news, special news reports- dealing with political, economical and social topics containing comments and analysis in the agenda of public opinion, debates, music magazines and actual programs. ASTV broadcasts in accordance to national and international broadcasting legislation. Intellectual staff of ASTV respects the intelligence of people as well as the ethical merits.

About JumpTV

JumpTV is the world's leading destination for online television. With over 135 channels from more than 60 countries, JumpTV delivers to its subscribers full-screen news, sports and entertainment content on a real-time basis from all corners of the globe. JumpTV has subscribers from over 80 countries who view channels on the JumpTV online network via ordinary Internet connections on their home computers, laptops, Internet-enabled televisions, mobile phones and video game consoles.

For a preview of the JumpTV subscriber experience, or to become a broadcast partner, please visit us online at www.JumpTV.com.