RCOM teams up with Cartoon Network, MobiComics @ Rs. 1/ Day

Reliance Communications teams up with Cartoon Network to offer Comics on Reliance Mobiles.

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Mumbai, January 21st, 2010 - Reliance Communications, India's leading service provider that has spearheaded the launch of several unique services, has announced the launch of yet another value added service - Cartoon Network Comics on Mobile. With this service, Reliance users can now browse through comics of Cartoon Network's globally popular and iconic toon stars on their mobiles. The service is available to all Reliance GSM customers nationally.

Reliance Communications' exciting new offering allows users to explore the amazing world of comics that have been an integral part of our world. It has teamed up with Cartoon Network, which has been a pioneer in bringing alive popular comics, to provide the service. Nazara Technologies, a mobile content provider, helps subscribers access these comics and cartoons exclusively on their mobiles.

By subscribing to the service, users can read Cartoon Network's Ben 10, Johnny Bravo, Dexter's Laboratory and the Powerpuff Girls at a subscription price of Re 1 per day. Not just these, users can also read the popular Archie's series on their mobiles at a subscription price of Re 1 per day. By opting for this service, users will receive one comic strip from each of the titles mentioned everyday.

The subscription option is valid for a month. A comic book will be divided into a number of pages and each page will be divided into two screens, the visual and its text. Regardless of the subscription date, users can read from page one of the first comic books.

Speaking on the launch of the service, Mr. Krishna Durbha, Head - VAS, Reliance Communications said, "Reliance Communications believes in providing subscribers with the most exciting services. With the launch of Comics on Mobiles service, subscribers can now be transported to the imaginary world of comics by merely pressing a button. This unique offering caters to the constantly changing needs of our subscribers and ensures that they don't miss out on entertainment when they are on the move."

Siddharth Jain, Vice President and Deputy General Manager - Distribution & Business Operations, South Asia, Turner International India Pvt. Ltd, said: "We are delighted to be associated with Reliance Communications to provide Cartoon Network comics to their subscribers. As the leader of kids TV space, Cartoon Network has consistently offered quality entertainment on the go to ensure an instant and enriching experience beyond the television screen."