14 DAY TRIAL // QUALCOMM and mobile game publishers Electronic Arts and Gameloft announced the commercial availability of wireless data services based on QUALCOMM's BREW solution for TIM customers. TIM, the largest mobile operator in Italy, is now offering a variety of new mobile games via the BREW Gaming Signature Solution with an initial line-up of premium 3D titles from EA and Gameloft. Additionally, TIM subscribers will have access to 'Idle Mode' services, downloadable 'Themes' and direct access to content using QUALCOMM's uiOne offering.
TIM subscribers can now purchase and download over-the-air various games, including Asphalt: Urban GT 2 - 3D; Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood; Massive Snowboarding from Gameloft; EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 3; EA SPORTS 2006 FIFA World Cup and EA Bowling.
Users purchasing the Samsung Z630 handset will be able to access a free download of Asphalt: Urban GT 2 - 3D and free download demos of the other titles. Users purchasing the ONDA Communication N5050 will have access to pre-loaded demo versions of most titles.
"With the commercial launch of these advanced mobile games, TIM now offers Italian mobile users an exciting and immersive mobile gaming experience," said Peggy Johnson, president of QUALCOMM Internet Services and QUALCOMM MediaFLO Technologies. "Teaming up with QUALCOMM, EA and Gameloft is just the latest step in TIM's overall efforts to leverage 3G and HSDPA networks and provide subscribers with cutting edge mobile entertainment and a high-quality mobile experience."
The BREW solution drives the discovery and delivery of innovative data services. It includes several offerings such as uiOne for rich, integrated and dynamic user experiences with fast access to high-revenue services on wireless devices, and deliveryOne for differentiated and tightly integrated delivery of advanced wireless data content and services.