Discovery Communications and Nokia announced that they formed a global alliance which will deliver to consumers Discovery's content pre-loaded into Nokia's newest and most sophisticated mobile devices and wireless personal devices.
At first the co-operation will give users access to a Discovery-produced "Best of Discovery" montage clip on the Nokia N92
mobile device and
Nokia 770 Internet Tablet. Moreover, Discovery's content will be demonstrated on Nokia's devices in many trade shows. The Discovery-branded clip will include inspiring and engaging video of nature shots such as landscapes, animals and sunrises, as well as city scenes.
"Cooperating with
Nokia, which is widely recognized as one of the most innovative companies in the world, allows Discovery to bring its high quality content to consumers wherever they are, whenever they want it," said Donald A. Baer, Senior Executive Vice President for Strategy & Development, Discovery Communications.
"Discovery Communications is an ideal partner in cooperation to show the world the very best of what both companies have to offer - engaging and knowledge-based information on sophisticated and innovative devices," said Ilkka Raiskinen, Senior Vice President, Multimedia Experiences,
Nokia. "This collaboration allows Nokia to continue its leadership in mobile communications as we find better and smarter ways to connect people to our partners' information and entertainment services."
Discovery has now deployed its content for mobile devices from 21 different wireless carriers in 11 countries.