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Skype, Kazaa founders show broadband TV service

Janus Friis and Niklas Zennstrom, founders of the Skype Internet telephony service and the original founders of Kazaa before it was acquired by Sharman Networks, have unveiled yet another creation. This time, the two have launched their new Internet TV service, Joost. Originally dubbed "The Venice Project", it bills itself as the first free global TV distribution platform.

"People are looking for increased choice and flexibility in their TV experience, while the entertainment industry needs to retain control over their content," said Joost Chief Executive Fredrik de Wahl. The number of channels that will be available on the service has not been revealed.



Friis and Zennstrom invested money they both received from eBay after the sale of Skype in the new service.

Source:
Reuters

Written by: James Delahunty @ 16 Jan 2007 18:32

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• 4 comments

• monjet

  Read about Joost on ww.onlinevideopunch.com
  
  http://www.onlinevideopunch.com/blog/index.php/joost-more-hype-less-meat.htm
  
  Good article , worth a look !!

  17.1.2007 05:39 #1

• solarf

  Joost huh? I might check it out sounds "Interesting"

  17.1.2007 07:53 #2

• borhan9

  Sounds interesting might be interested in this when it comes out. I always wanted a service that makes the viewer choose what they want to watch not the other way around.

  19.1.2007 19:52 #3

• bluesuga

  i sure would like to check this site out
  i took a peek at the screenshots and it looks kinda cool

  1.2.2007 07:50 #4