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Nimbus Sport signs Hong Kong mobile deals for Premier League clips

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Nimbus Sport has signed non-exclusive agreements with Hong Kong mobile operators Hong Kong CSL, PCCW and Hutchison Telecommunications, to show mobile clips of the Barclays Premier League for the next three seasons.

The operators will offer near-live video clips, highlights, match reviews and previews of each and every Barclays Premier League match during the term. Users will be able to access the content through subscription and pay per view models.

"Mobile subscribers in Hong Kong have reached the unbelievable number of 9.3 million, with a penetration of 135 per cent. We are delighted to provide Barclays Premier League content and reach a wider audience for the League through this deal with Nimbus" said Hong Kong CSL director of business development, Dr. Tony Seeto.

The deal will start from the 2007-2008 season and continue until 2009-2010.