Archived Press Releases
Telegent Systems founders honored with HYSTA 'Entrepreneur of the Year' award.
(October 8, 2009)
Telegent Systems announces new CEO to lead next phase of growth. Company announces new milestone of 50 million mobile TV chips shipped globally since 2007
(September 30, 2009)
Telegent PC TV solution wins at IBC 2009. Telegent chip awarded 'Best terrestrial wireless contribution/distribution/transmission solution'
(September 14, 2009)
In-Stat and Telegent Systems research reveals mass market for mobile TV has finally arrived. Free-to-air mobile TV technology spurs rapid adoption worldwide
(August 26, 2009)
54 million free-to-air analog mobile TV users worldwide in 2009 according to a free white paper by In-Stat.
(August 19, 2009)
Leading operators throughout Latin America bringing free-to-air TV to consumers with Telegent-enabled TV handsets. Claro Argentina launches the first TV phone that allows consumers to follow soccer matches and other favorite programs without additional cost
(July 8, 2009)
Telegent mobile TV available in first CDMA handset design, extending free-to-air TV feature to CDMA operator networks. Moint CDMA handset brings Telegent free-to-air mobile TV to China Telecom CDMA subscribers
(June 17, 2009)
Telegent and Topstar team to deliver industry's first netbook and all-in-one PC with embedded hybrid free-to-air TV. Embedded designs deliver high quality consumer experience; hybrid TV expands OEM market reach
(June 3, 2009)
Arima advances TV handset design through integration of SMS with Telegent free-to-air mobile TV feature. SMS-TV feature enables consumers to send and receive text messages while watching live, free TV on their handset; drives revenue for operators
(May 19, 2009)
i-mobile increases handset models with Telegent's mobile TV feature to drive aggressive growth in 2009. i-mobile brand in Thailand realizes retail premium and low return rates for TV handset models
(February 17, 2009)
Telegent wins gold mobile TV award in Juniper Research Future Mobile Awards 2009. Telegent awarded for significant progress within mobile TV sector this year and expectation of considerable market impact in the future
(February 10, 2009)
Telefónica brings Telegent's mobile TV feature to Peru with ZTE i766 handset. Movistar-branded ZTE handset enables Peru consumers to view live, over-the-air TV programming on their handset, anytime, anywhere
(February 4, 2009)
Telegent announces robust growth in 2008 with live TV feature available in more than 20 million handsets worldwide. Rapid consumer adoption combined with expansion to PC TV positions company for continuing growth in 2009
(February 4, 2009)
Telegent brings live, free-to-air hybrid TV to PCs, laptops and netbooks. World’s first single-chip DVB-T+analog TV receiver reduces complexity and cost of adding live TV
(January 16, 2009)
Telegent names Don Stark Vice President of Engineering.
(January 7, 2009)
2008 Press Releases
Tianyu Expands Handset Designs Leveraging Telegent's Mobile TV Technology to Drive Growth in International Markets. Tianyu integrates Telegent TV feature into world's first handset with hybrid CMMB and analog TV reception for domestic China market
(November 5, 2008)
Telegent's Mobile TV Technology to Arrive in Latin America, Expanding Global Reach of Handset Manufacturers Delivering Free-to-Air Mobile TV Feature. TV feature from Telegent used by Latin American journalists at 2008 Beijing Games
(September 10, 2008)
Telegent's Mobile TV Technology to Arrive in Brazil, in Handsets Delivering Access to All TV Broadcast Channels Throughout the Country. TV feature from Telegent used by selected Brazilian journalists at 2008 Beijing Games
(August 26, 2008)
Consumers Worldwide Show Strong Interest in Mobile Access to Local TV Broadcasts of the 2008 Beijing Games. Consumers in Asian and Latin American markets most interested in viewing news and sports on their mobile phones
(August 20, 2008)
Arima Communications Selects Telegent for Free-to-Air Mobile TV Feature. Leading ODM enhances mobile TV user experience with TV-centric handset design
(August 12, 2008)
Telegent and ZTE MOBILE TELECOM Team to Deliver Free-to-Air Mobile TV on ZTE Handsets Sold Worldwide.
(July 29, 2008)
Telegent Enables Free Mobile Access to TV Broadcasts of Summer Sporting Events for Millions of Viewers.
(July 16, 2008)
Telegent Systems Names Diana Jovin as Vice President of Corporate Marketing.
(June 30, 2008)
Telegent Systems CEO Weijie Yun Named 2008 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® in Northern California. Award recognizes entrepreneurial excellence in the Emerging Company category.
(June 24, 2008)
Telegent Expands Executive Team with Key Additions. Seasoned executives Geoff Ribar and Carlos Kirjner bring financial and industry expertise to Telegent
(May 28, 2008)
Gionee Taps Telegent Systems to Power Mobile TV Handsets. Leading China domestic handset provider Gionee introduces free-to-air TV phones based on Telegent's TLG1100
(May 13, 2008)
Telegent Systems Survey Reveals that Free-to-Air Mobile TV Is a "Killer Application" Driving Handset Sales. 74% of respondents watch TV on their handset for thirty minutes or longer
(April 29, 2008)
Telegent Systems Receives Frost & Sullivan 2008 Global Mobile TV Product of the Year Award. Highly-Integrated Mobile TV Receiver Technology Recognized as Best-in-Class for High Performance, Low Power and Compatibility with both Emerging and Existing Standards
(March 18, 2008)
Silicon Valley Veteran Brooke Seawell Joins Telegent Systems' Board of Directors
(February 12, 2008)
Telegent Systems Powers Free-to-Air Mobile TV in Konka Handsets. Konka Utilizes Telegent's TLG1100 to Deliver Live, Familiar Television Programming to Mobile Phones
(February 11, 2008)
Telegent Ships Five Million Mobile TV Receivers; Free-To-Air Content Accelerating Global Mobile TV Adoption. Latest Chip Extends Market Reach with Support of Global Broadcast Standards
(January 29, 2008)
Telegent Systems Introduces Mobile TV Receiver Delivering Worldwide Coverage. The TLG1120 is the First Solution to Provide Consumers and Operators with Access to Global Free-to-Air Content
(January 22, 2008)
2007 Press Releases
Telegent Wins GSMA's Asia Mobile Innovation Award. Award Validates Free-to-Air Mobile TV as High Growth Market Segment
(November 14, 2007)
Telegent Systems Announces Closing of $20 Million Financing. Northern Light Venture Capital Becomes Newest Telegent Investor
(August 21, 2007)
Weijie Yun to Discuss Drivers of Mobile TV Adoption at IBC 2007.
(August 21, 2007)
Telegent Systems Names Stephen Zadig VP of Operations. Former Marvell Executive Brings Operations Expertise to Telegent
(August 7, 2007)
NEC Electronics and Telegent Systems Develop Mobile TV Solution for Cellular Phones. High Performance Platform for Mobile TV, Music and Communications
(February 7, 2007)
Telegent Systems Named Finalist for the EE Times ACE Awards. Telegent Systems' Mobile TV Solutions Enable Free-to-Air and Paid Programming in Single Chip
(January 25, 2007)
2006 Press Releases
Telegent Systems Rolls Out Mobile TV Solutions Globally. Technology Enables Mobile TV Now with Ultra-Low Power, Improved Performance and Enhanced Viewing Experiences
(October 23, 2006)
Telegent Systems and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Partner to Deliver the Ultimate Mobile TV Experience.
(October 17, 2006)