Satelite service provider, ICO Global Communications a
has reached an agreement with MTV Network to add Nickelodeon and Comedy
Central for use in ICO's alpha trials of its mobile interactive media service,
known as ICO mim.
ICO mim is a fully interactive mobile video, navigation and emergency
assistance service powered by the ICO G1 satellite, which launched in April
2008. The trials will take place in
Vegas
summer of this year.
Nickelodeon and Comedy Central join the recently announced additions of
Cartoon Network and Adult Swim from Turner Broadcasting System, as well as
multiple offerings from NBC Universal and Discovery Networks that will be
featured in the ICO mim trial. The ICO mim service will include a broad mix of
news, children's, entertainment, and sports offerings.