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What is Kangaroo Media Inc.?

Kangaroo TV, headquartered in Montréal, Québec (Canada), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kangaroo Media Inc., which is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange TSX (www.tsx.com) as KTV. Kangaroo TV delivers innovative, interactive and full-service wireless audio-visual solutions for on-site sports events. The company’s unique handheld audio-video entertainment device enables the fans to access exclusive content, putting them in the driver's seat of their own live-action experience.

What is Kangaroo TV (the company)?

It is a subsidiary of Kangaroo Media Inc.

The company develops, manufactures, and at this time markets the Kangaroo TV, IVT-200 a unique handheld spectator device, at sports events such as Champ Car World Series and NASCAR. The company has begun its full-scale rollout at all types of sports and spectator events.

Marc Arseneau and his senior management team all have previous success stories in the technology and media arena.

What is Kangaroo TV (IVT-200)?

Kangaroo TV is a unique handheld spectator device that allows fans attending live events to see and hear all of the action, all of the time. Kangaroo TV underwent a pilot test at motorsport events and its application featured four live broadcast channels (event-feed, in-car cameras, pit cameras, replays), user-friendly team radio communication access, live official timing and scoring data.

Is the Kangaroo TV for sale?
Kangaroo’s hand-held device, branded the NASCAR NEXTEL FanView at all NASCAR races, will be offered for purchase this summer. In regards to F1 races, a timeframe for sale of the Kangaroo TV is yet to be determined. This section of our website will keep you informed on all developments.
 
 
What are the rental costs for the Kangaroo TV?
Day rental at NASCAR races are $50 US and weekend rental are $70 US. The rental costs for F1 races will be defined through our market research with the fans. This section of our website will keep you informed on all developments.
 
 
Where can I rent the Kangaroo TV at NASCAR races?
The NASCAR NEXTEL FanView is available at track. Look for the FanView Yellow Hauler on Vendor Row and at any Track Scan location.
 
 
When will Kangaroo debut with F1?
The Kangaroo TV service for Formula One is expected to debut on a limited basis at the 2006 U.S. Grand Prix, which will be held on July 2 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kangaroo TV will be in full commercial launch no later then the beginning of 2007 season.
 
 
Will Kangaroo TV be available at the Montréal Grand-Prix?
The Kangaroo TV will not be available at the Montréal Grand-Prix. Kangaroo TV will have a limited debut beginning with the 2006 U.S. Grand Prix on July 2.
 
 
Will NASCAR NEXTEL FanView owners be able to use their FanView at F1 races?
For the time being, owners of the FanView will only be able to use the NASCAR NEXTEL FanView at NASCAR races.