YBVR, TELUS and MEDIAPRO Canada join forces to deliver cutting-edge, immersive viewing experience for Canadian Premier League football fans, The Canadian Business Journal

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 6, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YBVR, a Silicon Valley technology start-up and global leader in immersive live sports streaming, has teamed up with TELUS and MEDIAPRO Canada to bring fully immersive We are piloting a sports metaverse service. Redefining how Canada and its fans experience live sports. Originating from OneSoccer and the Canadian Premier League (CPL), the TELUS sports app gives Canadian soccer fans access to unique features, up to 8 different cameras in real time from multiple devices and multiple viewers from his angle. allow you to choose from The most immersive football watching experience from the comfort of your own home or on the go. TELUS Sports is free and can be downloaded to your mobile device from the Apple App Store. Google Play storeselect Android TV for TELUS subscribers on Optik TV and Pik TV, go to your web browser and telussports.ybvr.com.

“YBVR is proud to partner with TELUS and MEDIAPRO Canada to bring an unparalleled viewing experience to Canadian football fans,” said Hector Prieto, co-founder and CEO of YBVR. . “YBVR is the technology provider behind enhanced, immersive multi-camera and hyper-personalized fan experiences. It is an interactive and flexible solution that will be available for all Canadian Premier League matches in October. is sweeping Canada, the end of this year’s season promises to be an exciting one, and the combined power of TELUS and YBVR technology will make it accessible to all Canadians. .”

YBVR’s current portfolio of immersive sports technology initiatives includes projects with Wimbledon and the Australian Open Tennis Majors, Euroleague Basketball and Real Madrid, as well as partnerships with major players in sports broadcasting such as Verizon, Singtel and Telefonica. will be

“As the sport with the highest level of participation for children and youth in Canada, football is embedded in the country’s mainstream. ,” said Amit Nag, Vice President of Entertainment and Education Services at TELUS. “By partnering with YBVR and MEDIAPRO Canada, TELUS is piloting next-generation technology for the Canadian Premier League, enhancing football’s impact on the Canadian landscape.”

The new partnership will be the first to ride a wave of technological innovation to Canada, bringing immersive, personalized and interactive capabilities to football. Combining the technology and experience of these three world-leading companies, he offers pioneering new options for Canadian Premier League fans through the TELUS Sports app and OneSoccer.

Oscar López, CEO of MEDIAPRO Canada, said: “In just four years, the CPL has developed into an engaging and competitive league with a passionate fan base around the world. TELUS and YBVR understand the popularity of football among Canadian families and sports fans. Canadian football is reaching new heights not only at home, but at continental and global levels as well, captivating audiences through the latest technological innovations like Real Madrid and Wimbledon I am happy to be able to do it.”

The TELUS Sports app will serve as a pilot for fans to watch the remaining nine games of the season, with four regular season games and five post-season games to determine the 2022 CPL champion.

About YBVR
YBVRMore is a technology company redefining how fans experience live sports. YBVR enables new immersive and interactive interactions with sports fans, especially new generations, attending at home or at venues. The extensive expertise of these companies creates great opportunities for the Canadian Premier League and its fans.

About MediaPro Canada
mediapro canadais a Canadian subsidiary of GRUP Mediapro, a Spanish media multinational, and has a long-term partnership with the Canadian football business. Canadian Premier League, the men’s professional football league in the country’s first division. A national football competition in Canadian Soccer involving all professional Canadian football clubs including the Canadian Championship, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, CF Montreal and the Vancouver Whitecaps. A home friendly match for the Canadian women’s and men’s national football teams. In 2019, we launched OneSoccer, a football-only channel available through TELUS Optik TV, fuboTV and the OneSoccer app.

About the terrace
TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, global leader with $17 billion in annual revenue and 17 million customer connections across wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video and security is a communications technology company that Our social purpose is to harness world-leading technology and compassion to drive social change and achieve remarkable results for humanity. Our long-standing commitment to putting our customers first drives every aspect of our business and makes us the clear leader in customer service excellence and loyalty. The numerous and sustained accolades that TELUS has earned over the years from independent industry-leading network insight companies demonstrate the strength and speed of TELUS’ world-leading network and encourage the people of Canada to Reinforcing our commitment to providing access to superior technology that connects , resources and information that make our lives better.

TELUS Health is Canada’s leader in digital health technology, improving access to health and wellness services and revolutionizing the flow of health information across the continuum of care. TELUS Agriculture provides innovative digital solutions across the agricultural value chain to support better food outcomes from improved agricultural business data insights and processes. TELUS International (TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading innovator in digital customer experience, delivering next-generation technologies such as AI and content management for global and disruptive brands across high-growth industries such as technology and gaming. We design, build and deliver solutions. , Telecommunications & Media, E-Commerce & Fintech, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality. TELUS and TELUS International operate in more than 25 countries around the world.

Driven by our determination and vision to connect all citizens for good, our deep, meaningful and enduring philosophy of providing a place where we live has been TELUS, our company since 2000. has inspired over $900 million in donations and over 1.8 million days of service from team members and retirees. Generosity and unparalleled volunteerism have made TELUS one of the most contributing companies in the world. Let’s create a brighter future together.

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Media Inquiries:

Valeria Gomez
YBVR immersive content
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Catherine Davis
MEDIAPRO Canada Media Relations
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Lena Chen
TELUS PR
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