Melodeo, Inc. today announced the availability of ‘Mobilcast Hi-fi’ to wireless operators. Mobilcast Hi-fi is a new patent-pending, low-bandwidth, hi-fidelity version of their industry-leading Mobilcast mobile entertainment service. Mobilcast Hi-fi allows wireless operators to offer hi-fidelity music and audio programs over existing mobile networks using standard codecs. Mobilcast Hi-fi automatically adapts to different phones and network speeds, resulting in a superior listening experience for wireless customers with minimal bandwidth use. Wireless operators are expected to make Mobilcast Hi-fi available to customers in the coming months.

Melodeo also announced today the addition of a2z, a set of original music channels exclusive to Mobilcast, which include Country, Hip-Hop, Rock of Ages, Top Hits and Dave’s Picks, a new music show hosted by Melodeo’s Senior Director of Music Content, Dave Dederer. Dederer is best known as a founding member of the multi-platinum rock band The Presidents of the United States of America. Each week, he will keep listeners tuned in to favorite tracks from his personal music library.