GetJar to Power Virgin Mobile's French App Store

Independent app store, GetJar says that it has been chosen by the MVNO, Virgin Mobile France to provide its entire catalogue of free mobile applications for its mobile app store to be launched later this week. The launch of Virgin's app store coincides with the release of Virgin's new unlimited voice, SMS and data plans. Consumers in France will be offered access to over 45,000 free apps via the Virgin Mobile portal, alongside other key content such as ringtones and premium games.

"GetJar's track record, extensive cross platform catalogue, scale and expertise were really what we were looking for in an app store partner," explained Julien Allisy, Marketing and Communication director of Virgin Mobile France.

"This important partnership underlines the broad international demand for mobile apps across all handsets and platforms, and the reputation GetJar has developed as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to provide exciting mobile applications to their consumers," said Ilja Laurs, founder and CEO of GetJar Networks.

GetJar has been providing mobile applications to consumers since 2005 and now receives over 1 million downloads a day across more than 200 countries.

Posted to the site on 15th June 2009