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Sprint PCS adds content providers

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Sprint PCS reached agreements with Walt Disney Internet Group, ConsumerReview.com and BarPoint.com to provide content via Sprint’s wireless Web offering.

The Walt Disney Internet Group deal will provide news headlines and summary digests from ABCNews.com; sports headlines and scores from ESPN.com; entertainment news and movie information from Mr. Showbiz; and stock information, weather and horoscope information from G0.com Web Guide.

ConsumerReview.com, a source for consumer product information on the Internet, will supply consumer-generated product reviews and ratings. Sprint PCS customers can access the ConsumerReview.com site under the “Shopping” category on their wireless Web phones.

BarPoint.com will provide UPC-based shopping services, allowing Sprint PCS customers access to product information and personalized services. Product information includes price comparisons, reviews, manufacturer information and the ability to listen to songs for music items before purchasing the product.

Sprint said the BarPoint.com service will be available under the “Shopping” category in its wireless Web service.

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