If Van Toffler has his way, the "M" in MTV may soon stand for "mobile." Toffler, who ascended to the presidency of MTV Networks in October, has worked aggressively to move beyond simply selling ringtones and images of the latest hip-hop star. The company's...
Verizon Wireless rolled out its consumer-focused high-speed data service last week with the launch of VCast, offering a slew of video-on-demand and gaming options to subscribers with compatible phones in 32 U.S. markets. To support the much-anticipated service, the second-largest U.S. carrier unveiled deals...
BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless unveiled another content partner for its new Vcast multimedia service, announcing the availability of "Sesame Street" video clips on the new consumer-targeted data download service.Verizon will include clips featuring Big Bird, Elmo and other Sesame Street characters among its daily offering...
Verizon Wireless rolled out its previously announced consumer-focused high-speed data service Tuesday with the launch of Vcast, offering a choice of mobile games and video-on-demand to subscribers with compatible phones in 31 U.S. markets.The much-anticipated service offers a choice of 300 video clips a...
BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless said it will use technology from Microsoft Corp., PacketVideo and the Platform for Media Inc. to power its recently announced Vcast streaming video service. The $15 per month service allows the carrier's EV-DO subscribers to view video clips on their handsets."We...
Following a rather uneventful holiday season in which wireless operators favored handset subsidies over aggressive rate-plan changes, the new year has seen numerous adjustments. Industry observers note that the changes could reflect operational trends within the operators as well as showing that despite fewer...
BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. announced it will sell its SCH-a890 CDMA EV-DO phone through Verizon Wireless starting next month. The phone will support Verizon's recently announced Vcast streaming video service and will sell for $250 with a two-year service agreement.Verizon is also selling...
LAS VEGAS-The slow rollout of high-speed wireless data networks continues as CDMA-based carrier Verizon Wireless last week said it will expand its BroadbandAccess network to 12 additional markets on top of the 20 metropolitan areas already launched. Rival Sprint PCS reported that it plans...
