Andrew
05-15-2007, 11:27 PM
ESPN Mobile resurrected for V Cast subscribers (http://news.com.com/8301-10784_3-9719799-7.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-5) -- CNet News.com, 2007-05-15
Those with long memories in the mobile space might remember a little MVNO called Mobile ESPN that debuted some time in early 2006. The sports-based carrier catered especially to sports fanatics who wanted a cell phone that delivered real-time sports scores, sports videos, news stories, stats of favorite teams, and more via an innovative ESPN-theme user interface. However, Mobile ESPN had to pull the plug only after a few short months, presumably due to lack of consumer interest.
Well sports fans can now rejoice, because ESPN has partnered with Verizon to resurrect the Mobile ESPN experience via an ESPN MVP application exclusive to V Cast subscribers.
Verizon Wireless launches ESPN application (http://news.com.com/Verizon+Wireless+launches+ESPN+application/2100-1039_3-6184036.html?part=rss&tag=2547-1_3-0-5&subj=news) -- CNet News.com, 2007-05-15
Verizon Wireless plans to announce Wednesday that ESPN's revamped mobile sports application is available on its VCast service.
Subscribers of Verizon's VCast V Pak, which provides unlimited data usage for $15 a month, will be able to access the new service, called ESPN MVP, at no additional charge starting Wednesday. Users will simply download the application from Verizon's Get It Now service. The application will not be available to subscribers of the $3-a-day VCast pass.
Those with long memories in the mobile space might remember a little MVNO called Mobile ESPN that debuted some time in early 2006. The sports-based carrier catered especially to sports fanatics who wanted a cell phone that delivered real-time sports scores, sports videos, news stories, stats of favorite teams, and more via an innovative ESPN-theme user interface. However, Mobile ESPN had to pull the plug only after a few short months, presumably due to lack of consumer interest.
Well sports fans can now rejoice, because ESPN has partnered with Verizon to resurrect the Mobile ESPN experience via an ESPN MVP application exclusive to V Cast subscribers.
Verizon Wireless launches ESPN application (http://news.com.com/Verizon+Wireless+launches+ESPN+application/2100-1039_3-6184036.html?part=rss&tag=2547-1_3-0-5&subj=news) -- CNet News.com, 2007-05-15
Verizon Wireless plans to announce Wednesday that ESPN's revamped mobile sports application is available on its VCast service.
Subscribers of Verizon's VCast V Pak, which provides unlimited data usage for $15 a month, will be able to access the new service, called ESPN MVP, at no additional charge starting Wednesday. Users will simply download the application from Verizon's Get It Now service. The application will not be available to subscribers of the $3-a-day VCast pass.