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It's Official! Verizon Launches V CAST Mobile TV Across the US.

It's Official!  Verizon Launches V CAST Mobile TV Across the US.
Posted Thursday, March 01, 2007 by phonedog     
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So with all the excitement this week about the launch of Verizon V CAST Mobile TV services, there were still some unanswered questions that lingered.  What exactly can I get?  Which phones will work with this service?  Which markets will have it first?   

Well here is an outline that will help answer all of these questions for those looking at getting V CAST Mobile TV today!

V CAST Mobile TV - This new product is giving Verizon Wireless customers access to high quality Mobile TV service right from their cellular phone.  You will be able to watch full motion video and sound from different cable networks offering the latest news, shows, and sports.

Current V CAST Mobile TV Enabled Handset - The Samsung SCH-U620 is the first and currently only device capable of broadcasting this new product for Verizon Wireless.  In the coming weeks more compatible devices will be announced.

V CAST Mobile TV Packages - Verizon Wireless has announced three new Mobile TV packages; Limited, Basic, and Select.*

  • Limited Package $13/month  - Access to view Fox Mobile, NBC, NBC News, and CBS Mobile.
  • Basic Package $15/month - Access to view Fox Mobile, CBS Mobile, Comedy Central, MTV, NBC, NBC News, Nickelodeon, and ESPN.  Parental Control features are included and allow for you to block programming on your children's phone.
  • Select Package $25/month  - Access to the Basic Package plus a V CAST V Pack.  The V Pack adds unlimited basic video clips, monthly access to mobile web 2.0, unlimited airtime and unlimited e-mail. 

Available Coverage Areas - Here is a list of the current cities that can offer customers Verizon V CAST Mobile TV.

  • Tucson AZ
  • Palm Springs CA
  • Colorado Springs & Denver CO
  • Jacksonville FL
  • Chicago IL
  • Wichita KS
  • New Orleans LA
  • Minneapolis-St. Paul MN
  • Kansas City & St. Louis MO
  • Omaha-Lincoln NE
  • Las Vegas NV
  • Albuquerque-SantaFe NM
  • Portland OR
  • Dallas-Fort Worth TX
  • Salt Lake City UT
  • Norfolk-Richmond VA
  • Seattle & Spokane WA

*Subject to customer agreement and calling plan.  V CAST Mobile TV phone, coverage, and additional charges required.  Offers and coverage, which varies by service, not available everywhere.

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