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YouTube to Go Mobile With VerizonPOSTED November 29, 2006 SAN BRUNO -- YouTube announced a deal with Verizon Wireless which will offer select videos from YouTube to be downloaded and viewed by mobile phone customers. YouTube will deliver a sampling of the most popular videos to Verizon Wireless' V CAST subscribers in the United States. With the largest community for online video entertainment, YouTube's move into the mobile space will enable a new audience of mobile users to enjoy entertaining videos virtually whenever and now wherever they want. "We are excited to launch our new mobile service and to partner with Verizon Wireless to bring YouTube videos to a new audience," said Steve Chen, chief technology officer and co-founder of YouTube. "People want to be entertained in a way that fits their individual lifestyle. This service offers our community and Verizon Wireless subscribers a new opportunity to connect and engage with their favorite videos. We will continue to roll out more exciting partnerships and features for the mobile user over the coming year." "Delivering YouTube content gives V CAST customers a mobile connection to video content that has revolutionized how people are being entertained today," said John Harrobin, vice president of digital media for Verizon Wireless. "Today's announcement is groundbreaking for mobile video, and we're proud to be working with the leader in online video entertainment. This relationship signals Verizon Wireless' commitment to bring the very best entertainment to V CAST customers." YouTube will provide Verizon Wireless' V CAST customers with a variety of videos, enabling users to access video clips on any one of the Verizon Wireless V CAST-enabled handsets, including the Chocolate (LG VX8500) and MOTOKRZR K1m. Video enthusiasts also will be able to record and share their favorite moments with their mobile phones whether it's an unbelievable skateboard trick or memorable moments, such as their child's first steps. To get V CAST, Verizon Wireless customers can purchase a V CAST VPak subscription for $15.00 monthly access, or $3.00 daily access, added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan. The subscription includes unlimited basic video, but application download fees apply for 3D games and premium video. There are no airtime charges to stream or watch V CAST content. Verizon also announced a deal with Revver, a Los Angeles-video startup, to offer videos on its wireless network. Revver shares revenue generated by user videos and plans a 50-50 net revenue distribution arrangement with content providers that allow clips to be posted through Verizon's V Cast. © Copyright SVDaily.com |
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