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MobilesSprint to Offer Fandango Mobile Movie Ticketing ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 6, 2006 - 6:25am.
Los Angeles - Fandango, a provider of advance online movie ticket sales, announced on Monday that it has partnered with Sprint to launch a mobile movie ticketing service. The companies worked with Crisp Wireless to develop the service, which lets mobile users find showtimes for nearby theaters, and purchase tickets with their phones. The service will also allow studios to target moviegoers with movie-related ringtones, wallpapers and games. Los Angeles-based Fandango offers advance movie ticket sales for more than 13,000 screens at 1,150 movie theaters.
Apple's Trademark of "Mobile Me" Hints at iPod Phone, Mobile ServicesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 13, 2006 - 3:25am.
San Francisco - Apple has trademarked the phrase "Mobile Me," prompting some to speculate the company may be planning to introduce an iPod phone or other mobile content services, Reuters reported. "We believe this is further indication of (Apple's) strategic direction to extend its iPod + iTunes and Mac franchises into new business areas including smart phones, value-added mobile content services, and the broader consumer electronics space," said American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu. The trademark application, filed on Jan. 5, covers areas including computing devices, mobile devices, and mobile services including digital music, video, games, e-mail, and messaging across Internet, intranets, extranets, television, cellular, and satellite networks. Apple recently partnered with Motorola to put its iTunes software onto cell phones, and some have speculated that Apple plans to become a mobile virtual network operator, leasing network space from an existing mobile network to sell as its own mobile phone service.
German Mobile Entertainment Firm Convisual Launches IPOAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 13, 2006 - 3:21am.
Frankfurt - Convisual, a Germany-based provider of multimedia messaging and mobile entertainment services, announced that it has made an initial public offering on Germany's Open Market stock exchange in Frankfurt. Founded in 2000, Convisual offers SMS, MMS and video services, as well as mobile content and gateway services. Its customers include T-Mobile, Vodafone D2, ProSiebenSat.1, Ericsson, Jamba, Turkcell and SingTel. The company said its IPO was a great success, with the first share price of $11.84 coming in about 60 percent higher than the issuing price of $7.41. Convisual said it hoped to raise as much as $12.1 million with the listing.
Electronic Arts Mobile Titles to Sell Through Amp'd MobileAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 11, 2006 - 3:52am.
Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced that it has signed an agreement to distribute 15 of its mobile game titles through Amp'd Mobile, an entertainment-focused mobile network operator. Amp'd subscribers will have access to games including "FIFA 06," "Madden NFL 06" and "Need for Speed Underground 2" through a dedicated EA mobile games channel. Separately, Redwood City, Calif.-based EA announced that it plans to ship "Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover" for the Sony PSP in the spring of 2006. The game is a prequel to "Def Jam Vendetta," EA's fighting game collaboration with hip-hop record label Def Jam that features rappers as characters in the game.
Mobile Entertainment Publisher Mobile Streams Plans London IPOAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 10, 2006 - 4:38am.
London - Mobile Streams, an international provider of entertainment content for mobile phones, announced that it is planning an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The company made headlines earlier this week when it announced an alliance with Liberty Media, the U.S.-based cable and media investment group owned by John Malone. Liberty Media took a 22% stake in Mobile Streams worth more than $8.8 million. Mobile Streams said it planned to list its shares by the end of March and raise about $10.6 million with the offering.
Virgin Mobile USA Extends Mobile Content Deal With MTV NetworksAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 9, 2006 - 5:01am.
Warren, N.J. - Wireless network operator Virgin Mobile USA said on Monday that it has extended its partnership with MTV Networks, and will provide additional exclusive mobile content from MTV and Comedy Central. Under the deal, Virgin Mobile USA will become the exclusive carrier for "Total Request Live" and "Direct Effect" branded mobile content, and will continue to offer non-exclusive mobile content from other programs like "The Daily Show."
Comedy Central to Sell Mobile Entertainment Through Amp'd MobileAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 6, 2006 - 5:28am.
Las Vegas - Viacom's Comedy Central announced on Friday that it will distribute mobile content for its "South Park" and "Chappelle's Show" series through Amp'd Mobile. Mobile "South Park" content will include ringtones, wallpapers, video and games; Amp'd will also be the exclusive carrier for a promo video for the third season of the network's "Chappelle's Show."
Groove Mobile Powers Mobile Music Service for Telecom New ZealandAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 20, 2005 - 7:08am.
Andover, Mass. - Groove Mobile, a provider of mobile digital music distribution services, announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Telecom New Zealand, and will power the company's Telecom Music Store. Massachusetts-based Groove Mobile's service allows users to download full-track songs from major labels Universal, Warner and EMI. The New Zealand service is currently only available on the Sanyo 9000 handset, which features a 1GB mini-SD memory card.
Motricity to Power Mobile Game Community for Virgin Mobile USAAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 16, 2005 - 4:26am.
Durham, N.C. - Motricity, a provider of online mobile gaming community development tools, announced on Wednesday that Virgin Mobile USA will use its services to create a mobile gaming community for its subscribers. North Carolina-based Motricity's service will provide player profile management, game ratings and reviews, leaderboards and buddy lists for the Virgin Mobile USA Players Club.
Report: Mobile Data Service Adoption Rises; Cost Remains FactorAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 3, 2005 - 3:36am.
Chicago - A global survey of 4,000 mobile phone users who subscribe to mobile data services found that over half now access the Internet monthly, and one-third download music to their phones, while mobile data costs are an obstacle to wider adoption, according to a report from management consulting firm A.T. Kearney. Thirty-three percent of users with multimedia phones said they downloaded music monthly, up from 21% in 2004, while 16% said they downloaded mobile games monthly. Seventeen percent of all users -- and 27% of those under 24 -- said they were interested in mobile TV. The survey also found that one-third of multimedia phone owners now use MMS to send pictures, photos and video clips monthly, a service that is used regularly by nearly half of all 19 to 24 year-olds. However, half of mobile users surveyed said they are not willing to pay more than $5 per month for a mobile data service; currently, U.S. mobile data services cost between $10 and $20 per month. "The growing penetration of new multimedia phones is the catalyst for mobile data adoption," said, A.T. Kearney vice president Mark Page. "There is a clear relationship between the average revenue per user and the age of the phone the customer uses. People who have recently replaced their handsets are more likely to be heavier users of data services."
Nokia Enters Joint Venture with China Putian to Develop 3GAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 13, 2005 - 4:39am.
Helsinki - Finland-based Nokia, the largest mobile-phone company in the world, announced that it has set up a joint venture with China Putian, a state-owned mobile and fixed-network vendor. Together, the two companies plan to invest approximately 93 million euro in the venture, which will develop 3G technology based on China's 3G standard, Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (TD-SCDMA). Nokia will own 49% of the venture, with China Putian controlling the remaining stake. Nokia said that the two companies have already cooperated on GSM technology for more than 10 years. http://press.nokia.com/PR/200510/1015445_5.html
Japanese Government to Introduce VoIP for Cell Phones by 2007Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 13, 2005 - 4:32am.
Tokyo - The Japanese government plans to introduce mobile Voice-over-Internet telephony by 2007, Japanese officials announced on Thursday. The proposal under consideration by the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications would allow people to use Voice-over-Internet Protocol, or VoIP, phone service, similar to what's now available on fixed lines, on cell phones. The proposal for the network, which would also allows users to transmit large amounts of data such as streaming video on cell phones, is being discussed in a ministry panel of experts and telecommunications officials, who plan to reach a decision in December, said ministry official Junko Koizumi. While the details of the network have been not decided, several carriers in Japan are expected to apply for licenses to offer mobile VoIP services, which would greatly reduce costs and transmit data faster, Koizumi said.
Jamdat Mobile, ATI Partner on 3D Mobile GamesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 4, 2005 - 2:37am.
Los Angeles - Mobile entertainment publisher Jamdat Mobile announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with chipmaker ATI Technologies to develop new 3D wireless entertainment applications. The deal calls for Jamdat to support ATI's Imageon 3D graphics in its titles, which include "Jamdat Bowling 3D" and "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater: 3D Mobile Edition."
Report: One in Seven Cell Phones Become Faulty in First YearAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 5, 2005 - 5:04am.
London -- About one of every seven mobile phones become faulty within just one year of purchase, according to a new report by U.K. consumer watchdog group Which? Of those phones that develop a problem, about 70% do so within six months, the report said. "A one-in-seven chance your phone's going to develop a fault is way too high," said Malcom Coles, the editor of Which? "Not only that, but retailers who should be bending over backwards to help customers who've already suffered the inconvenience of a fault aren't giving people the help they need." The firm said that handsets made by Motorola and Sony Ericsson were the most likely to malfunction, with approximately 20% of owners reporting faults, while Nokia and Samsung were considered the most reliable.
Verizon Plans Full-Track Mobile Music Download ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 30, 2005 - 7:03am.
Los Angeles -- Verizon Wireless president and CEO Denny Strigl told a conference this week that his company is planning to launch a mobile music download service within the next six to eight months, NewsFactor reported. Verizon spokesman Jeffrey Nelson confirmed Strigl's comments: "We intend and are working toward the launch of a service that would allow for full music on a mobile phone," Nelson told NewsFactor. Verizon plans to begin offering a phone capable of receiving full-track music downloads in the next couple of months, although the planned download service will not be ready for launch until some time later.
U.K.-Based Mobile Content Firm Bango to Get London IPOAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 7, 2005 - 10:34am.
London -- Bango, a U.K.-based company that helps companies sell content on mobile phones, announced that it is planning an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) later this month. By paying a monthly fee, Bango users can access content using mobile phone bills or credit and debit cards. Channel 4, for instance, is using Bango to offer "Big Brother"-related content to U.K. consumers on any mobile network. Bango said it expected to raise as much as $9 million with the IPO. "The AIM admission and funding will increase our profile internationally and assist in exploiting our scaleable technology platform in new territories," said Bango CEO Ray Anderson. "We are building on the successful relationships we already have with many content providers and network operators and are expecting to see significant growth," he said.
MobiTV Signs Deal to Stream Live MLB Games to Cell PhonesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 14, 2005 - 3:37am.
New Orleans -- MobiTV, a provider of live streaming TV content for mobile phones, announced on Monday that it has signed an exclusive three-year agreement with Major League Baseball Advanced Media, to offer live streaming video and radio broadcasts of MLB games. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Last year, MobiTV offered live streaming audio of baseball games for cell phones through its Gameday Audio service. The full-game live streaming TV service, subject to blackouts in local markets, will also offer video highlights on-demand, game photos and stories, statistical leaderboards and live box scores. The MobiTV live baseball TV service, currently available for Sprint, Cingular/AT&T and Midwest Wireless subscribers with compatible handsets, is scheduled to launch on Tuesday.
Virgin Radio to Offer World's First 3G Radio Broadcast for Cell PhonesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on March 7, 2005 - 6:42am.
London -- Virgin Radio, a London-based broadcaster, recently announced that it hopes become the first radio station in the world to offer radio services for 3G mobiles. "It places radio at the heart of the 3G revolution," said Virgin Radio new media director James Cridland. "This application will enable anyone, anywhere to listen to Virgin Radio simply with the phone in their pocket." Together with Sydus, a U.K.-based technology firm, Virgin will to offer radio broadcasts on both 2G and 3G networks. Virgin said customers would soon be able to download client software developed by Sydus that allows them to access the Virgin Radio service. Two other stations, Virgin Radio Classic Rock and Virgin Radio Groove, are soon to follow. Virgin said the service, which will use about 7.2MB of data per hour, would likely appeal only to customers with unlimited connections.
Mobile Handset Sales Worldwide Grow by 30% in 2004Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 4, 2005 - 6:55am.
London -- A new report by market analysis firm Gartner shows that mobile phone sales in 2004 grew by 30% year-on-year to a new record of 674 million devices. Gartner said a 24% year-on-year increase in shipments for the fourth quarter was a big boost for the year's overall results, which exceeded most analysts' expectations. Better than expected replacement sales in mature markets and substantial gains in emerging regions also played key roles in a banner year for mobile phone makers worldwide. "Consumers in developed markets, such as Europe and the U.S., were especially drawn to camera phones, as manufacturers offered mass-market prices for these devices and buyers had a compelling reason to upgrade," said Gartner analyst Hugues de la Vergne.
Random House Buys Stake in Mobile Content Publisher VocelAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 22, 2005 - 4:41am.
Frankfurt -- Random House, the publishing unit of German media group Bertelsmann, announced that it has bought a minority stake in Vocel, a San Diego-based provider of educational materials for wireless devices. Financial terms for the deal were not disclosed. Random House said the move would allow the company to expand Vocel's offerings to deliver foreign language study guides, video game playing tips and other wireless content over mobile phones. "Random House considers the mobile phone to be an important future platform for the delivery of information to consumers," said Random House Ventures president Richard Sarnoff.
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