Alltel Wireless and Melodeo Announce New Mobile Podcast Service; Axcess Mobilcast offers easy podcast listening for Alltel cust
August 08 2006 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Alltel Wireless (NYSE: AT), America's largest network, and Melodeo,
Inc., the first interactive podcast community for PC and mobile
phones, today launched Axcess Mobilcast service. The service
enables Alltel Wireless customers to easily search and listen to
thousands of podcasts on their wireless phones for a monthly
subscription of $3.99. Alltel Wireless is the first company in the
United States to bring this service to market. Axcess Mobilcast
offers continuously updated podcast episodes and radio shows from
popular sources such as NPR and CNN, as well as thousands of
independent podcasts from all over the world. The programs are
short in duration and cover a wide range of subjects including
comedy, music, sports and politics. "As the wireless phone
continues to become a media hub, Alltel Wireless is committed to
providing its customers with the most entertaining, useful and
innovative applications available," said Wade McGill, senior vice
president of wireless product management for Alltel Wireless.
"Podcasts have rapidly become a part of daily life for millions of
Americans, and by partnering with Melodeo to bring Podcasts to
wireless phones, our customers can now listen to their favorite
programs wherever they go." Axcess Mobilcast is currently available
on several popular Alltel phones. A simple interface allows
listeners to browse categories or search programs with no wait
time. Podcasts are streamed or downloaded and can be added to the
"My Favorites" channel with one click. "We're bringing consumers
the best selection of on-demand podcasts on their mobile phone,"
said Don Davidge, Melodeo founder and senior vice president, sales.
"It's exciting to offer podcasting to millions of Americans as we
move towards a seamless media experience between PC and mobile."
About Alltel Alltel is owner and operator of the nation's largest
wireless network and has more than 11 million wireless customers.
About Melodeo, Inc. Melodeo Inc. is dedicated to bringing consumers
the best selection of on-demand podcasts, radio and soon video for
PC and mobile phone. Combining social networking, powerful content
and access from any device, Melodeo makes it easy to keep up with
the world and share music, news and views with friends. Alltel,
NYSE: AT www.alltel.com Melodeo Inc. www.melodeo.com
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