Sprint, Cable Firms Testing Cell Service

Iria · Apr 10, 2006, 11:27 PM

After announcing an initiative to work with Sprint on ways to combine cellular service with cable television offerings, several of the cable companies involved have begun to disclose their testing plans. Sprint's 20-year deal, which is exclusive for three years, was announced in November of last year.

The agreement calls for more than a simple reselling of Sprint's cellular service. Instead, the companies plan to integrate the cable television experience into that of the cell phone. Together, this would allow customers to watch and schedule DVR programming remotely, as well as provide other potential services.
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Apr 10, 2006, 11:27 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Sprint, Cable Firms Testing Cell Service After announcing an initiative to work with Sprint on ways to combine cellular service with cable television offerings, several of the cable companies involved have begun to disclose their testing plans. Sprint's 20-year deal, which is exclusive for three years, was announced in November of last year. The agreement calls for more than a simple reselling of Sprint's cellular service. Instead, the companies plan to integrate the cable television experience into that of the cell phone. Together, this would allow customers to watch and schedule DVR programming remotely, as well as provide other potential services. ___________ Read More / Source: BetaNews