Verizon Wireless today announced during the CTIA Wireless I.T & Entertainment 2008 convention that full-length episodes to several popular television shows will be making the jump onto the Verizon V CAST service.
“We recognize that the convenience of watching TV programs must extend beyond living rooms, laptops and portable DVRs to better suit active lifestyles, schedules and spontaneity; so when people want to watch their favorite TV programs when on-the-go, V CAST Video will now provide fresh and familiar favorites that are easy to find,” said Terry Denson, vice president, content strategy and acquisition at Verizon.
TV shows on the go? Why not. There are some notables on the list, my personal favorite being “The Office” (and, ugh, least favorite being “The Hills”, but then again I’ve mercifully never watched it). Other shows include CBS’ “Numb3rs” and “CSI”, “30 Rock” from NBC, ESPN programs, and more. As long as customers possess V CAST enabled phones, these shows will be available for just $3.00 for 24-hour use or for $15.00 via the V CAST VPak monthly subscription. The point of 24 hour time limited shows seems, well, rather pointless, and the VPak option provides access to Verizon’s ESPN MVP, Get It Now and Mobile Web services, so the choice should be clear. VPak provides unlimited basic video, but premium video and 3D games are still subject to individual download fees. There are no specific megabyte charges to be concerned with when using the V CAST service.
If you’re hankering for some video content on your phone and plan on taking any long business or vacation trips, be sure to head on over to Verizon Wireless for more.
Source: Verizon Wireless
