Cingular Signs Deal with Melodeo to Offer Mobile Podcasting
October 3rd, 2006
Cingular Wireless today announced the availability of Melodeo’s Mobilcast podcast service. Cingular customers can now search and listen to thousands of podcasts that interest them, including news, sports, entertainment and more, on their Cingular phone — anytime, anywhere.
Cingular customers can listen to continuously updated podcast episodes from popular sources such as NPR, The New York Times, CBS, FOX and MSNBC, as well as thousands of independent podcasts from all over the world. The programs cover a wide range of subjects including comedy, music, sports, education, health, music and politics.
The Mobilcast service is compatible with most Cingular handsets. The service is available for a monthly subscription cost of $4.99, data charges may apply.
In August, Alltel Wireless became the first U.S. wireless carrier to offer Melodeo mobile phone software application.
