Disqus
Verizon Wireless is shutting down its mobile video service, VCAST Video, on December 15th. The service was launched back in 2005, allowing folks with “multimedia devices” (not just smartphones) to enjoy watching clips while on the go. Mobile access to NFL games is not included in this shut down and it will continue to be offered through NFL Mobile for $5 per month. Moreover, the carrier will continue to support its recently launched video discovery service Viewdini.
Here’s what Verizon said at its website:
Verizon Wireless is constantly working to bring the best experiences to our customers. To better serve the demands of consumers, on December 15, 2012, Verizon Video will be Shut Down from use. This will allow us to focus on bringing you the best video experience in wireless. With more choices and even more content, we introduce VIEWDINI, a new video service for your 4G Android/Apple device. Whether you enjoy exploring the universe of video for hours or quickly find exactly what you are looking for, viewdini is FREE to download and use.
Can’t say we’re feeling sad for VCAST Video, cause we never really liked the idea of carrier picking what’s good to watch for us. What about you – will you miss Verizon’s mobile video service?
[Via: AllThingsD]
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
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