YouTube Agreement with Verizon Wireless Marks First Step to Deliver Video
Entertainment to Consumers on the Go
SAN BRUNO, Calif. and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ --
YouTube, a consumer media company that enables people to watch and share
original videos through a Web experience, today announced that, in early
December, its leading video entertainment service will be available to
people on mobile devices. In its first strategic mobile distribution
agreement, YouTube will enable Verizon Wireless V CAST consumers to access
a selection of YouTube videos from their mobile phones exclusively for a
limited time.
In this landmark arrangement, YouTube will deliver a sampling of the
most popular videos to Verizon Wireless' V CAST subscribers in the United
States. With the largest community for online video entertainment,
YouTube's move into the mobile space will enable a new audience of mobile
users to enjoy entertaining videos virtually whenever and now wherever they
want.
"We are excited to launch our new mobile service and to partner with
Verizon Wireless to bring YouTube videos to a new audience," said Steve
Chen, chief technology officer and co-founder of YouTube. "People want to
be entertained in a way that fits their individual lifestyle. This service
offers our community and Verizon Wireless subscribers a new opportunity to
connect and engage with their favorite videos. We will continue to roll out
more exciting partnerships and features for the mobile user over the coming
year."
"Delivering YouTube content gives V CAST customers a mobile connection
to video content that has revolutionized how people are being entertained
today," said John Harrobin, vice president of digital media for Verizon
Wireless. "Today's announcement is groundbreaking for mobile video, and
we're proud to be working with the leader in online video entertainment.
This relationship signals Verizon Wireless' commitment to bring the very
best entertainment to V CAST customers."
YouTube will provide Verizon Wireless' V CAST customers with a variety
of videos, enabling users to access video clips on any one of the Verizon
Wireless V CAST-enabled handsets, including the Chocolate (LG VX8500) and
MOTOKRZR K1m. Video enthusiasts also will be able to record and share their
favorite moments with their mobile phones -- whether it's an unbelievable
skateboard trick or memorable moments, such as their child's first steps.
To get V CAST, Verizon Wireless customers can purchase a V CAST VPak
subscription for $15.00 monthly access, or $3.00 daily access, added to
their Verizon Wireless calling plan. The subscription includes unlimited
basic video, but application download fees apply for 3D games and premium
video. There are no airtime charges to stream or watch V CAST content.
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services,
visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go
to http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About YouTube
Founded in February 2005, YouTube is a consumer media company for
people to watch and share original videos worldwide through a Web
experience. YouTube allows people to easily upload and share video clips on
http://www.YouTube.com and across the Internet through websites, blogs, and
e-mail. YouTube has quickly become the leading destination on the Internet
for video entertainment.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and
data network, serving 57 million customers. The largest US wireless company
and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is
headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 60,000 employees nationwide. The
company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and
Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at
http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video
footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on
to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
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Related links:
http://www.verizonwireless.com
http://www.YouTube.com
CONTACT:
Media, Emily Scherberth of Allison & Partners
for YouTube, +1-310-496-4450, press@youtube.com; or Jeffrey
Nelson of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7519,
Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com
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