Filed under: WIRELESS | Tags: Bright House Networks, Clearwire, Comcast, Google, Motorola, Sprint, Time Warner Cable, WiMAX
AT&T will release a new Motorola handset next Tuesday, the Tundra VA76r, whose clamshell design can withstand the toughest of environmental conditions, according to the companies. They said the Tundra would feature 3G network support, AT&T’s Push to Talk service, and a navigator for advanced tracking and location services at a price of $200 with a rebate and contract. RTT News (1/6)
Fitness video publisher PumpOne has packaged 20 popular interactive fitness programs for the iPhone covering multiple disciplines including Strength, Cardio, Flexibility, Sports, Yoga, Pilates and Physical Therapy. Prices for the “iPump 20” range from free to $2.99/each. (Cynopsis 1/7)
Wireless internet service provider Clearwire initiated its newly-branded 4G Clear internet service in Portland, OR yesterday – the second major market in the U.S. to offer true WiMAX broadband following the launch of Sprint’s Xohm service in Baltimore last Oct. Clear, the result of a new joint venture between Clearwire and Sprint with cash investments from Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, Intel and Google, is offering download speeds of up to 6 Mbps for about $50/month for unlimited downloads. The service can be used on the go by PC users by connecting via Clear’s USB modem powered by Motorola, on sale for $49.99. (Cynopsis 1/7)
VOD measurement firm Rentrak signed a multi-year deal with NBC Universal to use its Mobile Essentials service it has been trialing since early 2008. The mobile measurement tools analyze trends and track massive amounts of data in hard-to-aggregate formats including video clips, SMS messaging, ring tones, video games, wallpapers and other mobile content. Media giants have struggled to count and adequately monetize audiences on multiple screens due to the challenges associated with defining and combining separate measurement services. (Cynopsis 1/7)
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