AT&T and MediaFLO announced today the May 4 availability of the AT&T Mobile
TV with FLO service. This new mobile television service will
provide around-the-clock access to some of today’s most popular television
programs, live and in color on the mobile phone.
To take advantage of the medium, AT&T
is introducing two new exclusive handsets: the Vu from LG Electronics
MobileComm U.S.A. Inc. (LG) and the Access from Samsung Telecommunications
America (Samsung).
- LG Vu: A sleek and stunning device, the Vu gives you a clear view of
TV, Web, pictures or videos on its large interactive touch screen. It
also lets you get the utmost in mobile entertainment with a music
player, 2.0 megapixel camera and Bluetooth(R) capabilities. The LG Vu
is available for $299.99 with a two-year service agreement and after a
$100 mail-in rebate. - Samsung Access: This handset features a large landscape
display, ideal for delivering a rich viewing experience and an internal
antenna for exceptional reception. It’s a device for customers
who are looking for advanced multimedia capabilities such as a camera,
external stereo speakers, stereo Bluetooth, AT&T Music, CV, of course,
AT&T Mobile TV. The Samsung Access is available for $199.99 with a
two-year service agreement and after a $100 mail-in rebate.
“AT&T Mobile TV is more than a new entertainment service — it is an
experience that will significantly change and enhance our customers’ mobile
lifestyles,” said Mark Collins, vice president of Consumer Data for AT&T’s
wireless unit. “With this in mind, it was imperative that we launch this
revolutionary service on devices that were optimal for the best mobile
viewing experience imaginable. We worked closely with LG and Samsung to
deliver these two iconic handsets, which are designed with the specific
needs of what will soon become our Mobile TV viewing audience.”
AT&T Mobile TV’s programming lineup will include:
- CBS Mobile
- ESPN Mobile TV,
- Fox Mobile, NBC 2Go,
- NBC News 2Go
- Comedy
Central - MTV
- Nickelodeon
Exclusive Channels are
- Sony Pictures
Television’s PIX,
which offers contemporary films from the studio’s library - CNN Mobile Live, with breaking news coverage and programs.