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Sprint customers to enjoy local FM radio on smartphones via FM radio
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), January 08, 2013 - Sprint
(NYSE:S) today announced a preliminary arrangement with
representatives of the American radio industry that will enable Sprint
customers to listen to local FM radio stations from a broad spectrum
of radio companies and aggregators on select Android and Windows
smartphones during the next three years. FM radio could be delivered
through the NextRadio tuner application or other radio apps or
services.
This announcement marks the first time a U.S. wireless carrier would
offer the ability to access local FM radio on a broad array of its
devices. Consumers today can listen to radio on smartphones by
streaming over the Internet. As part of this plan, Sprint customers
could use their smartphones and the NextRadio tuner to listen to local
FM radio stations.
With the NextRadio tuner expected to be available later in 2013
Sprint customers would enjoy a wide range of interactive listener
features not available today and would have the availability of local
FM radio at their fingertips to access all forms of broadcast
information. Demonstrations of NextRadio will be offered at booth 9033
in the Central hall during CES.
Fared Adib, senior vice president, product development and operations
at Sprint, stated, "We look forward to bringing Sprint customers
another entertainment choice through NextRadio. This new, easy-to-use
service adds another dimension to the versatility of our wide array of
smartphones and will deliver a new avenue for thousands of local radio
stations across the country to reach our customers."
Gordon Smith, president of the National Association of Broadcasters,
said, "This opportunity combines the strengths of the Sprint
network with the impact of America's radio stations. It is the type of
business-to-business partnership that recognizes the unique strengths
of the wireless networks and the radio industry and provides services
that are so important to the American people."
Bob Pittman, CEO of Clear Channel, noted, "This is a great
development for the radio industry, one which will help us bring the
content and services that only radio can provide to the wireless
system. It's an important benefit for consumers across America, and we
are pleased to participate in this effort."
Jeff Smulyan, CEO of Emmis Communications, who acted as principal
negotiator for the radio industry, added, "Today is a remarkable
day for our industry. I am gratified by the unity I have seen in our
industry. It seems every broadcaster I know has supported this effort,
and I am grateful to the tireless efforts of industry leaders, from
the largest companies to the owners of the smallest stations ... all
of whom have helped us reach this agreement. While there is much work
to be done, today is a critical first step."
---
Sprint Customers Access Top Entertainment Services Through Entertain
ME
Intuitive Entertain ME includes Sprint TV & Movies, Sprint Music
Plus, Spotify, Slacker, iHeartRadio, Shazam and Rumpus
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), January 08, 2013 - Sprint
(NYSE:S) announced today the launch of Entertain ME, a service within
the Sprint Zone application that provides customers using select
Android -powered smartphones a single place to discover, purchase,
listen to and personalize their entertainment experience for both
music and mobile TV. Entertain ME features Sprint TV & Movies and
Sprint Music Plus and mobile entertainment leaders Spotify, Slacker,
iHeartRadio, Shazam and Rumpus.
"Entertain ME makes it easy for customers to search for, listen
to and watch what they want, and Sprint's unlimited data plans mean
customers don't have to worry about surprises on their monthly bill
from data overage charges like they might with shared data plans from
AT&T or Verizon," said Fared Adib, senior vice president,
product development and operations at Sprint. "Entertain ME also
delivers a great discovery mechanism for the third-party services we
feature there."
"We are delighted to be a part of Sprint's Entertain ME
service," said Brian LaKamp, president of digital media for Clear
Channel Media and Entertainment. "We're committed to being
everywhere our listeners want us to be, and Sprint's service makes it
even easier for users to discover and download iHeartRadio."
"Shazam is excited to be a part of the launch of Entertain ME
with Sprint, giving its customers access to the industry's fastest
tagging and best media engagement for music and television," said
David Jones, executive vice president of marketing, Shazam.
Sprint services enhance customer experience
The popularity of apps and the time spent using them is rapidly
increasing the average number of apps on U.S. consumers' devices
increased 28 percent last year, from 32 apps in 2011 to 41 in 2012.*
"Now more than ever, it's important to offer our customers
helpful ways to make the most of their smartphones and the apps and
services it can offer," said Adib. "Entertain ME is another
in a line of Sprint services incorporated into smartphones, such as
Sprint Zone and Sprint ID, that brings Sprint customers tools to
easily personalize and enhance their mobile experience."
Sprint Zone on Android-powered smartphones and iPhones delivers
customers easy access to information about their Sprint account,
Sprint Guardian safety and security apps (for Android users), tips and
tricks for their particular device and more.
Sprint ID, available on more than 22 Sprint Android-powered devices,
allows customers to instantly download a package of applications,
widgets, ringtones and wallpapers with contents to fit their lifestyle
and interests. ID packs may have a theme or be brand-specific,
including ESPN, MTV, CMT, Disney Channel, E! and OWN (Oprah Winfrey
Network).
Entertain ME facts
Located within Sprint Zone on Sprint Android devices, Entertain ME
provides search, online and offline playback for music and access to
live and video-on-demand content via Sprint TV & Movies. The
service will continue to evolve with more content. Entertain ME
includes:
Sprint TV & Movies: More than 15 channels of live breaking news
and daytime, primetime and kids' entertainment, including full
episodes of popular primetime TV shows and live sports from ESPN,
including the NBA, MLB, college football and basketball. Customers can
access Sprint TV & Movies using the unlimited data included with
Sprint Everything data plans. Sprint TV & Movies is powered by
MobiTV.
Sprint Music Plus: The official Sprint Music Store for music tracks
and full album downloads, ringtones, and ringback tones. Millions of
DRM-free music tracks and tones from all major artists updated daily.
LiveWire Mobile is the service provider for Sprint Music Plus.
Spotify: On-demand unlimited music for premium users and customized
radio for free and premium users, Spotify provides access to
approximately 20 million songs by searching for artists, albums,
titles, labels and genres, and gives users access to tracks from many
major and independent labels.
Slacker: Offers millions of songs, hundreds of expert-programmed
stations, and news, sports and talk from ABC and ESPN. Listen to free
service or subscribe to enjoy deep customization, offline listening
and on-demand access to millions of songs and albums.
iHeartRadio: An all-in-one, free digital service that offers access to
more than 1,500 live broadcast and digital-only stations from more
than 150 cities, plus user-created Custom Stations inspired by
favorite artists and songs. Coming soon to Android phones, iHeartRadio
will launch its "Perfect For" feature, allowing listeners to
browse through a menu of moods and activities perfect for a particular
day and time.
Shazam: Discover, explore and share music and TV. For music, identify
songs in as little as one second, preview or buy the track, and get
streaming lyrics, YouTube videos and more. With TV shows, use Shazam
anytime for music, celebrity buzz, trivia and more.
Rumpus: Music discovery service allows customers to navigate through
the millions of tracks available, find new artists, learn what has
influenced their favorite bands and singers or simply find new tunes
they love and create new playlists. Rumpus was developed by Sprint
Music Plus service provider Livewire Mobile.
Everything Data plans
Everything Data plans start at just $79.99 per month (taxes and fees
excluded) with Truly Unlimited data, text and calling to any mobile
all while on the Sprint network.
Sprint is continuing its history of data leadership by making it easy
for its customers to use data in all the ways that are useful to them,
such as music, TV, news, email and GPS navigation, without worrying
about data overages on their monthly bill.
Sprint customers to enjoy local FM radio on smartphones via FM radio
chip
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), January 08, 2013 - Sprint
(NYSE:S) today announced a preliminary arrangement with
representatives of the American radio industry that will enable Sprint
customers to listen to local FM radio stations from a broad spectrum
of radio companies and aggregators on select Android and Windows
smartphones during the next three years. FM radio could be delivered
through the NextRadio tuner application or other radio apps or
services.
This announcement marks the first time a U.S. wireless carrier would
offer the ability to access local FM radio on a broad array of its
devices. Consumers today can listen to radio on smartphones by
streaming over the Internet. As part of this plan, Sprint customers
could use their smartphones and the NextRadio tuner to listen to local
FM radio stations.
With the NextRadio tuner expected to be available later in 2013
Sprint customers would enjoy a wide range of interactive listener
features not available today and would have the availability of local
FM radio at their fingertips to access all forms of broadcast
information. Demonstrations of NextRadio will be offered at booth 9033
in the Central hall during CES.
Fared Adib, senior vice president, product development and operations
at Sprint, stated, "We look forward to bringing Sprint customers
another entertainment choice through NextRadio. This new, easy-to-use
service adds another dimension to the versatility of our wide array of
smartphones and will deliver a new avenue for thousands of local radio
stations across the country to reach our customers."
Gordon Smith, president of the National Association of Broadcasters,
said, "This opportunity combines the strengths of the Sprint
network with the impact of America's radio stations. It is the type of
business-to-business partnership that recognizes the unique strengths
of the wireless networks and the radio industry and provides services
that are so important to the American people."
Bob Pittman, CEO of Clear Channel, noted, "This is a great
development for the radio industry, one which will help us bring the
content and services that only radio can provide to the wireless
system. It's an important benefit for consumers across America, and we
are pleased to participate in this effort."
Jeff Smulyan, CEO of Emmis Communications, who acted as principal
negotiator for the radio industry, added, "Today is a remarkable
day for our industry. I am gratified by the unity I have seen in our
industry. It seems every broadcaster I know has supported this effort,
and I am grateful to the tireless efforts of industry leaders, from
the largest companies to the owners of the smallest stations ... all
of whom have helped us reach this agreement. While there is much work
to be done, today is a critical first step."
---
Sprint Customers Access Top Entertainment Services Through Entertain
ME
Intuitive Entertain ME includes Sprint TV & Movies, Sprint Music
Plus, Spotify, Slacker, iHeartRadio, Shazam and Rumpus
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), January 08, 2013 - Sprint
(NYSE:S) announced today the launch of Entertain ME, a service within
the Sprint Zone application that provides customers using select
Android -powered smartphones a single place to discover, purchase,
listen to and personalize their entertainment experience for both
music and mobile TV. Entertain ME features Sprint TV & Movies and
Sprint Music Plus and mobile entertainment leaders Spotify, Slacker,
iHeartRadio, Shazam and Rumpus.
"Entertain ME makes it easy for customers to search for, listen
to and watch what they want, and Sprint's unlimited data plans mean
customers don't have to worry about surprises on their monthly bill
from data overage charges like they might with shared data plans from
AT&T or Verizon," said Fared Adib, senior vice president,
product development and operations at Sprint. "Entertain ME also
delivers a great discovery mechanism for the third-party services we
feature there."
"We are delighted to be a part of Sprint's Entertain ME
service," said Brian LaKamp, president of digital media for Clear
Channel Media and Entertainment. "We're committed to being
everywhere our listeners want us to be, and Sprint's service makes it
even easier for users to discover and download iHeartRadio."
"Shazam is excited to be a part of the launch of Entertain ME
with Sprint, giving its customers access to the industry's fastest
tagging and best media engagement for music and television," said
David Jones, executive vice president of marketing, Shazam.
Sprint services enhance customer experience
The popularity of apps and the time spent using them is rapidly
increasing the average number of apps on U.S. consumers' devices
increased 28 percent last year, from 32 apps in 2011 to 41 in 2012.*
"Now more than ever, it's important to offer our customers
helpful ways to make the most of their smartphones and the apps and
services it can offer," said Adib. "Entertain ME is another
in a line of Sprint services incorporated into smartphones, such as
Sprint Zone and Sprint ID, that brings Sprint customers tools to
easily personalize and enhance their mobile experience."
Sprint Zone on Android-powered smartphones and iPhones delivers
customers easy access to information about their Sprint account,
Sprint Guardian safety and security apps (for Android users), tips and
tricks for their particular device and more.
Sprint ID, available on more than 22 Sprint Android-powered devices,
allows customers to instantly download a package of applications,
widgets, ringtones and wallpapers with contents to fit their lifestyle
and interests. ID packs may have a theme or be brand-specific,
including ESPN, MTV, CMT, Disney Channel, E! and OWN (Oprah Winfrey
Network).
Entertain ME facts
Located within Sprint Zone on Sprint Android devices, Entertain ME
provides search, online and offline playback for music and access to
live and video-on-demand content via Sprint TV & Movies. The
service will continue to evolve with more content. Entertain ME
includes:
Sprint TV & Movies: More than 15 channels of live breaking news
and daytime, primetime and kids' entertainment, including full
episodes of popular primetime TV shows and live sports from ESPN,
including the NBA, MLB, college football and basketball. Customers can
access Sprint TV & Movies using the unlimited data included with
Sprint Everything data plans. Sprint TV & Movies is powered by
MobiTV.
Sprint Music Plus: The official Sprint Music Store for music tracks
and full album downloads, ringtones, and ringback tones. Millions of
DRM-free music tracks and tones from all major artists updated daily.
LiveWire Mobile is the service provider for Sprint Music Plus.
Spotify: On-demand unlimited music for premium users and customized
radio for free and premium users, Spotify provides access to
approximately 20 million songs by searching for artists, albums,
titles, labels and genres, and gives users access to tracks from many
major and independent labels.
Slacker: Offers millions of songs, hundreds of expert-programmed
stations, and news, sports and talk from ABC and ESPN. Listen to free
service or subscribe to enjoy deep customization, offline listening
and on-demand access to millions of songs and albums.
iHeartRadio: An all-in-one, free digital service that offers access to
more than 1,500 live broadcast and digital-only stations from more
than 150 cities, plus user-created Custom Stations inspired by
favorite artists and songs. Coming soon to Android phones, iHeartRadio
will launch its "Perfect For" feature, allowing listeners to
browse through a menu of moods and activities perfect for a particular
day and time.
Shazam: Discover, explore and share music and TV. For music, identify
songs in as little as one second, preview or buy the track, and get
streaming lyrics, YouTube videos and more. With TV shows, use Shazam
anytime for music, celebrity buzz, trivia and more.
Rumpus: Music discovery service allows customers to navigate through
the millions of tracks available, find new artists, learn what has
influenced their favorite bands and singers or simply find new tunes
they love and create new playlists. Rumpus was developed by Sprint
Music Plus service provider Livewire Mobile.
Everything Data plans
Everything Data plans start at just $79.99 per month (taxes and fees
excluded) with Truly Unlimited data, text and calling to any mobile
all while on the Sprint network.
Sprint is continuing its history of data leadership by making it easy
for its customers to use data in all the ways that are useful to them,
such as music, TV, news, email and GPS navigation, without worrying
about data overages on their monthly bill.
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