V Cast Video now playing on Verizon BlackBerry Storm 9530

by The PocketBerry Team

22 August 2009 No Comment

V Cast is Verizon’s famous multimedia app that allows you to watch the latest news, television shows, music videos, celebrity interview and much more all from your phone. The video services were never really pushed out towards the PDA devices such as the BlackBerry. The company has just announced the availability of V Cast for the BlackBerry Storm 9530. For an extra $10 a month, you can have unlimited access to Verizon’s V Cast on your Storm. The going rate is usually $3 per 24 hours or $15 per month. Given that you are already paying enough for your data plan, they have decided to give you a $5 break on the price, making it only $10. With V CAST Videos, watch the latest news reels and celebrity interviews, right from your handset. Show off to your friends and replay the game-winning shot when you can’t be at the game. Continue reading to check out the full press release.

Detroit – BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Watching great television programs whenever you want just got easier as Verizon Wireless said today that its V CAST Video on Demand service is now available to BlackBerry® Storm™ smartphone customers. Beginning today, TV fans who don’t want to miss episodes of their favorite shows can download the application directly to their BlackBerry Storm smartphones and start watching exciting video programming on demand.
V CAST Video now features more than 100 full-length programs from leading broadcast and cable networks, including some of the summer’s favorite series and shows that will be premiering or returning this fall season. Programs, ranging from highly-rated drama and comedy series to reality programs and children’s programming, are available on demand in easy-to-watch segments that appear on the phone soon after their original air dates.
V CAST Video also delivers live sporting events, including NHL hockey games and an upcoming slate of college football games, so people who are away from their television sets won’t miss a minute of the action.
BlackBerry Storm smartphone customers are the first to enjoy V CAST Video on their Verizon Wireless smartphones. They can find V CAST Videos by going to the VZ Today link in their browsers, clicking on Get Apps, and selecting V CAST Videos to download the application. A V CAST Video icon will appear on the device’s home screen, and customers can move it to the place that’s most convenient for them.
V CAST Videos on the BlackBerry Storm smartphone features an updated design, making it easier for viewers to search for and watch the shows they want to see, as well as higher resolution video, taking advantage of the handset’s enhanced multimedia capabilities. The search function has been made more prominent, giving customers the ability to find specific programs or channels quickly.
BlackBerry Storm smartphone customers with unlimited data plans can add V CAST Videos for a $10.00 monthly subscription.
V CAST Video Also Available On Many Feature Phones
Customers who have select V CAST-enabled feature phones can check out V CAST whenever they want for just $3.00 for a one-time 24-hour use or by signing up for the $15.00 V CAST VPak monthly subscription, which includes access to V CAST Video featuring more than 100 full-length programs from leading broadcast and cable networks, the Verizon Wireless ESPN MVP service, Get It Now®, and Mobile Web services. Customers get unlimited basic video, but application download fees may apply for 3D games and premium video. There are no airtime or megabyte charges to download, stream or watch V CAST content with any V CAST subscription.
For more information about products and services from Verizon Wireless, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visit www.verizonwireless.com.
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About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving 87.7 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 87,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit 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 www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

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