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Rumor: RIM to launch a BlackBerry TV episode download service

An unlimited monthly subscription fee would cover background downloads over Wi-Fi.

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Mobile | by Barb Dybwad | Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:56PM | 1 comment

Multiple sources have tipped off NewTeeVee that Research In Motion is poised to announce a mobile TV download service for its BlackBerry smartphone line at the upcoming CTIA wireless convention in April. A monthly subscription fee would cover unlimited downloads of full episodes, with shows downloading in the background over Wi-Fi. Reportedly a number of TV networks have already signed on to license content for the new service, which they'll need in spades to make a compelling service.

The rumour is certainly plausible given the upcoming launch of BlackBerry App World, a mobile application store akin to Apple's iPhone App Store and the Google Android Market as well as upcoming storefronts for Windows Mobile and Nokia devices. Also plausible — and smart — considering industry projections put mobile video at the forefront of mobile data growth within the next few years.

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external link BlackBerry to Launch TV Episode Streaming? [NewTeeVee]
external link RIM’s rumored TV app will need shows.… [venturebeat.com]
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