Verizon in talks to bring YouTube to V CAST, television

by Darren Murph, posted Nov 7th 2006 at 4:49PM

Verizon seems to be throwing as many trendy extras as humanly possible into its (oftentimes overpriced) monthly add-on pool, and may now be nearing a deal with the video clip-broadcasting extraordinaire, YouTube. Not long after announcing a simplistic fee-based system to keep your contact list from being destroyed, Verizon Wireless "is in advanced talks" with YouTube in a deal that would bring the zany segments we all love to your very own mobile screen (and television, too). America's second-place carrier is looking to grab an edge in the marketing department as it hopes to "further its efforts to expand into internet and entertainment services." Under the terms being discussed, V CAST users would have access to YouTube videos for a currently undisclosed price, and Verizon reportedly hopes to "offer YouTube videos as an on-demand feature" while watching TV (FiOS anyone?). YouTube isn't selling the rest of its soul without caution, however, as the deal could end up being exclusive in nature, but only for a limited time. We'll keep you posted on how much "America's most reliable wireless network" plans on bumping your already overwhelming monthly bill should this deal go down.

Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Video

Tags: deal, handset, mobile, partnership, service, v cast, VCast, verizon, verizon wireless, VerizonWireless, youtube

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interrelate @ Nov 7th 2006 5:18PM

Cingular presents:
http://youtube.com/contest/youtubeunderground

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Gr1zz @ Nov 7th 2006 6:14PM

Dont do it Google, verizon is the devil!!

THE DEVILLLLL!!!!!!!!!

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AndrewNeo @ Nov 7th 2006 6:26PM

That would be kind of nice, and probably make the VCAST subscription well worth it. Except I don't have EV-DO service in my area, but my RAZR will be ready whenever they decide to come here.

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Ferny @ Nov 7th 2006 11:42PM

Shouldn't it be the other way around. verizon hearts youtube and not youtube hearts verizon, since verizon is initiating the deal?

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codywatson @ Nov 8th 2006 2:08AM

Undisclosed price? I think it should be included in any wap browser package that you have, personally. Quit bundling this stuff separately and give some value to browsing WAP.

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captainmicahp @ Nov 8th 2006 7:41AM

Youtube would be stupid to enter an exclusive deal with anybody, their brand has enough value. They have the cache to enter into deals with every carrier, or just create a mobile web site on their own. The carrier walled garden will fail, just like AOL.

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