The Rambler Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I just saw a news article that ESPN Mobile is discontinuing their service. Did not last very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I just saw a news article that ESPN Mobile is discontinuing their service. Did not last very long. Wow what if people already purchased a phone for that reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rambler Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 What I read says that they will help them move to other carriers before the service is shut off at the end of the year and that customers will be able to walk away from contracts at no cost, and phone purchases will be refunded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I really liked the Shaun Alexander commercial when he tripped and fell in his kitchen then his ESPN phone rings and tells him he is probable for the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msaint Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 ESPN -------> <-------- Subscribers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DexterDew Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 if they did just one more promo spot or one more piece of cross marketing, i'm sure it would have turned out better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I guess they can probably un-pin that thread then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 It is a shame but I guess the market wasn't ready for it. I was thoroughly impressed with it - it was VERY cool and it had amazing graphics given the restrictions of a cell phone. In the big corporate world, I guess things have to start out red hot or they get the plug yanked on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 ESPN finally puts out a quality product and it gets pulled from the market in less than a year. Figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJW Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 MobileESPN is NOT shutting down. The service ESPN provides will simply move to another carrier. What they are announcing is that they are getting out of the wireless carrier business. Not the wireless content business. Please read if you need to know what's actually going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Hmmm... I hope it's Verizon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 (edited) MobileESPN is NOT shutting down. The service ESPN provides will simply move to another carrier. What they are announcing is that they are getting out of the wireless carrier business. Not the wireless content business. Please read if you need to know what's actually going on. WW ---> <--- TheRambler Edited September 28, 2006 by Caveman_Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 It is a shame but I guess the market wasn't ready for it. I was thoroughly impressed with it - it was VERY cool and it had amazing graphics given the restrictions of a cell phone. In the big corporate world, I guess things have to start out red hot or they get the plug yanked on it. What are the odds that they gave you a free subscription? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rambler Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 I am thinking that Sprint is the most desperate service provider and may pony up the most $$$ to get the ESPN content. Right now Mobile ESPN is already using Sprints network for service. I think that Sprint or Verizon are the 2 that have the type of tech that can deliver this kind of content the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 What are the odds that they gave you a free subscription? I honestly do really like it though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I am thinking that Sprint is the most desperate service provider and may pony up the most $$$ to get the ESPN content. Right now Mobile ESPN is already using Sprints network for service. I think that Sprint or Verizon are the 2 that have the type of tech that can deliver this kind of content the best. After purchasing Nextel last year, I would not say that Sprint is "desperate." Sprint should be in better shape now than they ever were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rambler Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 WW ---> <--- TheRambler Why would you post this? I was saying that ESPN will stop providing the service, billing, customer service, so that slick little phone that you purchased from ESPN will not work at the end of the year (unless they make a deal with Sprint, since this is the only provider that these phones will work on). ESPN already is offering content to both Sprint and Verizon (not sure about other carriers) so they obviously will try and sell the rest of the services to some other company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rambler Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 After purchasing Nextel last year, I would not say that Sprint is "desperate." Sprint should be in better shape now than they ever were. They have 2 different billing systems, 2 incompatible networks, they just posted their worst results last quarter and they fired their COO. I really don’t thing that they are not doing well right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Why would you post this? I was saying that ESPN will stop providing the service, billing, customer service, so that slick little phone that you purchased from ESPN will not work at the end of the year (unless they make a deal with Sprint, since this is the only provider that these phones will work on). ESPN already is offering content to both Sprint and Verizon (not sure about other carriers) so they obviously will try and sell the rest of the services to some other company. It's a joke. Take it easy, Francis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rambler Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 It's a joke. Take it easy, Francis. My bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansas State 2000 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 My wife works for Sprint and she said there are posters at her work talking about them getting the service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I honestly do really like it though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 I really liked the Shaun Alexander commercial when he tripped and fell in his kitchen then his ESPN phone rings and tells him he is probable for the game That explains the broken foot..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonk2 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 It's a joke. Lightin' up, Francis. fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrunt Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Full Press Release: MOBILE ESPN TO ADOPT LICENSING MODEL Company Actively Engaged in Discussions to License Critically Acclaimed Mobile ESPN Application ESPN will cease its Mobile ESPN MVNO operations later this year but remains committed to growing its presence in the wireless industry through licensing its critically acclaimed Mobile ESPN application to existing service providers. Mobile ESPN’s wireless voice and data services, including the Mobile ESPN sports content, will remain active for current customers until at least December 31, 2006. Current customers will continue to receive complete billing and customer care support during the transition. Future sales of Mobile ESPN handsets and service plans are discontinued immediately. ESPN, which has licensed content to multiple wireless carriers for more than a decade and is the number one wireless Internet sports content site in the U.S. with eight million unique visitors a month, will also continue its successful Mobile ESPN Publishing business. Our MVNO effort created a tremendous wireless asset widely recognized for quality and innovation, and as a result we have been approached by well-entrenched carriers about a licensing model. We have decided to pursue it, said Salil Mehta, executive vice president, ESPN Enterprises. “With a redefined approach we have a greater opportunity to reach millions of fans while achieving our strategic and financial goals. Continued Mehta: "ESPN is now able to take advantage of market opportunities that simply did not exist with our content before we built the MVNO. We remain committed to serving fans in the wireless arena." Customers who purchased Mobile ESPN phones will receive a full refund of their purchase price upon settlement of their final Mobile ESPN bill. Before the end of the year, Mobile ESPN will contact all customers with details about future service options to assist in the transition to the new home of Mobile ESPN. Customers electing to discontinue Mobile ESPN service will be released from current contract obligations without early termination penalty. Mobile ESPN wireless network voice and data services are provided on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. High-speed data services are available in the Sprint wireless high-speed data (EVDO) coverage areas. Where available, “EVDO” provides broadband-like download speeds, enabling extremely fast access to Mobile ESPN’s sports content, Internet searching and certain downloads. Sound like either Sprint didn't work out for them, and they are looking for a better service provider (i.e. Verizon or Cingular), or they did run out of money due to lack of customers. Hopefully they find an even better service provider because, as a purchaser of Mobile ESPN, this is the best phone I've ever had. I am very pleased with the technology and innovation that this phone offered me. It's too bad things may not work out for awhile, however, looks like I just got free service all they way through December! And a free phone for that matter.... they'll be paying me back for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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