• Reuters, Monday, December 12, 2005 10 AM

Meanwhile, telecom company Sprint Nextel today is unveiling a similar feature for its mobile video users that will let them watch full-length movies, as well as TV programs, Reuters reports. For an additional $6.95 per month, Sprint mobile users will be able to watch unlimited TV programs and movies. While this sounds great--and one day it really could be--there are only four movies on offer so far. The main obstacle to the emergence of quality mobile TV is going to be securing the rights to quality content from producers, distributors and movie studios. However, Sprint says it plans to announce seven new films per week. The move comes as several cable, telecom and mobile technology companies are looking to boost revenue by adding video content to their product offerings. Apple Computer Inc. is the early leader in mobile device TV content, having landed distribution deals with the likes of Disney and NBC Universal.

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