Disney to launch Mobile Phone Service

[Budke]

The Walt Disney Internet Group and Sprint have announced an agreement through which Disney will create a national U.S. wireless phone service specifically designed for families. The service, called Disney Mobile, will use the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and is slated to launch next year. Disney Mobile plans to offer wireless voice service, exclusive handsets and a package of features and applications including a range of entertainment content for the family.

More info at http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?ContentId=4789

 

[MagliteL13]

The Walt Disney Internet Group and Sprint have announced an agreement through which Disney will create a national U.S. wireless phone service specifically designed for families. The service, called Disney Mobile, will use the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network and is slated to launch next year. Disney Mobile plans to offer wireless voice service, exclusive handsets and a package of features and applications including a range of entertainment content for the family.

More info at http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?ContentId=4789

I think Disney is pushing it. I wonder what the prices'll be like. And the different phones and faceplates. I'll stick with T-Mobile though.

 

[Thrawn]

I think Disney is pushing it. I wonder what the prices'll be like. And the different phones and faceplates. I'll stick with T-Mobile though.

They aren't the first to offer specialized service. The other companies that have tried this have had good returns. This is a good money making venture. Little money invested by Disney, and they get a monthly cut of the service. Moves like this make shareholders very happy.

 

[mkepcotmgmak]

now THIS is a great idea!
i hope it's cheap!

 

[TiggerificChick]

THAT IS AWESOME! Maybe. We'll see when it comes out.

 

[WDWfreak89]

would be cool if we could use it for free in disney resort areas.

 

[M:SpilotISTC12]

One problem Sprint has been bought out by Nextel.

 

[McArcDes]

Used to be that Disney was in the Entertainment business....wonder what happened to that?

 

[disneydreams]

not sure whether or not this is a good idea, i would support it but im sure the prices will exceed the prices of cingular on t-mobile. worth a shot though, i guess.

 

[Thrawn]

One problem Sprint has been bought out by Nextel.

... What does that have to do with anything? Companies buy each other all the time.

 

[M:SpilotISTC12]

No more Sprint. Nextel bought them out like Cingular bought out AT&T.

 

[whizGoofy]

One problem Sprint has been bought out by Nextel.

Actually Sprint Bought Nextel. Nextel was going under and would have had to close due to FCC regulations.

I Think it would be great for Disney and thier shareholders. Think about it...If you are a true Disney fan then you should be all about it. It is not like they are going to have srummy service. Sprint is the leader in the industry.

 

[wdwishes2005]

I wonder if it will have disney ringtones?????

 

[maelstrom]

Mmm yes. I have about a year left on my current cell phone contract. And I desperately want a new phone. I just got this phone a year ago (Motorola v60t Color) and it's all wonky already.

 

[WDWRLD]

If you notice in the parks it looks like all food carts and many others are using nextel push to talk systems, Guess thats the reason for all the Fake Tree nextel towers.

 

[Figment1986]

hmm.. so wonder will it be using the Nextel walkie talkie feature on these sprint phones...
(wait.. who's technology is being used now.. since sprint and nextel uses different tech..)

 

[ThreeCircles]

Used to be that Disney was in the Entertainment business....wonder what happened to that?

It's called diversification. Welcome to big business in the 21st century .

 

[Borf7]

This is definitely a good business move. I just hope that Disney will fix some of the problems in its other industries. Take on new ventures is great but don't lose sight of the old ones.