InfoSpace and Verizon Wireless Launch Mobile Web Service

Strategic Insights -

InfoSpace, a leading global provider of information and commerce infrastructure services, and Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless communications provider in the U.S., have launched a nationwide Mobile Web service. This new service allows users to access the Web-based information they want via their wireless handsets. The Mobile Web service is designed to meet each user's specific personal and business needs, enabling them to customize their experience directly on their handset or through Verizon Wireless' customer portal, MyVZW.com.

Key Takeaways:

  • InfoSpace's wireless infrastructure services enable Verizon Wireless to offer its customers the ability to conduct commerce, access information, and manage their lives all from their Verizon Wireless-powered phone.
  • The partnership between InfoSpace and Verizon Wireless will provide users with next-generation services that will help create a long-term relationship with its mobile customers.
  • The Mobile Web service is designed to meet each user's specific personal and business needs, allowing them to customize their experience directly on their handset or through Verizon Wireless' customer portal.
  • InfoSpace's Wireless Internet Services provide mobile users with one place to get relevant content, including real-time stock quotes and directions, commerce capabilities, communication features, personalization, and localization.
  • The integrated platform of services is device-independent and supports a variety of emerging protocols such as WAP, PQA's for Palm VII, and VXML.
  • InfoSpace's services are compatible with a variety of gateway technologies, including WAP gateways from Nokia, Phone.com, and Ericsson.

Statistics:

  • Verizon Wireless has launched its Mobile Web service using InfoSpace's wireless platform and integrated suite of services.
  • The Mobile Web service is launched nationwide, providing users access to the Web-based information they want via their wireless handsets.
  • The service is designed to meet each user's specific personal and business needs, enabling them to customize their experience directly on their handset or through Verizon Wireless' customer portal, MyVZW.com.
  • InfoSpace's wireless infrastructure services enable Verizon Wireless to offer its customers the ability to conduct commerce, access information, and manage their lives all from their Verizon Wireless-powered phone.
  • Verizon Wireless has over 25 million wireless voice and data customers and nearly 4 million paging customers.
  • The new coast-to-coast wireless provider has a footprint covering nearly 90% of the U.S. population, 49 of the top 50, and 96 of the top 100 U.S. markets.

Sources:

  • InfoSpace (Nasdaq: INSP)
  • Verizon Wireless
  • Newscom (http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000420/INFOLOGO)
  • AOL
  • Microsoft
  • Disney's GO Network
  • NBC's Snap
  • Lycos
  • go2net Inc.
  • DoubleClick
  • Dow Jones (The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition)
  • ABC LocalNet