HBO Will Offer Some TV Shows To Cingular Users

Time Warner Inc.'s HBO unit is set to jump on the wireless-content bandwagon today by announcing a deal with Cingular Wireless to offer some of its TV shows on Cingular phones, reports the WSJ.

HBO will provide two channels of content for the service -- HBO Mobile and HBO Family Mobile, people familiar with the matter say. HBO also will develop some exclusive content for Cingular, including clips from shows such as "The Sopranos" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

In addition, clips from HBO cartoon and sports programs, along with ring tones and wallpaper from HBO programs will be available for download. The service will run on Cingular's new broadband network."

Related: - HBO in Exclusive Mobile Content Deal Talks With Cingular.

emily | 8:28 AM | TV on Cell Phones |
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