Amp’d Mobile Ince and Verizon Wireless
Amp'd Mobile Inc. is moving closer to the launch of its mobile virtual network operator service, saying it's planning a soft launch of services on Dec. 15. Amp'd Mobile has said its service will target the increasingly attractive youth market and differentiate itself by offering wireless multimedia applications using Verizon Wireless' CDMA2000 1x EV-DO network. The soft launch plans include allowing consumers that have signed up for service through the company's Web site to begin customizing their handsets, which are to be shipped before the end of the year.
Amp'd Mobile also said it plans to offer a downloadable music service that mimics Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes service in charging customers ...
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