The Times They Are A-Changin'
AT&T announced Thursday that it would allow SlingPlayer Mobile to stream video over the 3G network. Sling Player Mobile app makes it possible for iPhone users to watch television on their mobile device.
Initially, the app was limited to Wi-Fi-only access to streaming video, due to bandwidth concerns on the 3G network. AT&T revealed it has has been testing the new software since December and has notified both Apple and Sling Media that the new, "optimized" application is acceptable for use on its 3G network.
"Just as we've worked with Sling Media in this instance, we look forward to collaborating with other developers so that mobile customers can access a wider, more bandwidth-sensitive, and powerful range of applications in the future," said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets.
"We're delighted with AT&T's decision to approve the SlingPlayer Mobile app on their 3G network," said John Gilmore, senior vice president and general manager at Sling Media. "SlingPlayer Mobile on AT&T's 3G network gives customers the best experience possible for watching their home TV while on the go."