Jun 2
AT&T CruiseCast in-car TV finally launches nationwide
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cool service, but I won’t be buying anything I can’t bundle. I know, I know, “bundle”… I just don’t see a need to pay multiple different services for multiple different products. I do agree with competition, but that simply comes in the form of agreements between companies. After all, nearly all cell (mobile) services do it and have done it forever; sharing billing so you can roam free without thinking about it.
You know those adds that say, “AT&T has more bars in more places”, well that’s slightly misleading since you typically don’t know the carrier you’re on – as carriers share towers, charging each other for the hand-off of calls and data if one of your carrier towers is not in range. That’s the way billing should be. So, get back to me when it’s that easy. :)
Look, we know all about desperate — those youngsters are cute and all, but any self-respecting parent starts having some seriously evil thoughts about three hours in to any road trip. In a presumed effort to keep you off of the evening news and in good standing with your relatives, AT&T is launching its CruiseCast in-car TV service today. If you’ll recall, we knew the in-car satellite TV solution was being tested in various spots, but today marks the first day that the proverbial beta badge has been ripped off. Of course, such a unique offering ain’t running anyone cheap, with the initial hardware package totaling $1,299 and the monthly fee ringing up at $28. If those numbers have yet to faze you, hop on past the break for a look at the channel lineup.
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AT&T CruiseCast in-car TV finally launches nationwide originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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