Streaming Radio to Cellphones

Canada's Telus has announced the exclusive availability of Telus Mobile Radio - powered by XM Canada, the first service to offer Canadians access to real-time streaming satellite radio programming including 100 per cent commercial-free music - all from their mobile phones.

"Telus Mobile Radio delivers the commercial-free music, talk and entertainment radio programming clients want, when they want it, right in the palm of their hand," said Robert Blumenthal, Telus senior vice president of Products and Services. "This Canadian first is the latest addition to Telus' innovative line-up of SPARKTM entertainment and information services, and another example of Telus meeting our clients' desire for innovative products and services."

Operating on Telus' Wireless High Speed and 1X networks, Telus Mobile Radio offers a live digital streaming radio service, with unlimited access to 20 radio stations.

Telus Mobile Radio is initially available on the LG 8100 and Samsung A950 phones, by wirelessly downloading the application directly to the handsets."

Posted to the site on 11th July 2006