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August 22, 2007

News: MTV, RealNetworks partner to challenge iTunes

Viacom s MTV Networks is ready to announce that it is merging its online digital music offerings into a new venture with RealNetworks in an effort to better compete with iTunes, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The new joint venture will reportedly use Verizon Wireless for mobile distribution of content, a move that provides the service additional leverage against Apple and iTunes, following the launch of the AT&T-only iPhone.

From News: MTV, RealNetworks partner to challenge iTunes

Posted by Russell at August 22, 2007 08:15 AM