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Softbank unveils Disney-themed Android handset in pink and white

Softbank unveiled a bevy of new phones for its winter and spring lineup, and among the raft of new hardware is a Disney Mobile Android handset. Clad with a white or pink back, the smartphone's rear is emblazoned with the smooching likenesses of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, who also make an appearance on live wallpaper. A cutesy motif may pervade the cellphone, but its specs are a sign that the mice can hold their own. The waterproof device packs LTE connectivity, a 4.5-inch display (1280 x 720), 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 13-megapixel camera, 8GB of built-in storage and a microSD expansion slot. Currently, the phone runs on Ice Cream Sandwich, but an update to Jelly Bean is coming down the pike. Unfortunately for avid Mouseketeers in other territories, the mobile is only slated for a launch in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile

Via: Newlaunches, Impress Watch (translated)

Source: Softbank (translated), Disney Mobile (translated)

]]> AndroidcellphonecellphonesDisneyDisney mobiledisney phoneDisneyMobileDisneyPhoneDM014SHIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichJapanjelly beanJellyBeanmickey mousemickey phoneMickeyMouseMickeyPhoneminipostminnie mouseminnie phoneMinnieMouseMinniePhonemobilepostcrossmobilepostminiphonephonessmartphonesmartphonesSoftbank Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:37:00 -0400 21|20345845 <![CDATA[Disney Mobile on DoCoMo brand launches with two new Android phones in Japan]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/disney-mobile-on-docomo-brand-launches-with-two-new-android-phon/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/disney-mobile-on-docomo-brand-launches-with-two-new-android-phon/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/31/disney-mobile-on-docomo-brand-launches-with-two-new-android-phon/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

It appears Disney's mobile efforts in Japan are going pretty well, and with the help of carrier NTT DoCoMo they're expanding under the joint "Disney Mobile on DoCoMo" brand name. The partnership is kicking off with two new Android-powered handsets launching over the next couple of months that pack in access to exclusive content from Disney like full-length animations, games, wallpapers and more. First up is the F-08D (left), a "luxury smartphone" that features silhouettes of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, a 4.3-inch HD (720x1280) LCD display, dual cameras and 1.2Ghz dual-core OMAP4430 CPU available in pink or white next month with preorders opening up February 17th. Next up is the P-05D (right), which has a slim 7.8mm thick frame, rear camera and 4.3-inch 540x960 res OLED screen all powered by a dual-core 1Ghz CPU that will launch at some point in March. Check out the press releases after the break for a few more details on each of these Japan-only cellphones, or hit the source link for even more specs -- no word yet on pricetags or which version of Android these will end up launching with.

Filed under: Mobile

]]> androiddisneydisney mobiledisney mobile on docomoDisneyMobileDisneyMobileOnDocomodocomodual coreDualCoref-08dhdjapanmickey mouseMickeyMouseminnie mouseMinnieMousemobilepostminintt docomoNttDocomooledomap 4430Omap4430p-05dti Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:47:00 -0500 21|20161533 <![CDATA[Disney to sell Android phone in Japan, apparently Apple doesn't care]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/17/disney-to-sell-android-phone-in-japan-apparently-apple-doesnt/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/17/disney-to-sell-android-phone-in-japan-apparently-apple-doesnt/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/17/disney-to-sell-android-phone-in-japan-apparently-apple-doesnt/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Disney has decided to debut a new smartphone in Japan, and given Steve Jobs' presence on the company's board of directors, we are surprised to find that the handset will run Android instead of iOS. The phone is essentially a Sharp Galapagos 003SH with a Disney-fied version of Froyo that comes with a Disney email address, exclusive content, and optional custom Disney-themed cases for users who wish to broadcast their allegiance to Mickey Mouse and company. The device is slated for release next month at an undisclosed price, but is only available to our friends in Japan. There's no scheduled US release, so stateside fans will have to look elsewhere for their Disney fix.

]]> 003shdisneydisney mobiledisney phoneDisneyMobileDisneyPhoneGalapagos003shglasses free 3dGlasses-free3dGlassesFree3dJapanjapanese disney phoneJapaneseDisneyPhonesharpsharp galapagos 003SHSharpGalapagosSharpGalapagos003sh Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:44:00 -0500 21|19804159 <![CDATA[A stroll through the MVNO graveyard]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/26/a-stroll-through-the-mvno-graveyard/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/26/a-stroll-through-the-mvno-graveyard/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/26/a-stroll-through-the-mvno-graveyard/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Back in the early days of Engadget, everyone -- including us -- thought mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) were totally poised to be the next big thing. And why not? You get to be a wireless carrier without having to operate your own infrastructure (which is by far the most expensive, difficult part). Just what the doctor ordered for the big, stodgy wireless carriers, each struggling to balance differentiating themselves while trapping their customers in their walled content and services gardens.

What we got instead was failed business model after spectacular failed business model, leading to a domino effect of collapses that left just a precious few companies standing. Let's take a look at the carnage over on Engadget Mobile, shall we?

Filed under: Cellphones

]]> ampddisney mobileDisneyMobileespnfeaturesheliomobile espnMobileEspnmvnomvnossonopiavocexe mobileXeMobile Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:10:00 -0400 21|1295581 <![CDATA[Disney Mobile intros its second phone for Japan, the DM002SH]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/27/disney-mobile-intros-its-second-phone-for-japan-the-dm002sh/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/27/disney-mobile-intros-its-second-phone-for-japan-the-dm002sh/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/27/disney-mobile-intros-its-second-phone-for-japan-the-dm002sh/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Apparently satisfied enough with its first model to take another stab at the Japanese market, Softbank MVNO Disney Mobile is trotting out another Sharp-sourced model, the DM002SH. The Cinderella-themed flip is targeted squarely at the fairer sex, coming reasonably well-equipped with wide QVGA resolution on its 2.6-inch primary display, 2 megapixel camera, microSD slot, an OLED external display, and one-seg TV tuner. As far as we can tell, there's also precisely zero shortage of Cinderella media -- movies, ringtones, and the like -- so owners really need only to pick up the crystal slippers to complete the package. It'll be available starting June 7 in silver, pink, and gold, just like the original DM001SH.

[Via Akihabara News]

Filed under: Handsets, Sharp, MVNOs, Softbank Mobile, Mobile

]]> clamshelldisneydisney mobileDisneyMobiledm002shflipjapanmobilemvnossharpsoftbanksoftbank mobileSoftbankMobile Tue, 27 May 2008 10:17:00 -0400 21|1206418 <![CDATA[Disney Mobile rises from ashes to invade Japan]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/28/disney-mobile-rises-from-ashes-to-invade-japan/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/28/disney-mobile-rises-from-ashes-to-invade-japan/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/28/disney-mobile-rises-from-ashes-to-invade-japan/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again -- preferably on a different continent. That's the attitude Disney is taking with its Disney Mobile MVNO, shutting down its poorly-received US service and heading over to Japan where Softbank is serving up the necessary airwaves this time around. The target demo is decidedly different now, too -- whereas the US service was aimed at families with young kiddies, the Japanese rendition is targeting women in their 20s and 30s, seen as prime consumers of Disney content. The first handset to support Disney Mobile will be the DM001SH, a reworked version of Sharp's 821SH for Softbank that features 3G data, a 2 megapixel cam, 400 x 240 internal and 60 x 32 external displays, one-seg mobile TV, FeliCa, and no shortage of Mickey Mouse branding. All told, we'd say it's just a tad hotter than the carrier's now-deceased US offerings. Look for the service to launch March 1.

[Via Tech-On!]

Gallery: Disney Mobile rises from ashes to invade Japan

Filed under: Handsets, Sharp, GSM, HSDPA, UMTS, MVNOs, Softbank Mobile, Mobile

]]> clamshelldisneydisney mobileDisneyMobiledm001shflipgsmhsdpajapanmobilemvnomvnossharpsoftbanksoftbank mobileSoftbankMobileumts Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:31:00 -0500 21|1098449 <![CDATA[Disney Mobile, R.I.P.: 2006 - 2007]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/27/disney-mobile-r-i-p-2006-2007/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/27/disney-mobile-r-i-p-2006-2007/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/27/disney-mobile-r-i-p-2006-2007/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Perhaps Disney hoped that its MVNO bearing the corporate name would fare a little better than its doomed sibling, Mobile ESPN, but it was not to be. Making good on some ominous verbiage last week from CFO Thomas Staggs, Disney Mobile has announced that it will "cease its wireless operations" as of December 31, 2007. MVNOs have generally had a tough time navigating through the dog-eat-dog world of profitable wireless service, and Disney Mobile was dogged from the very beginning with tough competition on kid-friendly features and hardware from larger rivals and a dearth of quality handsets. Though it seems that existing subscribers will be able to continue to use most or all features of the service through then, folks are being encouraged to pack their bags and move elsewhere by November 30 to ensure plenty of time to get numbers ported. Furthermore, hardware purchased directly through Disney Mobile will be subject to a reimbursement of some sort, with details going up early next month.

[Thanks, Paul D.]

Filed under: Cellphones

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]]> breaking newsBreakingNewscellphonedisneydisney mobileDisneyMobilemvnophone Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:58:00 -0400 21|999928 <![CDATA[Disney Mobile, R.I.P.: 2006 - 2007]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/27/disney-mobile-r-i-p-2006-2007/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/27/disney-mobile-r-i-p-2006-2007/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/27/disney-mobile-r-i-p-2006-2007/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Perhaps Disney hoped that its MVNO bearing the corporate name would fare a little better than its doomed sibling, Mobile ESPN, but it was not to be. Making good on some ominous verbiage last week from CFO Thomas Staggs, Disney Mobile has announced that it will "cease its wireless operations" as of December 31, 2007. MVNOs have generally had a tough time navigating through the dog-eat-dog world of profitable wireless service, and Disney Mobile was dogged from the very beginning with tough competition on kid-friendly features and hardware from larger rivals and a dearth of quality handsets. Though it seems that existing subscribers will be able to continue to use most or all features of the service through then, folks are being encouraged to pack their bags and move elsewhere by November 30 to ensure plenty of time to get numbers ported. Furthermore, hardware purchased directly through Disney Mobile will be subject to a reimbursement of some sort, with details going up early next month.

[Thanks, Paul D.]

Filed under: MVNOs, Mobile

]]> breaking newsBreakingNewsdisneydisney mobileDisneyMobilemobilemvnomvnos Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:58:00 -0400 21|999893 <![CDATA[Disney Mobile next to throw in the towel?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/24/disney-mobile-next-to-throw-in-the-towel/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/24/disney-mobile-next-to-throw-in-the-towel/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/24/disney-mobile-next-to-throw-in-the-towel/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

In today's day and age, playing the MVNO game is a bit of a challenge. Some can't keep their head above water, others need a life raft, and a select few can actually stay afloat on their own. Disney's CFO Thomas Staggs -- who spoke at Merrill Lynch's Media and Entertainment Conference recently -- alluded that Disney was in the process of evaluating "where it sits" because of "some challenges" having the Disney Mobile brand distributed. "It's still too early to determine any losses for the MVNO," he concluded. With a variety of services targeted at kids filtering through virtually every mainstream carrier these days, does Disney still have a solid business model to work with?

[Via mocoNews]

Filed under: MVNOs, Misc, Mobile

]]> Disneydisney mobileDisneyMobilemobileMVNOmvnos Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:31:00 -0400 21|995278 <![CDATA[Disney Mobile adds DM-S105, DM-S110 from Samsung]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/07/disney-mobile-adds-dm-s105-dm-s110-from-samsung/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/07/disney-mobile-adds-dm-s105-dm-s110-from-samsung/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/07/disney-mobile-adds-dm-s105-dm-s110-from-samsung/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

If these clamshells are looking a little familiar, that's because they are. Disney Mobile's new DM-S105 and DM-S110 are clones not just of each other -- the only difference is the color, it seems -- but also of Sprint's M300 released a couple months back. Features include a VGA cam, Bluetooth, and internal antenna (a first for Disney, believe it or not) with data topping out at 1xRTT speeds. By any other carrier's standards these suckers would barely be worth a mention, but for Disney... well, these are your new Cadillacs. Get 'em now for $20 after contract and rebate.

[Via Phone Scoop]

Filed under: Handsets, Samsung, 1xRTT, MVNOs, CDMA, Mobile

]]> cdmaclamshelldisneydisney mobileDisneyMobiledm-s105dm-s110flipmobilemvnomvnoss105s110samsung Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:47:00 -0400 21|959456 <![CDATA[Disney Mobile gets new Pantech handset]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/19/disney-mobile-gets-new-pantech-handset/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/19/disney-mobile-gets-new-pantech-handset/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/19/disney-mobile-gets-new-pantech-handset/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Not content to let the failure of ESPN Mobile and the recent bankruptcy of Amp'd Mobile affect it, fellow MVNO Disney Mobile has launched a new Pantech handset, model DM-P205. Disney Mobile has not been in the new lately (really, since launch in 2006), so the kid-friendly virtual carrier figured it had better release something to generate some news. Seriously, this entry-level Pantech unit with a 2004-era VGA digicam and Bluetooth should work for the target market Disney Mobile wants to recruit, but we're just wondering if the MVNO will be around post-2007.

[Via Crave]

Filed under: Handsets, Pantech, MVNOs, Mobile

]]> Disney MobileDisney MVNODisneyMobileDisneyMvnomobileMVNOmvnosPantechPantech DM-P100PantechDm-p100PantechDM-P205 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:09:00 -0400 21|921786 <![CDATA[Disney Mobile customers to get "heap of new features"]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/21/disney-mobile-customers-to-get-heap-of-new-features/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/21/disney-mobile-customers-to-get-heap-of-new-features/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/21/disney-mobile-customers-to-get-heap-of-new-features/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

We love when a carrier or MVNO announces that a "heap" of new features is about to be released; it's sort of like winning the lottery, but with more marketing mumbo-jumbo and less cash. It seems the kid-friendly MVNO Disney Mobile wants to sell more handsets to parents and is about to add several new handset features just in time for that busy summer mommy season. Among them are the new "scout" feature that will locate and show points of interest (using GPS positioning, we suspect), one-click photo uploading to a shared family photo area and a "family calendar" feature in late 2007 or 2008 that will push PC-created calendar entries and changes directly to the Disney Mobile handset. Disney Mobile still does not plan to add any EV-DO phones ($99 is the magic price point there, it seems), so your kindergartner's high-speed 3G data will have to wait for now.

[Via mocoNews]

Filed under: MVNOs, Mobile

]]> disneyDisney MobileDisneyMobilemobileMVNOmvnos Sat, 21 Apr 2007 08:33:00 -0400 21|878168 <![CDATA[Disney Mobile talks (some) numbers]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/10/disney-mobile-talks-some-numbers/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/10/disney-mobile-talks-some-numbers/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/10/disney-mobile-talks-some-numbers/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

One of the lovely perks of existing as a tiny entity within a global megacorporation is that you can be a little coy with your public disclosure and get away with it. That's exactly the game kid-friendly Disney Mobile is playing as it gears up to celebrate its first anniversary, completely ignoring the burning question of subscriber count to concentrate on inane stats like how many people use its GPS tracking services (30 percent, by the way) and the balance of adult users to kids (56 to 44 percent). Sub count is particularly interesting here for a couple reasons: first, all eyes are on the still-maturing MVNO market as players try to find their niches and stake their claims against the big guys, and second, stablemate ESPN Mobile bit the dust last year for lack of interest. To be fair, Disney Mobile's target demographic is utterly different than ESPN's was -- and kiddie phones seem to be hot items these days -- so it's entirely possible all's well in the Magic Kingdom; until Disney decides to release more deets or the division closes up shop, though, it's all speculation.

[Via Techdirt]

Filed under: MVNOs, Mobile

]]> anniversarydisneydisney mobileDisneyMobilemobilemvnomvnossub countSubCountsubscribersubscriber countSubscriberCountsubscribers Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:02:00 -0400 21|870817 <![CDATA[Disney Mobile postpones UK launch indefinitely]]> http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/15/disney-mobile-postpones-uk-launch-indefinitely/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/15/disney-mobile-postpones-uk-launch-indefinitely/ http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/15/disney-mobile-postpones-uk-launch-indefinitely/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

As MVNOs seemingly struggle to gain traction stateside, some are looking outside their home borders for an additional revenue stream -- while others are starting to reevaluate the wisdom in taking their business model abroad. Case in point: Disney, which has been having a rough go of it with its first MVNO (ESPN Mobile) and recently launched a second with Disney Mobile, has shelved plans to take Disney Mobile to the UK via O2's network, citing "the rapidly changing competitive environment" (when we run that bit through Babelfish's corporate lip service-to-English translator, we get "we're getting our rears handed to us at home, and we need to figure out what the heck we're doing wrong before we launch elsewhere"). Of course, this is technically an indefinite delay, not a cancellation -- meaning that there may yet be hope for Brits looking forward to tracking the little ones via Disney's Family Locator service -- just not any time soon.

[Via Techdirt]

Filed under: MVNOs, Mobile

]]> canceldelaydisneydisney mobileDisneyMobilemobilemvnomvnoso2ukunited kingdomUnitedKingdom Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:35:00 -0400 21|654777 <![CDATA[FCC docs go up for Disney Mobile's D100]]> http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/09/fcc-docs-go-up-for-disney-mobiles-d100/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/09/fcc-docs-go-up-for-disney-mobiles-d100/ http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/09/fcc-docs-go-up-for-disney-mobiles-d100/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

It seemed pretty obvious that Disney's family-oriented Disney Mobile MVNO was in desperate need of a kidproof handset, having initially come to the table with only a pair of middling clamshells for the little 'uns. Enter the pod-shaped D100 -- now granted, we can't say with certainty that they'll be marketing this toward parents with young children when it launches, but c'mon, it's got Winnie the Pooh on its backside. The usual parental controls are present on the device, but more interestingly, the numeric keypad can be replaced with a simpler four-button design if numeric dialing isn't needed (try texting on that, kiddies).

[Via phoneArena]

Update: In speaking with Disney Mobile, it turns out this lil' pod won't be seeing duty here in the States -- it's destined for South America as a general consumer device.

Filed under: Handsets, Others, MVNOs, CDMA, Mobile

]]> candybarcdmachildd100disneydisney mobileDisneyMobilekidkid-safekidproofmobilemvnomvnosotherspod Wed, 09 Aug 2006 12:54:00 -0400 21|652678 <![CDATA[Family-oriented Disney Mobile goes live]]> http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/12/family-oriented-disney-mobile-goes-live/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/12/family-oriented-disney-mobile-goes-live/ http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/12/family-oriented-disney-mobile-goes-live/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Parents, rejoice: Disney wants you to know that your MVNO has arrived. Disney Mobile, Disney's second MVNO after launching Mobile ESPN earlier this year, pulls no punches about its target demographic -- family plans are the carrier's emphasis, although individual plans are also available. Family plan pricing on two lines ranges from $59.99 for 450 minutes to $249.99 for 4500 teenager-pleasing minutes; individual plans start at $39.99 for 400 minutes. All plans include "Family Monitor" for setting minute limits, "Call Control" to set schedules during which the phone cannot be used, and "Family Locator," a GPS-enabled service presumably similar to Verizon's freshly-launched "Chaperone." A potential roadblock to Disney Mobile's success in the rough-and-tumble MVNO game? Phone-savvy kiddies might whine about the phone selection -- a forgettable Pantech DM-P100 is the only model currently available, but fear not, boys and girls, a slightly higher-end LG DM-L200 is promised shortly.

[Via RCR News]

Filed under: Cellphones

]]> disney mobileDisneyMobilemvno Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:57:00 -0400 21|632452 <![CDATA[Family-oriented Disney Mobile goes live]]> http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/12/family-oriented-disney-mobile-goes-live/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/12/family-oriented-disney-mobile-goes-live/ http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/12/family-oriented-disney-mobile-goes-live/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Parents, rejoice: Disney wants you to know that your MVNO has arrived. Disney Mobile, Disney's second MVNO after launching Mobile ESPN earlier this year, pulls no punches about its target demographic -- family plans are the carrier's emphasis, although individual plans are also available. Family plan pricing on two lines ranges from $59.99 for 450 minutes to $249.99 for 4500 teenager-pleasing minutes; individual plans start at $39.99 for 400 minutes. All plans include "Family Monitor" for setting minute limits, "Call Control" to set schedules during which the phone cannot be used, and "Family Locator," a GPS-enabled service presumably similar to Verizon's freshly-launched "Chaperone." A potential roadblock to Disney Mobile's success in the rough-and-tumble MVNO game? Phone-savvy kiddies might whine about the phone selection -- a forgettable Pantech DM-P100 is the only model currently available, but fear not, boys and girls, a slightly higher-end LG DM-L200 is promised shortly.

[Via RCR News]

Filed under: MVNOs, CDMA, Mobile

]]> cdmadisney mobileDisneyMobilemobilemvnos Mon, 12 Jun 2006 16:57:00 -0400 21|632416 <![CDATA[Disney Mobile MVNO partnering with O2 for UK launch]]> http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/27/disney-mobile-mvno-partnering-with-o2-for-uk-launch/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/27/disney-mobile-mvno-partnering-with-o2-for-uk-launch/ http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/27/disney-mobile-mvno-partnering-with-o2-for-uk-launch/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

UK cellphone users just got their invitation to join the Mickey Mouse Club. Disney's MVNO, which launched in the US earlier this month, is set to roll out in the UK in partnership with O2. Like the US version of the service, which is powered by Sprint Nextel, the UK service will offer extensive parental controls. Specific handsets for the service have yet to be announced, though Disney has said that the phones will not be include extensive Disney character branding. In the US, the service features phones from a number of vendors, including the LG DM-L200 (pictured). The US service also includes a GPS tracking function; Disney has not commented as to whether the feature will be available to UK customers.

Filed under: LG, O2, MVNOs, Mobile

]]> disney mobileDisneyMobilelgmickey mousemobilemvnomvnoso2sprint Thu, 27 Apr 2006 13:04:00 -0400 21|612539 <![CDATA[Pantech DM-P100 for Disney Mobile]]> http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/06/pantech-dm-p100-for-disney-mobile/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/06/pantech-dm-p100-for-disney-mobile/ http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/06/pantech-dm-p100-for-disney-mobile/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Pantech DM-P100

Pantech DM-P100

Ok, so we yesterday we wrote that some of the first few handsets for Disney Mobile, Disney's new, uh, family-friendly MVNO, were going to be from LG, but it turns out that Pantech's in the game, too. They've just announced the DM-P100, a new low-end VGA cameraphone with Disney Mobile-branding and a customized user interface. Not all that notable, though oddly enough Pantech's press release lists the DM-P100 as being a GSM/GPRS phone even though it's well-known that Disney Mobile will be piggybacking on Sprint's CDMA network.

Filed under: Handsets, Pantech, MVNOs, CDMA, Mobile

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