Sprint first to sign on with free MySpace Mobile

A day after reports surfaced that MySpace will introduce a free, ad-funded mobile version of its social networking service optimized for all U.S. carriers, the firm announced its first operator partnership with Sprint, which will directly link to the free MySpace Mobile website upon its official launch in early 2008. In addition, the Sprint portal will include direct links to other mobile websites owned by MySpace parent Fox Interactive Media, among them Photobucket, IGN, FOXSports.com on MSN, RottenTomatoes and AskMen along with a host of MyFOX local affiliates. "Our partnership empowers Sprint data subscribers with easy access to their MySpace community at no additional charge," said MySpace VP of business development Amit Kapur in a prepared statement. "We're also in the process of redesigning the mobile site to provide an updated look and feel and enhanced functionality."

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