Microsoft to offer broadband video to MSN subscribers
InfoWorld | at | by Mike
In an effort to snag more of the U.S. broadband market, Microsoft said Tuesday that it is going to offer a high-speed video player across its MSN network for free. MSN Video will use the company's Windows Media 9 Series technology, with the same on-screen interface and Windows Media 9 Series Player controls across the MSN network. It will be completely supported by revenue generated from video advertising services and contextual ads, Microsoft said.
The service is currently in beta and will be exclusively offered in the U.S.
Content offerings from NBC News and MSNBC.com will be available at launch, with plans to add other content providers shortly. Consumers will be able to access the content on-demand, condense programs, combine shows and play back-to-back video from multiple sources, Microsoft said.