Seattle, WA. Progressive Networks continues to evangelize it market-leading RealAudio Internet audio streaming technology across the broadest possible base. Progressive announced today that Prodigy Inc. has licensed RealAudio for a broad package of applications on its new-look Internet-based service.
The Prodigy Internet (PI) service was announced yesterday. It is targeted at the new-to-the-net market, and the approximately 90% of American homes that have yet to sign up for an online or Internet service provider. Incorporating enhanced multimedia features such as RealAudio within the PI software is intended to make it easier for new users to get full benefit of what the Internet has to offer, without the typical headaches associated with configuring plug-ins and helper applications.
PI subscribers will be encouraged to access audio and audio-based multimedia content on demand. RealAudio technology will ultimately be used in all content areas, with particular emphasis on delivery of interactive content in PI’s Music sections. Additionally, Prodigy has been granted worldwide distribution rights to the RealAudio player, and will offer the player for free as a pre-installed option to those downloading PI software or installing it from a CD-ROM.
Prodigy Internet The service is available at two prices: The Basic Plan, which costs $9.95 a month and provides ten hours of usage, with additional hours beyond 10 priced at $2.50 each; and the Unlimited Plan, which costs $19.95 a month, and provides unlimited untimed access to both the Internet and PI content. Prodigy Internet software is available (currently for Windows’95 only) at Prodigy’s web site.
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