YouTube will be available on mobile phones

Verizon is discussing with YouTube about the release of video clips of this website on mobile phones and television.

Experts assessing the deal will be a new step for YouTube. Last month, Google bought the website for $ 1.65 billion. According to Wall Street Journal, the "contract" between YouTube and Verizon will be completed in the next few weeks and this will be the first time that YouTube video clips have been released specifically for mobile phones. Both YouTube and Verizon declined to comment.

Mobile phone carriers have provided some "mobisode" programs (mobile TV exclusively). Users can also access YouTube's home page but cannot view the video clip because there is no supported format.

If YouTube agrees to cooperate with Verizon, users will be able to watch the top 50 - 100 video clips on their mobile phones. In addition, Verizon will also add YouTube video clips to the video catalog at its request.

However, this service will be difficult due to competition with iPod as well as other mobile devices that support downloading movies online. The quality of video on mobile phones is definitely not equal to the quality of movies on the iPod, so there will be many people who do not want to pay for this service. However, experts still believe this new service will attract young people.

HOANG MINH