Jan 8, 2011 11:35 GMT  ·  By

Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless announced at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas that customers on its new 4G LTE network would have the possibility to enjoy specially tailored services in the near future, including those from Rhapsody and Sling Media.

The two companies unveiled plans to come up with services for those Verizon customers who plan on taking advantage of the 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network from the wireless carrier.

Verizon Wireless customers with select 4G smartphones should be able to enjoy a Rhapsody 4G application, which would offer high bitrate 192 AAC kbps and faster downloads.

Moreover, the software is expected to include Rhapsody TV, through which users would benefit from Rhapsody Originals, concerts produced by Rhapsody, and interviews with various popular artists, some of which would be Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and My Chemical Romance.

“Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network allows Rhapsody to push the capabilities of our Android app and create an optimal listening experience on mobile,” said Mark Keeney, head of marketing, Rhapsody.

“Working with Verizon Wireless on the first 4G LTE network provided a fantastic opportunity to showcase the speed with which one can navigate, play and download a catalog of 10.6 million songs and access Rhapsody’s exclusive, premium content anywhere they go.”

As for the Sling Media service, it is available for Verizon's 4G LTE users on a subscription basis, the company announced officially on Friday.

The new service enables users to watch their home TV on new 4G smartphones that were unveiled for the wireless carrier's network. Users would get a Slingbox, the SlingPlayer application and networking accessories through the said service.

“With significantly increased speeds and reduced latency, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network provides an ideal environment for a fantastic Sling viewing experience with great video quality,” said John Gilmore, senior vice president and general manager at Sling Media.

“Sling’s subscription offering is a new, easy way for consumers to start enjoying their home TV wirelessly, with one monthly bill from Verizon and without a long term contract for the Sling app.”

Through this service, users would be able to watch live sports, catch up on the news or enjoy movies straight from their smartphones.