Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO), a leading global Internet communications, commerce and media company, today announced the availability of Yahoo!(R) Shopping on Web-enabled mobile phones in the United States. On-the-go holiday shoppers can now browse for, compare prices for and even purchase books, music and movies directly from their mobile phones. This launch integrates the functionality of Yahoo! Shopping (http://shopping.yahoo.com), recently ranked the No. 1 portal shopping site on the Web by Nielsen//NetRatings, into Yahoo!'s suite of mobile offerings.
"Since consumers are increasingly pressed for time, especially during the holiday season, we are pleased to provide them with the convenience of being able to shop for movies, music and books from their Web-enabled phones," said Anurag Mendhekar, director of Yahoo! Everywhere, Yahoo! Inc. "This will be an incredibly valuable tool for people on the go, comparison shoppers and impulse purchasers alike. Whether consumers are in the back of a cab or at the mall, Yahoo! Shopping is now available everywhere consumers want to find the best prices or conduct transactions."
Have Phone, Can Shop at Yahoo! Shopping
Looking for the best deal on a bestseller for dad? Type in the title or ISBN number and check prices right from your phone. Almost forgot Aunt Emma's stocking stuffer? Order that classic movie she mentioned over breakfast without ever leaving the coffee shop.
With the launch of Yahoo! Shopping on Web-enabled phones, consumers on the go can browse through thousands of product offerings; search for specific books, music or videos and DVDs; and find gift suggestions from the Yahoo! Shopping team for a variety of lifestyles -- from the "Tech Geek" to the "Green Thumb." They can also compare prices across hundreds of Yahoo! merchants and, for those consumers who have a Yahoo! Wallet (http://wallet.yahoo.com), even purchase an item -- all from their mobile phone. To get started, shoppers simply select Yahoo! on their Web-enabled phone, choose the "Shop" folder and click on the "Shopping" link.
Need Phone? Visit Yahoo! Mobile Store
In addition, just in time for the holidays, Yahoo! has launched Yahoo! Mobile Store (http://mobile.yahoo.com/shopping), a convenient one-stop destination that allows consumers to compare prices for and purchase a variety of the mobile devices, accessories and service plans they need to get Yahoo! everywhere. Offered in cooperation with Sundial.com, a one-stop telecommunications marketplace on the Internet, Yahoo! Mobile Store brings all of the information that consumers want regarding mobile devices and service plans into one easy-to-navigate and comprehensive site.
Consumers looking for additional mobile resources can visit Yahoo! Mobile (http://mobile.yahoo.com) for valuable features such as a Mobile Site Directory for managing bookmarks for WAP sites; comprehensive "tours" of key Yahoo! tools and services available via mobile phones; PDA downloads for Palm OS, Pocket PC, Win CE and Symbian; and mobile device customization for Yahoo! Alerts.
Get Yahoo! -- Everywhere
The Yahoo! Everywhere initiative enables consumers around the globe to access 30 Yahoo! services anywhere at anytime on mobile phones, personal digital assistants, pagers, information appliances and an array of other alternative and wireless devices. To date, Yahoo! has entered 38 agreements with service providers and manufacturers of Web-connected devices in 22 countries as part of its Yahoo! Everywhere strategy.
Yahoo! Shopping -- Find the Perfect Gift
Recently ranked the No. 1 portal shopping site on the Web by Nielsen//NetRatings, Yahoo! Shopping is part of Yahoo!'s comprehensive suite of commerce services, which also includes Yahoo! Auctions, Yahoo! Store, Yahoo! Classifieds and Yahoo! Travel. During the first nine months of 2000, Yahoo! directly enabled more than $3 billion of transactions on its commerce platform. Yahoo! Shopping is the only place consumers need to go to find, compare and buy almost anything online. Consumers can shop for items from thousands of merchants in 20 retail categories. Yahoo! Shopping also offers convenient services, such as Yahoo! Wallet, Gift Registry, Wish List, Express Checkout, and more, to make online shopping fast and easy.
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