SlingPlayer app for iPhone will be available on the App Store on Wednesday morning, according to a Sling spokesman. Unfortunately, since the company advises a 3G connection (or at least, EDGE) preferred to enjoy mobile SlingPlayer, this version is only working with Wi-Fi connection.
Sling uses an internet media bridge to stream TV or recorded video from a user's home to any compatible device like mobile phone.
According to Wired.com:
Sling originally submitted its SlingPlayer app, the software had the ability to stream video over the iPhone’s 3G, EDGE and Wi-Fi connections. However, Apple required Sling to modify the app to work with Wi-Fi only, according to Sling.
It's reported that a 3G-capable SlingPlayer for iPhone would violate AT&T’s terms of service and could potentially strain AT&T’s 3g network. But it's a bit weird since other AT&T devices like the BlackBerry Bold supports a 3G-capable SlingPlayer app.
The SlingPlayer app will be available for $30 in the App Store between midnight and 6 a.m. ET Wednesday.
[via Wired.com]
What’s the point if I am not using AT&T??
I buy the iphone from apple store, i am not using AT&T also, why I need to follow the rules from AT&T?
AT&T is not the only MSP selling iphone, but Sling mobile is selling all around the world, why all the Sling mobile user around the world need to follow the rules from AT&T which only operate in US only?
That guy from some other country makes a good point. AT&T should consider allowing the 3G capability within the month. That will also give them time to assess the effect that a 3G capability would have in the united states by evaluating the amount of app sales for this. Since their initial fear was probably that the 3G use would overtax their network, they should be able to get a good estimate of what would really happen.
ATT will lose a lot of customers as soon as Verizon has the iphone. I will be one of the first to go back to Verizon.