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Verizon delivers EPL to US mobile phones

Mobile phone network Verizon Wireless has become the first wireless distributor of Fox Soccer Channel's exclusive Barclays Premier League mobile highlight package in the United States.

Verizon will deliver more than 35 video clips per week – including near-live, in-game coverage - to V CAST Video-enabled phones across America.

"This agreement underscores both the growing popularity of the Barclays Premier League stateside, and the ability of Verizon Wireless to deliver a breadth of high-quality video content to its V CAST customers." said David Sternberg, executive vice president and general manager of Fox Soccer Channel.

US soccer fans with select V CAST-enabled phones can pay $3 for 24-hour use or can sign up for up for a $15 monthly subscription, which also includes access to Verizon Wireless' ESPN MVP, Get It Now and Mobile Web 2.0 services.