ASSOCIATED PRESS — Feb 16 — MySpace is about to become more ubiquitous with the launch of a cellular service that will let users read and post to the site for free. The service and two accompanying phones will be launched in a few months by Helio LLC, a joint venture of Internet service provider Earthlink Inc. and South Korean carrier SK Telecom Co. SK Telecom owns the Korean equivalent of MySpace. Called Cyworld, it is hugely popular among young South Koreans and can be accessed from cell phones. Helio’s two phones, dubbed "Hero" and "Kickflip" will be based on Korean designs featuring large color screens and cameras. Apart from a monthly fee, access to MySpace will be free. Helio will be a so-called "mobile virtual network operator," meaning it won’t have its own cellular network. Instead, it will buy access to Sprint Nextel Corp.’s and Verizon Wireless’ high-speed networks. Other MVNOs include Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile.
