Myxer is a Deerfield Beach, Florida-based website that allows users to upload and download a variety of media for cell phones. Users can download for free, with an exception to carrier charges for texts and data (online).
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History
Myxer was founded in 2005 by Myk Willis, who is also the CEO.[1] In 2005, Myxer received little revenue. In 2006, it received $100,000, and by 2007, the company earned $300,000.[1] The company has fifty employees.[1] As of 2009, Myxer has 27 million users.[2]
Uploading
Registered users can upload pictures and songs to be used as wallpapers big and small and ringtones. Myxer supports most phones, including iPhones, and popular carriers.[2]
Unsupported Carriers
Some phone companies have disabled support for Myxer on select phones, or on their carrier altogether. The following are the carriers that do not support Myxer.
- Boost Mobile (Ringtones and wallpapers)
- Nextel (Ringtones and wallpapers)
- T-Mobile (Ringtones not supported on the Sidekick)
- Verizon Wireless (imposed a 10 ringtone a day limit; LG VX5200, Samsung SCH-a850 and SCH-a970 is not supporting ringtones.)
- Telus Mobility (Ringtones)
Virgin Mobile does not allow free content to be downloaded onto their handsets. However, customers with a balance matching the price of the ringtone, may be able to purchase ringtones from the site
References
- ^ a b c Frogameni, Bill (2008-12-26). "Road to Mobile Content". South Florida Business Journal. Archived from the original on 2009-11-16. http://www.webcitation.org/5lJod1nuR. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
- ^ a b Rao, Leena (2009-11-12). "Myxer Delivers 10 Million Ringtones To iPhone Users". TechCrunch. Archived from the original on 2009-11-16. http://www.webcitation.org/5lJofXyd6. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
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