Covering breaking news stories is now a snap more than ever for journalists. The Associated Press news service has teamed with Sprint to help reporters file broadcast-quality breaking news video over the nationwide Sprint Power Vision (EV-DO) Network using SNAPfeed, a store and forward video application developed by the AP.

Journalists equipped with SNAPfeed, a laptop, compatible camera and a Sprint Mobile Broadband Connection Card can send 60 seconds of breaking news quality video back to their broadcast newsroom in less than ten minutes on the Sprint Power Vision Network. Photographs and audio clips can be transferred even faster.

The solution is a cost-effective alternative or adjunct to other transport options like satellite phones or trucks, allowing journalists to cover breaking news in environments where a truck is not practical or available. By greatly reducing the potential costs involved in transferring video remotely/wirelessly and freeing up the journalist to focus on editorial responsibilities, broadcasters become more competitive.

SNAPfeed can be used and licensed to government agencies and emergency services as well as broadcasters for mobile video transfer to a central location. SNAPfeed allows journalists to transmit video files over multiple transmission mechanisms like broadband, wireless or satellite phone. A limited number of SNAPfeed licenses are available free of charge to existing AP ENPS customers.