iPod Killers?

Focuses on the developing partnership between wireless communications ventures and the music industry and how this collaboration will influence the digital music market, specifically Apple Computer Inc. and the iPod music player. Reports that Verizon Wireless, Sprint, and Cingular Wireless are expected to unveil services for downloading music directly to wireless phones later this year; Summarization of the competition between Apple Computer Inc. and telecommunications companies making Apple the most influential digital music provider; Author's view that telecommunications companies have an advantage because so many already have mobile phones and because they will have the option of providing wireless digital music; Reviews the influence of the iPod on the digital music market; Potential impact of wireless digital music on the global music industry. INSET: Bringing Tunes to the Cell Phone.