The criminal underworld and inter-generational conflict of The Sopranos is to be beamed to mobile phones, following Cingular Wireless ' announcement Thursday that it has inked an exclusive multi-year deal with premium cable TV network HBO to send video clips of hit television shows to mobile phones.

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The company offers gear designed to help cable and phone companies squeeze more video capacity out of a limited amount of bandwidth as consumers watch video clips on their computers, demand more channels from their cable companies, and even start to watch television on their wireless phones.

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On her congressional site, supporters can sign up for tele-town halls, download podcasts and view clips of her in action on the House floor and cable television.

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To drum up interest among TV and Web viewers, cable carriers and digital providers are being offered extras such as cast interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and clips with directorial commentary.

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