"Directory will offer one-click access for Verizon Wireless customers.

The Newspaper Association of America, in conjunction with several of its newspaper members, has launched The Local News Gateway™, a wireless link to local news sources across the country.

'With the launch of this gateway, the newspaper industry has tackled the next frontier in information delivery. Now any newspaper that creates a wireless edition may now be accessed from a single site,' said NAA President and Chief Executive Officer John F. Sturm. 'As they proved with the success of their online offerings, newspapers are demonstrating their ability to get relevant, timely and local news to readers. No matter the means of delivery, newspapers provide the content people seek....'

The Local News Gateway uses browser-sensing technology and delivers the newspaper editions viewable on the user’s particular device. Devices currently supported include browser phones using either HDML or WAP, any connected personal digital assistant using the Palm operating system, and Pocket PCs. The gateway is driven by an extensive database of digital newspaper links maintained by NAA.

Phone users may access the Local News Gateway by typing www.lngate.com into their phone browsers. A free, downloadable Palm Query Application, as well as instructions on how to use this 'Newspapers Anywhere' application are available at www.naa.org/edge/wireless.html." [NAA Press Release, via Virtual Acquisition Shelf & News Desk]