Operators involved in early mobile TV trials are working on the assumption that customers would be willing to pay up to 10 euros a month for the service, said the report’s authors. They warned that halving that amount — or even foregoing extra fees — would be more viable.
The number of available channels is another key factor, and that issue ties in closely with the choice of which technology to use.
The two big options currently on offer to operators are DAB-IP (Digital Audio Broadcasting — Internet Protocol), which enhances the existing digital radio signal to offer a limited number of television channels, and DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcasting — Handheld), which will provide more channels but which also costs a lot more to put in place.
Friday, June 30, 2006
Thursday, June 29, 2006
informitv - Mobile TV market cannot wait says European Commission
Mobile TV market cannot wait says European Commission
European Union information society and media commissioner Viviane Reding has urged that Europe cannot wait until 2012 for mobile television and that decisions must be taken in the coming twelve months.
European Union information society and media commissioner Viviane Reding has urged that Europe cannot wait until 2012 for mobile television and that decisions must be taken in the coming twelve months.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Mobile TV scores in Asia
At present, only South Korea and Japan have launched commercial mobile TV broadcasting services.
Koreans can choose between a terrestrial service, which is free-to-air and based on advertising revenues, and a satellite mobile pay-TV service.
Koreans can choose between a terrestrial service, which is free-to-air and based on advertising revenues, and a satellite mobile pay-TV service.
Mobile TV to Proliferate as Development Activities Ramp Up
On Wednesday, Sprint (News - Alert) announced a deal with recording powerhouse Interscope Records to bring new, original music content exclusively to its mobile realm. The program, dubbed “the Sprint Music Series,” is believed to be the first of its kind as well-known artists like Busta Rhymes, Dashboard Confessional and Keane create made-for-mobile studio sessions for Sprint TV’s Channel 33.
Nokia Trials Mobile TV in Sweden Using DVB-H Technology With Teracom and Partners
Nokia Trials Mobile TV in Sweden Using DVB-H Technology With Teracom and Partners
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