Mobile DTV Alliance launched by Nokia, Intel, Motorola, Texas Instruments, Modeo
01.23.2006, 10:31 AM
LAS VEGAS (AFX) - Nokia Oy, Intel Corp, Motorola Inc, Texas Instruments Inc and Modeo said they have formed the Mobile DTV Alliance, which is aimed at developing Digital Video Broadcasting - Handheld (DVB-H).
They said having an open procedure standard should allow mobile DTV handsets and services to reach the mass market faster and at a lower cost to consumers.
Mobile devices capable of decoding DVB-H signals will be able to receive live TV programming.
There will also be on-demand and interactive programming that will utilize the cellular network, thereby increasing revenue opportunities for operators. The DVB-H standard preserves cellular network bandwidth for voice and other data services.
There are more than 10 DVB-H network trials that have either concluded or are currently underway around the globe, including Australia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the UK and US. By 2007, most US major markets are expected to have DVB-H infrastructure built out and ready for deployment, the Alliance members said.
Modeo is a subsidiary of Crown Castle International Corp.
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