Mobile TV News

Safaricom, Nokia And DMTV Launch DVB-H in Kenya
Jun 15, 2009 – Following the signing of a partnership between Safaricom, Nokia (Helsinki:NOK1V; NYSE:NOK) and Digital Mobile TV (DMTV), Safaricom subscribers are able to enjoy 13 DStv Mobile channels on DVB-H capable Nokia phones.
News categories: Safaricom, Digital TV, Kenya, Mobile

Factum Electronics delivers DAB+ and T-DMB solution to Malaysia
Jun 15, 2009 – Factum Electronics (OMX: EFFN) has announced that it has won a contract for the supply of a DAB+ (digital radio) and T-DMB (mobile TV) head-end solution to a state-owned broadcaster in Malaysia.
News categories: Factum Electronics, Content Distribution, Malaysia, Mobile

DMB countries join forces for mobile TV push
Jun 11, 2009 – Five countries engaged with DMB have established an organization that will support mobile TV services via DMB and related services. The International DMB Advancement Group (IDAG) has members from the Netherlands, Norway, UK, Malta and Italy.
News categories: Digital TV, Italy, Malta, Mobile, Netherlands, Norway, UK

Thomson Portable Media Center selected by PCCW
Jun 10, 2009 – Thomson (Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) has announced that it has been selected by PCCW Hong Kong to provide a unique WiFi enabled portable device as the platform for PCCW's second generation 'eye service', a multimedia over IP to the home service.
News categories: Thomson, PCCW, Digital TV, Hong Kong, IPTV, Smart Home, Tablet

FLO TV to cover the whole U.S.
Jun 10, 2009 – FLO TV (Nasdaq: QCOM) has announced that the FLO TV™ service will expand its service nationwide following the DTV transition on June 12, which frees up broadband spectrum for FLO TV's dedicated network.
News categories: FLO TV, Digital TV, Mobile, Smart TV, USA

Indosat launches DVB-H in Indonesia
Jun 9, 2009 – Indonesian telecommunications service provider Indosat has launched new mobile TV and radio services in the country. The TV service is available either via Wi-Fi at Indosatnet wireless hotspots, or on DVB-H enabled phones over a broadcast network.
News categories: Indosat, Digital TV, Indonesia, Mobile

PC TV Tuner Market Faces Myriad of New Challenges
Jun 9, 2009 – Demand for PC-TV Tuners has fallen off from 2008's level due to the worldwide economic recession, reports In-Stat. One hopeful development is that Microsoft's Windows 7 and new Media Center will include better connectivity for PC-TV tuners.
News categories: In-Stat, Digital TV, Market Research, Mobile, Peripherals / Accessories, Semiconductor, Terrestrial

Envivio Announces Mobile TV Delivery Solution for iPhone OS 3.0
Jun 8, 2009 – Envivio has announced iLiveTV™ - the complete mobile video encoding and distribution solution for evaluating, developing and deploying Live and On Demand TV video services for the iPhone.
News categories: Envivio, BroadcastAsia, Content Distribution, Mobile

Sonic Solutions Selects Widevine for Video Optimization and DRM
Jun 8, 2009 – Widevine® and Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC) have announced that Widevine adaptive streaming, interactive DVD/Blu-ray features and DRM will help facilitate Roxio® CinemaNow® digital entertainment on broadband-enabled consumer electronics.
News categories: Widevine, Sonic Solutions, Blu-ray, Content Protection, Digital TV, DRM, DVR, Gaming, Media Player, Smart TV, Streaming, Tablet, USA