Worlds' first mobile media satellite launched

South Korea's SK Telecom and Mobile Broadcasting, a Japanese satellite broadcasting company set up by Toshiba, Toyota and others, have jointly launched the world's first satellite dedicated to beaming digital television and radio programmes to mobile terminals, according to FT.com.

"The satellite will allow the two companies to start delivering more than 100 television and radio programmes to mobile devices at much faster speeds than previously possible.

The satellite channels are expected to be offered through existing mobile phone operators and the project has received the backing of more than 200 companies".

emily | 5:57 AM | News, Buzz |
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