February 17, 2005

FIFA Soccer group considering mobile-phone broadcasts

fifa2006.jpg With video emerging as a new mobile-phone application, the international ruling body for soccer is dangling the possibility of mobile-phone broadcasts of the World Cup tournament. [via Comms Design/EE Times]

[...] Even when mobile rights are granted, will not likely choose an "exclusive" partner, but might prefer to select "one client in each territory." This could amount to as many as 213 different rights deals.

FIFA is also pondering additional rules for mobile broadcasts, including "time embargos" that could restrict or prohibit live coverage of game. "Signal distribution on DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld) could be blocked," said Ericson, and FIFA might refuse permission to modify the television feed for mobile applications."
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