Major UK mobile TV trial starts

A full-scale UK trial of the technology that will let people watch TV directly on their mobiles has been launched. The BBC reports.

The Arqiva and 02 trial with 400 people in Oxford will test the technology as well as TV watching habits.

"Sixteen channels will be available to the triallists, including BBC One and Two, ITV 1 and 2, and Channel 4.

The technology lets mobiles, which have special requirements because of screen size and battery life, handle TV signals in real-time. It also allows broadcasters to send the same signals to multiple handsets."

emily | 3:41 PM | TV on Cell Phones |
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