Channel-Hopping on Mobile Phones

A new technology for mobile communication networks allows cell phone users to watch TV as they would at home.

The Mobile TV Streaming system from Siemens makes it possible to change channels instantly. Other streaming solutions can take up to 15 seconds for this. In addition there are no long downloading times, since the data reaches the phone virtually in realtime. As such, the system could theoretically be used for live transmissions of sporting events.

Vodafone is already using the technology in several countries.

emily | 3:47 PM | TV on Cell Phones |
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