November 28, 2005

Korea to Launch Terrestrial DMB Service

Korea will begin terrestrial digital multimedia broadcast (DMB) services on Thursday, reports Digital Chosunilbo. The homegrown technology allows users to watch TV broadcasts and other multimedia content moving at up to 200 km/h on their cellular phones, PDAs and laptops.

"Unlike the satellite DMB service which started earlier this year for a fee of W13,000 (about US$13) a month, the terrestrial DMB service will be free of charge. Users will be able to enjoy the service on the subway starting from next January.

The government said the service will start in the metropolitan area but will be expanded throughout the country by the end of next year."

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