August 1, 2006
BBC local TV available on mobiles
The BBC's Local TV project in the West Midlands is now easier to watch with a new service that allows viewers to watch news programmes anywhere on 3G mobile phones that are in a service area, writes BBC News.
The Local TV service, which is also available on digital satellite or online, broadcasts 10-minute sections for six West Midlands areas each hour.
Chas Watkin, editor of Local TV project, said: "We know people want to catch up with the latest news information wherever they are - on the train, on the beach or in a bar. If people want to get the local news this is the way to get it relatively cheaply."
The Local TV project runs until the end of August, and is expected to be relaunched next year. To get the mobile service, text 81010 and users will be texted back with a link to the site.
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