Babelgum’s Web TV Goes Mobile on 3G (in the UK)

Web TV service Babelgum launched a six-month trial of its mobile services today in conjunction with Vodafone UK. NewTeeVee reports.

Babelgum Mobile is available immediately and will work on Nokia N96, N95 and 6210 handsets. Babelgum Mobile also works on the iPhone, but that service is through O2, not Vodaphone.

Unlike Joost’s recent mobile video app, which only works through Wi-Fi, Babelgum’s service will work over 3G networks.

For now, it looks like Joost offers a broader range of content; Babelgum is pushing mostly music videos and BBC comedies. According to the Babelgum press announcement, the company will be rolling out its mobile service in new countries (including the U.S.) in the coming months, and it plans to tailor the content for each market.

emily | 9:13 PM | TV on Cell Phones |
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