mobile tv

Well past its original launch date of February 5th, AT&T is now set to launch its Mobile TV on Sunday, May 4th. In conjunction with MediaFLO USA, AT&T will offer round the clock access to popular shows on major networks.

The Mobile TV service will offer shows from networks such as CBS Mobile, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, NBC 2Go, NBC News 2Go, MTV Networks' COMEDY CENTRAL, MTV and Nickelodeon. In addition, AT&T will offer two exclusive channels, PIX and CNN Mobile Live, on MediaFLO USA's FLO TV™ service. Over 150 simulcast or time-shifted shows will be available for viewing, as well as live

AT&T in conjunction with MediaFLO USA Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm, yesterday announced the launch of AT&T Mobile TV with FLO, which is a mobile television service that features high quality live programming. The mobile TV service is set to launch in May and will be available on two new handsets, the LG Vu and the Samsung Access.

AT&T Mobile TV will offer full length television shows and sporting events from a variety of networks including ESPN Mobile TV, Fox Mobile, Comedy Central, CBS Mobile, NBC 2GO, NBC News 2GO, MTV and Nickelodeon. In addition, AT&T Mobile TV will feature two exclusive channels which have not been

During the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week PacketVideo introduced a pocket sized mobile broadcast receiver. The device promises to turn WiFi enabled phones and media players into mobile TVs. According to PV CEO James C. Brailean, Ph.D, “removing the barrier of upgrading to an entirely new handset will significantly accelerate the adoption of mobile broadcast services by mainstream consumers.”

The device works by decoding digital TV signals and converting them for use on phones or other media devices, then sending them via a wireless signal such as WiFi to the playback device. PacketVideo

AT&T was originally supposed to have their mobile TV service up and running by the end of last year. When it was delayed they projected an early '08 launch, and it seems that they are holding true to their word. It now looks like they are set to launch on February 5th. AT&T, in partnership with

Qualcomm's MediaFlo, will launch their service with two exclusive channels plus the eight channels that rival VerizonWireless has offered since their launch last March. These include CBS Mobile,

Yesterday at the CES LG announced its partnership with Harris Corp. to bring television broadcasts to mobile devices. Dubbed MPH for Mobile Pedestrian Handheld, the technology will require handset manufacturers to install a reception chip in their devices.

Harris, an established manufacturer of broadcasting equipment, will be working with broadcasting stations (apparently hundreds are involved in the partnership) to develop device signals. MPH