BROWSING: GoTV
Carriers must use network to offset ‘dumb pipe’ pressures
Sling Media Inc. launched a software package allowing wireless subscribers to view TV broadcasts on Windows Mobile devices. The developer announced a beta version of the much-awaited offering, which sends video from a cable box through an Ethernet cable to a handset running Windows...
GoTV to broadcast Super Bowl show for mobiles
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.-On-the-go football fans can still keep tabs on the Super Bowl this weekend. Mobile television company GoTV Networks announced it plans to cover the game on its SportsEdge sports channel that will include scores, statistics, and live commentary and analysis. In addition,...
What to watch Industry dabbles in number of formats to try to entice mobile TV viewers
Crown Castle International Corp. and Qualcomm Inc. are placing huge bets on mobile TV, spending a combined $1.3 billion to build networks dedicated almost entirely to one-way wireless video. Traditional TV networks and film studios are hastily establishing divisions to produce content for "the...
Mobilkom Austria demos HSDPA technology
VIENNA, Austria-Mobilkom Austria, the largest Austrian wireless carrier, demonstrated High Speed Downlink Packet Access technology from Nortel Networks Ltd. At a retail store in Vienna, the HSDPA technology supported applications such as FTP downloading, real-time television broadcasts from Austria's GoTV and live Web cams,...
Mobilkom Austria demos HSDPA technology
VIENNA, Austria-Mobilkom Austria, the largest Austrian wireless carrier, demonstrated High Speed Downlink Packet Access technology from Nortel Networks Ltd.At a retail store in Vienna, the HSDPA technology supported applications such as FTP downloading, real-time television broadcasts from Austria's GoTV and live Web cams, Nortel...
ABC News expands wireless news service
ABC News announced ambitious plans to expand its 24-hour digital news operation, offering a suite of multimedia services through television, the Internet and mobile phones.The network will build on ABC News Now, which launched as an experimental broadcast for digital television, high-speed Internet and...
New mobile video content to include hip-hop, TV shows
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.-On-demand mobile TV provider GoTV announced a hip-hop themed video offering for wireless subscribers.Dubbed PurePhat, the channel will deliver industry news, music and special programs centered on urban themes. The content adds to GoTV's portfolio, which includes content from ABC News, FoxSports...