Motorola, Nokia to cooperate on mobile TV

Motorola and Nokia announced that they will work to achieve interoperability among their DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast – Handheld) enabled mobile devices and network services. The handset manufacturers will work together to support solutions based on open DVB-IPDC standards available for operator partners interested in deploying multi-vendor mobile TV services and trials in 2006 and onward.

According to Informa, the mobile TV market is poised to grow exponentially – by 2010, there are anticipated to be over 50 mln DVB-H enabled mobile devices sold globally.

Motorola and Nokia both view DVB-H as an effective technology for deploying broadcast mobile TV. This technology offers high service level quality, low battery consumption and allows the end-user to simultaneously receive broadcasts while using other mobile services such as telephony and internet access.

“Commercial mobile TV services are on the verge of launching in several markets across the world. In order for mobile TV to be a true success, we need interoperable mobile devices and systems for live broadcast TV when and where it suits them,” says Harri Männistö, Director, Multimedia Experiences, Nokia.

DVB-H technology enables the TV service at home to be broadcast to a mobile device. It provides a superior end-user experience in the mobile environment with excellent picture and reduced battery consumption. Up to 50 TV channels can be delivered with low cost, over one network.