Global Mediacom, Nokia Siemens develop mobile TV for Indonesia

Nokia Siemens Networks, together with Global Mediacom, announced a joint collaboration to launch a commercial broadcast mobile TV service, based on digital video broadcast-handheld (DVB-H) technology, in Indonesia in the first half of 2008.

The strategic partnership signed between Nokia Siemens Networks and Global Mediacom – the largest and only integrated media, broadcasting, entertainment and telecommunication group in Indonesia – is the biggest DVB-H agreement signed by Nokia Siemens Networks, which, as a complete solutions partner will provide consulting to maximize the ability to reach and deliver compelling content to early adopters of broadcast mobile TV.

Global Mediacom is also in discussions with Nokia to provide DVB-H integrated devices such as the Nokia N77, and work with Nokia Siemens Networks on joint marketing activities to ensure service adoption by Indonesian consumers.

“This mobile TV experience, utilizing the latest DVB-H technology, will bring a customer-centric product that is truly ubiquitous. Soon, our customers will be able to watch the latest news, the upcoming Olympic Games, engage in interactive TV shows or even catch their favorite TV series anywhere, anytime, directly on their mobile devices, bringing them closer to the information and entertainment,” said Agus Mulyanto, Ph. D., CEO of broadcast mobile TV business.