Alcatel-Lucent Demos Unified Mobile TV on 3G and Broadcast Networks

Alcatel-Lucent has unveiled for the first time seamless access to TV channels delivered via 3G or broadcast networks, on a single device. This single device allows viewers to seamlessly access and browse among a selection of 3G-based TV channels as well as broadcast TV channels using the S-Band (2.2 GHz). The terminal used is a Pocket PC-powered PDA. The S-band capability of the terminal is achieved thanks to an S-Band chipset provided by DiBcom.

Additionally, for the first time in a public trade show, Alcatel-Lucent is demonstrating plain broadcast Mobile TV in the S-Band using SAGEM myMobileTV handsets.

Michael Thelander, CEO of Signals Research Group commented, "By optimally reusing a mobile operator's infrastructure assets to deploy the broadcast network overlay, Alcatel-Lucent's solution, which is based on the forthcoming DVB-SH standard, could represent a compelling economic advantage for mobile operators who are willing to assume complete control of their network. Further, with the ability to support interactive features and reach mass market appeal, these mobile operators should be able to meaningfully boost their data ARPU."

Alcatel-Lucent's partners for Mobile TV include: Abertis, Archos, DiBcom, Envivio, Expway, Qtek, Nagravision, NXP, Sagem Communication, Samsung Electronics, Streamezzo, TeamCast and UDcast."

Posted to the site on 16th February 2007