[opendtv] DVB PR - UNSURPASSED VENDOR SUPPORT & WORLDWIDE ADOPTION CONFIRMS DVB-H AS TOP CHOICE FOR MOBILE TV
- From: Mark Aitken <maitken@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: OpenDTV <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 09:11:45 -0500
Funny...I remember it well..."Broadcasters don't want mobile". Does
anyone remember (1) Who said it? (2) Who were "Broadcasters" in this
quote? (3) Who was saying something different? [ HINT-More than one
answer may apply given the ever changing nature of past history...:^) ]
<http://www.dvb.org/news_events/press_releases/press_releases/DVB_pr138%20DVB-H%203GSM%20Final.pdf>
UNSURPASSED VENDOR SUPPORT & WORLDWIDE ADOPTION CONFIRMS DVB-H AS TOP
CHOICE FOR MOBILE TV
Live DVB-H Broadcasts & Over 30 Vendors Exhibit DVB-H Products &
Services at 3GSM.
***Barcelona** **- 13^th February 2006** -* DVB-H is fast becoming the
recognised leading technology for digital Mobile TV. The unparalleled
support of network operators, broadcasters, content owners, silicon and
equipment manufacturers is paving the way to commercial launches of
DVB-H Mobile TV services around the world. Extensive trials and pilot
services across five continents are confirming the technical
capabilities and economic advantages of DVB-H.
Some of the advantages of DVB-H over other Mobile TV technologies are:
* DVB-H has been an ETSI standard since November 2004
* DVB-H is a non-proprietary, open standard, with public access to
independent evidence regarding real world performance records
* Network investment costs compare favorably to other systems
* DVB-H offers 4 times more capacity with up to 60 channels per
multiplex
* Offers the lowest power consumption with the highest data throughput
* Channel switching times of 1 - 2 seconds have been achieved
* DVB-H can share spectrum (and investment) with DVB-T using
hierarchical modulation and/or statistical multiplexing. It can be
implemented without switching off any existing services
* DVB-H spectral efficiency is scalable with 16QAM and 64QAM options
* DVB-H is uniquely specified for an Electronic Service Guide, for
service purchase to generate revues, and a protection system
allowing control over content viewing
* Receiver chips available from multi-vendors (DiBcom, Philips,
Samsung, Siano, ST, TI, Freescale, Microtone, etc.) leading to
lower costs
* Headend equipment commercially available from over 50 vendors
* Handsets available from Nokia, Motorola, BenQ, Samsung, Sony
Ericsson, Sagem offering consumer choice
With all the elements now in place the roll-out of commercial DVB-H
services is set to take place this year beginning in the U.S. with
Modeo's planned launch in New York City and a nationwide deployment of
its network to the top 30 U.S. markets targeted throughout 2007. Also
in the US, a group of the industry's leading wireless and entertainment
companies has formed a new organisation to promote the growth and
evolution of DVB-H. The Mobile DTV Alliance includes Intel, Modeo,
Motorola, Nokia and Texas Instruments.
Italy's Telecom Italia Mobile and Mediaset have jointly announced their
intention to launch services later this year. Many other countries have
expressed plans to launch full Mobile TV services over the next two to
three years.
At this year's 3GSM World Congress, DVB-H will be live on-air in
Barcelona with more than 40 services being delivered via 3 multiplexes.
Visitors can also expect to find multi-vendor support for DVB-H with
over 30 companies exhibiting products and services.
All of this makes for a clear indication that DVB-H is well on the way
to becoming the Global Standard for Mobile TV.
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Regards,
Mark A. Aitken
Director, Advanced Technology
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