| Destiny Mobile TV on 3G UK Phones |
| 10th
May, 2005 ( see
below for all today's 3G news ) |
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Already having access to over 7.5 million homes via Sky Digital Satellite, the new agreement using 3, the UK's fastest growing network with over three million customers, provides Your Destiny TV with a much wider potential audience. To access the channel, users simply dial 85588 and press the video call button on their phone. The live television broadcast can then be viewed and heard on any 3 compatible handset. No additional software or complicated setup is required. Thanks to 3's advanced technology, the audio/visuals are of near broadcast quality. As well as watching the live show on a mobile handset users can interact with the show by sending in text message questions, using the same 85588 code, which are answered by the top psychics either via a return text message or on the live show. Calls are charged at £1.50 per minute and revenues are shared with the network operator 3 and Requestec, which helped develop the system. TV Commerce's share is 0.60 pence per minute net. Commenting on the joint venture, TV Commerce chief executive Vince Stanzione said: 'As a relatively small broadcaster we are delighted to be the first Live channel to broadcast on mobile phones. Whilst many have been talking about TV on mobile phones we are the first to deliver. Our content is well-suited to mobile telephony. Naturally we're delighted to have entered into this agreement with 3, using Requestec's technology, and expect this extra income stream to increase our shareholder value.' Requestec's Head of Business Development, Marek Zwiefka-Sibley, added: 'Since its launch Your Destiny TV has continued to grow in popularity. Its offer is extremely attractive to phone users and we're pleased to offer a fast, cost-effective solution to Your Destiny TV. We look forward to working with TV Commerce on future mobile-to-TV and TV-to-mobile applications.' |
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| Futuristic, Innovative Handsets at SVIAZ Expo Comm Moscow 2005 |
| Among the phones being demonstrated at SVIAZ Expo Comm are the PG-8000 and PG-6100, two unique additions to Pantech’s world class product line up. The two new handsets, featuring an array of innovative functions, are designed to provide users with a world class camera phone experience. |
| Destiny Mobile TV on 3G UK Phones |
| Already having access to over 7.5 million homes via Sky Digital Satellite, the new agreement using 3, the UK's fastest growing network with over three million customers, provides Your Destiny TV with a much wider potential audience. |
| 1.5 Mbps Enhanced Uplink in Live 3G WCDMA System |
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| Second Generation 3G Platform for Belwave |
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| MVNO Market to Reach $10.7 Billion by 2010 |
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| Tool for Advanced 3G HSDPA Testing and 3G Radio Network Optimisation |
| One of the main factors of true wireless broadband services, the High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) in 3G networks, is getting to trial and deployment phase. |
| 3G Power Amplifier Module Offers the First Dual-Band Capability |
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Europe
:TV Commerce Holdings (AIM:TVC), the fast-growing media and entertainment
company, announces that it has entered into a joint venture with Requestec,
the digital messaging software group, whereby 3 mobile phone users will
be able to view Your Destiny TV (SKY 694) live on their phones. 
