DISH Network Corporation and Alcatel-Lucent today announced that DISH Network will test the DVB-SH (Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite services to Handhelds) mobile broadcast technology in the United States, with the appropriate DVB-SH equipment, test tools and training provided by Alcatel-Lucent. This evaluation will take place in DISH Network's laboratories in Atlanta, Ga. from May to August 2008, with the ultimate ... continued »

Mobile media and entertainment (MME) services would be the next big thing in the mobile industry world, especially in the US market, as the latest report said. The statistics convinced us: The U.S. MME services (excluding messaging, and mobile browsing and data charges) generated US$3.1 billion in revenue in 2007. continued »

To be launched soon in May, BGR has some details info on the AT&T MediaFlo Mobile TV plan. The upcoming Mobile TV services will be first supported by 2 handsets, which are LG Vu and Samsung Access. The exact availability date is said to be 4th May next month, together with 3 service plans. continued »

ICO Global Communications has successfully launched its North American geosynchronous satellite, ICO G1. ICO will be conducting alpha trials for its fully interactive mobile video, navigation and emergency assistance service to be known as ICO mim (mobile interactive media) later this year. The mobile television component of ICO mim will use the DVB-SH standard, and is the first deployment of ... continued »

Early this month at CTIA Wireless, Bell have announced a mobile partnership with Home Box Office (HBO) to deliver premium HBO programming to mobile phones. The on-demand service will bring full episodes of HBO series to subscribing clients, as well as ringtones, wallpapers and, soon, mobile games. continued »

LG announced today at CTIA Wireless 2008 the availability of the new LG Vu,  a touch screen handset with the support of the new AT&T Mobile TV. With a large three-inch interactive touch screen accompanied by a minimalist scroll bar design, the LG Vu is equipped with video, music, and camera features, in addition to offering first-time access to AT&T Mobile ... continued »

AT&T Mobile TV will deliver full-length television content and sporting events from top networks, including programming from leading entertainment brands CBS Mobile, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, MTV, NBC 2GO, NBC News2Go and Nickelodeon. LG Vu: the Vu gives you a clear view of TV, Web, pictures or videos on its large interactive touch screen. It also lets you ... continued »