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Old 04-04-2007, 22:57
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http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcas...dio-trial.html

does anyone know when this will begin?
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Old 04-04-2007, 22:59
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Don't know, but its disapointing that only existing TV subscribers will get it - to pay extra for a BBC service seems to go against what it's about, but then I guess someone has to pay the bandwidth.
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Old 05-04-2007, 11:46
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I thought that BBC had to be free on all platforms
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Old 05-04-2007, 19:29
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TV on your mobile the screen is so small how you meant to watch it, it like when people watch videos on there ipod you can see it and think about the sound quality
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Old 05-04-2007, 19:45
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it is watchable for like 20mins) but it can give you eyestrain if watched longer. ive had it before and the content is crap and the quality is low lets hope DVB-H is better
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Old 05-04-2007, 19:47
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Lets hear you experiences about it and how it can be improved
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Old 05-04-2007, 19:49
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yer three used to do well they still do so does the lobster phone, maybe there will be bigger phones again
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Old 05-04-2007, 20:35
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well i find 3 offer the best selection of TV channels with all the bbc channels coming you get itv1,bbc1,bbc3 and bbc news24 no other network offer that and vodafone and orange will only be showing the bbc channels. on 3 you get all tv channels for £5 a month

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Old 05-04-2007, 20:46
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spose its a pretty good service btw do you say if you didn't have a TV would you have to buy for a TV licence?
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Old 05-04-2007, 22:41
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you get full programmes on HBO Mobile and Cartoon network dont you? but why havent fox got a channel with the simpsons and family guy which would be a good proposition, they have a news channel Fox 24 though.

3 has itv 1 but arent they looking to expand to other networks and the channel 4 mobile channel on 3g is that Channel 4 shortcuts or the simulcast like onlineline and BT Movio. Dont expect a mobile channel from Five as they havent got any rights to any content or have they.
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Old 06-04-2007, 09:32
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soon sky and virgin media will be doing tv on your mobile
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Old 06-04-2007, 09:47
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how do you mean Sky AND Virgin already do TV on mobile:

Sky Mobile TV.
Virgin via BT Movio on the lobster phone.

As well as proving TV Mobile content channels:

Sky One Mobile
Sky News
Sky Sports News
Bravo
LIVING

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Old 06-04-2007, 09:49
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i didnt know that, i ment you will be able to get all the digital channels
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Old 06-04-2007, 09:58
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Originally Posted by S.T.A.R.S
i didnt know that, i ment you will be able to get all the digital channels
Unlikey but if you can prove me wrong do so, the companys wont offer all DTV Channels on the mobile because of rights and technicial issues.

With a mobile TV pack you can get around 27 TV Channels (on vodafone, orange and 3) some are live but are mostly made 4 mobile. Sky1, paramount comedy, living, bravo, ITN, c4, ITV1 and so on.

There are 2 ways of getting Mobile TV:

3G Mobile
DVB-H
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Old 06-04-2007, 10:05
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so basicly its like freeview (same amount of channels) but these ones are digital and how much do you have to pay?
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Old 06-04-2007, 23:00
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no its about 3 programmes under channel brands and is crap you pay between £1-10
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Old 06-04-2007, 23:49
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Originally Posted by S.T.A.R.S
yer three used to do well they still do so does the lobster phone, maybe there will be bigger phones again
Love the fact that I can watch TV on my Lobster!

BBC is just one of the channels - I hope that in the future Virgin add more variety (especially to help me through those long night shifts!)
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Old 07-04-2007, 13:25
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the only problem i find about the lobster is that it looks ugly (my opionion) you might be intrested to know Virgin are planning to launch new TV over DAB phones and as there is a new nationwide DAB mux c4 and Aquiva: NGW (National Grid Wireless - theyve merged) have said they want to hold back some capacity for DAB TV meaning 1 or 2 more tv channels.

DAB TV currently offers:

BBC one
ITV1
Channel 4 simulcast
ITN
E4

as well as DAB Radio stations

Q sources?
A i get you some
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Old 08-04-2007, 19:14
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it offers some good channels but it just looks like a TV remote with a screen on the front
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Old 20-04-2007, 17:40
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You can get BBC Mobile TV services now however you dont get aquired programmes like neibours
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Old 20-04-2007, 18:58
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Originally Posted by S.T.A.R.S
it offers some good channels but it just looks like a TV remote with a screen on the front
Thats all you want when your waiting for the train though isn't it.
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Old 07-05-2007, 18:10
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BBC channels now on Vodafone mobile TV. They're in the £3 a month variety pack. BBC One, Three, News 24 & eight radio stations.
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