BBC Technology To Provide Content For Hutchison 3G

Hutchison 3G, holder of the UK’s largest third-generation mobile phone licence and BBC Technology have agreed a deal which will see the BBC providing content for Hutchison’s 3G wireless service.

BBC Technology will provide content, including news and entertainment, for Hutchison and will also be responsible for processing and formatting the content so as to be suitable for 3G wireless devices.

Hutchison 3G managing director, Colin Tucker, said: “We are very pleased to have BBC Technology on board as we head towards launch later this year. It has a world-renowned reputation for production and quality. BBC Technology’s understanding of how to work closely with broadcasters to facilitate content delivery was fundamental in our decision to appoint them.”

Philip Langsdale, chief executive of BBC Technology, said: “Hutchison 3G requires cutting edge content production technology. BBC Technology is best positioned to deliver this because of our deep understanding of broadcasting, substantial IT engineering experience and editorial expertise. BBC Technology is delighted to be working with Hutchison 3G on the audio visual content for their third-generation wireless devices.”

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