DAB Now Ready For Mobile TV Transmission

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has approved the revision of DAB, the digital radio technology, to allow it to be used to transmit mobile television via internet protocol.

DAB-IP is currently the only standard for true IP-based mobile broadcast that can be deployed commercially in the UK, and is essential for the forthcoming launch of BT’s new Movio mobile phone TV service (see ‘Real’ Mobile TV System To Launch Within Four Months).

BT Movio managing director, Emma Lloyd, said that DAB-IP’s approval supported BT’s view that “we will see multiple standards for mobile TV and radio appearing in different markets across the globe” and that “those adopting a multi-standard approach will therefore emerge as the winners in this potentially lucrative market.

“Consumers want simple access to high-quality TV and radio wherever they are. By using a platform based on IP, we can join different technologies and standards together to give the consumer a seamless experience to enjoy their favourite TV and radio programmes on their mobile phone,” she said.

BT Movio said that users involved in the service’s trial stages found DAB-IP’s choice of digital radio channels, as well as TV, to be an advantage.

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