Latest articles by Franklin McMahon
American mobile TV watching increases
Mobile TV viewing has increased over 20 percent in the last year alone, while internet TV viewing has spiked up an additional 34 percent.
BBC iPlayer VOD service for iPad hits Europe, beyond
BBC Worldwide is going mobile TV in a big way across Europe this month with a new VOD service built exclusively for iPads.
ROK TV for BlackBerry hits 100,000 downloads
The company focuses on mobile apps and integrated Web technologies and had hoped that the new BlackBerry app would be accepted by consumers.
Orb Live streams mobile to iPhone, iPad, Android
Orb Networks is now taking its product to the next level with an iPhone and iPad app (Android is slated to be released later this month) that allows users to stream content from their PC or Mac.
Mobile TV device standards emerge with Dyle branding
The mobile TV consortium Mobile Content Venture (MCV) has taken the first step towards the important challenge of unifying and branding compatible mobile TV devices with the new "Dyle" designation.
FLO TV finds a new home with QuickPlay
QuickPlay Media has a large presence in Canada, and its next move is aimed at the growing U.S. mobile TV industry.
China works towards widespread mobile TV service
There are many companies wanting to move their mobile TV services into China, but progress has been slow due to several factors.
TSN scores 10-year Wimbledon mobile TV contract
The coverage will start in 2012 with the closing weekend of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Singles Tennis Finals and will also include the French-language broadcast rights.
UK's ROK goes live with mobile TV in Chile
For the launch, the channels are focused on music, entertainment, sports and news, with an under $10 price point as well as daily and weekly subscription options.
Cablevision releases streaming app for iPhone, iPod touch
The software allows Cablevision subscribers to stream live TV to their iOS devices while at home.
Telestream goes pro with Episode for mobile TV
Telestream's recently updated release of Episode Pro offers a fast and powerful method for encoding mobile TV content on a single computer, or across several.
U.S. Cellular goes mobile with MobiTV
U.S. Cellular and MobiTV are joining forces to launch U.S. Cellular Mobile TV, a new service designed for Android smart phone devices.
Mobile TV expands in U.S. to two-thirds in 2012
The Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC) has released the results of its recent survey, and it looks like mobile TV in the United States is only going to get bigger in the next couple of quarters.
Company launches OEM mobile DTV receivers for cars
Hirschmann Car Communication, which produces TV receivers for autos, has teamed up with Siano Mobile Silicon, which produces mobile digital TV receiver chips.
Bell goes 4G LTE with mobile network
The network will hum along at three times the speed of the current network.
EndPlay, Scripps go mobile simulcast
This new alliance will enable local broadcasters to stream simulcast content and programming out to a wide range of tablets, mobile TV devices and smart phones.
Smart takes mobile TV production on the road
Smart, a maker of small cars, has shown its latest concept, the "smart. studio." More than a studio in a box, it's a studio on four wheels.
MobiTV files for IPO
The company has filed with the SEC for a public offering, with hopes to raise at least $75 million to fund the future and current mobile path it is on.
Innofidei, Siano settle lawsuits
In the process of bringing legal action against each other, Siano Mobile Silicon and Innofidei have dropped their respective lawsuits and have agreed to settle without further litigation.
IPTV operators going mobile TV, MSV
MRG has just released the results of its latest mobile TV report, and it contains some interesting info that supports how large the growth of mobile will really become.
