Motorola and Nokia will work to achieve interoperability among their DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast - Handheld) enabled mobile devices and network services. The handset manufacturers will work together to support solutions based on open DVB-IPDC standards available for operator partners interested in deploying multi-vendor mobile TV services and trials in 2006 and onward.
The deployment of mobile TV services is expected to offer new business opportunities for companies across the value chain - including content and broadcast companies, mobile service providers, infrastructure and handset manufacturers and technology providers - and the availability of interoperable DVB-H enabled devices and services is a factor in further opening up the market.
Motorola and Nokia both view DVB-H as an effective technology for deploying broadcast mobile TV. DVB-H technology reportedly offers high service level quality, low battery consumption and offers the end-user the ability to simultaneously receive broadcasts while using other mobile services such as telephony and internet access on their device.
The companies will work on interoperability efforts using the open DVB-IPDC standard while continuing to participate in interoperability efforts within the related standardisation bodies.
