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Jerry Raia
09-08-2006, 01:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?ContentId=6631' target='_blank'>http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?ContentId=6631</a><br /><br /></div><i>"British mobile operator Virgin Mobile has announced the launch of its new mobile TV service, Virgin Mobile TV, and confirmed the that it will be offering a selection of premium channels and programming to Virgin Mobile TV viewers, starting on 1st October 2006. Virgin Mobile TV will broadcast BBC One, ITV1, Channel 4 and E4, offering consumers a range of high-profile channels and TV programmes. Customers who have a Virgin Mobile ‘Tellyphone’ will be able to watch their favourite TV programmes and listen to DAB digital radio wherever they are. BBC One will be available on a trial basis for 12 months and will be provided free to consumers."</i><br /><br /> <img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Jerry-Virgintv.bmp" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> <br /><br />Well the phone is a bit ugly but it does signal that TV on phones is well on the way. Even better it is a Smartphone! I'm not much of a TV watcher myself but I am intrigued by this. It might compel me to watch more. :lol: