Mobile 3.0 expected to win DVB-H operator licence

The Mobile platform operator licence for the recently announced DVB-H network (being deployed by T-Systems) is expected to be awarded to Mobile 3.0.
Mobile 3.0 is a joint venture between German media company Mobiles Fernsehen Deutschland (MFD) and Neva Media.
According to the Federal Media Authorities mobile 3.0 has until the 9th November to present a plan of how the platform capacity will be allocated to broadcasters. These allocations must include regional services as well as four radio programme services.In total 29 applications were received for the licence to operate the platform which is due for launch before the European Soccer championships in 2008.
Source: Rapid TV News
Item added: 23rd October 2007