3G networks could drive cellular mobile TV: research

CELLULAR MOBILE TV may still be seen as niche, but could be poised to earn billions in revenue, according to new research from In-Stat.Worldwide Cellular and Broadcast TV says that as 3G subscribers grow, the total potential market for mobile TV providers results in impressive market gains. For example, MobiTV subscriber growth and daily viewership for its mobile media service grew 49% from 2008 - 2009, for services that start at $9.99 a month in the U.S.“Getting mobile subscribers to pay for TV services on their mobile devices has been daunting as users have clearly gravitated to free broadcast or Internet-based content...