:: 28/02/2006

France - First results of DVB-H trial

The first results of the DVB-H trial in Paris conducted by Canal+, Nokia, Towercast and SFR are positive. Of the 500 users, 73% have indicated their satisfaction and over 65% indicated that they would be willing to subscribe to the services.

Users watched mobile television for an average of 20 minutes per day. Over half of the participants used DVB-H services from their homes while 14% used the services on public transportation and 12% while at work.

The three periods of heavy usage included mornings (9.00-10.00), lunchtime (13.00-14.00) and the evening (20.00-22.00). The most popular programme services were news, music and sports.

Source: IRT News