:: 22/04/2010

France - Mobile TV services set to launch in 2011

The broadcast network operator TDF and the mobile telecom operator Omer Telecom/Virgin Mobile have reached an agreement for the launch of mobile television services.

Their agreement has been approved by the communications regulator CSA. As a next step, the broadcasters with a license on the mobile television platform will need to designate a multiplex operator by 8 June 2010.

Services are set to launch in the second half of 2011 and reach 50% of the population.

Omer Telecom is a joint venture between Virgin Media, Carphone Warehouse and Financom with over 1.7 million subscribers.

Source: CSA website