AT&T to broadcast television shows to mobile phones

AFP, May, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) — US telecom giant AT&T announced Thursday it is launching a mobile telephone television service in a partnership with MediaFLO USA.

Beginning Sunday, AT&T Mobile TV will provide around-the-clock availability of shows from networks including CBS, FOX, NBC, CNN, and MTV.

"AT&T Mobile TV is more than a new entertainment service, it is an experience that will significantly change and enhance our customers' mobile lifestyles," said AT&T wireless unit vice president Mark Collins.

AT&T said it will charge subscribers 15 dollars monthly for the television service, which will be operated by Qualcomm-owned MediaFLO.

The service will only be available on two mobile telephones by electronics makers LG and Samsung that will go on sale on the...