Why mobile TV looks set to be more successful in Africa than developed markets.
Broadcast
High-density SFNs the future of TV?
The phenomenal growth of mobile wireless broadband services will propel digital broadcasting into a new era, says network specialist Broadcast Australia. Driven largely by popular consumer devices such as the Apple iPhone, consumer expectation for next-generation services—including television—on portable and mobile devices will prompt savvy broadcasters to re-examine network design and operation.
Mass channel delivery solution for Kenya
International broadcast services company WRN Broadcast announced that it has won a major contract with Wananchi to provide encoding, multiplexing and fibre delivery of more than 12 channels for distribution on Zuku, Kenya’s first triple-play service. The channels include MSNBC, Eurosport News, Nickelodeon and Bloomberg, with more to follow.
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Guy Elliott, Managing Director, ATG Broadcast, considers likely developments in the television industry over the next 10 years.
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