South Korea's Electronics Giants Develop World's First Wireless Phones with DVB-H and Media FLO Standards

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South Korea's top electronics giants, LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics, have developed the world's first wireless phones based on the DVB-H and Media FLO mobile broadcasting standards. The newly developed phones will be unveiled at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, with LG Electronics aiming to make inroads into the European and American markets. This development comes as the wireless industry prepares for the launch of mobile broadcasting services in various regions, with Verizon Wireless planning to launch Media FLO-based services in the United States from September this year.

Key Takeaways:

  • LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics have developed the world's first wireless phones based on the DVB-H and Media FLO mobile broadcasting standards.
  • The phones will be unveiled at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, with LG Electronics aiming to tap into the European and American markets.
  • There are currently four mobile broadcasting standards in the world: digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB) of South Korea, Media FLO of the U.S., DVB-H of Europe, and ISDB-T of Japan.
  • Verizon Wireless plans to launch Media FLO-based broadcasting services in the United States from September this year, expected to boost sales of mobile broadcasting handsets.
  • South Korea leads the world in mobile broadcasting services, having launched satellite and terrestrial DMB in May and December last year, respectively.
  • Four-day trade show, the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show, will attract around 2,400 electronics companies seeking to showcase their technologies and latest products.
  • LG Electronics hopes the move will assist it to gain a competitive edge in the global market.

Statistics:

  • 4 mobile broadcasting standards in the world: DMB of South Korea, Media FLO of the U.S., DVB-H of Europe, and ISDB-T of Japan.
  • 2,400 electronics companies expected to participate in the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show.
  • 4 days duration of the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show.
  • 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show to be held in Las Vegas, United States.

Sources:

  • Asia Pulse, "Samsung, LG develop world's first wireless phones with DVB-H, Media FLO standards," Jan 2, 2006.
  • Yonhap, "S. Korea leads world in mobile broadcasting services," Feb 1, 1925.