I recently had a chance to use a new service from Verizon called Mobile TV. They currently offer two phones that can use this service, by Samsung and LG. I was able to use LG's VX9400. Basically, Verizon's Mobile TV delivers TV channels to your cell phone. At the time I used it, there were 8 channels available, including CBS, Comedy Central, ESPN, NBC, Fox and Nickelodeon. These are not the same channels you will see if you go to your house TV, they are mobile versions.
Mobile versions? Yuck I thought at first. They are full fledged channels, commercials and everything. There is a lot of repeat programming during the day, but there still is a pretty good variety. This isn't a VOD clip service either, they are full shows. The most surprising part of the service was the quality. The TV shows looked amazing on the LG. The images were bright and shown at 30fps. There is no buffering either, it was very smooth.
Coverage seemed very good too, as we are about 30 minutes from the closest big city. Price was reasonable as well. New channels should be added as time goes on, so maybe we will see a movie channel. According to the literature, live events should also be possible. Overall I am very impressed with the service. Most Verizon stores should have units out on display. For more information about the LG phone, check the link below.
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