MediaFLO looking to nearly double served markets by end of 2009
It's possible that MediaFLO hasn't read the writing on the wall, but despite the fact that mobile TV isn't being adopted at a wild rate, the Qualcomm subsidiary is still trying to expand. In fact, a recent report states that MediaFLO is looking to serve 108 markets by the end of 2009, up from 62 markets currently. Speaking to where it hopes to pick up traction, Bob Bradley, MediaFLO USA's Senior Director of Content, stated that MediaFLO is "starting to see success in offering both temporary channels and access to live events." Furthermore, the firm is expected to launch three new channels based around original content, and it's hoping to lure in "well-established Hollywood talent to help develop even more original content." We can't say that all of these ideas have fail written all over them or anything, but we still see a steep, steep road ahead for all mobile TV firms looking to gain popularity, MediaFLO included.
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elgee02 @ Nov 14th 2008 1:54AM
Please come to the Victor Valley area in SoCal. K Thx Bai
GBallew @ Nov 14th 2008 4:12PM
So I just got the LG VU with FLOtv on Sunday, and I've got to say...it's pretty much amazing. I was weary at first to pay $15 a month for TV on my phone, not thinking I'd use it enough to make it worth it. HOWEVER, seeing as my work is dead almost all the time, I've been watching Comedy Central and CNN like nobody's business, and then there are other channels that actually have good programming. It is worth it, and I was skeptical.
Oh, and one of the "New Channels" their talking about is aleady on the list, but not functioning yet. Everytime I click on it all I see is "Victoria's Secret TV, Coming Saturday"! lol