New Pocket Gateway Device from Solaris
Though not a trend yet, mobile TV still has a chance to make it big. It is probably the only feature that (not all) mobiles haven’t implemented yet. On the other side of the world in Dublin, phone company Solaris Mobile have just announced a mobile gateway device which will include their own hybrid satellite and terrestrial wireless “S-Band” TV system. This device will decode DVB-SH TV, radio and data streams and convey them through WiFi to compatible smartphones that are using Solaris Mobile’s hybrid network. The Pocket Gateway will allow any compatible smartphone (that has WiFi and a web browser) to access mobile TV and radio without much hassle.
Furthermore, the Solaris Mobile Pocket Gateway can be used in car by just linking to a roof-mounted antenna and letting the passengers enjoy the special transmitted entertainment. CEO of Solaris Mobile gave a piece of his mind by saying, “This is a significant step forward in the development of the S-Band ecosystem and solves the problem of how to get compatible handsets into the market place, permitting the user to choose his preferred mobile phone and have the benefit of being able to access a range of high quality mobile TV and multimedia services”.
The device is not fully complete yet as Solaris Mobile said they will develop the Pocket Gateway over the next few months updating and enhancing its features.
