Qatar Telecom (Qtel) and Nokia Siemens Networks have signed the world’s first commercial Mobile TV deployment contract.

The project is based on DVB-H and OMA BCast Smart Card Profile technology.

Nokia Siemens Networks will supply Qtel with state-of-the-art Digital Video Broadcasting Handheld (DVB-H) solution providing their subscribers enhanced TV viewing experiences on their mobile phones with the added flexibility of selecting their preferred subscription payment model.

Nokia will also provide its N96 handsets to test the first SCP compliant software that enables subscribers to choose from among a host of payment models and interactivity options.
      
“Qtel will be the first operator anywhere in the world to commercially deploy DVB-H SCP. We will also be the first company to integrate the new Nokia N96 model into our deployment strategy. Both these historic steps will support Qatar’s wider goal of using the most advanced technology to support the growth of the knowledge economy,” said Adel Al Mutawa, executive director of group communications, Qtel.
      
“We are glad to support Qtel to be among the first to launch mobile television broadcasts in Middle East and Africa,” said Qais Esrawee, head of customer business team for Qtel Group in Nokia Siemens Networks. 

Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks work with more than 30 operators worldwide on DVB-H implementations. Their commercial launches include Finland, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Netherland, Philippines, Switzerland and Vietnam.-TradeArabia News Service