Singapore legislators outline mobile TV rules

Singapore's Media Development Authority is proposing mobile TV content legislation requiring 3G network operators to obtain broadcast services licenses prior to launch. To date, 3G-based mobile TV services from operators like StarHub, SingTel and M1 have been exempt from Media Development Authority oversight--however, the MDA said it will now take a "platform-neutral" approach to mobile TV, and will "regulate mobile TV services equally regardless of the technology platform." While the MDA has said it would not mandate any particular mobile TV standard, DVB-H trials are currently underway.

For more on Singapore's mobile TV legislation:
- read this Rapid TV News article

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