Greg Ponesse — April 4, 2006 — Pop Culture
References: news.bbc
Mobile phone users in Japanese cities can now watch digital TV on compatible mobile phones for the first time. The service is not the world's first, but it has the potential to be the biggest, by reaching more subscribers than in any other country.
Finding new phones in Japanese shops has proved difficult as only limited quantities have been produced so far.
Japan's 90m mobile phone users can already play video games, send emails and check websites on tiny handsets.
Finding new phones in Japanese shops has proved difficult as only limited quantities have been produced so far.
Japan's 90m mobile phone users can already play video games, send emails and check websites on tiny handsets.
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Phone TV - The trend of mobile phone TV is gaining popularity, providing an opportunity for innovative content delivery and advertising strategies.
2. Digital TV - The rise of digital TV on mobile phones opens up possibilities for disruptive advertising models and personalized viewing experiences.
3. Mobile Phone Gaming - With mobile phone users already able to play video games, there is an opportunity to develop and market innovative gaming experiences on these devices.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Technology - The mobile technology industry can take advantage of the trend by developing advanced mobile phone features and improving user experiences.
2. Broadcasting - The broadcasting industry can explore new revenue streams and content distribution models in the era of digital TV on mobile phones.
3. Gaming - The gaming industry can tap into the market of mobile phone users by creating innovative games specifically tailored for these devices.
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