Korea launches WiBro-DMB service: (12-May-06) Korea Telecom (KT) and Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) have launched a service utilising wireless broadband (WiBro) and terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB). Users of the mixed service will be able to watch continuous terrestrial DMB mobile broadcasting by inserting a type of universal serial bus (USB) device into dedicated WiBro terminals. The WiBro service enables people on the road to remain connected to the Internet at the speed of current fixed-line Web access. The audio-visual service powered by the converged gadgets is substantially more advanced compared to that offered by the current stand-alone DMB devices, The Korea Times reports. Users will be able to check for background information regarding TV programmes broadcast on the hybrid WiBro terminal and also replay past editions of programmes on offer. Later, KT and KBS plan to add services such as interactive games or quiz events as well as real-time polls. KT expects the cocktail between the two homegrown technologies will boost the commercial viability of WiBro and terrestrial DMB, which are in their embryonic stages. KT Senior Vice-President, Hong Won Pyo, said: "This heralds the full-fledged advent of the convergence of services between broadcasting and telecommunications. "This cooperation would be a win-win solution because both DMB and WiBro can gain momentum to become mainstream features both locally and globally." (ABU Website)
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