LG and Samsung to Promote Mobile Digital TV Standard

LG Electronics (LG) and Samsung Electronics (Samsung) announced a new venture together where they  would develop and promote of a single common in-band mobile DTV standard.


"LG and Samsung are already world-class in digital TV and mobile communications, said LG President and Chief Technology Officer Woo Paik. "Through this collaboration, we also have an opportunity to lead the North American mobile DTV market." Added JongWoo Park, President of Samsung Digital Media Business: "Our collaboration on North American mobile DTV standardization will help accelerate the ATSC standardization of mobile TV technology, which will benefit both consumers and broadcasters."