Vodafone's smart metering deal with British Gas could convince machine-to-machine skeptics

Vodafone has signed a contract with British Gas to roll out smart meters to over one million UK households over the next two years, illustrating the gathering momentum behind machine-to-machine communications and, specifically, smart metering. Although the deal positions Vodafone as a key player in the market, the mobile operator's role in the project will mostly be about connectivity.

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Mobile broadcast TV subscribers to exceed 150 million by 2012

Mobile broadcast television combines two of the most successful consumer products in history; television and mobile telephony. The number of mobile broadcast TV subscribers is expected to grow from a mere 4.4 million today to 155.6 million by the end of 2012. However, while mobile broadcast TV is continually being touted as the 'next big thing,' there are considerable hurdles to be overcome.

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Mobile broadcast TV: set for success stateside

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Telecoms, media and entertainment developments set to significantly transform the landscape

Consumers are adopting technologies and services that blur the boundaries between entertainment and communication. Furthermore, research shows that, ultimately, the driving force for the adoption of technologies in the media and broadcasting sector is determined by the level of consumer demand and acceptance of new services, not by how good the technology looks.

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