MediaFLO was a technology developed by Qualcomm for transmitting audio, video and data to portable devices such as mobile phones and personal televisions, used for mobile television. In the United States, the service powered by this technology was branded as FLO TV.
Broadcast data transmitted via MediaFLO includes live, real time audio and video streams, as well as scheduled video and audio clips and shows. The technology could also carry Internet Protocol datacast application data, such as stock market quotes, sports scores, and weather reports.[1]
In October 2010, Qualcomm announced it was suspending new sales of the service to consumers.[2][3] In December 2010, AT&T announced that it will purchase Qualcomm's FCC licenses in the 700 MHz band.[4] FLO TV discontinued service on March 27, 2011.
- ^ Qualcomm press release on "Live Datacasting", 05Apr2006
- ^ "Qualcomm suspends Flo TV sales". Reuters. 2010-10-05.
- ^ FLO TV Doomed By Easier, Free Alternatives Archived 2010-10-07 at the Wayback Machine - MediaPost, Oct 5 2010
- ^ "AT&T to buy Qualcomm's spectrum licenses for $1.93 billion". Reuters. 2010-12-20.