Vodafone offers mobile TV highlights
Vodafone customers will be able to watch movie and television clips on their handsets free of charge as part of a new deal.
The mobile phone manufacturer has teamed up with internet television service Babelgum to offer a "truly original" service to its users.
Using Vodafone's 3G network connection, people will be able to access a series of music, film and television highlights.
Clips from artists such as Robbie Williams, Coldplay and the Kings of Leon will be available, on top of BBC comedy shows such as The Office.
Commenting on the move, Babelgum chief executive officer Valerio Zingarelli said it would offer Vodafone users the chance to view top entertainment offerings on their mobiles.
"What sets us apart is that we're the first independent online television company to cross over into full mobile internet, a truly original application and programming," he commented.
The service will initially be available on a six-month trial for contract customers with data bundles for the Nokia N96, N95 and 6210 handsets.
It may also appeal to those who use social networking sites such as Facebook, with users able to upload videos and pictures direct to the internet.
"Our content offering also reflects the new communication codes of the web, with fast, fun entertainment that's enhanced by high-quality, professional production standards," Mr Zingarelli added.
This follows the launch of a new Skype lite service which will offer users of Android-powered mobile phones the ability to make calls to other Skype users around the world.
It is hoped the software could help users make significant savings on calls to landlines and mobiles in foreign countries.
