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3 Italia digital mobile TV service uses Oberthur Card Systems' dvb-h technology

Last year 3 Italia, the Italian Mobile Media Company of the Hutchison Whampoa Group, was the first European operator to commercially deploy its DVB-H[1] Mobile TV service. Oberthur Card Systems was one of the few 3 Italia suppliers selected to provide DVB-H USIM cards.

This cooperation between the two companies rewards Oberthur Card Systems’ continuous drive for innovation and its determination to promote DVB-H technology.

With over 15 years of experience in the Pay TV sector and a proven track record of breakthrough technology in the mobile communication’ industry, Oberthur Card Systems continues to work tirelessly to lay the foundations for the future of these industries.

“It has been a very exciting opportunity for us to participate in the deployment of the world‘s first DVB-H Mobile TV service with a trend-maker like 3 Italia,” said Arnaud de La Chapelle, Director for Telecoms in Europe at Oberthur Card Systems. “Consistently at the leading edge of technology, the Group is laying the foundation for the future of the industry and is committed to technological innovation for protection and distribution of digital multimedia content.”

For more information and demonstrations, please visit Oberthur Card Systems’ booth at the 3GSM World Congress (Hall 8 – Stand B68) from the 12^th – 15^th February, 2007 at Fira de Barcelona, Spain.

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